NURS 6512 Final Exam Questions & Answers

NURS 6512 Final Exam Questions & Answers (All Correct).


Question 1 1 out of 1 points

The reliability of health-related findings and observations is the responsibility of
the:
Selected Answer:

Professional and the patient.


Question 2 1 out of 1 points

Which of the following statements is true regarding the examination of
peripheral arteries?
Selected Answer:

The pulses are most readily felt over bony prominences.


Question 3 1 out of 1 points

As Mr. B. enters the room, you observe that his gait is wide based and he
staggers from side to side while swaying his trunk. You would document Mr. B.'s
pattern as:
Selected Answer:

Cerebellar ataxia.


Question 4 1 out of 1 points

You are conducting a clinical breast examination for your 30-year-old patient.
Her breasts are symmetrical with bilateral, multiple tender masses that are
freely moveable with well-defined borders. You recognize that these symptoms
and assessment findings are consistent with:
Selected Answer:

Fibrocystic changes.



Question 5 1 out of 1 points

, Which one of the following is a proper technique for use of a speculum during a
vaginal examination?
Selected Answer:

Press introitus downward; insert closed speculum obliquely.


Question 6 1 out of 1 points

When is the mental status portion of the neurologic system examination
performed?
Selected Answer:

Constantly, throughout the entire interaction with a patient


Question 7 1 out of 1 points

Normal changes of the aging brain include:
Selected Answer:

Diminished perception of touch.


Question 8 1 out of 1 points

The finger-to-nose test allows assessment of:
Selected Answer:

Coordination and fine motor function.


Question 9 1 out of 1 points

The difference in blood pressure readings between the right and the left arms is
considered normal up to _____ mm Hg.
Selected Answer:

10

Question 10 1 out of 1 points

Tarry black stool should make you suspect:

, Selected Answer:

Upper intestinal bleeding.


Question 11 1 out of 1 points

Anterior cruciate ligament integrity is assessed via the _____ test.
Selected Answer:

Lachman


Question 12 1 out of 1 points

Examination of the patient in the lithotomy, or knee-chest, position includes:
Selected Answer:

Palpation of anal sphincter tone.


Question 13 1 out of 1 points

Inquiry about nocturnal muscle spasms would be most significant when taking
the musculoskeletal history of:
Selected Answer:

Older adults.


Question 14 1 out of 1 points

Which cranial nerves are usually evaluated during the examination of the eyes?
Selected Answer:

III and VI



Question 15 1 out of 1 points



Assessing orientation to person, place, and time helps determine: