NURS 6512
FINAL EXAM
Questions & Answers (All Correct).
1. The reliability of health-related findings and observations is the responsibility of the:
Selected Answer:
Professional and the patient.
2. Which of the following statements is true regarding the examination of peripheral
arteries?
Selected Answer:
The pulses are most readily felt over bony prominences.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. When is the mental status portion of the neurologic system examination performed?
Selected Answer:
Constantly, throughout the entire interaction with a patient
7. Normal changes of the aging brain include:
, Selected Answer:
Diminished perception of touch.
8. The finger-to-nose test allows assessment of:
Selected Answer:
Coordination and fine motor function.
9. The difference in blood pressure readings between the right and the left arms is
considered normal up to _____ mm Hg.
Selected Answer:
10
10. Tarry black stool should make you suspect:
Selected Answer:
Upper intestinal bleeding.
11. Anterior cruciate ligament integrity is assessed via the _____ test.
Selected Answer:
Lachman
12. Examination of the patient in the lithotomy, or knee-chest, position includes:
Selected Answer:
Palpation of anal sphincter tone.
13. Inquiry about nocturnal muscle spasms would be most significant when taking the
musculoskeletal history of:
Selected Answer:
Older adults.
14. Which cranial nerves are usually evaluated during the examination of the eyes?
Selected Answer:
III and VI
15. Assessing orientation to person, place, and time helps determine:
Selected Answer:
state of consciousness.
16. To spread the breast tissue evenly over the chest wall, you should ask the woman to lie
supine with:
Selected Answer:
one arm overhead and a pillow under her shoulder.
FINAL EXAM
Questions & Answers (All Correct).
1. The reliability of health-related findings and observations is the responsibility of the:
Selected Answer:
Professional and the patient.
2. Which of the following statements is true regarding the examination of peripheral
arteries?
Selected Answer:
The pulses are most readily felt over bony prominences.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. When is the mental status portion of the neurologic system examination performed?
Selected Answer:
Constantly, throughout the entire interaction with a patient
7. Normal changes of the aging brain include:
, Selected Answer:
Diminished perception of touch.
8. The finger-to-nose test allows assessment of:
Selected Answer:
Coordination and fine motor function.
9. The difference in blood pressure readings between the right and the left arms is
considered normal up to _____ mm Hg.
Selected Answer:
10
10. Tarry black stool should make you suspect:
Selected Answer:
Upper intestinal bleeding.
11. Anterior cruciate ligament integrity is assessed via the _____ test.
Selected Answer:
Lachman
12. Examination of the patient in the lithotomy, or knee-chest, position includes:
Selected Answer:
Palpation of anal sphincter tone.
13. Inquiry about nocturnal muscle spasms would be most significant when taking the
musculoskeletal history of:
Selected Answer:
Older adults.
14. Which cranial nerves are usually evaluated during the examination of the eyes?
Selected Answer:
III and VI
15. Assessing orientation to person, place, and time helps determine:
Selected Answer:
state of consciousness.
16. To spread the breast tissue evenly over the chest wall, you should ask the woman to lie
supine with:
Selected Answer:
one arm overhead and a pillow under her shoulder.
