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The nurse is giving instructions to a patient who is scheduled for an
electronystagmogram due to a diagnosis of vertigo and ringing in the
ears. Which finding regarding the patient's medical history will cause
the nurse to notify the prescribing health care provider (HCP) for
cancellation of the test?
1. The patient has a history of alcohol abuse.
2. The patient has a pacemaker.
3. The patient takes tranquilizers.
4. The patient lives alone. - ✔✔2. The patient has a pacemaker.
,The nurse is collecting information about a patient's auditory system
during a physical examination. Which process will the nurse perform
first?
1. Observation
2. Inspection
3. Palpation
4. Auscultation - ✔✔1. Observation
The nurse is conducting an initial screening to determine a patient's
gross hearing acuity as part of a complete physical. Which test does the
nurse include in the assessment?
1. Romberg
2. Calorie test
3. Whisper voice
4. Otoscopic examination - ✔✔3. Whisper voice
, The nurse is collecting information about the eyes from an older adult
patient. Which finding is unexpected during the examination?
1. The lenses of the eyes are slightly opaque in appearance.
2. The patient states that the glare of the pen light is too bright.
3. The best color discrimination is between blue, green, and purple.
4. The patient has needed reading glasses since the age of 45 years. -
✔✔3. The best color discrimination is between blue, green, and purple.
The nurse is explaining how the retina works to a patient who is
experiencing visual changes. Which factor shared by the nurse is
correct?
1. The retina reacts to chemical stimulation from rods and cones.
2. The rods and cones are stimulated by chemical stimulation of the
retina.
3. The fovea centralis is located directly behind the center of the lens
and contains cones.