NURS2730 – TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+
GRADED
The _______ _______ quadrant has the highest incidence of breast cancer due to
the greater amount of _________ ________.
upper outer, glandular tissue
Inspection should be done with the pt. in what positions?
arms over head, pressed firmly on hips, leaning forward from waist, lying supine
Common clinical Breast Exam patterns
vertical strip, circular pattern, wedge pattern
Do not forget to palpate the _________ nodes.
axillary
Conditions requiring further investigation from Breast Exams
new breast lump/swelling, existing lump with changes, axillary lump, skin irritation or
dimpling, nipple discharge and retraction, breast or nipple pain
Testicular Torsion
pain is acute, elevation of affected testicle does not lessen pain, surgical intervention is
immediately required
Epididymitis
pain is gradual, elevation of affected testicle usually lessens pain, antibiotic therapy is
indicated
Comprehensive Hospital Assessment
action plan discussion- including discharge plan as able. detailed and complete,
evaluate progress toward goal later in the stay
Shift Hospital Assessment
lines, tubes, dressing, bed alarms, restraints, other devices - assess for correct solution,
rate, patency, safety.
abbreviated examination performed at beginning of shift with emphasis on risk areas
(auscultation of lungs and abdomen, assessment of circulation, level of consciousness)
Focused Hospital Assessment
anticipated problems resulting from hospitalization, such as pneumonia, skin
breakdown, falls, infections, specific to pt. problems, prior to transfer to another
unit/facility
Urgent Hospital Assessment
recognition and response to patient who is deteriorating, requires nurse to identify signs
based on physiological compensatory mechanisms and correlation of pathophysiology
of pt. illness
Nursing cannot ________ and are still responsible for __________ of delegated
tasks.
delegate, accuracy
Failure to Rescue
nurses need to recognize complications early and get appropriate help
Common complications of hospitalized patients
GRADED
The _______ _______ quadrant has the highest incidence of breast cancer due to
the greater amount of _________ ________.
upper outer, glandular tissue
Inspection should be done with the pt. in what positions?
arms over head, pressed firmly on hips, leaning forward from waist, lying supine
Common clinical Breast Exam patterns
vertical strip, circular pattern, wedge pattern
Do not forget to palpate the _________ nodes.
axillary
Conditions requiring further investigation from Breast Exams
new breast lump/swelling, existing lump with changes, axillary lump, skin irritation or
dimpling, nipple discharge and retraction, breast or nipple pain
Testicular Torsion
pain is acute, elevation of affected testicle does not lessen pain, surgical intervention is
immediately required
Epididymitis
pain is gradual, elevation of affected testicle usually lessens pain, antibiotic therapy is
indicated
Comprehensive Hospital Assessment
action plan discussion- including discharge plan as able. detailed and complete,
evaluate progress toward goal later in the stay
Shift Hospital Assessment
lines, tubes, dressing, bed alarms, restraints, other devices - assess for correct solution,
rate, patency, safety.
abbreviated examination performed at beginning of shift with emphasis on risk areas
(auscultation of lungs and abdomen, assessment of circulation, level of consciousness)
Focused Hospital Assessment
anticipated problems resulting from hospitalization, such as pneumonia, skin
breakdown, falls, infections, specific to pt. problems, prior to transfer to another
unit/facility
Urgent Hospital Assessment
recognition and response to patient who is deteriorating, requires nurse to identify signs
based on physiological compensatory mechanisms and correlation of pathophysiology
of pt. illness
Nursing cannot ________ and are still responsible for __________ of delegated
tasks.
delegate, accuracy
Failure to Rescue
nurses need to recognize complications early and get appropriate help
Common complications of hospitalized patients
