NUR 676 FINAL EXAM LATEST
A patient who has never had an outbreak of oral lesions reports a
burning sensation on the oral mucosa and then develops multiple painful
rounds vesicles at the site. A tzanck culture confirms HSV-1 infection.
What will the provider tell the patient about this condition? -
ANSWERS-the initial episode is usually the most severe
An older patient experiences a herpes zoster outbreak and asks the
provider if she is contagious because she is going to be around her
grandchild who is too young to be immunized for varicella, What will
the provider tell her? - ANSWERS-contagion is possible until all of her
lesions are crusted.
A patient has a unilateral vesicular eruption which is described as
burning and stabbing in intensity. To differentiate between herpes
simplex and herpes zoster, which test will the provider order? -
ANSWERS-PCR analysis
which medication will the provider prescribe as first-line therapy to treat
tinea capitis? - ANSWERS-Oral griseofulvin
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when collecting a specimen to determine a diagnosis of tinea corporis,
the provider will scrape which portion of the lesion? - ANSWERS-the
active, leading border
When evaluating scalp lesions in a patient suspected of having tinea
capitis, the provider uses a wood lam and is unable to elicit
fluoroesence. how is this significant? - ANSWERS-the patient may have
tinea capitis.
What is true about electrical injuries> - ANSWERS-alternating current
causes skeletal muscle contraction, electrical injury may cause more
necrosis, lightening is less lethal because duration of shock is short.
An adult patient has epiglottitis secondary to chemical burn. Which
medication will be given initially to prevent complications. -
ANSWERS-
Define the standard of care - ANSWERS-This is the obligation of the
physician to perform acts that a reasonable or prudent physician in a
similar situation would perform
Define the patient-provider relationship - ANSWERS-The relationship is
built on trust. The patient trusts the provider with their healthcare and
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the provider trusts the patient to fulfill duties recommended by the
provider.
A patient who works in a furniture manufacturing ship reports a sudden
onset of severe eye pain while sanding a piece of wood and now has
tearing, redness, and light sensativity. What is the next step? -
ANSWERS-application of topical flourescein dye
A child has localized nodule on one eyelid which is warm, tender, and
erythematous. On exam, the provider notes clear conjunctivae and no
discharge. what is recommended treatment? - ANSWERS-warm
compresses and massage of the lesion
A patient has a gradually enlarging nodule on one upper eyelid and
reports that the lesion is painful. On exam, the lesion appears warm and
erythematous. the provider knows that this is likely what? - ANSWERS-
Hordeolum
A patient reports he has been using artificial tears for comfort because of
burning and itching in both eyes, but reports worsening symptoms. the
provider notes redness and discharge along the eyelid margins. what is
recommended treatment? - ANSWERS-Compresses, lid scrubs, and
antibiotic ointment
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A patient who has never had an outbreak of oral lesions reports a
burning sensation on the oral mucosa and then develops multiple painful
rounds vesicles at the site. A tzanck culture confirms HSV-1 infection.
What will the provider tell the patient about this condition? -
ANSWERS-the initial episode is usually the most severe
An older patient experiences a herpes zoster outbreak and asks the
provider if she is contagious because she is going to be around her
grandchild who is too young to be immunized for varicella, What will
the provider tell her? - ANSWERS-contagion is possible until all of her
lesions are crusted.
A patient has a unilateral vesicular eruption which is described as
burning and stabbing in intensity. To differentiate between herpes
simplex and herpes zoster, which test will the provider order? -
ANSWERS-PCR analysis
which medication will the provider prescribe as first-line therapy to treat
tinea capitis? - ANSWERS-Oral griseofulvin
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,NUR 676 FINAL EXAM LATEST
when collecting a specimen to determine a diagnosis of tinea corporis,
the provider will scrape which portion of the lesion? - ANSWERS-the
active, leading border
When evaluating scalp lesions in a patient suspected of having tinea
capitis, the provider uses a wood lam and is unable to elicit
fluoroesence. how is this significant? - ANSWERS-the patient may have
tinea capitis.
What is true about electrical injuries> - ANSWERS-alternating current
causes skeletal muscle contraction, electrical injury may cause more
necrosis, lightening is less lethal because duration of shock is short.
An adult patient has epiglottitis secondary to chemical burn. Which
medication will be given initially to prevent complications. -
ANSWERS-
Define the standard of care - ANSWERS-This is the obligation of the
physician to perform acts that a reasonable or prudent physician in a
similar situation would perform
Define the patient-provider relationship - ANSWERS-The relationship is
built on trust. The patient trusts the provider with their healthcare and
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PAGE
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the provider trusts the patient to fulfill duties recommended by the
provider.
A patient who works in a furniture manufacturing ship reports a sudden
onset of severe eye pain while sanding a piece of wood and now has
tearing, redness, and light sensativity. What is the next step? -
ANSWERS-application of topical flourescein dye
A child has localized nodule on one eyelid which is warm, tender, and
erythematous. On exam, the provider notes clear conjunctivae and no
discharge. what is recommended treatment? - ANSWERS-warm
compresses and massage of the lesion
A patient has a gradually enlarging nodule on one upper eyelid and
reports that the lesion is painful. On exam, the lesion appears warm and
erythematous. the provider knows that this is likely what? - ANSWERS-
Hordeolum
A patient reports he has been using artificial tears for comfort because of
burning and itching in both eyes, but reports worsening symptoms. the
provider notes redness and discharge along the eyelid margins. what is
recommended treatment? - ANSWERS-Compresses, lid scrubs, and
antibiotic ointment
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