NURS 311 HEALTH EXAM 1
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Stethoscope - answer-Used to auscultate lung sounds and heart sounds
Steps of examination for abdomen - answer-Inspection
Auscultation
Percussion
Palpation
Steps of examination - answer-Inspection
Palpation
Percussion
Auscultation
Five Ps of a sexual history - answer-Partners
Practices
Protection for STIs
Past history of STIs
Prevention of pregnancy
SBAR - answer-Situation
Background
Assessment
Recommendation
Doppler - answer-Ultrasonic stethoscope that detects blood flow
Amsler Grid - answer-Used to evaluate macular degeneration
Tympanometer - answer-Examines function of middle ear structure
Goniometer - answer-Measures joint flexion and extension
Woods Lamp - answer-Assess for presence of fungi on skin lesions
Otoscope - answer-Examines external auditory canal and tympanic membrane
Nasal Speculum - answer-Needed to examine turbinates in nasal cavity
Vaginal Speculum - answer-Blades open by squeezing hands of the instrument
Calipers - answer-Measures thickness of subcutaneous fat
Percussion Hammer - answer-Used to activate deep tendon reflexes
Tape Measurer - answer-Measures length, circumference, and diameter
, Tuning Fork - answer-Screens for auditory function and vibration sensations
Episcope - answer-A skin surface microscope
Monofilament - answer-Tests for loss of protective sensation
Opthalmoscope - answer-Enables visualization of interior structures of eye
Rosenbaum Chart - answer-Used to assess near vision acuity
Transilluminator - answer-Used to differentiate air, mass, or fluid in a body cavity
Snellen Chart - answer-Screening for examination for far vision
Mediastinum - answer-Central area of chest
What is included in the mediastinum? - answer-• Lungs
• Heart
• Trachea
• Esophagus
• Bronchi
Where does most build up happen in the lungs? - answer-The right middle lobe
How many lobs does the right lung have? - answer-Three lobes
How many lobes does the left lung have? - answer-Two lobes
Where does apex of lungs rise to? - answer-C7 - T1
What part of the lungs is the apex? - answer-The top of longs
Where does the base of the lungs lower to? - answer-T12 on inspiration, T9 - 10 on
exhalation
Establishing a positive relationship depends on what five things? - answer-
Communication built on Courtesy, comfort, connection and confirmation
Facilitate - answer-Encourage you patient to say more, either with words, or with
silence that the patient may break when given the opportunity to reflect
Reflect - answer-Repeat what you have hear to encourage more detail
Clarify - answer-Ask "what do you mean"
Empathize - answer-Show your understanding and acceptance. Don't hesitate to say
I'm sorry" or "I understand" if the moment calls for it
Confront - answer-Dont hesitate to discuss a patients disturbing behavior
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Stethoscope - answer-Used to auscultate lung sounds and heart sounds
Steps of examination for abdomen - answer-Inspection
Auscultation
Percussion
Palpation
Steps of examination - answer-Inspection
Palpation
Percussion
Auscultation
Five Ps of a sexual history - answer-Partners
Practices
Protection for STIs
Past history of STIs
Prevention of pregnancy
SBAR - answer-Situation
Background
Assessment
Recommendation
Doppler - answer-Ultrasonic stethoscope that detects blood flow
Amsler Grid - answer-Used to evaluate macular degeneration
Tympanometer - answer-Examines function of middle ear structure
Goniometer - answer-Measures joint flexion and extension
Woods Lamp - answer-Assess for presence of fungi on skin lesions
Otoscope - answer-Examines external auditory canal and tympanic membrane
Nasal Speculum - answer-Needed to examine turbinates in nasal cavity
Vaginal Speculum - answer-Blades open by squeezing hands of the instrument
Calipers - answer-Measures thickness of subcutaneous fat
Percussion Hammer - answer-Used to activate deep tendon reflexes
Tape Measurer - answer-Measures length, circumference, and diameter
, Tuning Fork - answer-Screens for auditory function and vibration sensations
Episcope - answer-A skin surface microscope
Monofilament - answer-Tests for loss of protective sensation
Opthalmoscope - answer-Enables visualization of interior structures of eye
Rosenbaum Chart - answer-Used to assess near vision acuity
Transilluminator - answer-Used to differentiate air, mass, or fluid in a body cavity
Snellen Chart - answer-Screening for examination for far vision
Mediastinum - answer-Central area of chest
What is included in the mediastinum? - answer-• Lungs
• Heart
• Trachea
• Esophagus
• Bronchi
Where does most build up happen in the lungs? - answer-The right middle lobe
How many lobs does the right lung have? - answer-Three lobes
How many lobes does the left lung have? - answer-Two lobes
Where does apex of lungs rise to? - answer-C7 - T1
What part of the lungs is the apex? - answer-The top of longs
Where does the base of the lungs lower to? - answer-T12 on inspiration, T9 - 10 on
exhalation
Establishing a positive relationship depends on what five things? - answer-
Communication built on Courtesy, comfort, connection and confirmation
Facilitate - answer-Encourage you patient to say more, either with words, or with
silence that the patient may break when given the opportunity to reflect
Reflect - answer-Repeat what you have hear to encourage more detail
Clarify - answer-Ask "what do you mean"
Empathize - answer-Show your understanding and acceptance. Don't hesitate to say
I'm sorry" or "I understand" if the moment calls for it
Confront - answer-Dont hesitate to discuss a patients disturbing behavior
