NUR 355 Final Exam Study Guide
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Strabismus - CORRECT ANSWER - (cross eyedness or squint) is a condition where eyes are
misaligned and point in different directions.
Cataracts - CORRECT ANSWER - clouding or opacification of the normally clear lens in the
eye.
Presbyopia - CORRECT ANSWER - Gradual, painless blurring of vision and can lead to
vision loss if left untreated.
Nystagmus - CORRECT ANSWER - involuntary rapid, repetitive, and uncontrolled eye
movements (eyes more rapidly from side to side, up and down, or in circular motion).
Bibasilar pneumonia (PNA) - CORRECT ANSWER - pneumonia affecting lower lobes of
both lungs.
Bruit - CORRECT ANSWER - as blood passes through the narrowed section, creating
turbulence, causing a blowing or swishing sound.
Thrill - CORRECT ANSWER - continuous palpable sensation that resembles purring of a cat
(intensity is recorded): Grade 1: barely audible in a quiet room. Grade 2: quiet but clearly
audible. Grade 3: moderately loud. Grade 4: Loud with associated thrill. Grade 5: very loud with
thrill easily palpable. Grade 6: very loud; audible with stethoscope not in contact with chest;
thrill palpable and visible.
Patella - CORRECT ANSWER - the kneecap.
, Tactile Fremitus - CORRECT ANSWER - vibration felt when placing hands on patient's chest
as they speak or vocalize (99).
Muscular Atrophy - CORRECT ANSWER - wasting or decrease in mass and size of muscle
fibers.
Pleural Friction Rub - CORRECT ANSWER - abnormal lung sound caused by inflamed
visceral and parietal pleural surfaces rubbing against each other during breathing.
Orthopnea - CORRECT ANSWER - shortness of breath or difficulty breathing that occurs
when lying flat and is relieved by sitting upright or standing.
Tinnitus - CORRECT ANSWER - perception of sound in ears or head when no external
sound is present (ringing, buzzing, hissing, whistling, etc.).
JVD (jugular vein distention) - CORRECT ANSWER - abnormal building or swelling of
jugular veins in neck due to increased pressure backing up from right side of heart into superior
vena cava and jugular veins.
Melena - CORRECT ANSWER - dark tarry stool with or without visible blood.
Lordosis - CORRECT ANSWER - excessive inward curvature of the spine that is typically in
the lower back (lumbar region).
Trendelenburg - CORRECT ANSWER - the body is supine or flat on back with 15-30-degree
incline and feet elevated above head.
When should a nurse wear gloves? - CORRECT ANSWER - Gloves should be worn when
there is potential for contact with blood, body fluids, secretions (except sweat), mucous
membranes, non-intact skin, or contaminated surfaces.
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Strabismus - CORRECT ANSWER - (cross eyedness or squint) is a condition where eyes are
misaligned and point in different directions.
Cataracts - CORRECT ANSWER - clouding or opacification of the normally clear lens in the
eye.
Presbyopia - CORRECT ANSWER - Gradual, painless blurring of vision and can lead to
vision loss if left untreated.
Nystagmus - CORRECT ANSWER - involuntary rapid, repetitive, and uncontrolled eye
movements (eyes more rapidly from side to side, up and down, or in circular motion).
Bibasilar pneumonia (PNA) - CORRECT ANSWER - pneumonia affecting lower lobes of
both lungs.
Bruit - CORRECT ANSWER - as blood passes through the narrowed section, creating
turbulence, causing a blowing or swishing sound.
Thrill - CORRECT ANSWER - continuous palpable sensation that resembles purring of a cat
(intensity is recorded): Grade 1: barely audible in a quiet room. Grade 2: quiet but clearly
audible. Grade 3: moderately loud. Grade 4: Loud with associated thrill. Grade 5: very loud with
thrill easily palpable. Grade 6: very loud; audible with stethoscope not in contact with chest;
thrill palpable and visible.
Patella - CORRECT ANSWER - the kneecap.
, Tactile Fremitus - CORRECT ANSWER - vibration felt when placing hands on patient's chest
as they speak or vocalize (99).
Muscular Atrophy - CORRECT ANSWER - wasting or decrease in mass and size of muscle
fibers.
Pleural Friction Rub - CORRECT ANSWER - abnormal lung sound caused by inflamed
visceral and parietal pleural surfaces rubbing against each other during breathing.
Orthopnea - CORRECT ANSWER - shortness of breath or difficulty breathing that occurs
when lying flat and is relieved by sitting upright or standing.
Tinnitus - CORRECT ANSWER - perception of sound in ears or head when no external
sound is present (ringing, buzzing, hissing, whistling, etc.).
JVD (jugular vein distention) - CORRECT ANSWER - abnormal building or swelling of
jugular veins in neck due to increased pressure backing up from right side of heart into superior
vena cava and jugular veins.
Melena - CORRECT ANSWER - dark tarry stool with or without visible blood.
Lordosis - CORRECT ANSWER - excessive inward curvature of the spine that is typically in
the lower back (lumbar region).
Trendelenburg - CORRECT ANSWER - the body is supine or flat on back with 15-30-degree
incline and feet elevated above head.
When should a nurse wear gloves? - CORRECT ANSWER - Gloves should be worn when
there is potential for contact with blood, body fluids, secretions (except sweat), mucous
membranes, non-intact skin, or contaminated surfaces.
