NR-304 Exam 1 Study Guide & Practice Questions | Health Assessment

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NR304 / NR-304 Exam 1 Concept Study Guide (Latest

2025): Health Assessment II - Chamberlain

what are the functions of the lymph system?

.....ANSWER.....conserve fluid & plasma protiens that leak out of

capillaries

form a major part of the immune system that defends the body

against disease

absorb lipids from the small intestine

where is the lymph system located? .....ANSWER.....intervals along

the vessels

how is lymph fluid moved around in the body?

.....ANSWER.....along the pressure gradient

is lymph flow faster or slower than blood circulation?

.....ANSWER.....slower

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what is in lymph? .....ANSWER.....lypmh forms a completely

seperate vessel system that retrieves excess fluid & plasma

proteins from the interstitial spaces & returns to the bloodstream

what are the clinical manifestations of an enlarged lymph node

due to infection? .....ANSWER.....swelling

tenderness

what are the clinical manifestations of an enlarged lymph node

that is malignant? .....ANSWER.....hard, fixed, lumpy, immobile

when a client has enlarged lymph nodes, what questions would

you ask? .....ANSWER.....any swollen glands?

where in the body?

how long have you had them?

any recent changes?

how do they feel to you?

are they hard or soft?

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is there any pain associated with pain or local infections?

drain from head and neck .....ANSWER.....cervical nodes

drain from groin, lower extremity, external genitalia, anterior

abdominal wall .....ANSWER.....inguinal lymph nodes

antecubital fossa & drains the hand & lower arm

.....ANSWER.....epitrochlear lymph node

is it normal for a child's lymph nodes to be large and palpable?

.....ANSWER.....yes, normal in a health child, large & superficial

makes it palpable

how is lymph system and nonpitting (brawny) edema related?

.....ANSWER.....unilateral or bilateral edema occurs with

lymphatic obstruction. this causes the "brawny" or non pitting and

is hard to the touch

high protein swelling of the limb .....ANSWER.....lymphedema

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what causes lymphedema? .....ANSWER.....protein rich lymph

builds up in the interstitial spaces, which increases local colloid

oncotic pressure and promotes more fluid leakage

what are the clinical manifestations of lymphedema?

.....ANSWER.....self-reported sensations of tired, thick heavy arm,

jewelery too tight, swelling, tingling




objective data includes unilateral swelling, nonpitting brawny

edema, overlying skin indurated

hepatomegaly .....ANSWER.....enlarged liver

what is the cause of hepatomegaly? .....ANSWER.....alcohol abuse

liver Ca

CHF

hepatitis

fatty liver