MEAS 238- FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Prognosis - Correct Answers -The probable cause and outcome of a patients condition
and the patients prospects for recover.
Clinical diagnosis - Correct Answers -The tentative diagnosis of a patients condition
obtained by evaluating the health history and physical exam w/o laboratory /diagnostic
tests.
Differential diagnosis - Correct Answers -Determination of which of two or more
diseases with similar symptoms is producing patients symptoms.
What is the purpose of a bandage? - Correct Answers -To wrap/cover a part of the
body; apply pressure to control bleeding; protect a wound from contamination; to hold
dressing in place; to protect, support, immobilize an injured part of body.
When is a circular turn used to bandage? - Correct Answers -When injured part is
uniform width; toes, fingers, head
What type of turn would be used to immobilize? - Correct Answers -A figure-eight turn
Chronic Illness - Correct Answers -Exists over a long period of time; arthritis
Acute Illness - Correct Answers -Rapid onset, usually severe/intense, subside after
short period of time; flu, strep, pneumonia.
Risk Factor - Correct Answers -Physical/behavioral condition that increases probability
that an individual will develop a particular condition; genetic factors, habits,
environmental conditions, physiological conditions.
Theraputic Procedure - Correct Answers -Procedure to treat a patients condition with
the goal of eliminating it or promoting as much recovery as possible; admin. meds,
ear/eye irrigations, heat/cold application.
How should a patient be identified? - Correct Answers -By name and DOB
Why do you weigh a prenatal patient? - Correct Answers -To check the weight of the
fetus to ensure growth.
AND ANSWERS
Prognosis - Correct Answers -The probable cause and outcome of a patients condition
and the patients prospects for recover.
Clinical diagnosis - Correct Answers -The tentative diagnosis of a patients condition
obtained by evaluating the health history and physical exam w/o laboratory /diagnostic
tests.
Differential diagnosis - Correct Answers -Determination of which of two or more
diseases with similar symptoms is producing patients symptoms.
What is the purpose of a bandage? - Correct Answers -To wrap/cover a part of the
body; apply pressure to control bleeding; protect a wound from contamination; to hold
dressing in place; to protect, support, immobilize an injured part of body.
When is a circular turn used to bandage? - Correct Answers -When injured part is
uniform width; toes, fingers, head
What type of turn would be used to immobilize? - Correct Answers -A figure-eight turn
Chronic Illness - Correct Answers -Exists over a long period of time; arthritis
Acute Illness - Correct Answers -Rapid onset, usually severe/intense, subside after
short period of time; flu, strep, pneumonia.
Risk Factor - Correct Answers -Physical/behavioral condition that increases probability
that an individual will develop a particular condition; genetic factors, habits,
environmental conditions, physiological conditions.
Theraputic Procedure - Correct Answers -Procedure to treat a patients condition with
the goal of eliminating it or promoting as much recovery as possible; admin. meds,
ear/eye irrigations, heat/cold application.
How should a patient be identified? - Correct Answers -By name and DOB
Why do you weigh a prenatal patient? - Correct Answers -To check the weight of the
fetus to ensure growth.
