Exam 2 / HA 1215/ Galveston College, Answered

Exam 2 / HA 1215/ Galveston College, Answered-A patient's laboratory data reveal an elevated thyroxin (T4) level. The nurse would proceed with an examination of the ___________ gland. - Thyroid The nurse is aware that the four areas in the body where lymph nodes are accessible are the: - Head and neck, arms, inguinal area , and axillae A woman comes to the clinic and states, "I've been sick for so long! My eyes have gotten so puffy, and my eyebrows and hair have become coarse and dry." The nurse will assess for other signs and symptoms of: - Myxedema During an examination, the nurse knows that the best way to palpate the lymph nodes in the neck is described by which statement? - Using gentle pressure, palpate with both hands to compare the two sides. During a well-baby checkup, a mother is concerned because her 2-month-old infant cannot hold her head up when she is pulled to a sitting position. Which response by the nurse is appropriate? - Head control is usually achieved by 4 months of age A mother asks when her newborn infants eyesight will be developed. The nurse should reply: - By approximately 3 months of age, infants develop more coordinated eye movements and can fixate on an object. A 52-year-old patient describes the presence of occasional floaters or spots moving in front of his eyes. - Know that floaters are usually insignificant and are caused by condensed vitreous fibers. The nurse is preparing to assess the visual acuity of a 16-year-old patient. How should the nurse proceed? - Use the Snellen chart positioned 20 feet away from the patient. During an examination of the eye, the nurse would expect what normal finding when assessing the lacrimal apparatus? - Absence of drainage from the punch when pressing against the inner orbital rim.