NURS 612 EXAM 2 MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY ADVANCED HEALTH
ASSESSMENT EXAM 2
A 51-year-old patient tells the examiner, "My mother had glaucoma. What can I do to
prevent myself from getting it?" Which of the following responses is most appropriate? -
ans"Although it can't be prevented, regular screening
and testing assist in early detection."
A cobblestone appearance of the conjunctiva is most likely related to - ansallergic or
infectious conjunctivitis
A common mistake made by health care professionals
is to? - ansstereotype individuals based on color or ethnic group
A patient has xanthelasma on their eyes what is this caused by? - ansabnormality of
lipid metabolism
A patient presents with multiple raised lesions on her
skin. Which instrument should be used to examine
these lesions - ansruler
A patient tells the examiner, "I have a loss of vision in the outer half of each eye." Which
of the following underlying problems should the examiner consider? - ansglaucoma
A young mother brings her infant to the emergency
department with a high temperature and dehydration.
Which of the following questions asked by an examiner
demonstrates cultural awareness? - ansWhat do you think is causing the illness?
Abnormal findings in elderly mouth/pharynx - ansGingivitis, periodontal disease, dental
caries, teeth may appear longer, Dental malocclusion
Abnormal findings with elderly Conjunctiva - ansCataracts
Age related macular degeneration
Diabetic retinopathy
Glaucoma
According to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, the health care provider should apply
infection control measures when caring for which
group of patients? - ansAll patients regardless of their infectious status
After an examiner has identified and confirmed a
problem, the next step is to - ansdetermine the managment plan
All of the following are cultural considerations that
affect health care except - anseye color, temperature, and visual acuity
, NURS 612 EXAM 2 MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY ADVANCED HEALTH
ASSESSMENT EXAM 2
An integral part of the overall effort to respond adequately to a person in need is -
anscultural awareness
An ophthalmoscope has positive and negative magnification in order to -
anscompensate for myopia or hyperopia in the
examiner's or the patient's eyes.
As a component of palpation, which surface is most
sensitive to vibration - ansulnar surface of the hand
Before instilling a mydriatic eyedrop, the examiner should - ansobserve the eye with
focused light tangentially
characterized by a progressive series of abnormal changes in the retinal
microvasculature, proliferative retinopathy, dilated fundoscopy - ansDiabetic retinopathy
Chronic sniffling, nasal congestion, nosebleeds, mucosal scabs, and septum perforation
are signs of - anscocaine abuse
Despite repeated instruction over a period of 3 years,
the mother of three young children has still not had
her children immunized. Which of the following
questions would help the health care provider understand
this situation? - ansWhat are your beliefs about immunizations
Developing a knowledge base about cultural groups
allows the practitioner to - ansunderstand the behaviors, practices, and problems
observed
Developing cultural sensitivity is vital in order for the
examiner to be successful in - ansrecognizing and accepting health beliefs that differ
from his or her own beliefs.
Differential diagnosis of thickened white patch on the lateral or ventral surface of the
tongue in a pt with HIV? - anssarcoma
Direct questions are designed to - ansobtain or clarify specific details about an answer
During a history, the patient indicates he has an uncle
and a brother with sickle cell disease. Which of the
following is an appropriate method to document this
information? - ansInclude it in the family history.
During an interview, a patient describes abdominal
pain that often awakens him at night. Which of the
following responses by the interviewer would facilitate
ASSESSMENT EXAM 2
A 51-year-old patient tells the examiner, "My mother had glaucoma. What can I do to
prevent myself from getting it?" Which of the following responses is most appropriate? -
ans"Although it can't be prevented, regular screening
and testing assist in early detection."
A cobblestone appearance of the conjunctiva is most likely related to - ansallergic or
infectious conjunctivitis
A common mistake made by health care professionals
is to? - ansstereotype individuals based on color or ethnic group
A patient has xanthelasma on their eyes what is this caused by? - ansabnormality of
lipid metabolism
A patient presents with multiple raised lesions on her
skin. Which instrument should be used to examine
these lesions - ansruler
A patient tells the examiner, "I have a loss of vision in the outer half of each eye." Which
of the following underlying problems should the examiner consider? - ansglaucoma
A young mother brings her infant to the emergency
department with a high temperature and dehydration.
Which of the following questions asked by an examiner
demonstrates cultural awareness? - ansWhat do you think is causing the illness?
Abnormal findings in elderly mouth/pharynx - ansGingivitis, periodontal disease, dental
caries, teeth may appear longer, Dental malocclusion
Abnormal findings with elderly Conjunctiva - ansCataracts
Age related macular degeneration
Diabetic retinopathy
Glaucoma
According to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, the health care provider should apply
infection control measures when caring for which
group of patients? - ansAll patients regardless of their infectious status
After an examiner has identified and confirmed a
problem, the next step is to - ansdetermine the managment plan
All of the following are cultural considerations that
affect health care except - anseye color, temperature, and visual acuity
, NURS 612 EXAM 2 MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY ADVANCED HEALTH
ASSESSMENT EXAM 2
An integral part of the overall effort to respond adequately to a person in need is -
anscultural awareness
An ophthalmoscope has positive and negative magnification in order to -
anscompensate for myopia or hyperopia in the
examiner's or the patient's eyes.
As a component of palpation, which surface is most
sensitive to vibration - ansulnar surface of the hand
Before instilling a mydriatic eyedrop, the examiner should - ansobserve the eye with
focused light tangentially
characterized by a progressive series of abnormal changes in the retinal
microvasculature, proliferative retinopathy, dilated fundoscopy - ansDiabetic retinopathy
Chronic sniffling, nasal congestion, nosebleeds, mucosal scabs, and septum perforation
are signs of - anscocaine abuse
Despite repeated instruction over a period of 3 years,
the mother of three young children has still not had
her children immunized. Which of the following
questions would help the health care provider understand
this situation? - ansWhat are your beliefs about immunizations
Developing a knowledge base about cultural groups
allows the practitioner to - ansunderstand the behaviors, practices, and problems
observed
Developing cultural sensitivity is vital in order for the
examiner to be successful in - ansrecognizing and accepting health beliefs that differ
from his or her own beliefs.
Differential diagnosis of thickened white patch on the lateral or ventral surface of the
tongue in a pt with HIV? - anssarcoma
Direct questions are designed to - ansobtain or clarify specific details about an answer
During a history, the patient indicates he has an uncle
and a brother with sickle cell disease. Which of the
following is an appropriate method to document this
information? - ansInclude it in the family history.
During an interview, a patient describes abdominal
pain that often awakens him at night. Which of the
following responses by the interviewer would facilitate
