NURS 612 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024 UPDATED AND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS

A patient with Alzheimer disease classically displays which of the following? A. alternating periods of mania and stupor B. hallucinations and decorticate posturing C. disintegration of personality D. rapid onset of symptoms C. disintegration of personality Which characteristic suggest that a lesion on a patient's breast is Paget disease and not eczema? A. itchy predominantly at night B. Erythematous and crusty C. confined to the nipple and areola of one breast D. does not respond to steroids D. does not respond to steroids How should a breast examination on a patient who had a lumpectomy for breast cancer differ from a breast examination on a patient who has not had breast cancer? A. supraclavicular and infraclavicular lymph nodes are palpated B. the lateral position with hands over the head is used for palpation C. the area of the scar is palpated with two fingers using a circular motion D. the fingertips are used to palpate for intercostal breast tissue C. the area of the scar is palpated with two fingers using a circular motion While palpating the axilla, it is best to place the patient in a... A. sitting position with the arm flexed at the elbow B. sitting position with the arm at the side C. supine position with the arms on the hips D. lateral position with the arms at the sides A. sitting position with the arm flexed at the elbow Nipple compression should be included as part of the breast examination for which of the following patients? A. a 23-year-old woman concerned about "lumps and tenderness" premenstrually B. a 35-year-old lactating woman with "very sore nipples" C. a 48-year-old woman reporting two episodes of bloody discharge from the right nipple D. a 60-year-old man with gynecomastia C. a 48-year-old woman reporting two episodes of bloody discharge from the right nipple A supernumerary nipple is found on a white newborn infant girl. Which of the following may accompany this finding? A. increased risk for breast cancer as an adult B. increased lactation volume as an adult C. congenital renal or cardiac anomalies D. mental retardation C. congenital renal or cardiac anomalies