RNSG 1215 LATEST COMPLETE STUDY
SET WITH QUESTIONS AND SIMPLIFIED
ANSWERS THAT ARE CORRECT
subjective data - correct answer-what the person says about himself or herself during history taking
objective data - correct answer-what you observe
ying/yang theory - correct answer-health is believed to exist when all aspects of the person are in perfect
balance; all organisms and objects in universe consist of yin and yang energy forces
Subculture - correct answer-within cultures some groups of people share different beliefs, values, and
attitudes
ones culture develops - correct answer-learned from birth
shared by all members
adapted
dynamic
develops in any given society
how to approach teaching sessions with an adolescent - correct answer-must be totally honest
your attitude which must be one of respect
stay in character
what is the purpose of health history - correct answer-describes the current and past health state
an opportunity to build and strengthen your relationship with the patient
What is the first thing a nurse should assess before making judgements about an aging person's mental
status? - correct answer-check sensory status before assessing any aspects of mental status
When should we screen for intimate partner violence in adolescent females? - correct answer-child
bearing age ( 14 to 46)
Why does a nurse share information and briefly teach a patient prior to physical assessment? - correct
answer-some sharing of info builds rapport and increases the persons confidence in you as an examiner
Know the components of a general survey - correct answer-study of the whole person covering the gen
health state
1. physical apperance
2. body structure
, 3. mobility
4. behavior
What is true of unexplained weight loss in a patient with short term illnesses? - correct answer-
unexplained weight loss may be a sign of short term illness
ex :
fever
infections
disease of the mouth or throat
What measures are the best index of a child's general health? - correct answer-physical growth
What would the nurse assess in a patient who reports fainting episodes? - correct answer-the orthostatic
( or postural ) vital signs
measured standing or supine
Know the guidelines in choosing an appropriate size blood pressure cuff - correct answer-the width of
the rubber bladder should equal 40 % of cm of the persons arm
the length of the bladder should equal 80 %
What pain assessment tool would you use for a 4-year-old? - correct answer-rating scales ; the face pain
scale
What is the most reliable indicator of pain - correct answer-self - report
What are signs of a riboflavin deficiency? - correct answer-magenta tongue
signs and symptoms of melanoma - correct answer-1. "Mole" with irregular borders &/or blotchy
coloration in shades of red, white, blue & black
2. Perhaps with recent change, enlargement, irritation, ulceration or bleeding
What do sunken fontanels in an infant indicate? - correct answer-dehydration
. What labs would you assess to check thyroid status? - correct answer-blood test for TSH and serum T4
What would you teach swimmers who develop otitis externa frequently? Prevention? - correct answer-
prevent by using rubbing alcohol or 2 % eardrops after every swim
How would you assess hearing of an infant? - correct answer-loud clapping; infant turns head to localize
sound
Early signs of HIV - correct answer-Tiredness, skin rashes, night sweats, loss of weight, diarrhea, sore
throat and fever
What are signs and symptoms of heart - correct answer-Increased RR, shortness of breath on exertion,
excessive fluid in the lungs and adventitious - crackles at lung bases
SET WITH QUESTIONS AND SIMPLIFIED
ANSWERS THAT ARE CORRECT
subjective data - correct answer-what the person says about himself or herself during history taking
objective data - correct answer-what you observe
ying/yang theory - correct answer-health is believed to exist when all aspects of the person are in perfect
balance; all organisms and objects in universe consist of yin and yang energy forces
Subculture - correct answer-within cultures some groups of people share different beliefs, values, and
attitudes
ones culture develops - correct answer-learned from birth
shared by all members
adapted
dynamic
develops in any given society
how to approach teaching sessions with an adolescent - correct answer-must be totally honest
your attitude which must be one of respect
stay in character
what is the purpose of health history - correct answer-describes the current and past health state
an opportunity to build and strengthen your relationship with the patient
What is the first thing a nurse should assess before making judgements about an aging person's mental
status? - correct answer-check sensory status before assessing any aspects of mental status
When should we screen for intimate partner violence in adolescent females? - correct answer-child
bearing age ( 14 to 46)
Why does a nurse share information and briefly teach a patient prior to physical assessment? - correct
answer-some sharing of info builds rapport and increases the persons confidence in you as an examiner
Know the components of a general survey - correct answer-study of the whole person covering the gen
health state
1. physical apperance
2. body structure
, 3. mobility
4. behavior
What is true of unexplained weight loss in a patient with short term illnesses? - correct answer-
unexplained weight loss may be a sign of short term illness
ex :
fever
infections
disease of the mouth or throat
What measures are the best index of a child's general health? - correct answer-physical growth
What would the nurse assess in a patient who reports fainting episodes? - correct answer-the orthostatic
( or postural ) vital signs
measured standing or supine
Know the guidelines in choosing an appropriate size blood pressure cuff - correct answer-the width of
the rubber bladder should equal 40 % of cm of the persons arm
the length of the bladder should equal 80 %
What pain assessment tool would you use for a 4-year-old? - correct answer-rating scales ; the face pain
scale
What is the most reliable indicator of pain - correct answer-self - report
What are signs of a riboflavin deficiency? - correct answer-magenta tongue
signs and symptoms of melanoma - correct answer-1. "Mole" with irregular borders &/or blotchy
coloration in shades of red, white, blue & black
2. Perhaps with recent change, enlargement, irritation, ulceration or bleeding
What do sunken fontanels in an infant indicate? - correct answer-dehydration
. What labs would you assess to check thyroid status? - correct answer-blood test for TSH and serum T4
What would you teach swimmers who develop otitis externa frequently? Prevention? - correct answer-
prevent by using rubbing alcohol or 2 % eardrops after every swim
How would you assess hearing of an infant? - correct answer-loud clapping; infant turns head to localize
sound
Early signs of HIV - correct answer-Tiredness, skin rashes, night sweats, loss of weight, diarrhea, sore
throat and fever
What are signs and symptoms of heart - correct answer-Increased RR, shortness of breath on exertion,
excessive fluid in the lungs and adventitious - crackles at lung bases
