Nurs190 Physical Assessment Midterm
Exam 2025
Insect bites, allergic reactions, and hives are examples of? - -wheals
Melanoma and hemangioma are examples of? - -nodules
Acne and herpes simplex are examples of? - -pustules
Cystic acne and sebaceous cysts are examples of? - -cysts
A blister is an example of a? - -bulla
Varicella, shingles, and eczema are examples of? - -vesicles
A freckle, mole, measles are examples of a? - -mole
A birthmark or vitiligo are examples of a? - -patch
A wart, elevated mole, or skin tag are examples of? - -papule
Psoriasis and eczema are examples of? - -plaque
Clear and watery drainage are associated with which type of conjunctivitis? - -alergic
and viral
Thick white green drainage is associated with which type of conjunctivitis? - -bacterial
Cataracts are cloudiness of the? - -lens
Swelling, edema, and petechiae of the hard and soft palate may indicate an? - -infection
Green and yellow sinus drainage may indicate? - -an infection (sinusitis)
Red sinus drainage may indicate? - -epistaxis
Brown sinus drainage may indicate? - -bronchitis
White sinus drainage may be due to? - -consumption of dairy
What are some signs of acute otis media? - -redness, pain, erythema, bulging, n/v/d
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If a patient is stating that they feel as if "no one cares about them and that life is not
worth living anymore" what is a therapeutic response? - -"I care about you and i'm
concerned"
What are the stages of herepes zooster (shingles) - -1. Paresthesia
2. Redness/swelling
3. Vesicles
4. Weeping blisters
5. Crusted lesions
6.postherpic neuralgia
Papules in the genital region can also be identified as a? - -wart
A "ringworm shape" - -annular
A person at risk for skin cancer is one who? - -has had a previous skin injury
Uses tanning beds
Does not wear sunblock
Has an occupation that requires them to be in direct sunlight
Elderly/children
Genetics
"popping" sounds are classified for which type of adventitious lung sound? - -crackles
"whistles/musical notes" sounds are classified for which type of adventitious lung
sound? - -wheeze
"snoring/moaning" sounds are classified for which type of adventitious lung sound? - -
ronchi
What is the purpose of the incentive spirometer? - -lung expansion, prevent atelectasis,
and pneumonia
How should you use an incentive spirometer? - -lips sealed and suck in
What skin condition is associated with a scaly patch? - -psoriasis
What is another name for crackles? - -rales
What sound does a pleural friction rub make? - -grating
What are some early signs of hypoxia? - -confusion, anxious, tachypnea, restless,
tachycardia, palor
What are some late signs of hypoxia? - -cyanosis, bradycardia, hypotension
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