MARYVILLE NURS 612 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS. STUDY THIS ONE
What is Glaucoma? - CORRECT ANSWERS-progressive, chronic optic neuropathy in which
intraocular pressure (IOP), disease of optic nerve where the nerve cells die
characterized by a progressive series of abnormal changes in the retinal microvasculature, proliferative
retinopathy, dilated fundoscopy - CORRECT ANSWERS-Diabetic retinopathy
Subjective Data for Open-angle glaucoma - CORRECT ANSWERS-symptoms are absent except for
a gradual loss of peripheral vision over a period of years
what you might see in Acute glaucoma - CORRECT ANSWERS-intense ocular pain, blurred vision,
halos around lights, a red eye, and a dilated pupilo Occasionally: stomach pain, nausea, & vomiting
presbyopia, decrease in dim light sight, decreased ability to adjust to change in lighting - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Normal findings with elderly Conjunctiva
What is being looked at with ophthalmoscope - CORRECT ANSWERS-Red reflex, vascular supply
of the retina, optic disc and macula
if someone of a different culture comes in with pain how would you address that? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-ask if they any cultural beliefs that will affect how you need to treat the pain, does the
pain frighten you, how do you cope with pain, what ways do you usually treat pain
How would you like to be addressed?; How are you feeling today?; What would you like for us to do
today?; What do you think is causing your symptoms?; What is your understanding of your diagnosis? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-examples of patient-centered questions
What does a chalky white TM or redness mean? - CORRECT ANSWERS-middle ear infection
(Acute otitis media)
,What causes peripheral cataracts? - CORRECT ANSWERS-hypoparathyroidism
Pathophysiology of cataracts - CORRECT ANSWERS-denaturation of lens protein caused by aging
When assessing the mouth what are some things that you should be looking for? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-color, lesions, tonsils, uvula, erythema, oral ulcers, teeth, tongue
What else would you want to know on a history of a patient that comes in with lesions or mouth sores? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-tobacco use, if immunocompromised, stress levels
What does a Herpes lesion look like? - CORRECT ANSWERS-vesicular lesion
If the patient presents with sudden vision disturbances, "curtains", floaters, or flashing lights with a
wrinkled and grey retina following a trauma what would you suspect? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
retinal detachment
A patient has xanthelasma on their eyes what is this caused by? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
abnormality of lipid metabolism
Differential diagnosis of thickened white patch on the lateral or ventral surface of the tongue in a pt with
HIV? - CORRECT ANSWERS-sarcoma
Developing cultural sensitivity is vital in order for the
examiner to be successful in - CORRECT ANSWERS-recognizing and accepting health beliefs that
differ from his or her own beliefs.
The balance of hot and cold and its relationship to
wellness is a concept that - CORRECT ANSWERS-is believed by members of many cultures,
including
Arabs, Asians, Filipinos, and Hispanics.
Developing a knowledge base about cultural groups
, allows the practitioner to - CORRECT ANSWERS-understand the behaviors, practices, and
problems observed
Which of the following is an example of a cultural
characteristic? - CORRECT ANSWERS-shared belief
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? - CORRECT ANSWERS-What do you think is causing the
illness?
A common mistake made by health care professionals
is to? - CORRECT ANSWERS-stereotype individuals based on color or ethnic group
All of the following are cultural considerations that
affect health care except - CORRECT ANSWERS-eye color, temperature, and visual acuity
Which of the following is an example of a physical,
as opposed to a cultural, characteristic? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Skin color
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? - CORRECT ANSWERS-What are your beliefs about immunizations
Which mode of communication may be offensive to
a patient whose cultural perspective differs from that
VERIFIED ANSWERS. STUDY THIS ONE
What is Glaucoma? - CORRECT ANSWERS-progressive, chronic optic neuropathy in which
intraocular pressure (IOP), disease of optic nerve where the nerve cells die
characterized by a progressive series of abnormal changes in the retinal microvasculature, proliferative
retinopathy, dilated fundoscopy - CORRECT ANSWERS-Diabetic retinopathy
Subjective Data for Open-angle glaucoma - CORRECT ANSWERS-symptoms are absent except for
a gradual loss of peripheral vision over a period of years
what you might see in Acute glaucoma - CORRECT ANSWERS-intense ocular pain, blurred vision,
halos around lights, a red eye, and a dilated pupilo Occasionally: stomach pain, nausea, & vomiting
presbyopia, decrease in dim light sight, decreased ability to adjust to change in lighting - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Normal findings with elderly Conjunctiva
What is being looked at with ophthalmoscope - CORRECT ANSWERS-Red reflex, vascular supply
of the retina, optic disc and macula
if someone of a different culture comes in with pain how would you address that? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-ask if they any cultural beliefs that will affect how you need to treat the pain, does the
pain frighten you, how do you cope with pain, what ways do you usually treat pain
How would you like to be addressed?; How are you feeling today?; What would you like for us to do
today?; What do you think is causing your symptoms?; What is your understanding of your diagnosis? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-examples of patient-centered questions
What does a chalky white TM or redness mean? - CORRECT ANSWERS-middle ear infection
(Acute otitis media)
,What causes peripheral cataracts? - CORRECT ANSWERS-hypoparathyroidism
Pathophysiology of cataracts - CORRECT ANSWERS-denaturation of lens protein caused by aging
When assessing the mouth what are some things that you should be looking for? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-color, lesions, tonsils, uvula, erythema, oral ulcers, teeth, tongue
What else would you want to know on a history of a patient that comes in with lesions or mouth sores? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-tobacco use, if immunocompromised, stress levels
What does a Herpes lesion look like? - CORRECT ANSWERS-vesicular lesion
If the patient presents with sudden vision disturbances, "curtains", floaters, or flashing lights with a
wrinkled and grey retina following a trauma what would you suspect? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
retinal detachment
A patient has xanthelasma on their eyes what is this caused by? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
abnormality of lipid metabolism
Differential diagnosis of thickened white patch on the lateral or ventral surface of the tongue in a pt with
HIV? - CORRECT ANSWERS-sarcoma
Developing cultural sensitivity is vital in order for the
examiner to be successful in - CORRECT ANSWERS-recognizing and accepting health beliefs that
differ from his or her own beliefs.
The balance of hot and cold and its relationship to
wellness is a concept that - CORRECT ANSWERS-is believed by members of many cultures,
including
Arabs, Asians, Filipinos, and Hispanics.
Developing a knowledge base about cultural groups
, allows the practitioner to - CORRECT ANSWERS-understand the behaviors, practices, and
problems observed
Which of the following is an example of a cultural
characteristic? - CORRECT ANSWERS-shared belief
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? - CORRECT ANSWERS-What do you think is causing the
illness?
A common mistake made by health care professionals
is to? - CORRECT ANSWERS-stereotype individuals based on color or ethnic group
All of the following are cultural considerations that
affect health care except - CORRECT ANSWERS-eye color, temperature, and visual acuity
Which of the following is an example of a physical,
as opposed to a cultural, characteristic? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Skin color
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? - CORRECT ANSWERS-What are your beliefs about immunizations
Which mode of communication may be offensive to
a patient whose cultural perspective differs from that
