NURS 6512 Midterm Exam
Question 1
1 out of 1 points
Correct
Before performing an abdominal examination, the examiner should:
Selected Answer: have the patient empty his or her bladder.
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
Correct
The most common form of birth trauma of the scalp is:
Selected Answer: caput succedaneum.
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
Correct
Unusual white areas on the skin may be due to:
Selected Answer: C. vitiligo.
Question 4
1 out of 1 points
Correct
Mrs. G. reports an increase in her alcohol intake over the past 5 years. To screen her for
problem drinking, you would use the:
Selected Answer: CAGE questionnaire.
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
Correct
Mr. Franklin is speaking with you, the health care provider, about his respiratory problem. Mr.
Franklin says, "I've had this cough for 3 days, and it's getting worse." You reply, "Tell me more
about your cough." Mr. Franklin states, "I wish I could tell you more. That's why I'm here. You
tell me what's wrong!" Which caregiver response would be most appropriate for enhancing
communication?
Selected Answer: After 3 days, you're tired of coughing. Have you had a fever?
Question 6
1 out of 1 points
Correct
Expected hair distribution changes in older adults include:
NURS 6512 Midterm Exam
,Selected Answer: increased terminal hair follicles to the tragus of men’s ears.
Question 7
1 out of 1 points
Correct
You have just completed a skin assessment on Mr. Baker. During your assessment, you have
transilluminated a skin lesion. During the physical examination, you know that skin lesions are
transilluminated to distinguish:
Selected Answer: C. fluid-filled from solid cysts or masses.
Question 8
1 out of 1 points
Correct
Percussing at the right midclavicular line, below the umbilicus, and continuing upward is the
correct technique for locating the:
Selected Answer: lower liver border.
Question 9
1 out of 1 points
Correct
When you are questioning a patient regarding alcohol intake, she tells you that she is only a
social drinker. Which initial response is appropriate?
Selected Answer: "What amount and what kind of alcohol do you drink in a week?"
Question 10
1 out of 1 points
Correct
A 17-year-old girl presents to the clinic for a sports physical. Physical examination findings
reveal bradycardia, multiple erosions of tooth enamel, and scars on her knuckles. She appears
healthy otherwise. You should ask her if she:
Selected Answer: binges and vomits.
Question 11
1 out of 1 points
Correct
A 51-year-old woman calls with complaints of weight loss and constipation. She reports
enlarged hemorrhoids and rectal bleeding. You advise her to:
Selected Answer: come to the laboratory for a stool guaiac test.
Question 12
1 out of 1 points
Correct
Which type of speculum should be used to examine a patient's tympanic membrane?
NURS 6512 Midterm Exam
, Selected Answer: The largest speculum that will fit comfortably in the ear
Question 13
1 out of 1 points
Correct
When recording physical findings, which data are recorded first for all systems?
Selected Answer:
Inspection
Question 14
1 out of 1 points
Correct
In counseling a client regarding nutrition education, you explain that linoleic acid, a major fatty
acid, is thought to be essential for:
Selected Answer: normal growth and development.
Question 15
1 out of 1 points
Correct
The term denoting the caregiver's need to do no harm to the patient is:
Selected Answer: nonmaleficence.
Question 16
1 out of 1 points
Correct
Which statement is true regarding the relationship of physical characteristics and culture?
Selected Answer: There is a difference between distinguishing cultural characteristics and
distinguishing physical characteristics.
Question 17
1 out of 1 points
Correct
When are open-ended questions generally most useful?
Selected Answer: During the initial part of the interview
Question 18
0 out of 1 points
Incorrect
Recommended carbohydrate content of total dietary intake (% total calories) is ____%.
Selected Answer: 50
Question 19
NURS 6512 Midterm Exam
Question 1
1 out of 1 points
Correct
Before performing an abdominal examination, the examiner should:
Selected Answer: have the patient empty his or her bladder.
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
Correct
The most common form of birth trauma of the scalp is:
Selected Answer: caput succedaneum.
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
Correct
Unusual white areas on the skin may be due to:
Selected Answer: C. vitiligo.
Question 4
1 out of 1 points
Correct
Mrs. G. reports an increase in her alcohol intake over the past 5 years. To screen her for
problem drinking, you would use the:
Selected Answer: CAGE questionnaire.
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
Correct
Mr. Franklin is speaking with you, the health care provider, about his respiratory problem. Mr.
Franklin says, "I've had this cough for 3 days, and it's getting worse." You reply, "Tell me more
about your cough." Mr. Franklin states, "I wish I could tell you more. That's why I'm here. You
tell me what's wrong!" Which caregiver response would be most appropriate for enhancing
communication?
Selected Answer: After 3 days, you're tired of coughing. Have you had a fever?
Question 6
1 out of 1 points
Correct
Expected hair distribution changes in older adults include:
NURS 6512 Midterm Exam
,Selected Answer: increased terminal hair follicles to the tragus of men’s ears.
Question 7
1 out of 1 points
Correct
You have just completed a skin assessment on Mr. Baker. During your assessment, you have
transilluminated a skin lesion. During the physical examination, you know that skin lesions are
transilluminated to distinguish:
Selected Answer: C. fluid-filled from solid cysts or masses.
Question 8
1 out of 1 points
Correct
Percussing at the right midclavicular line, below the umbilicus, and continuing upward is the
correct technique for locating the:
Selected Answer: lower liver border.
Question 9
1 out of 1 points
Correct
When you are questioning a patient regarding alcohol intake, she tells you that she is only a
social drinker. Which initial response is appropriate?
Selected Answer: "What amount and what kind of alcohol do you drink in a week?"
Question 10
1 out of 1 points
Correct
A 17-year-old girl presents to the clinic for a sports physical. Physical examination findings
reveal bradycardia, multiple erosions of tooth enamel, and scars on her knuckles. She appears
healthy otherwise. You should ask her if she:
Selected Answer: binges and vomits.
Question 11
1 out of 1 points
Correct
A 51-year-old woman calls with complaints of weight loss and constipation. She reports
enlarged hemorrhoids and rectal bleeding. You advise her to:
Selected Answer: come to the laboratory for a stool guaiac test.
Question 12
1 out of 1 points
Correct
Which type of speculum should be used to examine a patient's tympanic membrane?
NURS 6512 Midterm Exam
, Selected Answer: The largest speculum that will fit comfortably in the ear
Question 13
1 out of 1 points
Correct
When recording physical findings, which data are recorded first for all systems?
Selected Answer:
Inspection
Question 14
1 out of 1 points
Correct
In counseling a client regarding nutrition education, you explain that linoleic acid, a major fatty
acid, is thought to be essential for:
Selected Answer: normal growth and development.
Question 15
1 out of 1 points
Correct
The term denoting the caregiver's need to do no harm to the patient is:
Selected Answer: nonmaleficence.
Question 16
1 out of 1 points
Correct
Which statement is true regarding the relationship of physical characteristics and culture?
Selected Answer: There is a difference between distinguishing cultural characteristics and
distinguishing physical characteristics.
Question 17
1 out of 1 points
Correct
When are open-ended questions generally most useful?
Selected Answer: During the initial part of the interview
Question 18
0 out of 1 points
Incorrect
Recommended carbohydrate content of total dietary intake (% total calories) is ____%.
Selected Answer: 50
Question 19
NURS 6512 Midterm Exam
