NR 302 Health Assessment 2 ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR

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NR 302 Health Assessment 2 ALL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR
NR 302 Health Assessment 2


QUESTION: The nurse is bathing an 80-year-old man and notices that his skin is wrinkled, thin,

lax, and dry. This finding would be related to which factor in the older adult? - ANSWER-An

increased loss of elastin and a decrease in subcutaneous fat




QUESTION: The nurse is reviewing the anatomy and physiologic functioning of the heart. Which

statement best describes what is meant by atrial kick? - ANSWER-The atria contract toward the

end of diastole and push the remaining blood into the ventricles.




QUESTION: During an examination, the nurse finds that a patient has excessive dryness of the

skin. The best term to describe this condition is: - ANSWER-Xerosis




QUESTION: A 13-year-old girl is interested in obtaining information about the cause of her acne.

The nurse should share with her that acne: - ANSWER-Is caused by increased sebum

production.




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QUESTION: When listening to heart sounds, the nurse knows the valve closures that can be

heard best at the base of the heart are: - ANSWER-Aortic and pulmonic.




QUESTION: The nurse keeps in mind that a thorough skin assessment is extremely important

because the skin holds information about a person's: - ANSWER-Circulatory status.




QUESTION: A patient comes in for a physical examination and complains of "freezing to death"

while waiting for her examination. The nurse notes that her skin is pale and cool and attributes

this finding to: - ANSWER-Peripheral vasoconstriction.




QUESTION: A patient comes to the clinic and tells the nurse that he has been confined to his

recliner chair for approximately 3 days with his feet down and he asks the nurse to evaluate his

feet. During the assessment, the nurse might expect to find: - ANSWER-Distended veins




QUESTION: The second heart sound (S2) occurs: - ANSWER-with the closure of the semilunar

(aortic and pulmonic) valves and signals the end of systole. it is loudest at the base of the heart.




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QUESTION: Which of these statements describes the closure of the valves in a normal cardiac

cycle? - ANSWER-The tricuspid valve closes slightly later than the mitral valve.




QUESTION: The component of the conduction system referred to as the pacemaker of the heart

is the: - ANSWER-Sinoatrial (SA) node.




Q;During a cardiovascular assessment, the nurse knows that a thrill is: - ANSWER-Vibration that

is palpable.That signifies turbulent blood flow and accompanies loud murmurs.




QUESTION: The nurse educator is preparing an education module for the nursing staff on the

epidermal layer of skin. Which of these statements would be included in the module? -

ANSWER-Replaced every 4 weeks.




QUESTION: The nurse educator is preparing an education module for the nursing staff on the

dermis layer of skin. Which of these statements would be included in the module? The dermis: -

ANSWER-Contains sensory receptors.




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