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When to transilluminate the infant skull - (ANSWER)increasing head circumference
Turner Syndrome - (ANSWER)A chromosomal disorder in females in which either an X chromosome is
missing, making the person XO instead of XX, or part of one X chromosome is deleted.
-Webbing, excessive posterior cervical skin, or an unusually short neck
tracheal tugging - (ANSWER)the downward movement of the thyroid cartilage toward the chest during
inspiration
Posterior triangle of the neck - (ANSWER)Includes the external jugular vein, posterior cervical lymph
nodes, and the accessory cranial nerve
Anterior triangle of the neck - (ANSWER)Includes the bifurcation of the common carotid artery; anterior
cervical lymph nodes; and the facial, glossopharyngeal, vagus, accessory, and hypo- glossal cranial nerves
Fontanel ossification - (ANSWER)posterior fontanel usually closing by 2 months of age and the anterior
fontanel closing by 12 to 15 months of age.
2nd trimester of pregnancy - (ANSWER)fetal thyroid gland becomes functional
Thyroid examination - (ANSWER)-Palpation of the thyroid gland requires a gentle touch. Nodules and
asymmetry will be more difficult to detect if pressing is too hard.
The thyroid cartilage, readily identified by the notch on its superior edge the cricoid cartilage, the
tracheal rings and the thyroid gland
Abnormalities of the thyroid - (ANSWER)Coarse tissue or a gritty sensation suggests an inflammatory
process.
If nodules are present, they should be characterized by number, whether they are smooth or irregular,
and whether they are soft or hard.
An enlarged, tender thyroid may indicate thyroiditis
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Hypothyroidism - (ANSWER)A disorder caused by a thyroid gland that is slower and less productive than
normal
Subjective Data of hypothyroidism - (ANSWER)Weight gain, constipation, fatigue, and cold intolerance
Objective Data of hypothyroidism - (ANSWER)Normal-size thyroid, goiter, or nodule(s)
Hyperthyroidism - (ANSWER)overactivity of the thyroid gland
Subjective data for hyperthyroidism - (ANSWER)· Weight loss
· Tachycardia
· Diarrhea
· Heat intolerance
Objective data for hypothyroidism - (ANSWER)· Normal-size thyroid, goiter, or nodule(s)
· Fine hair
· Brittle nails
· Exophthalmos
· Tachycardia
Caput succedaneum - (ANSWER)Subcutaneous edema over the presenting part of the head at delivery. It
is the most common form of birth trauma of the scalp and usually occurs over the occiput, and the
edema crosses suture lines
Generally, the edema goes away in a few days
Cephalhematoma - (ANSWER)-Collection of blood between periosteum and skull bone that it covers
-Does not cross suture line
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-Results from trauma during birth
Migraine symptoms - (ANSWER)o Can have childhood onset
o Unilateral or generalized
o Pulsating or throbbing
o Vague neurologic changes, personality change, fluid retention, appetite loss to well-defined neurologic
event, scotoma, aphasia, hemianopsia, aura
o Can be caused by menstrual period, missing meals, birth control pills, letdown after stress
o Tends to occur in females
· Medication Induced headache - (ANSWER)o Can occur at any age
o Generalized or diffuse
o Dull or throbbing
o Caused by discontinuation of daily analgesics use and or daily caffeine use
o Tends to occur in females
· Cluster headache - (ANSWER)o Occurs in adulthood
o Unilateral
o Can last up to 2 hours
o Onset at night
o Intense burning, searing or knifelike
o Can be caused by personality changes, sleep disturbances or alcohol
o Tends to occur in males
o Can cause increased lacrimation or nasal discharge
Hypertensive headache - (ANSWER)o Occurs in adulthood
o Bilateral or occipital
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When to transilluminate the infant skull - (ANSWER)increasing head circumference
Turner Syndrome - (ANSWER)A chromosomal disorder in females in which either an X chromosome is
missing, making the person XO instead of XX, or part of one X chromosome is deleted.
-Webbing, excessive posterior cervical skin, or an unusually short neck
tracheal tugging - (ANSWER)the downward movement of the thyroid cartilage toward the chest during
inspiration
Posterior triangle of the neck - (ANSWER)Includes the external jugular vein, posterior cervical lymph
nodes, and the accessory cranial nerve
Anterior triangle of the neck - (ANSWER)Includes the bifurcation of the common carotid artery; anterior
cervical lymph nodes; and the facial, glossopharyngeal, vagus, accessory, and hypo- glossal cranial nerves
Fontanel ossification - (ANSWER)posterior fontanel usually closing by 2 months of age and the anterior
fontanel closing by 12 to 15 months of age.
2nd trimester of pregnancy - (ANSWER)fetal thyroid gland becomes functional
Thyroid examination - (ANSWER)-Palpation of the thyroid gland requires a gentle touch. Nodules and
asymmetry will be more difficult to detect if pressing is too hard.
The thyroid cartilage, readily identified by the notch on its superior edge the cricoid cartilage, the
tracheal rings and the thyroid gland
Abnormalities of the thyroid - (ANSWER)Coarse tissue or a gritty sensation suggests an inflammatory
process.
If nodules are present, they should be characterized by number, whether they are smooth or irregular,
and whether they are soft or hard.
An enlarged, tender thyroid may indicate thyroiditis
,NUR 505 Exam 3 Actual 2026/2027 – Complete Exam-Style Questions |
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Hypothyroidism - (ANSWER)A disorder caused by a thyroid gland that is slower and less productive than
normal
Subjective Data of hypothyroidism - (ANSWER)Weight gain, constipation, fatigue, and cold intolerance
Objective Data of hypothyroidism - (ANSWER)Normal-size thyroid, goiter, or nodule(s)
Hyperthyroidism - (ANSWER)overactivity of the thyroid gland
Subjective data for hyperthyroidism - (ANSWER)· Weight loss
· Tachycardia
· Diarrhea
· Heat intolerance
Objective data for hypothyroidism - (ANSWER)· Normal-size thyroid, goiter, or nodule(s)
· Fine hair
· Brittle nails
· Exophthalmos
· Tachycardia
Caput succedaneum - (ANSWER)Subcutaneous edema over the presenting part of the head at delivery. It
is the most common form of birth trauma of the scalp and usually occurs over the occiput, and the
edema crosses suture lines
Generally, the edema goes away in a few days
Cephalhematoma - (ANSWER)-Collection of blood between periosteum and skull bone that it covers
-Does not cross suture line
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-Results from trauma during birth
Migraine symptoms - (ANSWER)o Can have childhood onset
o Unilateral or generalized
o Pulsating or throbbing
o Vague neurologic changes, personality change, fluid retention, appetite loss to well-defined neurologic
event, scotoma, aphasia, hemianopsia, aura
o Can be caused by menstrual period, missing meals, birth control pills, letdown after stress
o Tends to occur in females
· Medication Induced headache - (ANSWER)o Can occur at any age
o Generalized or diffuse
o Dull or throbbing
o Caused by discontinuation of daily analgesics use and or daily caffeine use
o Tends to occur in females
· Cluster headache - (ANSWER)o Occurs in adulthood
o Unilateral
o Can last up to 2 hours
o Onset at night
o Intense burning, searing or knifelike
o Can be caused by personality changes, sleep disturbances or alcohol
o Tends to occur in males
o Can cause increased lacrimation or nasal discharge
Hypertensive headache - (ANSWER)o Occurs in adulthood
o Bilateral or occipital
