NS 125: QUIZ 1, MODULES 1 & 2 QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS
3rd leading cause of death in US correct answer medical errors
ABCDEF Mnemonic correct answer A-asymmetry
B-border
C-color
D-diameter (greater than 6mm)
E-evolving (elevation/enlargement)
F-feeling (itching, tingling, stinging)
abnormal skin findings: color correct answer -pallor
-erythema
-cyanosis
-jaundice
abnormal skin findings: edema correct answer -accumulation of fluid in
intercellular spaces
-general, dependent, pedal
-unilateral or bilateral
-pitting edema (1+ to 4+)
abuse: emotional correct answer threats, humiliation, intimidation, isolation
,abuse: financial correct answer clients property mismanaged
abuse: neglect correct answer -caregiver fails to provide clients basic needs
-intentional or unintentional
abuse: physical correct answer use physical force, bodily injury
antibiotic resistant organisms: commonly found correct answer -MRSA
-C. diff
-PPSA (penicillin resistant staphoccoccus)
antibiotic resistant organisms: patient at risk correct answer -immunosuppressed
-invasive devices
-break in the skin
apical pulse correct answer measure of cardiac function that is completed by
placing a stethoscope at the apex of the heart and counting for one minute
asses and watch for red flags (abuse) correct answer -obvious physical
injury/neglect
-asses the client for fear of spouse, caregiver, parent, or adult child
-note if the partner/caregiver has a history of violence, alcoholism or drug abuse
assess individual risk factors correct answer -developmental level
-lifestyle
, -social behavior
-occupation
-lack of safety awareness
-environment
-impaired mobility
-sensory and communication impairment
-physical and mental health
assessing pulse correct answer -rate (tachycardia/bradycardia)
-rhythm (regular/irregular)
-amplitude (absent, weak, strong)
-equality
assessing respiration correct answer -rate (apnea)
-rhythm (labored/dyspnea/non-labored)
-depth (hypo/hypertension)
-orhtopnea
assessment components correct answer -history and physical assessment
-current and past health status
-lab and dx test
-consults
auscultation correct answer -listening to sound produced by the body
ACCURATE ANSWERS
3rd leading cause of death in US correct answer medical errors
ABCDEF Mnemonic correct answer A-asymmetry
B-border
C-color
D-diameter (greater than 6mm)
E-evolving (elevation/enlargement)
F-feeling (itching, tingling, stinging)
abnormal skin findings: color correct answer -pallor
-erythema
-cyanosis
-jaundice
abnormal skin findings: edema correct answer -accumulation of fluid in
intercellular spaces
-general, dependent, pedal
-unilateral or bilateral
-pitting edema (1+ to 4+)
abuse: emotional correct answer threats, humiliation, intimidation, isolation
,abuse: financial correct answer clients property mismanaged
abuse: neglect correct answer -caregiver fails to provide clients basic needs
-intentional or unintentional
abuse: physical correct answer use physical force, bodily injury
antibiotic resistant organisms: commonly found correct answer -MRSA
-C. diff
-PPSA (penicillin resistant staphoccoccus)
antibiotic resistant organisms: patient at risk correct answer -immunosuppressed
-invasive devices
-break in the skin
apical pulse correct answer measure of cardiac function that is completed by
placing a stethoscope at the apex of the heart and counting for one minute
asses and watch for red flags (abuse) correct answer -obvious physical
injury/neglect
-asses the client for fear of spouse, caregiver, parent, or adult child
-note if the partner/caregiver has a history of violence, alcoholism or drug abuse
assess individual risk factors correct answer -developmental level
-lifestyle
, -social behavior
-occupation
-lack of safety awareness
-environment
-impaired mobility
-sensory and communication impairment
-physical and mental health
assessing pulse correct answer -rate (tachycardia/bradycardia)
-rhythm (regular/irregular)
-amplitude (absent, weak, strong)
-equality
assessing respiration correct answer -rate (apnea)
-rhythm (labored/dyspnea/non-labored)
-depth (hypo/hypertension)
-orhtopnea
assessment components correct answer -history and physical assessment
-current and past health status
-lab and dx test
-consults
auscultation correct answer -listening to sound produced by the body
