160 EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
A 2-year-old becomes upset when her routine or environment changes, this;
A. is abdominal for a toddler, they are adaptable.
B. Means she is insecure and didn't develop trust in infancy.
C. Means she is spoiled and needs punishment.
D. Is normal for a toddler, they are ritualistic. correct answer D. Is normal for a
toddler, they are ritualistic.
A 23-year-old woman has presented to the clinician to follow up her recent
diagnosis of psoriasis. Which of the following assessments of the client's nails
would be consistent with the client's diagnosis?
A. Small pits in the surfaces of the nails
B. Transverse white lines in the nails
C. White spots, or leukonychia, on the nail surfaces
D. Beau's lines correct answer A. Small pits in the surfaces of the nails
A 26-year-old client tells the nurse that she recently became engaged. She
proceeds to inform the nurse that she has never had such a good and loving
relationship. This commitment to marriage that the client has made mainly occurs
during which stage of development? correct answer Intimacy vs. isolation
Young adults (ages 18 to 25 years) are in the stage of intimacy vs. isolation, in
which they strive to establish mature relationships and make a commitment to a
,partner. Infants (newborns to 18 months) experience trust vs. mistrust, trying to
have their basic needs met. Toddlers during autonomy vs. shame strive to make
choices and exert some independence. Middle adults during generativity vs.
stagnation strive to share their knowledge with the younger generation.
A 50-year-old client tells the nurse that she enjoys babysitting her grandchildren
while their parents are attending night classes at the local college. She also shares
that on many days she volunteers at a neighborhood food bank. Erikson would
most likely place this client as correct answer positively resolving a sense of
generativity versus stagnation.
The central task of generativity vs. stagnation is focused on the younger
generation—often children (whether one's own or those of others), family,
community, mentoring others, helping to care for others, discovering new
abilities/talents, continuing to create, and "giving back."
A 66-year-old woman has come to the clinic with complaints of increasing fatigue
over the last several months. She claims to frequently feel lethargic and listless
and states that, "I can never seem to get warm, no matter what the thermostat is
set at." How should the nurse proceed with assessment?
A. Palpate the woman's parotid gland for enlargement.
B. Assess for other signs and symptoms of Cushing's syndrome.
C. Order tests to rule out an overactive thyroid gland.
D. Assess the woman for hypothyroidism. correct answer D. Assess the woman for
hypothyroidism.
A 73-year-old woman comes to the office for evaluation of new onset of tremors.
She is not taking any medications, herbs, or supplements. She has no chronic
,medical conditions. She does not smoke or drink alcohol. She walks into the
examination room with slow, shuffling steps. She has decreased facial mobility
with a blunt expression without any changes in hair distribution on her face.
Based on this description, what is the most likely reason for the client's
symptoms?
A. Cushing's syndrome
B. Myxedema
C. Nephrotic syndrome
D. Parkinson's disease correct answer D. Parkinson's disease
A 82 year old female presents with neck pain, decreased strength and sensation
of the upper extremities. The nurse identifies that this could be related to what?
A. Arthritic changes of the cervical spine
B. Muscle tension
C. Cranial damage
D. Bacterial thyroiditis correct answer A. Arthritic changes of the cervical spine
A child presents to the health care facility with new onset of a foul-smelling,
purulent drainage from the right nare. The mother states that no other signs of an
upper respiratory tract infection are present. What is an appropriate action by the
nurse?
A. Reassure the mother that this is common in children
B. Assess for allergies to antibiotic
C. Inspect the nostrils with an otoscope
, D. Have the child blow the nose to assess drainage correct answer C. Inspect the
nostrils with an otoscope
A client arrives complaining of nasal congestion, drainage of a thick, yellow
discharge from the nose, difficulty breathing through the nose, headache, and
pressure in the forehead. The nurse suspects sinusitis. Which of the following risk
factors should the nurse assess for in this client?
A. Exposure to the sun
B. Heavy alcohol use
C. Asthma
D. Chewing betel nuts correct answer C. Asthma
A client asks a nurse to look at a raised lesion on the skin that has been present
for about 5 years. Which is an "ABCD" characteristic of malignant melanoma?
A. Asymmetrical shape
B. Diameter less than 6mm
C. Color is uniform
D. Borders well demarcated correct answer A. Asymmetrical shape
A client asks for help with determining the amount and type of foods to consume
to improve nutritional intake. What should the nurse recommend that this client
use? correct answer My Plate
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) Choose My Plate is a tool to help
individuals analyze their diet and set goals for a healthier diet. A calorie counter
ANSWERS
A 2-year-old becomes upset when her routine or environment changes, this;
A. is abdominal for a toddler, they are adaptable.
B. Means she is insecure and didn't develop trust in infancy.
C. Means she is spoiled and needs punishment.
D. Is normal for a toddler, they are ritualistic. correct answer D. Is normal for a
toddler, they are ritualistic.
A 23-year-old woman has presented to the clinician to follow up her recent
diagnosis of psoriasis. Which of the following assessments of the client's nails
would be consistent with the client's diagnosis?
A. Small pits in the surfaces of the nails
B. Transverse white lines in the nails
C. White spots, or leukonychia, on the nail surfaces
D. Beau's lines correct answer A. Small pits in the surfaces of the nails
A 26-year-old client tells the nurse that she recently became engaged. She
proceeds to inform the nurse that she has never had such a good and loving
relationship. This commitment to marriage that the client has made mainly occurs
during which stage of development? correct answer Intimacy vs. isolation
Young adults (ages 18 to 25 years) are in the stage of intimacy vs. isolation, in
which they strive to establish mature relationships and make a commitment to a
,partner. Infants (newborns to 18 months) experience trust vs. mistrust, trying to
have their basic needs met. Toddlers during autonomy vs. shame strive to make
choices and exert some independence. Middle adults during generativity vs.
stagnation strive to share their knowledge with the younger generation.
A 50-year-old client tells the nurse that she enjoys babysitting her grandchildren
while their parents are attending night classes at the local college. She also shares
that on many days she volunteers at a neighborhood food bank. Erikson would
most likely place this client as correct answer positively resolving a sense of
generativity versus stagnation.
The central task of generativity vs. stagnation is focused on the younger
generation—often children (whether one's own or those of others), family,
community, mentoring others, helping to care for others, discovering new
abilities/talents, continuing to create, and "giving back."
A 66-year-old woman has come to the clinic with complaints of increasing fatigue
over the last several months. She claims to frequently feel lethargic and listless
and states that, "I can never seem to get warm, no matter what the thermostat is
set at." How should the nurse proceed with assessment?
A. Palpate the woman's parotid gland for enlargement.
B. Assess for other signs and symptoms of Cushing's syndrome.
C. Order tests to rule out an overactive thyroid gland.
D. Assess the woman for hypothyroidism. correct answer D. Assess the woman for
hypothyroidism.
A 73-year-old woman comes to the office for evaluation of new onset of tremors.
She is not taking any medications, herbs, or supplements. She has no chronic
,medical conditions. She does not smoke or drink alcohol. She walks into the
examination room with slow, shuffling steps. She has decreased facial mobility
with a blunt expression without any changes in hair distribution on her face.
Based on this description, what is the most likely reason for the client's
symptoms?
A. Cushing's syndrome
B. Myxedema
C. Nephrotic syndrome
D. Parkinson's disease correct answer D. Parkinson's disease
A 82 year old female presents with neck pain, decreased strength and sensation
of the upper extremities. The nurse identifies that this could be related to what?
A. Arthritic changes of the cervical spine
B. Muscle tension
C. Cranial damage
D. Bacterial thyroiditis correct answer A. Arthritic changes of the cervical spine
A child presents to the health care facility with new onset of a foul-smelling,
purulent drainage from the right nare. The mother states that no other signs of an
upper respiratory tract infection are present. What is an appropriate action by the
nurse?
A. Reassure the mother that this is common in children
B. Assess for allergies to antibiotic
C. Inspect the nostrils with an otoscope
, D. Have the child blow the nose to assess drainage correct answer C. Inspect the
nostrils with an otoscope
A client arrives complaining of nasal congestion, drainage of a thick, yellow
discharge from the nose, difficulty breathing through the nose, headache, and
pressure in the forehead. The nurse suspects sinusitis. Which of the following risk
factors should the nurse assess for in this client?
A. Exposure to the sun
B. Heavy alcohol use
C. Asthma
D. Chewing betel nuts correct answer C. Asthma
A client asks a nurse to look at a raised lesion on the skin that has been present
for about 5 years. Which is an "ABCD" characteristic of malignant melanoma?
A. Asymmetrical shape
B. Diameter less than 6mm
C. Color is uniform
D. Borders well demarcated correct answer A. Asymmetrical shape
A client asks for help with determining the amount and type of foods to consume
to improve nutritional intake. What should the nurse recommend that this client
use? correct answer My Plate
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) Choose My Plate is a tool to help
individuals analyze their diet and set goals for a healthier diet. A calorie counter
