NURS 6512N WEEK 2 QUIZ
WITH ANSWERS (04 SETS)
When percussing, a dull tone is expected to be heard over:
most of the abdomen.
emphysemic lungs.
the liver.
healthy lung tissue.
an empty stomach.
The dorsal surface of the hand is most often used for the assessment of:
crepitus.
thrills.
texture.
vibration.
temperature.
A patient in the emergency department has a concussion to the head. You suspect the patient
may also have a retinal hemorrhage. You are using the ophthalmoscope to examine the
retina of this patient. Which aperture of the ophthalmoscope is most appropriate for this
patient?
Strabismoscope
Red-free filter
Slit lamp
Small aperture
Grid
The use of secondary, tangential lighting is most helpful in the detection of:
variations in skin color.
enlarged tonsils.
foreign objects in the nose or ear.
variations in contour of the body surface.
variations in texture and mobility.
Tuning forks with a frequency of 500 to 1000 Hz are most commonly used to measure:
vibratory sensations.
hearing from bone conduction.
hearing range of normal speech.
, noise above the threshold level.
peripheral motor nerve damage.
Which patient is at the highest risk for the development of latex allergy?
The new patient who has no chronic illness and has never been hospitalized
The patient who has had multiple procedures or surgeries
The patient who is allergic to eggs
The patient who is allergic to contrast dye
The patient who is a vegetarian
A variant of the percussion hammer is the neurologic hammer, which is equipped with
which of the following?
Brush and needle
Tuning fork and cotton swab
Penlight and goniometer
Ruler and bell
Transilluminator
Transillumination functions on the principle that:
infrared radiation is easily detected.
black light causes certain substances to fluoresce.
converging and diverging light brings structures into focus.
tangential light casts shadows that illuminate contours.
air, fluid, and tissue transmit light differentially.
Which statement is true regarding the relationship of physical characteristics and culture?
Physical characteristics should be used to identify members of cultural groups.
There is a difference between distinguishing cultural characteristics and
distinguishing physical characteristics.
To be a member of a specific culture, an individual must have certain identifiable
physical characteristics.
Gender and race are the two essential physical characteristics used to identify cultural
groups.
All cultural traits can be viewed as static whereas physical traits are dynamic.
A scale used to assess patients weight should be calibrated:
when the patient tells you the weight is not correct.
by a qualified technician at regularly scheduled intervals.
each time it is used.
when necessary, with the patient standing on the scale.
only by the manufacturer.
WITH ANSWERS (04 SETS)
When percussing, a dull tone is expected to be heard over:
most of the abdomen.
emphysemic lungs.
the liver.
healthy lung tissue.
an empty stomach.
The dorsal surface of the hand is most often used for the assessment of:
crepitus.
thrills.
texture.
vibration.
temperature.
A patient in the emergency department has a concussion to the head. You suspect the patient
may also have a retinal hemorrhage. You are using the ophthalmoscope to examine the
retina of this patient. Which aperture of the ophthalmoscope is most appropriate for this
patient?
Strabismoscope
Red-free filter
Slit lamp
Small aperture
Grid
The use of secondary, tangential lighting is most helpful in the detection of:
variations in skin color.
enlarged tonsils.
foreign objects in the nose or ear.
variations in contour of the body surface.
variations in texture and mobility.
Tuning forks with a frequency of 500 to 1000 Hz are most commonly used to measure:
vibratory sensations.
hearing from bone conduction.
hearing range of normal speech.
, noise above the threshold level.
peripheral motor nerve damage.
Which patient is at the highest risk for the development of latex allergy?
The new patient who has no chronic illness and has never been hospitalized
The patient who has had multiple procedures or surgeries
The patient who is allergic to eggs
The patient who is allergic to contrast dye
The patient who is a vegetarian
A variant of the percussion hammer is the neurologic hammer, which is equipped with
which of the following?
Brush and needle
Tuning fork and cotton swab
Penlight and goniometer
Ruler and bell
Transilluminator
Transillumination functions on the principle that:
infrared radiation is easily detected.
black light causes certain substances to fluoresce.
converging and diverging light brings structures into focus.
tangential light casts shadows that illuminate contours.
air, fluid, and tissue transmit light differentially.
Which statement is true regarding the relationship of physical characteristics and culture?
Physical characteristics should be used to identify members of cultural groups.
There is a difference between distinguishing cultural characteristics and
distinguishing physical characteristics.
To be a member of a specific culture, an individual must have certain identifiable
physical characteristics.
Gender and race are the two essential physical characteristics used to identify cultural
groups.
All cultural traits can be viewed as static whereas physical traits are dynamic.
A scale used to assess patients weight should be calibrated:
when the patient tells you the weight is not correct.
by a qualified technician at regularly scheduled intervals.
each time it is used.
when necessary, with the patient standing on the scale.
only by the manufacturer.
