NURS 190 Physical Assessment Midterm STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2023.

NURS 190 Physical Assessment Midterm STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2023. What is milia? Pimple-like white heads on the skin (nose and cheeks) of the newborn that will disappear in a few (2 to 3) weeks What is Vitiligo? White depigmentation of the skin What are Mongolian spots? Harmless purplish-blue spots on the sacrum area of baby; common in dark skin infants and disappears at the age of 3 What is vernix caseosa? The white cheese-like substance of sebum and epidermal cells on newborn baby. Found on the face, back, shoulders and chest; goes away after several baby baths or several days. Know difference between Hydrocephalus and Craniosynostosis Hydrocephalus – is the accumulation of spinal fluid within the head of the baby; enlarged head with prominent veins. Craniosynostosis – is the premature closing of the sagittal and coronal sutures causing an elongated face with altered face and eyes. What is the initial technique that you perform in respiratory assessment? Inspection When listening to lung field of a patient, what technique is used to identify bronchophony, etc.? Auscultation What technique is used to assess tactile fremitus (palpable vibration when the person speaks)? Palpation What are the causes of tactile fremitus? Increased fremitus can be caused by fluid in the lungs, fibrosis, tumor, or infection. What is the technique used to identify diaphragmatic excursion? Percussion (normal finding is 3-5cm), if finding is below 3-5 cm the patient might have pneumonia or a pneumothorax, in which case an X-ray to confirm the diagnosis is needed. What is the technique