NR304 Exam Questions And Accurate Answers
Cranial nerve 8
hearing
UTI symptoms in men
Decreased urine output
Etc
Testicular exam
Monthly
Breast exam at home
Monthly
Nursing home
Urine analysis
A pt. wants a contraceptive. What is a contradiction?
Smoker
Mastitis S/S:
Red, swollen, hard, warm
Different types of incontinence
Reflex, stress, functional
What would skew you away from a fecal occult test?
Hemorrhoids
Creatinine levels
0.7 to 1.3 mg/dL = for men
0.6 to 1.1 mg/dL = for women
M.S (symptoms)
Temporary numbness and tingling
, Blurred vision
Slurred speech
Difficulty urinating
Unsteadiness
Multiple sclerosis:
myelin sheath disease that surrounds and protects nerves
dysphasia =
difficulty speaking
BE FAST:
B = Balance
E = Eyes
F = Face drooping
A = Arm weakness
S = Speech difficulty
T = Time to call 9-1-1
Parkinsonian festinating =
Small quick steps
Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE) (0-30):
Differentiate between dementia/delirium vs. mental disorder
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS):
Score range is 3 (dead) to 15 (Normal)
Initial score of < 5 ~= 80% chance of lasting vegetative state or death.
Initial score of <8 needs nursing care [pt gots a score of 3 on GCS what will the nurse
expect?
Full nursing care
Initial score of >11 ~= 90% chance of recovery.
Achilles reflex, L5 to S2 (ankle jerk):
Cranial nerve 8
hearing
UTI symptoms in men
Decreased urine output
Etc
Testicular exam
Monthly
Breast exam at home
Monthly
Nursing home
Urine analysis
A pt. wants a contraceptive. What is a contradiction?
Smoker
Mastitis S/S:
Red, swollen, hard, warm
Different types of incontinence
Reflex, stress, functional
What would skew you away from a fecal occult test?
Hemorrhoids
Creatinine levels
0.7 to 1.3 mg/dL = for men
0.6 to 1.1 mg/dL = for women
M.S (symptoms)
Temporary numbness and tingling
, Blurred vision
Slurred speech
Difficulty urinating
Unsteadiness
Multiple sclerosis:
myelin sheath disease that surrounds and protects nerves
dysphasia =
difficulty speaking
BE FAST:
B = Balance
E = Eyes
F = Face drooping
A = Arm weakness
S = Speech difficulty
T = Time to call 9-1-1
Parkinsonian festinating =
Small quick steps
Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE) (0-30):
Differentiate between dementia/delirium vs. mental disorder
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS):
Score range is 3 (dead) to 15 (Normal)
Initial score of < 5 ~= 80% chance of lasting vegetative state or death.
Initial score of <8 needs nursing care [pt gots a score of 3 on GCS what will the nurse
expect?
Full nursing care
Initial score of >11 ~= 90% chance of recovery.
Achilles reflex, L5 to S2 (ankle jerk):
