Maryville AHA NURS 612 Exam 2
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During an examination, which of the following questions would be most appropriate for the
examiner to ask a patient to elicit information about the lymph system? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Are you aware of any lumps
While palpating lymph nodes on an adult, the examiner should remember that - CORRECT
ANSWER-Easily palpable nodes are not generally found in healthy adults
In comparison with those of a young adult, the lymph nodes of an older adult will be - CORRECT
ANSWER-small and fatty
A 19 year old man has a severe infection involving the fifth digit of his right hand. Where should
the examiner expect to palpate enlarged and tender lymph nodes? - CORRECT ANSWER-medial
aspect of right elbow
Which of the following examination findings is cause for concern in an adult - CORRECT
ANSWER-A palpable hard lymph node fixed in its setting
The most common cause of acute suppurative lymph-adenitis are which organisms? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Streptococcus and Staphylococcus spp.
, The examiner typically assesses the lymph system using which of the following methods? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Assess the lymph system region by region as each body system is assessed
A 2 month old infant is brought to the clinic for immunizations. The examiner palpates enlarged
inguinal nodes. What additional findings might explain the enlarged lymph nodes? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The infant has a severe diaper rash
As an examiner palpates an enlarged lymph node, the patient complains of pain. This is
suggestive of - CORRECT ANSWER-an inflammatory process
Which examination method is used to differentiate an enlarged lymph node from a cyst -
CORRECT ANSWER-Transillumination
Which of the following methods best describes how to assess supraclavicular lymph nodes -
CORRECT ANSWER-Hook fingers over the clavicles with the patient in a sitting position, with
head flexed.
The examiner notes enlarged tonsils in a young child. The examiner should recognize that this -
CORRECT ANSWER-may be a normal finding
In addition to the head, neck, axillae, and inguinal area, the examiner may also assess lymph
nodes in - CORRECT ANSWER-the popliteal region
Which of the following is an assessment technique that can differentiate mumps from cervical
adenitis - CORRECT ANSWER-Palpating for the angle of the jaw
On examining a patient, you find matted occipital lymph nodes. What do you do to facilitate
subsequent assessment for change in the matted nodes? - CORRECT ANSWER-Mark 12, 3, 6,
and 9 o'clock positiong on the periphery of the mass with a skin pencil
Workbook Questions And Answers
Latest |Update| Verified Answers
During an examination, which of the following questions would be most appropriate for the
examiner to ask a patient to elicit information about the lymph system? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Are you aware of any lumps
While palpating lymph nodes on an adult, the examiner should remember that - CORRECT
ANSWER-Easily palpable nodes are not generally found in healthy adults
In comparison with those of a young adult, the lymph nodes of an older adult will be - CORRECT
ANSWER-small and fatty
A 19 year old man has a severe infection involving the fifth digit of his right hand. Where should
the examiner expect to palpate enlarged and tender lymph nodes? - CORRECT ANSWER-medial
aspect of right elbow
Which of the following examination findings is cause for concern in an adult - CORRECT
ANSWER-A palpable hard lymph node fixed in its setting
The most common cause of acute suppurative lymph-adenitis are which organisms? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Streptococcus and Staphylococcus spp.
, The examiner typically assesses the lymph system using which of the following methods? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Assess the lymph system region by region as each body system is assessed
A 2 month old infant is brought to the clinic for immunizations. The examiner palpates enlarged
inguinal nodes. What additional findings might explain the enlarged lymph nodes? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The infant has a severe diaper rash
As an examiner palpates an enlarged lymph node, the patient complains of pain. This is
suggestive of - CORRECT ANSWER-an inflammatory process
Which examination method is used to differentiate an enlarged lymph node from a cyst -
CORRECT ANSWER-Transillumination
Which of the following methods best describes how to assess supraclavicular lymph nodes -
CORRECT ANSWER-Hook fingers over the clavicles with the patient in a sitting position, with
head flexed.
The examiner notes enlarged tonsils in a young child. The examiner should recognize that this -
CORRECT ANSWER-may be a normal finding
In addition to the head, neck, axillae, and inguinal area, the examiner may also assess lymph
nodes in - CORRECT ANSWER-the popliteal region
Which of the following is an assessment technique that can differentiate mumps from cervical
adenitis - CORRECT ANSWER-Palpating for the angle of the jaw
On examining a patient, you find matted occipital lymph nodes. What do you do to facilitate
subsequent assessment for change in the matted nodes? - CORRECT ANSWER-Mark 12, 3, 6,
and 9 o'clock positiong on the periphery of the mass with a skin pencil
