NURS 258 FINAL QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
5 elements of neurologic assessment: Correct Answer
Sensory, motor, reflex, cranial nerves, and mental status
Abnormal findings of cardiovascular and peripheral systems
Correct Answer heart murmurs, irregular beat, edema,
decreased cap refill
Air and bone conduction hearing loss Correct Answer
Conductive hearing loss--mechanical dysfunction of external or
middle ear
air conduction < bone conduction
Sensorineural hearing loss-Pathology of inner ear
Assessments of cerebellar function: Correct Answer finger to
nose, rapid alternating movements, heel to shin, finger to nose
eyes closed
Blood flow through heart Correct Answer Body
Sup/Inf vena cava
Right atrium
Tricuspid valve
Right ventricle
Pulmonic valve
Pulmonary artery
Lungs
Pulmonary vein
Left atrium
, Mitral valve
Left ventricle
Aortic valve
Aorta
Breast cancer screening Correct Answer every 3 years 20-30
annually after age 40
Bronchial breath sounds Correct Answer heard more on
expiration (HIGH)
anterior trachea
Bronchovesicular breath sounds Correct Answer equal upon
inspiration and expiration (Moderate)
anterior bronchi
Capillary refill time purpose Correct Answer test circulation
Chain of infection Correct Answer infectious agent---
reservoir-- portal of exit---- mode of transmission--- portal of
entry-- susceptible host
Education for prostate cancer and screening Correct Answer
yearly screening after age 50
Increased PSA level indicates cancer
Effects of immobility Correct Answer constipation, lack of
circulation, pressure sores, depression,
Glasgow coma scale Correct Answer tests LOC
best eye, motor, and verbal response
SOLUTIONS
5 elements of neurologic assessment: Correct Answer
Sensory, motor, reflex, cranial nerves, and mental status
Abnormal findings of cardiovascular and peripheral systems
Correct Answer heart murmurs, irregular beat, edema,
decreased cap refill
Air and bone conduction hearing loss Correct Answer
Conductive hearing loss--mechanical dysfunction of external or
middle ear
air conduction < bone conduction
Sensorineural hearing loss-Pathology of inner ear
Assessments of cerebellar function: Correct Answer finger to
nose, rapid alternating movements, heel to shin, finger to nose
eyes closed
Blood flow through heart Correct Answer Body
Sup/Inf vena cava
Right atrium
Tricuspid valve
Right ventricle
Pulmonic valve
Pulmonary artery
Lungs
Pulmonary vein
Left atrium
, Mitral valve
Left ventricle
Aortic valve
Aorta
Breast cancer screening Correct Answer every 3 years 20-30
annually after age 40
Bronchial breath sounds Correct Answer heard more on
expiration (HIGH)
anterior trachea
Bronchovesicular breath sounds Correct Answer equal upon
inspiration and expiration (Moderate)
anterior bronchi
Capillary refill time purpose Correct Answer test circulation
Chain of infection Correct Answer infectious agent---
reservoir-- portal of exit---- mode of transmission--- portal of
entry-- susceptible host
Education for prostate cancer and screening Correct Answer
yearly screening after age 50
Increased PSA level indicates cancer
Effects of immobility Correct Answer constipation, lack of
circulation, pressure sores, depression,
Glasgow coma scale Correct Answer tests LOC
best eye, motor, and verbal response
