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4 assessment techniques - Inspection Palpation Percussion Auscultation ABC's - airway, breathing, circulation airway is most important Abnormal lung sounds - Rales = fluid in the bases (LA) Wheezing = bronchial constriction (LA) Rhonchi = large amount of secretion (midlung) Stridor = obstruction in (UA) Abnormal lymph nodes - large, tender, fixed, hard Abnormal skin findings - cool to touch hot to touch diaphoretic jaundice (yellow) cyanotic(blue) pallor urticaria (hives) pete...

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7 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

ACADEMICMATERIALS

● Bacterial vaginosis - presents with vaginal secretions that have a strongly "fishy" odor and vaginal itching or burning. Examination may reveal a creamy white-to-gray secretion that coats the vaginal walls ● Chlamydia - often asymptomatic occasional clear or white secretion may be evident bleeding may occur after intercourse reddened, mucopurulent from os, may bleed easily; possibly pain with pelvic examination dyspareunia, ● Gonorrhea - Purulent discharge from the cervix; tender...

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32 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

ACADEMICMATERIALS

A 23-year-old nulliparous woman is concerned that her breasts seem to change in size all month long and they are very tender around the time she has her period. The nurse should explain to her that a. nonpregnant women usually do not have these breast changes and this is cause for concern. b. breasts often change in response to stress so it is important to assess her life stressors. c. cyclical breast changes are normal. d. breast changes normally occur during pregnancy and she should have ...

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14 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

ACADEMICMATERIALS

A 40-year-old man has come into the clinic with complaints of "extreme tenderness in my toes." The nurse notes that his toes are slightly swollen, reddened, and warm to the touch. His complaints would suggest: a. osteoporosis b. acute gout c. ankylosing spondylitis d. degenerative joint disease - B A patient is complaining of pain in his joints that is worse in the morning, is better after he has moved around for a while, and then gets worse again if he sits for long periods of time. T...

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5 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

ACADEMICMATERIALS

A client presents in a semi-comatose state, unable to comprehend or respond to any instruction. You notice his respiratory rate is about 28 with a harsh, high pitched sound. You recognize this as what? - respiratory stridor A technique used by nurses to create vibrations and evaluate an organ or fluid is what? - percussion Performing a neurological assessment on a comatose patient should include what scale? - glascow coma scale The nurse hears an adventitious sound at the second intercost...

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5 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

ACADEMICMATERIALS

A 20-year-old Caucasian man complains of a mass in his left testicle. In addition to his age and race, what else is a risk factor for testicular cancer? a. Colon cancer in his mother b. Personal history of cryptorchidism c. Urinary tract infection last month d. Congenital hydrocele - b A 20-year-old male patient presents with scrotal pain. A suspected diagnosis that requires immediate referral is a. testicular torsion. b. hydrocele. c. epididymitis. d. inguinal hernia - a A 26-year-o...

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12 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

ACADEMICMATERIALS

Analysis of assessment and laboratory data help clinicians identify the underlying cause of signs and symptoms. True or False? - True Breast cancer can lead to enlargement of what lymph nodes? - axillary How long does Tanner's stages of development last? - 3 years How long should breast feeding continue? - at least a year or more How long should exclusive breast feeding happen? - at least 6 months How should a nurse document the location of a mass found on the breast? - Using a clock If ...

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5 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

ACADEMICMATERIALS

NUR 2830 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. When the nurse assesses a 78-year-old patient with pneumonia, what is the priority assessment? a. Breath sounds b. Airway patency c. Respiratory rate d. Percussion sounds - ANSWER B A 45-year-old man has been admitted to the hospital with suspicion of pulmonary embolism. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse report to the primary health practitioner immediately? a. Chest pain b. Shortness of breath c. Respirations 20 breaths/min d. P...

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15 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

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NUR 2830 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. When the nurse assesses a 78-year-old patient with pneumonia, what is the priority assessment? a. Breath sounds b. Airway patency c. Respiratory rate d. Percussion sounds - ANSWER B A 45-year-old man has been admitted to the hospital with suspicion of pulmonary embolism. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse report to the primary health practitioner immediately? a. Chest pain b. Shortness of breath c. Respirations 20 breaths/min d. P...

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15 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

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NUR 2830 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. When the nurse assesses a 78-year-old patient with pneumonia, what is the priority assessment? a. Breath sounds b. Airway patency c. Respiratory rate d. Percussion sounds - ANSWER B A 45-year-old man has been admitted to the hospital with suspicion of pulmonary embolism. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse report to the primary health practitioner immediately? a. Chest pain b. Shortness of breath c. Respirations 20 breaths/min d. P...

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15 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

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14 pages

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7 pages

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