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1. What type of finding is described when a patient expresses feelings of
discomfort or symptoms?
Vital sign
Objective finding
Subjective finding
Physical examination
2. In a scenario where a patient presents with abnormal lung sounds, which
examination technique would be most appropriate to further assess the
patient's condition?
Documentation
Palpation
Inspection
Auscultation
3. If a patient struggles to read the smallest text on a Jaeger chart held at 14
inches, what might this indicate about their vision?
They may have perfect vision.
They may have a color vision deficiency.
They may have a near vision impairment.
They may have a problem with peripheral vision.
4. Which of the following is true about hyperopia?
, Another name for this is nearsightedness.
The person is able to see things far away but not things up close
distinctly.
This is corrected with a concave lens.
The image focuses too soon in front of the retina causing the image to
be out of focus.
5. Describe why it is important to position the patient's arm correctly during
blood pressure measurement.
Proper positioning ensures accurate blood pressure readings by
preventing false high or low measurements.
It is necessary for the patient to feel comfortable.
It helps in reducing the patient's anxiety during the procedure.
It allows the nurse to see the patient's face clearly.
6. What is the primary instrument used to conduct the Weber test?
Otoscope
Sphygmomanometer
Stethoscope
Tuning fork
7. Describe the significance of conducting an initial prenatal exam for expectant
mothers.
The initial prenatal exam is crucial for assessing the health of the
mother and fetus, establishing a care plan, and identifying any
potential risks.
The initial prenatal exam is only for checking fetal development.
, The initial prenatal exam focuses solely on maternal nutrition.
The initial prenatal exam is optional if the mother feels healthy.
8. The average range for an adult's pulse would be:
110 to 140 beats per minute.
30 to 50 beats per minute.
60 to 100 beats per minute.
12 to 20 beats per minute.
9. An average normal range of less than 120 mm Hg is the "standard" for which
blood pressure measurement?
Pulse deficit
Pulse pressure
Systolic pressure
Diastolic pressure
10. A pregnant client comes to the clinic for her first prenatal visit. She tells the
nurse that she has had three miscarriages before 16 weeks gestation , and
has had two term pregnancies, one where she delivered twins. How should
the nurse document the client's pregnancy history?
Gravida 6, para 2
Gravida 4, para 3
Gravida 6, para 6
Gravida 5, para 3
11. To determine whether an infant is progressing as expected, doctors measure:
, hands and feet.
height and head length.
weight and head circumference.
body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference.
12. Describe how sound waves are utilized in ultrasonography to create images
of a fetus.
Sound waves are emitted and reflected back to create an image of
the fetus in the uterus.
Sound waves are used to assess blood flow in the mother's arteries.
Sound waves are used to measure the temperature of the fetus.
Sound waves are converted into electrical signals for heart
monitoring.
13. Cyanosis is often the first sign of:
Iron deficiency
Anemia
Oxygen deficiency
14. What are the four components of the SOAP acronym used in medical
documentation?
Symptoms, Objective, Analysis, Plan
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
Symptoms, Observations, Analysis, Procedure
Subjective, Observation, Assessment, Procedure