Advanced health assessment: NUR 504 Quiz 5 with Correct Answers
Damage to the temporal lobe of the brain may leave a patient with impaired hearing as well as emotional/behavioral abnormalities - ANS: True The endocrine system consists of a number of: a. muscle groups. b. neural networks. c. adipose layers. d. glands. - ANS: d. glands. Which part of the endocrine system creates chemicals that speed up metabolism? a. Pituitary gland b. Thyroid gland c. Pancreas d. Hypothalamus - ANS: b. Thyroid gland What gland secretes cortisol? a. Pituitary b. Adrenal c. Thyroid d. Pancreas - ANS: b. Adrenal A sudden onset of fatigue, heart palpitations, a constant state of wakefulness, and weight loss together suggest what ailment? a. Adrenal disease b. Hyperthyroidism c. Diabetes d. Addison's disease - ANS: c. Diabetes Lid lag and the presence of a rim of sclera are symptoms of what? Which test requires the patient to place his or her own hand in the middle of the abdomen while the physician performs the test? a. Test for ascites b. Test for appendicitis c. Test for cholecystitis d. Test for aortic aneurysm - ANS: a. Test for ascites When should a physician touch a patient's area of known pain and why? a. Last, because otherwise the pain will reflect and mask other areas b. Last, because inflicting pain causes a patient's muscles to tense and tighten in anticipation of more pain c. First, to get "the worst" out of the way so the patient can relax d. First, to set the pain in motion and see where it radiates to - ANS: b. Last, because inflicting pain causes a patient's muscles to tense and tighten in anticipation of more pain Which of the following is a concern when prescribing gastrointestinal treatments for a geriatric patient? a. Lipid-soluble drugs can last longer in the patient's body. b. An aging body's tendency toward diarrhea may cause quality-of-life issues. c. As the number of stomach glands continues to grow, drug absorption becomes increasingly swift. d. Wear in esophageal valves promotes reflux and heartburn. - ANS: a. Lipid-soluble drugs can last longer in the patient's body. A patient has mild epigastric tenderness, normal bowel sounds, and signs of peritonitis. What do these symptoms suggest?
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