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Ball: Seidel’s Guide to Physical Examination, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Mr. Sprat is a 21-year-old patient who complains of nasal congestion. He admits to using recreational drugs. On examination, you have noted a septal perforation. Which of the following recreational drugs is commonly associated with nasal septum perforation? a. Heroin b. Cocaine c. PCP d. Ecstasy ANS: B Long-term cocaine snorting causes ischemic necrosis of the septal cartilage and leads to perforation...

Chapter 06: Vital Signs and Pain Assessment Chapter 07: Mental Status Chapter 08: Growth, Measurement, and Nutrition Chapter 09: Skin, Hair, and Nails Chapter 10: Lymphatic System

Ball: Seidel’s Guide to Physical Examination, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The skin repairs surface wounds by: a. exaggerating cell replacement. b. excreting lactic acid. c. producing vitamins. d. providing a mechanical barrier. ANS: A The skin's tissue cells have a rapid rate of turnover and constant renewal, thereby enabling the skin to repair damaged surfaces. DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering (Knowledge) OBJ: Nursing process—assessment MSC: Physiologic Integri...

Ball: Seidel’s Guide to Physical Examination, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Mrs. Alden is a 29-year-old pregnant patient in her third trimester. She tells you that her vision has been a little blurred, and she thinks she needs to get new contact lenses. You should advise her to: a. get new lenses as soon as possible to avoid complications. b. wait until several weeks after delivery to get new lenses. c. go to the nearest emergency department for evaluation. d. change her diet to inc...

Ball: Seidel’s Guide to Physical Examination, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which cranial nerves innervate the face? a. II and V b. III and VI c. V and VII d. VIII and IX ANS: C Facial nerves are controlled by cranial nerves V and VII; cranial nerves II, III, and VI control the eyes, cranial nerve VIII deals with hearing, and cranial nerve IX deals with swallowing. DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering (Knowledge) OBJ: Nursing process—assessment MSC: Physiologic Integrit...

Ball: Seidel’s Guide to Physical Examination, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which organ does not have lymphatic vessels? a. Brain b. Kidneys c. Liver d. Lungs ANS: A Lymphatic tissues are found abundantly throughout the body except in two places, the placenta and the brain (central nervous system). Lymphatic tissues are found abundantly in the kidneys, liver, and lungs. DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering (Knowledge) OBJ: Nursing process—assessment MSC: Physiologic Inte...

Ball: Seidel’s Guide to Physical Examination, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The pyrexia response is triggered by the production and release of: a. prostaglandins. b. endogenous pyrogens. c. hypothalamic enzymes. d. thyroid hormones. ANS: A When microorganisms invade the body, pyrogens are released and travel to the hypothalamus. The pyrexia response is then triggered by the production and release of prostaglandins. DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension) OBJ: ...

Ball: Seidel’s Guide to Physical Examination, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which part of the information contained in the patient's record may be used in court? a. Subjective information only b. Objective information only c. Diagnostic information only d. All information ANS: D Anything that is entered into a patient's record, in paper or electronic form, is a legal document and can be used in court. DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering (Knowledge) OBJ: Integrated proc...

Ball: Seidel’s Guide to Physical Examination, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The gonads begin to secrete estrogen and testosterone during: a. infancy. b. puberty. c. pregnancy. d. early adulthood. ANS: B At puberty, the gonads secrete testosterone and estrogen. As a result, secondary sex characteristics (e.g., genitalia growth) begin to appear. Maturation occurs at a mean age of 11.5 years in females and 13.5 years in males. DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering (Knowledge) OBJ...

Ball: Seidel’s Guide to Physical Examination, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. When is the mental status portion of the neurologic system examination performed? a. During the history-taking process b. During assessment of cranial nerves and deep tendon reflexes c. During the time when questions related to memory are asked d. Continually, throughout the entire interaction with a patient ANS: D A mental status evaluation should be continually performed throughout the patient encoun...