NURS 6512 WK 6 Mid Term Exam

NURS 6512 WK 6 Mid Term Exam Mrs. Kinder is a 39-year-old patient who presents to the office with complaints of an earache. In explaining to the patient about the function of her ears, which ear structure would you tell her is responsible for equalizing atmospheric pressure when swallowing, sneezing, or yawning? Question 3 0 out of 1 points A 5-year-old child presents with nasal congestion and a headache. To assess for sinus tenderness you should palpate over the: Question 4 1 out of 1 points Mr. Abdul is a 40-year-old Middle Eastern man who presents to the office for a first visit with the complaint of new abdominal pain. You are concerned about violating a cultural prohibition when you prepare to do his rectal examination. The best tactic would be to: Question 5 1 out of 1 points Coarse, dry, and brittle hair is associated with which metabolic disorder? Question 6 1 out of 1 points Under normal circumstances, how much water is lost daily by the body? Question 7 1 out of 1 points Tangential lighting is best used for inspecting skin: Question 8 1 out of 1 points When communicating with older children and teenagers, you should be sensitive to their: Question 9 1 out of 1 points Expected hair distribution changes in older adults include: Question 10 1 out of 1 points In counseling a client regarding nutrition education, you explain that linoleic acid, a major fatty acid, is thought to be essential for: Question 11 1 out of 1 points Mr. Mathews is a 47-year-old patient who presents for a routine physical examination. On examination, you have noted a bruit heard over the thyroid. This is suggestive of: Question 12 1 out of 1 points The examiner's evaluation of a patient's mental status belongs in the: Question 13 1 out of 1 points A detailed description of the symptoms related to the chief complaint is presented in the: Question 14 1 out of 1 points Which of the following occurs when firm pressure is used to apply the stethoscope's bell end-piece to the skin? Question 15 1 out of 1 points Underestimation of blood pressure will occur if the blood pressure cuff's width covers: Question 16 1 out of 1 points Periods of silence during the interview can serve important purposes, such as: Question 17 1 out of 1 points Bulging of an amber tympanic membrane without mobility is most often associated with: Question 18 1 out of 1 points In issues surrounding ethical decision making, beneficence refers to the: Question 19 1 out of 1 points Expected normal percussion tones include: Question 20 0 out of 1 points The recommended minimum daily protein requirement for the normal adult is ______. Question 21 1 out of 1 points Mr. Kevin Marks is a new health care provider. What is the best method to develop cultural competence? Question 22 1 out of 1 points Peritonitis produces bowel sounds that are: Question 23 1 out of 1 points ……………………………………………CONTINUED………………………………………….