Allied Nursing Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NSG 6420 Week 4 Quiz – Question with Answers South University Where is the point of maximal impulse (PMI) normally located? Which of the following correlates with a sustained, high-amplitude point of maximal impulse (PMI)? A 68-year-old woman with hypertension and diabetes is seen by the nurse practitioner for a dry cough that worsens at night when she lies in bed. She has shortness of breath, which worsens when she exerts herself. The patient’s pulse rate is 90/min and regular. The patient...

NSG 6420 Week 3 Quiz 2 – Question and Answers Susan P., a 60-year-old woman with a 30 pack year history, presents to your primary care practice for evaluation of a persistent, daily cough with increased sputum production, worse in the morning, occurring over the past three months. She tells you, “I have the same thing, year after year.” Which of the following choices would you consider strongly in your critical thinking process? 2.The pulmonary component includes an abnormal inflammatory ...

NSG 6420 Quiz 3 with Answers Susan P., a 60-year-old woman with a 30 pack year history, presents to your primary care practice for evaluation of a persistent, daily cough with increased sputum production, worse in the morning, occurring over the past three months. She tells you, “I have the same thing, year after year.” Which of the following choices would you consider strongly in your critical thinking process? A patient presents complaining of a 5 day history of upper respiratory symptoms...

NSG 6420 Week 2 Quiz – Question with Answers An 86-year-old patient who wears a hearing aid complains of poor hearing in the affected ear. In addition to possible hearing aid malfunction, this condition is often due to In examination of the nose, the clinician observes gray, pale mucous membranes with clear, serous discharge. This is most likely indicative of A 45 year old patient presents with ‘sore throat’ and fever for one week. After a quick strep screen you determine the patient has ...

NSG 6420 Midterm Exam with Answers Your patient has been using chewing tobacco for 10 years. On physical examination, you observe a white ulceration surrounded by erythematous base on the side of his tongue. The clinician should recognize that very often this is: (Points : 2) Which of the following would be considered a “red flag” that requires more investigation in a patient assessment? (Points : 2) The pathophysiological hallmark of ACD is: (Points : 2) It is important to not dilate the e...

NSG 6420 Midterm Exam with Answers The first step in the genomic assessment of a patient is obtaining information regarding: Rheumatic heart disease is a complication that can arise from which type of infection? A 64-year-old male presents with erythema of the sclera, tearing, and bilateral pruritus of the eyes. The symptoms occur intermittently throughout the year and he has associated clear nasal discharge. Which of the following is most likely because of the inflammation? Dan G., a 65-year-o...

NSG 6420 Midterm Exam 2 – Question and Answers – South University 1.The first step in the genomic assessment of a patient is obtaining information regarding: Rheumatic heart disease is a complication that can arise from which type of infection? .A 64-year-old male presents with erythema of the sclera, tearing, and bilateral pruritus of the eyes. The symptoms occur intermittently throughout the year and he has associated clear nasal discharge. Which of the following is most likely because of...

NSG 6420 Midterm Exam – Question and Answers A 22-year-old female comes to your office with complaints of right lower quadrant abdominal pain, which has been worsening over the last 24 hours. On examination of the abdomen, there is a palpable mass and rebound tenderness over the right lower quadrant. The clinician should recognize the importance of Which of the following clinical reasoning tools is defined as evidence-based resource based on mathematical modeling to express the likelihood of ...

NSG 6420 Final Exam Week 10 – Question and Answers 1.In AR disorders, carriers have: A 76-year-old patient with a 200-pack year smoking history presents with complaints of chronic cough, dyspnea, fatigue, hemoptysis, and weight loss over the past 2 months. The physical exam reveals decreased breath sounds and dullness to percussion over the left lower lung field. The chest X-ray demonstrates shift of the mediastinum and trachea to the left. These are classic signs of: The nurse practitioner i...

NSG 6420 Final Exam Study Guide – Question with Answers – South University (450 Question and Answers) Over 90% of patients in long term care are older than The young old the middle old The old old the elite old the fastest growing subgroup?? physical exam Breast cancer Cervical Cancer Prostate (50 and older) testicular cancer Colorectal cancer (men and women) Skin Cancer oral cancer Oral cancer Bone density Vision Immunnizations Genetic Theory Immunity Theory Cross linkage...