NURS 6512 Week 3 quiz

Entropion implies that the lower eyelid is:ResponseEntropion involves a slight inward turn of theFeedback:lower eyelid. Question 22 out of 2 points Cupping of the optic disc may be a result of:ResponseCupping is seen with causes of increased intraocular pressureFeedback:such as glaucoma. Migraine headaches, diabetes, anddehydration do not cause cupping of the optic disc. Diabetesresults in cotton wool patches and hemorrhages. Question 32 out of 2 pointsWhen testing corneal sensitivity controlled by cranial nerve V, you shouldexpect the patient to respond by:ResponseBrisk blinking is an expected response to corneal sensitivityFeedback:testing, which involves gently touching the cornea with apiece of cotton. Question 42 out of 2 points Peripheral vision can be estimated by means of which test?ResponseThe confrontation test measures peripheral vision. The examinerFeedbacksits or stands across from the patient and asks the patient to:close one eye while the examiner closes the opposite eye. Theexaminer then proceeds to wave the fingers while moving theextended arms from a lateral to a central position along both thetemporal and the nasal fields. The pupillary reaction test is doneto observe the pupil's response to light. The accommodation testdeals with the pupils' reaction to light. The Snellen E chart isused to measure visual acuity. Question 52 out of 2 points Which of the following findings, when seen in the infant, is ominous?ResponseThe absence of a red reflex, determined either by physicalFeedback:examination or the appearance of white pupils on aphotograph, is indicative of retinoblastoma, a serious retinaltumor. Question 6 2 out of 2 points Expected physical changes associated with older adults include:ResponseWith age, buccal mucosa becomes less shiny, teeth appearFeedback:longer due to gums receding, nasal mucosa are drier, thetongue may appear more fissured, and more bristly hairsappear in the nose, especially in men. Question 72 out of 2 pointsA 5-year-old child presents with nasal congestion and a headache. Toassess for sinus tenderness you should palpate over the:ResponseOnly the maxillary and the frontal sinuses are accessible forFeedback:physical examination; however, the young child does notdevelop frontal sinuses until 7 to 8 years of age. Question 82 out of 2 points Examiner experience should result in:ResponseExperience gives more confidence, resulting in greater skill atFeedback:being able to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize informationabout the chief complaint, and then arrive at a diagnosis. Onemust always remain cognizant that your favorite hypothesesmay not be valid. Question 92 out of 2 pointsMr. W., age 25, has recovered recently from an upper and lowerrespiratory infection. He describes a long-standing nasal dripping. He isseeking treatment for a mild hearing loss that has not gone away.Information concerning his chronic postnasal drip should be documentedwithin which section of his history?ResponseThis information is part of the pastFeedback:medical history. Question 102 out of 2 points To perform the Rinne test, place the tuning fork on the:ResponseThe fork is initially placed against the mastoid bone for theFeedback:Rinne test, a test for sensorineural loss. Question 112 out of 2 pointsThe proportion of persons with an observation characteristic of a diseasethat have the disease is known as _____ value.ResponseA positive predictive value is defined as the proportion ofFeedback: persons thought to have a disease who actually test positivefor the disease.Question 122 out of 2 points During injury assessment, one of the most crucial historical componentsis:ResponseIn cases of trauma, the secondary assessment is intended toFeedback:identify the full range of injuries, with particular focus on bodysystems affected by the mechanism of injury. All of the otherchoices are not crucial for the emergency