NURSING 6410: Introduction to Health Assessment Exam Study Guide : Latest 2020,The Ohio State University

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY NURSING 6410: Introduction to Health Assessment EXAM STUDY GUIDE. (MALE REPRODUCTIVE) 1. Structures of the male genitalia - Penis - Testicles - Epididymites - Scrotum - Prostate gland - Seminal vesicles 2. Cremasteric muscles 3. Spermatogenesis requires a temperat...

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY NURSING 6410: Introduction to Health Assessment EXAM STUDY GUIDE. (EXAMINATION TECHNIQUES AND EQUIPMENT) 1. What contains transmissible infections agents? - Blood - Body fluids - Secretions - Excretions (except sweat) - Nonintact skin - Mucus membranes 2. What proced...

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY NURSING 6410: Introduction to Health Assessment EXAM STUDY GUIDE. (LYMPHATIC SYSTEM) 1. What does the lymphatic system consist of? - Lymph fluid and ducts - Lymph nodes - Spleen - Thymus - Tonsil and adenoids - Peyer patches 2. Lymph tissue located in where? ...

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY NURSING 6410: Introduction to Health Assessment EXAM STUDY GUIDE. (NEUROLOGICAL) 1. Structure of CNS - Cerebral Cortex - Frontal lobe - Parietal lobe - Occipital lobe - Wernicke’s area - Broca’s area - Basal ganglia - Thalamus - Hypothalamus - Cerebellum - Brainst...

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY NURSING 6410: Introduction to Health Assessment EXAM STUDY GUIDE. (REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM) 1. Location of the breast 2nd-3rd rib to the 6th-7th rib; from the sternal margin to the midaxillary line 2. Male breast anatomy Consists of a small nipple and areola overlying a...

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY NURSING 6410: Introduction to Health Assessment EXAM STUDY GUIDE. (HISTORY AND INTERVIEWING) 1. What are the goals of history an interviewing? - Lead pt. to maximum wellness - Discover info leading to diagnosis and management - Provide information about diagnosis - Sha...

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY NURSING 6410: Introduction to Health Assessment EXAM STUDY GUIDE. (PERIPHERAL VASCULAR) 1. Pulse characteristics - Contour - quick rising or falling - Amplitude - strength of pulse - Rate - Rhythm - Symmetry -lack of symmetry may be impaired circulation 2. Assessmen...

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY NURSING 6410: Introduction to Health Assessment EXAM STUDY GUIDE. (MENTAL STATUS) 1. Different LOC - Level of Consciousness - Alert - Lethargic - Obtunded - Stupor or semi-coma - Coma - Delirium 2. General Survey - Physical Appearance - Age - Gender - Skin Co...

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY NURSING 6410: Introduction to Health Assessment EXAM STUDY GUIDE. (RESPIRATORY ASSESSMENT) 1. Where does the trachea split? And where can tracheal sounds be heard? T4 vertebrae the trachea splits into the left and right bronchus. Breath sounds heard at bottom cervical sp...

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY NURSING 6410: Introduction to Health Assessment EXAM STUDY GUIDE. (CARDIAC ASSESSMENT) 1. Position of the heart In mediastinum Left of midline Above diaphragm Between medial/lower borders of lungs 3rd-6th ICS Also called the precordium 2. Position of heart varies wi...

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY NURSING 6410: Introduction to Health Assessment EXAM STUDY GUIDE. (MUSCULOSKELETAL) 1. Function of the Musculoskeletal System Protects vital organs Provides storage space for minerals Produces blood cells (hematopoiesis) 2. Synovial Membrane Lines and secretes lub...

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY NURSING 6410: Introduction to Health Assessment EXAM STUDY GUIDE. (HEAD AND NECK) 1. Inspect head and scalp for Tilt, Tremor Size, Shape (Molding), Symmetry, Lesions, Trauma 2. Inspect facial features for Symmetry Shape Unusual features Tics Characteristic facies ...

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY NURSING 6410: Introduction to Health Assessment EXAM STUDY GUIDE. (EYES) 1. Measuring visual acuity Near Far Peripheral vision 2. Inspect eyebrows for Hair texture Size Extension 3. Inspect orbital area for Edema Redundant tissue or edema Lesions 4. Inspect ey...

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY NURSING 6410: Introduction to Health Assessment EXAM STUDY GUIDE. (EAR, NOSE AND THROAT) 1. Inspection of ears Inspect the auricles and mastoid area for size, shape, symmetry, landmarks, color, position, and deformities or lesions. Palpate the auricles and mastoid area ...