NU240 Exam 3 Questions with All Correct Answers
A patient has been diagnosed with strep throat. The nurse is aware that without treatment, which complication may occur?
a.
Rubella
b.
Leukoplakia
c.
Rheumatic fever
d.
Scarlet fever - Answer C
During a checkup, a 22-year-old woman tells...
NU240 Exam 3 Questions with All
Correct Answers
A patient has been diagnosed with strep throat. The nurse is aware that without
treatment, which complication may occur?
a.
Rubella
b.
Leukoplakia
c.
Rheumatic fever
d.
Scarlet fever - Answer ✔ C
During a checkup, a 22-year-old woman tells the nurse that she uses an over-the-
counter nasal spray because of her allergies. She also states that it does not work as
well as it used to when she first started using it. The best response by the nurse would
be:
a.
You should never use over-the-counter nasal sprays because of the risk of addiction.
b.
You should try switching to another brand of medication to prevent this problem.
c.
Continuing to use this spray is important to keep your allergies under control.
d.
Using these nasal medications irritates the lining of the nose and may cause rebound
swelling. - Answer ✔ D
During an oral examination of a 4-year-old Native-American child, the nurse notices that
her uvula is partially split. Which of these statements is accurate?
a.
This condition is a cleft palate and is common in Native Americans.
b.
A bifid uvula may occur in some Native-American groups.
c.
This condition is due to an injury and should be reported to the authorities.
d.
A bifid uvula is palatinus, which frequently occurs in Native Americans. - Answer ✔ B
During an oral examination of a 4-year-old Native-American child, the nurse notices that
her uvula is partially split. Which of these statements is accurate?
,a.
This condition is a cleft palate and is common in Native Americans.
b.
A bifid uvula may occur in some Native-American groups.
c.
This condition is due to an injury and should be reported to the authorities.
d.
A bifid uvula is palatinus, which frequently occurs in Native Americans. - Answer ✔ C
A woman who is in the second trimester of pregnancy mentions that she has had more
nosebleeds than ever since she became pregnant. The nurse recognizes that this is a
result of:
a.
A problem with the patients coagulation system.
b.
Increased vascularity in the upper respiratory tract as a result of the pregnancy.
c.
Increased susceptibility to colds and nasal irritation.
d.
Inappropriate use of nasal sprays. - Answer ✔ B
The nurse is teaching a health class to high-school boys. When discussing the topic of
using smokeless tobacco (SLT), which of these statements are accurate? Select all that
apply.
a.
One pinch of SLT in the mouth for 30 minutes delivers the equivalent of one cigarette.
b.
Using SLT has been associated with a greater risk of oral cancer than smoking.
c.
Pain is an early sign of oral cancer.
d.
Pain is rarely an early sign of oral cancer.
e.
Tooth decay is another risk of SLT because of the use of sugar as a sweetener.
f.
SLT is considered a healthy alternative to smoking. - Answer ✔ B, D, E
During an assessment, a patient mentions that I just cant smell like I used to. I can
barely smell the roses in my garden. Why is that? For which possible causes of
changes in the sense of smell will the nurse assess? Select all that apply.
a.
Chronic alcohol use
b.
Cigarette smoking
c.
Frequent episodes of strep throat
, d.
Chronic allergies
e.
Aging
f.
Herpes simplex virus I - Answer ✔ B, D, E
The nurse needs to pull the portion of the ear that consists of movable cartilage and
skin down and back when administering eardrops. This portion of the ear is called the:
a.
Auricle.
b.
Concha.
c.
Outer meatus.
d.
Mastoid process. - Answer ✔ A
The nurse is examining a patients ears and notices cerumen in the external canal.
Which of these statements about cerumen is correct?
a.
Sticky honey-colored cerumen is a sign of infection.
b.
The presence of cerumen is indicative of poor hygiene.
c.
The purpose of cerumen is to protect and lubricate the ear.
d.
Cerumen is necessary for transmitting sound through the auditory canal. - Answer ✔ C
When examining the ear with an otoscope, the nurse notes that the tympanic
membrane should appear:
a.
Light pink with a slight bulge.
b.
Pearly gray and slightly concave.
c.
Pulled in at the base of the cone of light.
d.
Whitish with a small fleck of light in the superior portion. - Answer ✔ B
The nurse is reviewing the structures of the ear. Which of these statements concerning
the eustachian tube is true?
a.
The eustachian tube is responsible for the production of cerumen.
b.
It remains open except when swallowing or yawning.
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