NU 650 Final Comprehensive set
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS|GRADED A
You place a quarter in your client's hand and ask him to identify it without looking.
You are testing which discriminative sensation?
Stereognosis
Which of the following neurological tests assess the sensory system?
Vibration and position
When you ask a 68 year old patient to stand with his feet together and arms at
his sides with eyes closed, he starts to sway and moves his feet further apart and
stumbles. You would document this as
Positive Romberg's sign
Which of the following responses would the NP recognize as worrisome?
Dorsiflexion of the great toe when eliciting a plantar response
The NP examines a 6 month old infant girl for a well child visit. The presence of
which of the following reflexes will be noted as normal?
Landau reflex or parachute reflex are both correct
The NP uses the get up and go (TUG) test to evaluate mobility of a 75 year old
male patient. The expectation is that the patient should be able to complete this
in
10 seconds
,A patient reports problems with balance. On physical exam you notice an
unsteady gait. This most likely represents a disturbance in
Cerebellum function
The NP demonstrates and had the patient demonstrate rapid alternating
movements to assess
Coordination
Biceps reflex response
Flexion at the elbow
Brachioradialis reflex response
Flexion at the forearm
Achilles reflex response
Plantar flexion at the ankle
Triceps reflex response
Extension at the elbow
Quadriceps/Patellar reflex response
Extension at the knee
CN II
Check the patient's vision
CN V
Palpate the temporal and masseter muscles as the patient clenches his jaw
, CN VII
Have the client raise both eyebrows, close both eyes tightly, puff out his cheeks
and smile
CN XI
Have the patient shrug their shoulders upward against your hands
CN XII
Ask the patient to stick out their tongue
When performing a rectal exam, you note a firm, irregularly shaped mass. What
would be an appropriate response
Report finding and refer the patient to a GI specialist for further evaluation
Cervical motion tenderness is associated with what condition
Pelvic inflammatory disease
How to ask about a patient's gender
Incorporate open ended, neutral questions into the sexual history
Which of the following would be consistent with a normal testicular exam
Testes that feel ovoid and mobile, and slight sensation is felt by the patient upon
compression
Which of the following is appropriate in the preparation of the female patient for a
pelvic exam or Pap smear
Assure the woman that she can stop the exam at any point if she feels discomfort
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller stephanvdb04. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
