MARYVILLE NURS Exam 2 WITH 130 Questions AND ANSWERS
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MARYVILLE NURS 620
Institution
MARYVILLE NURS 620
MARYVILLE NURS Exam 2
WITH 130 Questions AND ANSWERS
A patient states that even after he urinates he doesn't feel like his
bladder is really empty. Which instrument can be used to
determine if his bladder incompletely empties? - ANSWER
Portable ultrasound transilluminator
How do infecti...
A patient states that even after he urinates he doesn't feel like his
bladder is really empty. Which instrument can be used to
determine if his bladder incompletely empties? - ANSWER-
Portable ultrasound transilluminator
How do infection control practice in an outpatient setting such as
a clinic compare with that in the acute-care setting? - ANSWER-
Infection control practice is the same in acute and outpatient
settings.
For which purposes is transillumination an appropriate
examination technique? - ANSWER-Detection of fluid within the
sinuses
Which of the following instruments is used in conjunction with a
simple nasal speculum to visualize the lower and middle
turbinates of the nose? - ANSWER-Penlight
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(The second type of nasal speculum is a broad-tipped, cone-
shaped device on the end that is placed on the end of an
otoscope; Key word is "simple")
On first meeting, the examiner notices that the patient has an
obvious odor. Which examination technique is the examiner using
in this scenario? - ANSWER-Inspection
Focused visual attention obtains data from - ANSWER-Inspection
Which technique is applied throughout the entire examination and
interview process? - ANSWER-Inspection
As a component of palpitation, which surface is most sensitive to
vibration? - ANSWER-Ulnar surface of the hand
The term intensity, when used in relation to percussion tones,
refers to - ANSWER-the loudness of the tone
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Indirect finger percussion involves striking the middle finger of the
nondominant hand with - ANSWER-the tip of the middle finger of
the dominant hand
A patient has a urinary tract infections. The examiner wishes to
assess tenderness over the kidney. Which examination technique
is appropriate? - ANSWER-Firm fist percussion over the kidney
The examiner has detected a superficial mass in the skin. What
part of the hand is best to use to palpate this mass? - ANSWER-
Fingertips and fingers
Ideally, auscultation should be carried out last, except when
examining the - ANSWER-Abdomen
Which of the following techniques is incorrect and affects the
accuracy of auscultation - ANSWER-Auscultating through clothing
When measuring the length of an infant, the measurement should
extend from the - ANSWER-crown to heel in a supine position
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The tubing of a stethoscope should be less than 18 inches long to
prevent - ANSWER-distortion of sounds during auscultation
Which of the following is true regarding the correct use of a
stethoscope? - ANSWER-The bell is pressed lightly against the
skin to detect low-frequency sounds
The examiner must be sure that the earpieces of the stethoscope
are places so that the alignment fits the contour of the ear canal.
In which direction should they be placed? - ANSWER-Pointing
forward
In which of the following situations is use of a Doppler indicated? -
ANSWER-Auscultation of non palpable pulse in a patient with
peripheral vascular disease
While performing an internal eye examination, the examiner
observes a fundal lesion. What feature on the ophthalmoscope
permits the examiner to estimate the size and location of the
lesion? - ANSWER-Grid aperture
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