Nur 218 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Quiz Module 6: NUR2180 / NUR 2180 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Physical Assessment | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen Question: A patient complains of diplopia, which test should the nurse perform? Answer: The 6 cardinal directions gaze test Question: A patient complains of diplopia, which cranial nerve should be assessed? Answer: The VI cranial nerve

Quiz Module 2 & 3: NUR2180 / NUR 2180 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Physical Assessment | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen Question: What is the term for a non-tender protrusion of the abdomen? Answer: Hernia Question: When examining an older adult's breast, what normal finding would you anticipate? Answer: Symmetry: often the left breast is larger Nipples: inverted can be normal Drooping: occurs with aging

Quiz Module 4: NUR2180 / NUR 2180 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Physical Assessment | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen Question: What structures can the nurse visualize when using an ophthalmoscope? Answer: Retina Optic disc Macula Question: What equipment would the nurse use to assess the patient's inner ear (ear canal)? Answer: Otoscope

NUR 2180 Physical Assessment Exam 1 What is the difference in subjective and objective data? - ANSWER subjective- what the person says about herself or himself during history taking Objective- what you as the health professional observe during the examination What is Diagnostic reasoning? - ANSWER The process of analyzing health data and drawing conclusions to identify diagnosis What are the fou...

Quiz Module 8: NUR2180 / NUR 2180 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Physical Assessment | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen Question: Where does the nurse listen to determine if a bruit is present (or absent)? Answer: Over the carotid artery, one at a time Question: Which 2 valves do we listen to when determining the presence of a murmur and where are the valves located? Answer: 1. Pulmonic valve, located at the left sternal second intercostal space ...

Quiz Module 7: NUR2180 / NUR 2180 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Physical Assessment | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen Question: What 3 things would the nurse assess for with inspection of the thorax? Answer: 1: Respiratory rate, rhythm and effort 2: Symmetry of chest expansion 3: Skin color and signs of respiratory distress Question: What 3 things are assessed when palpating the thorax Answer: 1: Lumps 2: Masses 3: Tenderness

Quiz Module 9: NUR2180 / NUR 2180 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Physical Assessment | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen Question: The nurse is preparing to assess a patient who arrived at the clinic with a 2-day h/o cough. Which of the following conditions can impact the findings? Answer: D a) A gowned patient b) A quiet environment c) Adequate lighting d) Cool room temperature Question: A patient with Reynaud Phenomenon c/o these symptoms in...

Quiz Module 5: NUR2180 / NUR 2180 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Physical Assessment | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen Question: What test should be performed to identify muscle weakness with extra ocular movements (EOMs)? Answer: Six cardinal positions of gaze Question: The nurse is completing a skin assessment on an older adult---what would be expected in a skin assessment, especially in an older adult with a lot of sun exposure over their lifet...

NUR 2180 / NUR2180 Modules 4- 6 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Physical Assessment-Questions and Verified Answers- A Grade -100% Correct- Rasmussen