Cox College Of Nursing

A mother brings her infant to you because of a "rattle" in his chest with breathing. Which of the following would you hear if there were a problem in the upper airway? Inspiratory sounds All of the following produce a chronic cough except: Chronic Bronchitis Allergic Rhinitis Acute viral upper respiratory infection Acute viral upper respiratory infection A 47-year-old receptionist comes to your office, complaining of fever, shortness of breath, and a productive cough with go...

A 24-year-old travel agent comes to your clinic, complaining of pain and swelling in her vulvar area. She states that 2 days earlier she could feel a small tender spot on the left side of her vagina but now it is larger and extremely tender. Her last period was 1 year ago and she is sexually active. She uses the Depo-Provera shot for contraception. She denies any nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, pain with urination, or fever. Her past medical history is significant for ankle surgery. H...

Jacob, a 33-year-old construction worker, complains of a "lump on his back" over his scapula. It has been there for about a year and is getting larger. He says his wife has been able to squeeze out a cheesy-textured substance on occasion. He worries this may be cancer. When gently pinched from the side, a prominent dimple forms in the middle of the mass. What is most likely? sebaceous cyst A new patient is complaining of severe pruritus that is worse at night. Several family members al...

NSG 6020 Neuro Week 10 exam 95 questions with 100% correct answers

A twenty-year-old female complains of a milky discharge bilaterally from her breasts. This suggests: Pregnancy or elevated prolactin level The vaginal mucosa lies in transverse folds called the: rugae In which of the following situations would it be difficult for the examiner to palpate an ovary during the bimanual vaginal exam? A woman who is anxious When performing a rectal exam on a female, a hard nodular rectal "shelf" is palpable at the tip of the examiner's finge...

A 22-year-old advertising copywriter presents for evaluation of joint pain. The pain is new, located in the wrists and fingers bilaterally, with some subjective fever. The patient denies a rash; she also denies recent travel or camping activities. She has a family history significant for rheumatoid arthritis. Based on this information, which of the following pathologic processes would be the most correct/ Inflammatory A 35-year-old archaeologist comes to your office (located in Phoenix, ...

which of the following is the most important question to ask during cardiovascular health history sudden death of a family member a key symptom of ischemic heart disease is chest pain. However, angina equivalents may include exertional dyspnea. Angina equivalenstare important because A and B (Women with ischemic heart disease/some patients may have no symptoms) A 55 year old post menopausal woman with a history of hypertension complains of jaw pain on heavy exertion. There were n...

A patient tells the nurse that she has had abdominal pain for the past week. What would be the best response by the nurse? "Can you point to where it hurts?" A patient's laboratory data reveal an elevated thyroxine level. The nurse would proceed with an examination of the: Thyroid A 6-month-old infant has been brought to the well-child clinic for a check-up. She is currently sleeping. What should the examiner do first? Auscultate the lungs and heart while the infant is still ...

Objective data related to the male GU system would include which of the following? Firm enlarged prostate Bulging noted in the inguinal area in a male patient is most likely to be which of the following? Hernia Self-testicular exams should be performed how frequently in males less than age 40? Once a month Objective findings in the older male patient may include which of the following? Prostatic Hypertrophy Which of the following is a symptom of benign prostatic h...

The Head Skull is a rigid bony box which house & protects the brain & special sense organs 14 facial bones Cranium is supported by cervical vertebrae C1 is the atlas C2 is the axis C7 vertebra: vertebre prominents Human face appearances & expressions ("the mood tellers") are formed by facial muscles which are mediated by CN VII (facial nerve) Facial sensations of pain or touch are mediated by the 3 sensory branches of CN V (trigeminal nerve) Cranial bones walls of the skull): f...