NURS 6512 Week 11 Quiz / NURS6512 Week 11 Quiz (2 NEW Versions,-110 Q/A):Walden University

NURS 6512 Week 11 Quiz / NURS6512 Week 11 Quiz (2 Latest Versions): Advanced Health Assessment: Walden University

Walden NURS 6512 Week 11 Quiz / Walden NURS6512 Week 11 Quiz (2 Latest Versions)

Which of the following are examined with the patient in a reclining 45-degree position?

Bilateral hips and popliteal angles

Facial bones and cranial nerves V and VII

Cardinal fields of gaze

Oropharynx and thyroid gland placement

Jugular venous pulsation and pressure

Which one of the following patient characteristics is most likely to limit patient reliability during history taking?

Patient s measured IQ is above average.

Patient is alert and oriented to time and place.

Patient is sleep and sensory deprived.

Patient speaks the same language as examiner.

Patient appears emotionally stable.

Functional assessment is most important during the examination of a(n):

adolescent.

infant.

older adult.

young adult.

toddler.

Which of the following statements accurately reflects the sensitivity and specificity of laboratory tests?

Sensitivity and specificity are not related.

Sensitivity and specificity are inversely correlated.

Sensitivity and specificity are directly correlated.

No test has 100% sensitivity and specificity.

The gold standard test has 100% sensitivity and specificity.

Which medical condition would exclude one from sports participation?

Asthma

Fever

Controlled seizures

HIV-positive status

Sickle cell trait

Your 15-year-old patient is athletic and thin. Radiography of an ankle injury reveals a stress fracture. You should question this patient about her:

sleep patterns.

salt intake.

aerobic workouts.

menstrual cycles.

family history.

The best way to ease the apprehension of a 3-year-old child before a physical examination is to:

explain that you will be gentle.

have the parents leave the examination room.

let the child hold the stethoscope while you listen.

tell the child he or she will get a lollipop for good behavior.

hand the child a picture book.

An ophthalmoscopic eye examination involves:

lens inspection.

near vision evaluation.

sclera observation.

visual field assessment.

assessing extraocular eye muscles.

When conducting a geriatric assessment, basic activities of daily living (ADLs) include:

bathing.

housekeeping.

medication compliance.

communication skills.

money management.

The checkout station for preparticipation physical evaluation (PPE) is critical because at this point:

all completed forms are distributed.

parentalcosignatures are obtained.

the relevant history is obtained.

coordination of follow-ups is reviewed.

a primary care visit will not be required.

Which of the following is true regarding the relationship between the examiner and the patient?

It is the examiner s responsibility to help the patient understand that he or she is qualified to make decisions regarding health care.

The patient must trust the examiner completely.

The examiner-patient relationship is enhanced by ignoring cultural issues.

The patient is a full partner with the examiner.

The examiner-patient relationship should never have priority over strict information gathering.

The greatest risk for potential health problems occurs in which age group?

Newborn

Toddler

School age

Adolescence

Young adult

The sequence of the physical examination should be individualized to:

minimize the number of times that the patient must change positions.

maximize the convenience of the examiner.

improve patient flow.

minimize the time the patient is in the room.

maximize patient movements to assess their mobility.

When you attempt to move a 10-month-old child from his mother s lap to the examination table, he screams loudly. Your best action is to:

move the child to the examination table and proceed matter-of-factly with the examination.

perform the examination while the child is in the mother s lap.

ask the mother to get the child to stop crying.

defer the examination until another day.

have the mother place the child on the examination table.

One of the most important aspects to consider in the orthopedic screening examination is:

muscle contraction.

flexibility.

muscle development.

balance.

symmetry.

The cranial nerves are usually assessed while the patient is in which position?

Left lateral

Supine

Sitting

Prone

Standing

Which patient position facilitates inspection of the chest and shoulders?

Sitting

Supine

Trendelenburg

Prone

Lithotomy

Which of the following factors is not known to affect patient compliance with his or her treatment regimen?

The patient s ability to understand the problem

The value the patient places on resolving the problem

The provider s relationship with the patient

The patient s age and social status

The provider s recognition of the patient s autonomy

Throughout the history and physical examination, the clinician should:

concentrate on emotional issues.

follow an inflexible sequence.

maintain a matter-of-fact demeanor.

deal only with previously identified problems.

evaluate the whole patient.

According to the usual examination procedure, you would first assist your patient to assume which position?

Lithotomy

Prone

Standing

Supine

Sitting