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NURS 612 MARYVILLE EXAM 4 MC QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS!!, Exams of Nursing

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NURS 612 MARYVILLE EXAM 4 MC QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS!!
A patients inability to follow simple instructions could indicate with of the following
findings?
A. Dysphonia
B. Amnesia
C. Aphasia
D. Depression - ANSWER D. Depression
A patient scores a 3 on a mini-cog assessment instrument for dementia, What does this
score indicate?
A. Advanced dementia
B. Early dementia
C. Need for further evaluation
D. Negative screen for dementia - ANSWER D. Negative screen for dementia
The examiner asks the patient to complete this statement: "A bird is to air as a fish is to
_________." This is an example of what type of testing?
A Calculation
B Analogies
C Judgment
D Mood and feelings - ANSWER B. Analogies
Assume that the patients response to the examiner in question 3 is scales. What does
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A patients inability to follow simple instructions could indicate with of the following findings? A. Dysphonia B. Amnesia C. Aphasia D. Depression - ANSWER D. Depression

A patient scores a 3 on a mini-cog assessment instrument for dementia, What does this score indicate? A. Advanced dementia B. Early dementia C. Need for further evaluation D. Negative screen for dementia - ANSWER D. Negative screen for dementia

The examiner asks the patient to complete this statement: "A bird is to air as a fish is to _________." This is an example of what type of testing?

A Calculation B Analogies C Judgment D Mood and feelings - ANSWER B. Analogies

Assume that the patients response to the examiner in question 3 is scales. What does this response likely reflect?

A. Left cerebral hemisphere lesion B. Depression C. eating disorder D. Aphasia - ANSWER A. Left cerebral hemisphere lesion

Which type of assessment should be used to evaluate the mental status of a patient with head trauma? A. PHQ B. Perceptual distortion assessment C. Glasgow Coma Scale D. Functional Assessment - ANSWER C. Glasgow Coma Scale

Which of the following indicates possible cognitive impairment? A. ability to complete personal care without assistance B. Suspiciousness or inappropriate affect C. Articulate communication D. Prudent behavior and calm demeanor - ANSWER B. Suspiciousness or inappropriate affect

A 65-year old woman is brought to the clinic by family. They report thieve have noticed a change in her mental abilities over the past 2 weeks. Normally they say she is independent, intelligent and very socially oriented. Medical history is unremarkable except for congestive heart failure, for which she takes digoxin. She has had no major changes in her health. What questions would be most important for the examiner to ask the woman's family? A. Is there a family hx of Alzheimers? B. How much alcohol does she drink in an average week? C. When was her digoxin level last checked? D. Did you know that the mental function begins to decline after the age of 60? - ANSWER C. When was her digoxin level last checked?

Genital self examination should be taught to patients who are at risk for? A. testicular cancer B. Peyronie disease C. STD D. prostate enlargement - ANSWER C. STD

On exam of a patients scrotum you note the it is unusually thickened and it pits. What is one type of problem suggested by these findings? A. STD B. Squamous cell skin cancer C. Liver disease D. Autoimmune disease - ANSWER C. Liver disease

While examining the genitalia of a 2 yr old boy the examiner should be aware. A. scrotum has edema until age 4 B. Foreskin of uncircumcised penis is not fully retractable until age 3-4yrs C. testicles typically do not descend into the scrotum until age 5 D. Cremasteric reflex does not become evident until age 6-7. - ANSWER B. Foreskin of uncircumcised penis is not fully retractable until age 3-4yrs.

Which item in the patient history is considered a risk factor for cancer of the penis? A. circumcised at birth B. history of condyloma acuminatum infections C. Had congenital hydrocele D. History of untreated epispadius - ANSWER B. History of condyloma acuminatum infections

In which of the following situations is transillumination of the scrotum indicated?

A. presence of syphillis chancre is noted B. indirect hernia is palpated C. the examiner suspects a mass D. the examiners palpates the testes. - ANSWER C. the examiner suspects a mass

The patient is asked to bear down while the examiner palpates the inguinal ring. The examiner feels a soft swelling sensation on the fingertip. the patient complains of pain while straining. These findings are consistent with which of the following? A. Indirect hernia B. Direct hernia C. Femoral hernia D. Rectal hernia - ANSWER A. Indirect hernia

The examiner inspects the scrotum of 43 yr old man. Which of the following requires further evaluation? A. left teticle hangs lower than the right B. Scrotum is darker than general skin color C. Skin on scrotum is shiny and smooth D. Scrotum has a midline raphe. - ANSWER C. Skin on scrotum is shiny and smooth

Which finding may indicate diabetes? A. the vas deferens feels lumpy or beaded B. The testicle feels hard with a lump C. Sebaceous cysts are present on the scrotal skin D. The urethra has a slit like orifice - ANSWER A. The vas deferens feels lumpy or beaded.

During an examination for a hernia and adult male should: A. Be asked to stand

D. urethral discharge - ANSWER D. Urethral discharge

Hypospadias is a congenital defect in which the urethra meatus is located on the ventral surface of the glans penis. This is thought to occur embryologically during urethral development during which stage of gestation? A. 4-6 weeks B. 8-20 weeks C. 15-25 weeks D. 20-30 weeks - ANSWER B. 8-20 weeks

Which of the following hernias occur more often in females and is the least common of all hernias? A. Indirect B. Direct C. Femoral D. Ventral - ANSWER C. Femoral

Which finding on exam of a scrotal mass which is neither a testicle or spermatic cord, suggests a problem with an incarcerated hernia? A. mass does not transilluminate or change in size when reduction is attempted. B. Mass doe not transilluminate but decreased in size when reduction is attempted. C. Mass does transilluminate but does not change in size when reduction is attempted D. Mass does transilluminate and change size when reduction is attempted. - ANSWER A. Mass does not transilluminate or change in size when reduction is attempted.

You examine Mr. Lacosta 22 year old male. CC is penile pain and swelling. On exam you notice a constricting band of tissue directly behind the head of the penis. You diagnosis this as: A. paraphimosis B. hypospadius

C. orchitis D. torsion - ANSWER A. paraphimosis

You examine a patient and note pearly gray, smooth umbilicated lesions. The most common cause of these is: A. syphilis B. condyloma acuminata C. molluscum contagasioum D. lymphogranuloma venereum - ANSWER C. Molloscum contagious

Which finding indicates a normal cremasteric reflex? A. penile erection in response to light touch B. descent of testicle into scrotum in response to pressure on abdominal wall C. Drop of urine appearing at urethral meatus in response to pressing glans D. Elevation of left testicle and scrotum in response to stroking left inner thigh. - ANSWER D. Elevation of left testicle and scrotum in response to stroking left inner thigh.

Which characteristics suggests that a lesion on a patients breast is Paget disease and not eczema? A. Itchy predominantly at night B. Erythemtous and crusty C. Confined to nipple and areola of one breast D. Does not respond to steroids - ANSWER D. Does not response to steroids

How should a breast examination on a patient who had a lumpectomy for breast cancer differ from a breast examination on one who has not had breast cancer? A. Supraclavicular and infraclavicular lymph nodes are palplated B. Lateral position with hands over head is used for palpation C. Area of scar is palpated using a circular motion

D. unilateral, hard, stellate, fixed - ANSWER C. Single, discoid, firm, nontender

What is the correct position in which to place a patient for breast palpation? - ANSWER Supine, arm over head, and small pillow under shoulder of side being assessed

Which statement made by a 37 year old would make the examiner suspect fibrocystic disease? A. lump in my breast that is nontender B. right breast is larger than left C. nipples are darker than before baby was born D. I feel a lump in my breast right before my period. - ANSWER D. I feel a lump in my breast right before my period.

A patient 3 weeks postpartum reports sore nipples and is breastfeeding. The examiner observes dry, cracked nipples, Which question would be helpful? A. Do you pump? B. How do you clean your breasts? C. Have you been able to bond with your baby? D. what medications have you been taking? - ANSWER B. How do you clean your breasts?

68 year old man presents with gynecomastia which factor is a potential cause of the problem? A. decrease in physical activity B. increased lactiferous duct glans C. lymphatic engorgement D. a decrease in testosterone - ANSWER D. a decrease in testosterone

Symptoms consistent with underlying ducats malignancy include:

A. erythema, heat, pain around one nipple B. red, scaling, crusty patch on one nipple C. bilateral inflammation tenderness and sticky multicolored nipple discharge D. gynecomastia, deepening color of nipple. - ANSWER B. Red, scaling, crusty patch on one nipple

While examining the breast of a 52 year old woman the examiner notes nipple discharge which of the following diagnostic tests would be appropriate? A. cytologic examination of discharge B. C&S C. WBC Count D. estrogen level - ANSWER A. cytologic examination of discharge

while performing a breast examination on a 68year old woman, examiner expects to find what? A. breast tissue with multiple, firm large lumps B> breast tissue has granular feel C. the tail of spence is not longer observed D. Axillary lymph nodes are enlarged. - ANSWER B> breast tissue has granular feel

which of the following represents the first sign of puberty in girls? A. thelarche B. menarche C. proliferation of lactiferous duct D. areolar elevation - ANSWER A. thelarche

a benign tumor of the subareolar duct that produces nipple discharge is: A. pagets disease

movement of cervix

which finding would be of concern during an exam of older female? A. palpable ovaries B. small pale cervix C. constriction of vaginal introitus D. absence of vaginal rugation - ANSWER A. palpable ovaries

while palpating Introitus of the vagina, the patient jumps, and complains os severe tenderness. a mass is palpated that is warm to touch. A. cancer of cervix B. inflammation of bartholin glands C. cystocele D. acute genital wart infection - ANSWER B. inflammation of bartholin glands

which finding may be indicative of a pelvic mass. The cervix is: a. pale I color b. deviating to right c. protruding 2.5cm into vagina d. pointing anteriorly - ANSWER b. deviating to right

A patient complains of dysmenorrhea pain, heavy prolonged menstrual flow, tender nodules are palpable along the uterosacral ligament. these suggest: - ANSWER endometriosis

A practitioner collects samples for cytologic study during a vaginal exam. what type of lubricant on the speculum is least likely to interfere with specimen analysis? A. water soluble B. anesthizigin ointment

C. warm water D. secretions - ANSWER C, water water

symptoms associated with PMS area caused by: A> ovulation B> thickening of uterine lining C. elevations in body temp D. Fluctuations in hormone levels. - ANSWER D. Fluctuations in hormone levels.

when examine a middle aged woman, with a history of endometrial cancer and hysterectomy the examiner should: A. avoid bimanual and palpation manuvers B. obtain Pap smear from suture line C. omit cultures and specimens from vagina D. palpate internal areas before inserting speculum - ANSWER B. obtain Pap smear from suture line

a patient complains of urinary incontinence when she is active. which associated finding might explain this problem. A. hernias protrusion in posterior wall of vagina B. hernial protrusion through anterior wall of vagina C. PMS D. enlargement and protrusion of cervix into vaginal vault. - ANSWER B. hernial protrusion through anterior wall of vagina

which finding is indicative of STD? A. ulcers and vesicles on vagina B. atrophy of labia majora C. dilation of urethral orifice

D. herpes - ANSWER C. condyloma acetinum

sexually active 22 year old, complains of gross vaginal discharge. Which question would help understand the symptom? A. Do you use condoms? B. What type of birth control do you use> C. at what age did you start your period D. DO you have a family history of ovarian or breast cancer? - ANSWER A. Do you use condoms?

a 62 year old female went through menopause 14 years ago. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for follow up" A. I have not been sexually for about 4 years B. my pubic hair has become very thin C. I have small amounts of vaginal bleeding a few times a week D. I have been taking extra calcium since I reached menopause - ANSWER C. I have small amounts of vaginal bleeding a few times a week

A patient reports that over the last year, the interval between periods has lengthened and her last 3 periods have been about 6 weeks apart. Which term describes this problem? - ANSWER oligomenorrhea

what is an additional piece of info that you would include on lab requisition if a cervical Pap smear has been obtained from a transgender man? A. gender genotype B. years since change in gender identity C. use of testosterone D. number and gender of sexual partners. - ANSWER C. use of testosterone

Phimosis - ANSWER foreskin cannot be retracted

balanitis - ANSWER inflammation of the glans penis

Balanoposthitis is ___ - ANSWER inflammation of the glans and foreskin

Urethral discharge occurs with - ANSWER infection/STI

TT - ANSWER rubbery, smooth free of nodules

vas deferens beaded or lumpy - ANSWER diabetes or inflammation

Well woman exam to decrease anxiety - ANSWER show instrument, explain what they do, instructing to let know if any discomfort, warm room ,ensure privacy, see to understand anxiety. ( hx assault? bad previous exp?)

STI discharge - ANSWER foul smelling, thicker,

STI symptoms - ANSWER pain/burning urination, pelvic pain, bleeding between periods, itchy rash,

what questions do you ask patient with CC of mood disorder such as depression? - ANSWER Change of outlook on life? troubling thoughts? feeling hopeless, low energy, fatigue, agitation, thoughts of suicide

what questions do you ask patient with CC of mood disorder such as anxiety? - ANSWER constant worry, fear, avoid certain situations or events, panic attacks, obsessive thoughts, compulsive behaviors

What are the subjective data to collect in patients mental health? - ANSWER Alert: orientation to time place, person. Analogies, abstract reasoning, math facts, writing ability, motor skills, memory: recent or remote, attention span, judgement in

assess patient's orientation - ANSWER person place thing

What is the mini mental status exam? - ANSWER 11 items measuring cognitive function change over time. checks orientation, registration, attention, calculation, recall and language.=4-10mins

Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) - ANSWER Give you a quantifiable measureof cognitive functions of MSE

  • valid detector of organic disease
  • normal = 27
  • 18-23 = mild cog dysfunction
  • 0-7 = severe cog dysfunction
  1. orientation to time - what's the date?
  2. registration - repeat back 3 words
  3. naming - what is this object?
  4. reading - please read this paper and do what it says
  5. attention and calculation - spell this word backwards
  6. langauge - repeat the following sentence....

Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) - ANSWER A test that is used to measure cognitive ability, especially in late adulthood.

red rash on the breast is it eczema or Paget? - ANSWER unilateral is Paget

breast exam post-mastectomy - ANSWER if malignancy occurs may be at scar site

palpating axiallary position - ANSWER sitting position arms at sides

58 yr old woman how often mammogram - ANSWER 1-2 years if no symptoms

benign tumor of subareolar ducts that has nipple discharge - ANSWER intraductal papilloma

post Pap smear teaching - ANSWER bleeding possible for a few hours following

6yr old vaginal bleeding - ANSWER vaginal bleeding in children is always clinically important

24 yr old with scrotal pain and erythema - ANSWER epididymis=UA shows elevated WBC/bacteria

CC of rectal pain - ANSWER rectal pain is almost always an indication of local disease

inflammation of sacrococcygeal area pain with palpation - ANSWER anorectal fistula, pilonidal cyst, perianal abbess

Hemmorhoids in 6 year old - ANSWER portal hypertension

palpate the prostate gland - ANSWER • On the anterior wall, note the bulging prostate gland

**- Should feel smooth and muscular

  • Note the following:** o Size o Shape o Surface o Consistency o Mobility