pg. 1 Nurs 335 Exam 4 Newest 2025 Complete 240 Actual Exam Questions with 100% Correct Verified Answers/ Graded A+
Bundles of muscle fibers that compose skeletal muscle are identified as:
- fasciculi.
- fasciculations.
- ligaments.
- tendons. - Correct Answer - fasciculi
The production of red blood cells in the bone marrow is called:
- hematopoiesis.
- hemolysis.
- hemoptysis.
- hemianopsia. - Correct Answer - hematopoiesis.
The organ in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen is the:
- spleen.
- liver.
- cecum.
- sigmoid colon. - Correct Answer - liver.
The four layers of large, flat abdominal muscles form the:
- linea alba.
- rectus abdominus.
- ventral abdominal wall.
- viscera. - Correct Answer - ventral abdominal wall. 1 / 4
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Pyrosis is:
- an inflammation of the peritoneum.
- a burning sensation in the upper abdomen.
- a congenital narrowing of the pyloric sphincter.
- an abnormally sunken abdominal wall. - Correct Answer - a burning sensation in the
upper abdomen.
The abdomen normally moves when breathing until the age of ____ years.
- 4
- 7
- 14
- 75 - Correct Answer - 7
Older adults have:
- decreased salivation leading to dry mouth.
- increased gastric acid secretion.
- increased liver size.
- decreased incidence of gallstones. - Correct Answer - decreased salivation leading
to dry mouth.
The symptoms occurring with lactose intolerance include:
- bloating and flatulence.
- gray stools.
- hematemesis.
- anorexia. - Correct Answer - bloating and flatulence.
Methods to enhance abdominal wall relaxation during examination include:
- a cool environment.
- having the patient place arms above the head. 2 / 4
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- examining painful areas first.
- positioning the patient with the knees bent. - Correct Answer - positioning the patient
with the knees bent.
The musculoskeletal system functions include:
- protection and storage.
- movement and elimination.
- storage and control.
- propulsion and preservation. - Correct Answer - protection and storage.
A woman seeks medical attention for a cut made by a knife during a physical
assault. The health care provider would document the cut as an:
- ecchymosis.
- incision.
- avulsion.
- abrasion. - Correct Answer - incision.
Risk factors associated with child maltreatment include:
- young parents (between 18 and 20 years of age).
- family with more than four children.
- a parent with chronic pain.
- disabled child. - Correct Answer - disabled child.
The nurse caring for an older adult suspects elder abuse. Which action is appropriate?
- Collect proof of abuse before notifying the authorities.
- Confront the caretakers about the suspicion of abuse.
- Notify the authorities of the suspected elder abuse.
- Report the abuse if the older adult gives permission. - Correct Answer - Notify the
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pg. 4 Abduction - Correct Answer - moving a body part away from an axis or the median line
Adduction - Correct Answer - moving a body part toward the center or towards the median line
Ankylosis - Correct Answer - immobility, consolidation, and fixation of a joint because of disease, injury, or surgery; most often due to chronic rheumatoid arthritis
Bursa - Correct Answer - enclosed sac filled with viscous fluid located in joint areas of potential friction
Circumduction - Correct Answer - moving the arm in a circle around the shoulder
Crepitation - Correct Answer - dry crackling sound or sensation due to grating of the ends of damaged bones
Dorsal - Correct Answer - directed toward or located on the surface
Dupuytren contracture - Correct Answer - flexion contracture of the fingers due to chronic hyperplasia of the palmar fasica
Eversion - Correct Answer - moving the sole of the foot outward at the ankle
Extension - Correct Answer - straightening a limb at a joint
Flexion - Correct Answer - bending a limb at a joint
ganglion - Correct Answer - round, cystic, nontender nodule overlying a tender sheath or joint capsule, usually on dorsum of wrist
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