NURS 6512 Week 11 Quiz (Version 1)
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? 1 / 2
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.
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