NURS 6512 Week 2 Quiz (Version 1)
The use of secondary, tangential lighting is most helpful in the detection of:
variations in skin color.
enlarged tonsils.
foreign objects in the nose or ear.
variations in contour of the body surface.
variations in texture and mobility.
Tuning forks with a frequency of 500 to 1000 Hz are most commonly used to measure:
vibratory sensations.
hearing from bone conduction.
hearing range of normal speech.
noise above the threshold level.
peripheral motor nerve damage.
Which patient is at the highest risk for the development of latex allergy?
The new patient who has no chronic illness and has never been hospitalized 1 / 2
The patient who has had multiple procedures or surgeries
The patient who is allergic to eggs
The patient who is allergic to contrast dye
The patient who is a vegetarian
When percussing, a dull tone is expected to be heard over:
most of the abdomen.
emphysemic lungs.
the liver.
healthy lung tissue.
an empty stomach.
The dorsal surface of the hand is most often used for the assessment of:
crepitus.
thrills.
texture.
vibration.
temperature.
A patient in the emergency department has a concussion to the head. You suspect the patient may also have a retinal hemorrhage. You are using the ophthalmoscope to examine the retina of this patient. Which aperture of the ophthalmoscope is most appropriate for this patient?
Strabismoscope
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