Maryville NURS 612 Exam 1 LATEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% SCORE
A 51-year-old patient tells the examiner, "My mother had glaucoma. What can I do to prevent myself from getting it?" Which of the following responses is most appropriate? - Ans "Although it can't be prevented, regular screening and testing assist in early detection."
A cobblestone appearance of the conjunctiva is most likely related to - Ans allergic or infectious conjunctivitis
A common mistake made by health care professionals is to? - Ans stereotype individuals based on color or ethnic group
A patient has xanthelasma on their eyes what is this caused by? - Ans abnormality of lipid metabolism
A patient presents with multiple raised lesions on her skin. Which instrument should be used to examine these lesions - Ans ruler
A patient tells the examiner, "I have a loss of vision in the outer half of each eye." Which of the following underlying problems should the examiner consider? - Ans glaucoma
A young mother brings her infant to the emergency department with a high temperature and dehydration.Which of the following questions asked by an examiner demonstrates cultural awareness? - Ans What do you think is causing the illness?
Abnormal findings in elderly mouth/pharynx - Ans Gingivitis, periodontal disease, dental caries, teeth may appear longer, Dental malocclusion
Abnormal findings with elderly Conjunctiva - Ans Cataracts Age related macular degeneration Diabetic retinopathy Glaucoma
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the health care provider should apply infection control measures when caring for which group of patients? - Ans All patients regardless of their infectious status
After an examiner has identified and confirmed a problem, the next step is to - Ans determine the managment plan
All of the following are cultural considerations that 1 / 2
affect health care except - Ans eye color, temperature, and visual acuity
An integral part of the overall effort to respond adequately to a person in need is - Ans cultural awareness
An ophthalmoscope has positive and negative magnification in order to - Ans compensate for myopia or hyperopia in the examiner's or the patient's eyes.
As a component of palpation, which surface is most sensitive to vibration - Ans ulnar surface of the hand
Before instilling a mydriatic eyedrop, the examiner should - Ans observe the eye with focused light tangentially
characterized by a progressive series of abnormal changes in the retinal microvasculature, proliferative retinopathy, dilated fundoscopy - Ans Diabetic retinopathy
Chronic sniffling, nasal congestion, nosebleeds, mucosal scabs, and septum perforation are signs of - Ans cocaine abuse
Despite repeated instruction over a period of 3 years, the mother of three young children has still not had her children immunized. Which of the following questions would help the health care provider understand this situation? - Ans What are your beliefs about immunizations
Developing a knowledge base about cultural groups allows the practitioner to - Ans understand the behaviors, practices, and problems observed
Developing cultural sensitivity is vital in order for the examiner to be successful in - Ans recognizing and accepting health beliefs that differ from his or her own beliefs.
Differential diagnosis of thickened white patch on the lateral or ventral surface of the tongue in a pt with HIV? - Ans sarcoma
Direct questions are designed to - Ans obtain or clarify specific details about an answer
During a history, the patient indicates he has an uncle and a brother with sickle cell disease. Which of the following is an appropriate method to document this information? - Ans Include it in the family history.
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