Advanced Health Assessment Questions & Correct Answers/ Graded A+ Pack

What is suggested when touch and position sense are normal or only slightly impaired, and there is a disproportionate decrease in, or loss of, discriminative sensations? : suggests disease of the sensory cortex. Stereognosis, number identification, and two-point discrimination are impaired in? ...

When writing a SOAP note, the nurse practitioner is aware that "A" represents : The diagnosis When reading a healthcare record you see the following notation: Patient states "I have had a runny nose and a cough for 1 week now" This is an example of: : Chief complaint Which of the following...

BMI : KG/Meters^2 (Lbs/inches^2)(703) 1kg = 2.2lb inch = .025meters Three layers of the skin : Epidermis Dermis Subcutaneous Four Epidermal appedages : Hair Sebaceous glands Sweat glands (eccrine/apocrin) Nails 2 Nine Functions of the skin : Protection Penetration prevention Percep...

A circumscribed, elevated lesion, >1 cm I diameter and containing clear serous fluid is best described as : Bulla The history and physical of a client indicates paste occurrences of lichenification. The NP identifies this as: : Rough, thickened epidermis, accentuated skin markings On exam...

What area of the brain houses the higher mental functions and is responsible for general movement, visceral functions, perception, behavior and integration of these functions. A. Corpus callosum B. Cerebellar C. Cerebrum D. Brainstem : C. cerebrum Cerebellar - integration of voluntary moveme...

A 59 year old patients tells the nurse practitioner that he thinks he must have ulcerative colitis. He has been having "black stools" for the last 24 hours. How would the nurse practitioner best document THE FACTS for his reason for seeking care? A) JM is a 59 year old male here for having "...

During a routine physical exam of a 44 yo woman you note she has an inverted left nipple. You decide to investigate because: : The inversion may be a recent change A 30 yo F is in the office c/o palpitations and some lightheadedness for the past ?, random episodes, no detectable pattern. NP no...

A patient presents for a pre-operative physical. He has been previously diagnosed with Macular Degeneration. The practitioner knows what to be the most consistent visual problem associated with this condition? Answers: A. Difficulty with Peripheral vision B. Blurring of near vision C. Diff...

patient tells you they are taking ASA everyday. What do you ask next? : Why are you taking ASA daily? what is the most important rule as an APN regarding sensitive topics : be nonjudgmental still have to be succinct, focused, and direct too cultural competence is best enhanced when the HCP? :...

The following information belongs in which section of the Comprehensive Heath History (H&P)? "3 day history of rash and swelling" A. History of Present Illness B. Review of Systems C. Allergies D. Chief Complaint : D. Chief Complaint A patient with abdominal pain describes "what" the ...

For which of the following patients would a comprehensive health history be appropriate? A new patient with the chief complaint of "I sprained my ankle" An established patient with the chief complaint of "I have an upper respiratory infection" A new patient with the chief complaint of "I am ...

COMPONENTS OF MENTAL STATUS EXAM INCLUDE: : A-B-C-T APPEARANCE; posture, body movements, dress, grooming and hygiene BEHAVIOR; LOC, Facial expression, speech, mood and affect COGNITION; address, phone#, etc. date?, attention span, recent and remote memory, new learning THOUGHT PROCESS; percepti...

Nevi : moles, chronic sun exposure, lighter skin people, mostly benign, freckles, birthmarks, increase with age Dyplastic Nevi : asymmetric, center darker, 'a smug', not circumscribed Secondary Lesions : Scale, scab, crust, fissure, erosion Primary Lesions, began as: : Macule, papule, pus...

For which of the following patients would a comprehensive health history be appropriate? : A new patient with the chief complaint of "I am here to establish care" comprehensive assessment : all the elements of the health history and the complete physical examination focused or problem-oriented...