Maryville AHA NURS 612 Exam 2 Workbook questions with
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During an examination, which of the following questions would be most
appropriate for the examiner to ask a patient to elicit information about the
lymph system? - Are you aware of any lumps
While palpating lymph nodes on an adult, the examiner should remember
that - Easily palpable nodes are not generally found in healthy adults
In comparison with those of a young adult, the lymph nodes of an older
adult will be - small and fatty
A 19 year old man has a severe infection involving the fifth digit of his right
hand. Where should the examiner expect to palpate enlarged and tender
lymph nodes? - medial aspect of right elbow
Which of the following examination findings is cause for concern in an adult -
A palpable hard lymph node fixed in its setting
The most common cause of acute suppurative lymph-adenitis are which
organisms? - Streptococcus and Staphylococcus spp.
The examiner typically assesses the lymph system using which of
the following methods? - Assess the lymph system region by region
as each body system is assessed
A 2 month old infant is brought to the clinic for immunizations. The examiner
palpates enlarged inguinal nodes. What additional findings might explain the
enlarged lymph nodes? - The infant has a severe diaper rash
, As an examiner palpates an enlarged lymph node, the patient complains of
pain. This is suggestive of - an inflammatory process
Which examination method is used to differentiate an enlarged lymph node
from a cyst - Transillumination
Which of the following methods best describes how to assess
supraclavicular lymph nodes - Hook fingers over the clavicles with the
patient in a sitting position, with head flexed.
verified complete solution 2023
During an examination, which of the following questions would be most
appropriate for the examiner to ask a patient to elicit information about the
lymph system? - Are you aware of any lumps
While palpating lymph nodes on an adult, the examiner should remember
that - Easily palpable nodes are not generally found in healthy adults
In comparison with those of a young adult, the lymph nodes of an older
adult will be - small and fatty
A 19 year old man has a severe infection involving the fifth digit of his right
hand. Where should the examiner expect to palpate enlarged and tender
lymph nodes? - medial aspect of right elbow
Which of the following examination findings is cause for concern in an adult -
A palpable hard lymph node fixed in its setting
The most common cause of acute suppurative lymph-adenitis are which
organisms? - Streptococcus and Staphylococcus spp.
The examiner typically assesses the lymph system using which of
the following methods? - Assess the lymph system region by region
as each body system is assessed
A 2 month old infant is brought to the clinic for immunizations. The examiner
palpates enlarged inguinal nodes. What additional findings might explain the
enlarged lymph nodes? - The infant has a severe diaper rash
, As an examiner palpates an enlarged lymph node, the patient complains of
pain. This is suggestive of - an inflammatory process
Which examination method is used to differentiate an enlarged lymph node
from a cyst - Transillumination
Which of the following methods best describes how to assess
supraclavicular lymph nodes - Hook fingers over the clavicles with the
patient in a sitting position, with head flexed.
