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N522 Health Assessment MidTerm Exam Questions WithComplete Solutions
A young man comes to you with an extremely pruritic rash over
his knees and elbows which has come and gone for several
years. It seems to be worse in the winter and improves with
some sun exposure. On examination, you notice scabbing and
crusting with some silvery scale, and you are observant enough
to notice small "pits" in his nails. What would account for these
findings?
a.Pityriasis rosea
b.Psoriasis
c.Tinea infection
d.Eczema Correct Answers b.Psoriasis
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A patient presents for evaluation of a sharp, aching chest pain
which increases with breathing. Which anatomic area would you
localize the symptom to?
a.Musculoskeletal
b.Endocrine
c.Reproductive
d.Urinary Correct Answers a.Musculoskeletal
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A 78 year old retired seamstress comes to the office for a routine
check-up. You obtain an ECG (electrocardiogram) because of
her history of hypertension. You diagnose a previous myocardial
infarction and ask her if she had any symptoms related to this.
Which of the following symptoms would be more common in
this patient's age group for an acute yocardial infarction?
a.Chest pain
b.Pain radiating into the jaw
,c.Pain radiating into the left arm
d.Syncope Correct Answers d.Syncope
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A 55-year-old patient visits your clinic reporting feeling very
tired, short of breath, and difficulty sleeping noting the need for
use of several pillows. The patient indicates this has occurred for
the past month or so. You realize these symptoms may indicate
left-sided congestive heart failure (CHF). What specific
assessment finding is the most helpful in making this diagnosis?
a.Hypotension
b.Tachycardia
c.Displaced PMI
d.Hypertension Correct Answers c.Displaced PMI
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Which of the following is consistent with good percussion
technique?
a.Strike the pleximeter over the distal interphalangeal joint.
b.Allow all of the fingers to touch the chest while performing
percussion.
c.Maintain a stiff wrist and hand.
d.Leave the plexor finger on the pleximeter after each strike.
Correct Answers a.Strike the pleximeter over the distal
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interphalangeal joint.
You ask your patient the following question: "What brought you
here today?" The patient's answer would be placed in which part
of the health history?
a.Review of systems
b.Present illness
c.Family history
d.Chief concern Correct Answers d.Chief concern
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, Which of the following statements is true about the vision of a
newborn?
a.The lacrimal gland produces a full volume of tears at birth.
b.Peripheral vision is fully developed at birth.
c.The newborn infant can differentiate colors.
d.Central vision is fully developed at birth. Correct Answers
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b.Peripheral vision is fully developed at birth.
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You are speaking to a group of pregnant patients during an
educational presentation about skin changes in pregnancy.
Which of the following statements accurately presents what skin
changes women can expect during pregnancy?
a.a, b, & c
b.a & b
c.Increased pigmentation may occur, and you may see a line
running up & down your abdomen.
d.Stretch marks may appear but will disappear completely after
delivery.
e.b & c
f.Redness may cover the palms of your hands, but it usually
disappears after delivery. Correct Answers
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A new mother is concerned because she has noticed her
newborn infant has this unusual breathing pattern where the
baby breathes quickly and then stops for a short period and then
begins breathing quickly again. The best response to this
mother's concern is:
a.This is an unexpected irregular pattern of breathing for
newborns and may signal a problem with the lungs.
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