Nurs190 PA Midterm Questions With Complete Solutions
A nurse is teaching a group of nurses about eye diseases. Which
comment reflects a need for further education about a diabetic
patient? Correct Answers A diabetic client should return every
two years for assessment of their vision and retina
Allen's test Correct Answers Determines potency of the radial
and ulnar arteries
Allen's test procedure Correct Answers >ASK PT TO PLACE
THE HANDS ON THE KNEES PALMS UP
>COMPRESS THE RADIAL ARTERIES OF BOTH WRISTS
WITH YOUR THUMBS
>ASK PT TO OPEN AND CLOSE HIS OR HER FIST
SEVERAL TIMES
>WHILE YOU ARE STILL COMPRESSING THE RADIAL
ARTERIES, ASK PT TO OPEN HIS OR HER
HANDS
>THE PALMS SHOULD BECOME PINK IMMEDIATELY,
INDICATING PATEN T ULNAR ARTERIES
Amplitude- the strength of the beat ASSESSED ON A SCALE
OF 0 TO 4 Correct Answers 0= ABSENT OR NONPAPABLE
1= WEAK
2=NORMAL
3=INCREASED
4=BOUNDING
Assessment of an area of inflammation due to localized
infection, what is this finding? Correct Answers Erythema
, Assessment of clients eyes for accommodation response Correct
Answers Constriction of the pupils with near vision and
convergence of the axes of the eyes
Assessment of clients upper back show multiple areas of
ecchymosis, what should the nurse ask? Correct Answers "I see
some bruising on your back can you tell me about this?"
Assessment of skin on lower extremities with several scabs
present, what is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answers Ask, "Can you tell me what caused the scabs
on your legs?"
Assessment of trachea and thyroid gland; first step Correct
Answers Locate the hyoid bone
Assessment technique for physical assessment of the abdomen
of a client that complains of abdominal pain? Correct Answers
Palpate the abdominal area last
Asthma Correct Answers A chronic hyperactive condition
resulting in bronchospasm, mucosal edema, and increased
mucus secretion. This condition usually occurs in response to
inhaled irritants or allergens.
atelectasis Correct Answers A collapsed or impaired inflation
of one or more areas of the lung. The alveoli or an entire lung
may collapse from airway obstruction, such as a mucus plug,
lack of surfactant, or a compressed chest wall
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