True or false, when palpating, a nurse should start with light palpation and
then progressing to deep palpation? - ANSWER True
True or False, a nurse should start palpating tender areas first? - ANSWER
False, palpate tender areas last
What is indirect percussion? - ANSWER Tapping on other hand over a body
wall
What is direct percussion? - ANSWER Tapping directly on the body wall
True or false, the note heard while percussing depends on the underlying
structure, thickness of body wall, and technique? - ANSWER True
Where might a resonant sound be heard? - ANSWER Over the lungs
True or false, a tympany sound might be heard over the sternum? - ANSWER
False, a tympany sound may be heard over the stomach or intestine, or other
air-filled cavities
When might you hear a hyperresonant sound? - ANSWER When percussing
over a child's lungs
True or false, a dull (muffled) sound may be heard when percussing over
dense organs? - ANSWER True
Other dense structures may produce what kind of sound when percussing? -
ANSWER Flat
,Characteristics of a stethoscope diaphragm: - ANSWER High pitched sounds;
Breath, bowel, and normal heart sounds
Characteristics of a stethoscopes bell: - ANSWER Soft, low pitched sounds;
extra heart sounds or murmurs
What is the stage of development where an individual may face major life
transitions and decisions with the focus on becoming independent? -
ANSWER Young Adults (20-34 years old)
What percentage of the population is made of young adults? - ANSWER 20%
Name this age group: Make lasting contributions through involvement with
others; Personal and career achievements have already been experienced;
"sandwich generation"; Make up 37% of the population - ANSWER Middle
Adults (35-64 years old)
What percentage of middle adults are at risk for poverty during retirement? -
ANSWER 40%
Which age group is most likely to ignore physical symptoms and postpone
seeking healthcare? - ANSWER Young adult
True or false, young adults show a decrease in critical thinking skills? -
ANSWER False, they show an increase
How is learning enhanced for young adults? - ANSWER Through continuing
education and life experiences
What can cause stress and can affect coping in young adults? - ANSWER
Struggle to find balance
KNOW: For young adults, the Erikson stage of development is....? - ANSWER
,Intimacy vs. Isolation
True or false, Partner violence, or domestic violence, and substance abuse is a
health risk factor for young adults? - ANSWER True
True or false, environmental/occupational factors are health risks for young
adults? - ANSWER True
True or false, young adults should perform self-breast and self-testicular
examinations once a year? - ANSWER False, once a month
KNOW: True or false, Growth vs. Stagnation is the Erikson's Stage of
Development for middle adults? - ANSWER False, Generativity vs. Stagnation
is the correct stage
Middle adults are also known as the "_________________" because.....? - ANSWER
Sandwich Generation; Stuck between taking care of children and also taking
care of their aging parents
The period of gradual physical and psychosocial dimensions takes place
during? - ANSWER Middle Adulthood
True or false, middle adults have a heightened sense of time left to live? -
ANSWER True
When do major physiological changes occur in middle adults? - ANSWER
40-65
True or false, middle adults have an increased motivation to learn,
unchanged problem solving skills, and fully intact cognitive functioning
(unless a major trauma has occurred)? - ANSWER True
"Empty Nest" vs. "Sandwich Generation" applies to which age group? -
, ANSWER Middle Adult
True or false, forming positive, healthy habits is still important for middle
adults? - ANSWER True
______ - _______ is the most common age range for onset of depression? -
ANSWER 14-44
True or false, females are twice as likely to have depression? - ANSWER True
At what age should a middle adult start receiving annual physicals? -
ANSWER At age 40
At what age and how often should a middle adult start receiving Fecal Occult
Blood Tests (FOBT) and Digital Rectal Exams (DRE)? - ANSWER Starting at
age 50, middle adults should receive a yearly FOBT and DRE
What two exams/screenings should a middle adult woman perform yearly?
What exam should she do monthly? What exam should be done every 3
years? - ANSWER Breast Clinical Exam and Mammogram yearly; Self Breast
Exam monthly; and Pelvic Exam every 3 years
How often and at what age should middle adult men receive a Prostate
Specific Antigen Test (PSA)? - ANSWER At age 50, men should get a PSA test
done yearly
I lost my skin assessment notes so I have no idea how many weeks it takes to
shed your skin or how many lbs we shed, if someone would like to tell me I'd
appreciate - ANSWER Thank you
True or false, Lanugo is course hair on a grown individual? - ANSWER False,
lanugo is fine hair on a newborn infant
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