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NURS-607: ADVANCED PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024
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NURS-607: ADVANCED 2024PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT FINAL
EXAM
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
When recording your skin findings, include the following:
Number
Size
Color
Shape
Texture
Primary lesion
Distribution/Location
Configuration
QUESTION 2
Skin Cancer Prevention
The best defense against skin cancer is to avoid UV radiation exposure by limiting
time in the sun, avoiding midday sun, using sunscreen (SPF 30-Broad spectrum-
reapplied every 2 hours), and wearing sun-protective clothing with long sleeves
and hats with wide brims. Advise patients to avoid indoor tanning, especially
children, teens, and young adults (before the age of 35 y/o-chances increase by
75%)
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PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT FINAL
EXAM
QUESTION 3
Where is the needle decompression performed for a tension pneumothorax?
2nd Intercostal Space
QUESTION 4
Where is a chest tube placed?
5th intercostal space at the anterior or midaxillary line
QUESTION 5
Where will an ETT be seen on an X-Ray?
Level of the 4th rib
QUESTION 6
What is the landmark for a thoracentesis?
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PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT FINAL
EXAM
The intercostal space between the 7th and 8th rib
QUESTION 7
What is the "triangle of safety"?
The midaxillary formed by the lateral boarder of the pectoralis major muscle
anteriorly, lateral boarder of the latissimus dorsi posteriorly, and the nipple line
(4th or 5th intercostal space) inferiorly. This is a "safe space" for chest tube
insertion.
QUESTION 8
Where is aspiration pneumonia more common?
In the right middle and lower lobe because the right main bronchus is more
vertical. This will also be the location of an ETT if inserted too far.
QUESTION 9
What are the causes of acute cough?
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