NR 509 Physical Assessment - Final Exam (Bates) with
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,NR 509 Physical Assessment - Final Exam (Bates) with
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Sensitivity Correct Answer- Number of people who test positive.
A test with a high sensitivity will rule (in/out)? Correct Answer- IN
Specificity Correct Answer- Number of people who test negative.
A test with a high specificity will rule (in/out)? Correct Answer- OUT
If 100 patients known to have a colon cancer were tested, and 43 tested positive, what percentage
would be the sensitivity of the test? Correct Answer- 43%
Do we rule out a disease with high sensitivity or high specificity? Correct Answer- Specificity
If 100 patients with no known colon cancer are tested and 94 return with a negative results, what
percentage would the specificity of the test? Correct Answer- 94%
What does the phrase Lets Tackle Symptoms with Q's and A's stand for? Correct Answer- Location,
timing (duration, onset, frequency), setting (when, where), quality/quantity (burning, itching, sharp,
aggravating/associating/alleviating
True or False:
An established patient comes to your office with a new onset of sore throat and headache. She has
recently given birth (3 weeks ago), which was uncomplicated. A comprehensive exam is necessary.
Correct Answer- True
What is a macule? Correct Answer- Flat lesion, <1cm
What is a patch? Correct Answer- Flat lesion, >1cm
, NR 509 Physical Assessment - Final Exam (Bates) with
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What is a papule? Correct Answer- Raised lesion, <1cm, no fluid
What is a plaque? Correct Answer- Raised lesion, >1cm, no fluid
What is a vesicle? Correct Answer- Raised lesion, <1cm, fluid filled
What is a bulla? Correct Answer- Raised lesion, >1com, fluid filled
True or False:
A papule is a fluid filled lesion. Correct Answer- False
A patient recently had a malignant melanoma removed from her back. Which statement by the patient
ensures she understood your instructions about preventing skin cancer and further skin care?
A. Melanoma rarely metastasis only squamous cell.
B. I will wear SPF greater than 30 and check for any skin changes weekly.
C. I can go outside without sunscreen after 3 pm because the dangerous sun rays has gone away.
D. I will only concern myself with moles that have had constant sun exposure. Correct Answer- B
The most sensitive criteria when ruling in melanoma is? Correct Answer- Evolution
During a full body skin assessment of a patient you see the following lesion with these characteristics:
waxy border, red papule with a central crater. This describes what type of lesion?
A. Basal Cell
B. Normal nevi
C. Squamous Cell
D. Melanoma Correct Answer- A
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[COMPANY NAME] [Company address]
,NR 509 Physical Assessment - Final Exam (Bates) with
complete solution
Sensitivity Correct Answer- Number of people who test positive.
A test with a high sensitivity will rule (in/out)? Correct Answer- IN
Specificity Correct Answer- Number of people who test negative.
A test with a high specificity will rule (in/out)? Correct Answer- OUT
If 100 patients known to have a colon cancer were tested, and 43 tested positive, what percentage
would be the sensitivity of the test? Correct Answer- 43%
Do we rule out a disease with high sensitivity or high specificity? Correct Answer- Specificity
If 100 patients with no known colon cancer are tested and 94 return with a negative results, what
percentage would the specificity of the test? Correct Answer- 94%
What does the phrase Lets Tackle Symptoms with Q's and A's stand for? Correct Answer- Location,
timing (duration, onset, frequency), setting (when, where), quality/quantity (burning, itching, sharp,
aggravating/associating/alleviating
True or False:
An established patient comes to your office with a new onset of sore throat and headache. She has
recently given birth (3 weeks ago), which was uncomplicated. A comprehensive exam is necessary.
Correct Answer- True
What is a macule? Correct Answer- Flat lesion, <1cm
What is a patch? Correct Answer- Flat lesion, >1cm
, NR 509 Physical Assessment - Final Exam (Bates) with
complete solution
What is a papule? Correct Answer- Raised lesion, <1cm, no fluid
What is a plaque? Correct Answer- Raised lesion, >1cm, no fluid
What is a vesicle? Correct Answer- Raised lesion, <1cm, fluid filled
What is a bulla? Correct Answer- Raised lesion, >1com, fluid filled
True or False:
A papule is a fluid filled lesion. Correct Answer- False
A patient recently had a malignant melanoma removed from her back. Which statement by the patient
ensures she understood your instructions about preventing skin cancer and further skin care?
A. Melanoma rarely metastasis only squamous cell.
B. I will wear SPF greater than 30 and check for any skin changes weekly.
C. I can go outside without sunscreen after 3 pm because the dangerous sun rays has gone away.
D. I will only concern myself with moles that have had constant sun exposure. Correct Answer- B
The most sensitive criteria when ruling in melanoma is? Correct Answer- Evolution
During a full body skin assessment of a patient you see the following lesion with these characteristics:
waxy border, red papule with a central crater. This describes what type of lesion?
A. Basal Cell
B. Normal nevi
C. Squamous Cell
D. Melanoma Correct Answer- A
