Physical Examination and Health Assessment

Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 8th Edition by Carolyn Jarvis MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of these statements best describes the action of the hormone progesterone during pregnancy? a. Progesterone produces the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin. b. Duct formation in the breast is stimulated by progesterone. c. Progesterone promotes sloughing of the endometrial wall. d. Progesterone maintains the endometrium around the fetus. ANS: D Progesterone prevents the slough...

Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 8th Edition by Carolyn Jarvis MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. At the beginning of rounds when entering the room, what should the nurse do first? a. Check the intravenous (IV) infusion site for swelling or redness. b. Check the infusion pump settings for accuracy. c. Make eye contact with the patient, and introduce him or herself as the patients nurse. d. Offer the patient something to drink. ANS: C When entering a patients room, the nurse should...

Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 8th Edition by Carolyn Jarvis MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is assessing an older adults functional ability. Which definition correctly describes ones functiona ability? Functional ability: a. Is the measure of the expected changes of aging that one is experiencing. b. Refers to the individuals motivation to live independently. c. Refers to the level of cognition present in an older person. d. Refers to ones ability to perform activities...

Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 8th Edition by Carolyn Jarvis MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. An 85-year-old man has come in for a physical examination, and thenurse notices that he uses a cane. When documenting general appearance, thenurse should document this information under thesection that covers: a. Posture. b. Mobility. c. Mood and affect. d. Physical deformity. ANS: B Use of assistive devices would be documented under themobility section. theother responses are all other...

Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 8th Edition by Carolyn Jarvis MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. During a health history, a 22-year old woman asks, Can I get that vaccine for human papilloma virus (HPV)? I have genital warts and Id like them to go away! What is thenurses best response? a. The HPV vaccine is for girls and women ages 9 to 26 years, so we can start that today. b. This vaccine is only for girls who have not yet started to become sexually active. c. Lets check with thephysici...

Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 8th Edition by Carolyn Jarvis MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A 5-year-old child is in the clinic for a checkup. The nurse would expect him to: a. Need to be held on his mothers lap. b. Be able to sit on the examination table. c. Be able to stand on the floor for the examination. d. Be able to remain alone in the examination room. ANS: B At 4 or 5 years old, a child usually feels comfortable on the examination table. Older infants and young chil...

Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 8th Edition by Carolyn Jarvis MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The external male genital structures include the: a. Testis. b. Scrotum. c. Epididymis. d. Vas deferens. ANS: B The external male genital structures include thepenis and scrotum. thetestis, epididymis, and vas deferens are internal structures. DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering (Knowledge) MSC: Client Needs: General 2. An accessory glandular structure for themale genital org...

Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 8th Edition by Carolyn Jarvis MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The two parts of thenervous system are the: a. Motor and sensory. b. Central and peripheral. c. Peripheral and autonomic. d. Hypothalamus and cerebral. ANS: B The nervous system can be divided into two partscentral and peripheral. thecentral nervous system includes thebrain and spinal cord. theperipheral nervous system includes the12 pairs of cranial nerves (CNs), the31 pairs of spinal ...

Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 8th Edition by Carolyn Jarvis MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which statement concerning theanal canal is true? theanal canal: a. Is approximately 2 cm long in theadult. b. Slants backward toward thesacrum. c. Contains hair and sebaceous glands. d. Is theoutlet for thegastrointestinal tract. ANS: D The anal canal is theoutlet for thegastrointestinal tract and is approximately 3.8 cm long in theadult. It is lined with a modified skin that does no...

Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 8th Edition by Carolyn Jarvis MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is percussing theseventh right intercostal space at themidclavicular line over theliver. Which sound should thenurse expect to hear? a. Dullness b. Tympany c. Resonance d. Hyperresonance ANS: A The liver is located in theright upper quadrant and would elicit a dull percussion note. DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension) MSC: Client Needs: Safe and Effectiv...