assignment questions exam 2

Question 1

how long does a nurse palpate for apical pulse?

Answer 1

60 seconds

Question 2

a nurse is assessing a patient’s anterior chest wall; which of the following would the nurse report to the provider as an unexpected finding?

Answer 2

forceful movement along the 4th intercostal space, midclavicular line

Question 3

what position should the patient be in to assess JVD?

Answer 3

semi-fowlers with HOB 30-45

Question 4

relaxation phase of the heart

Answer 4

diastole

Question 4

a patient is recovering from several hours of orthopedic surgery, during an assessment of the patient’s lower leg for signs of acute venous symptoms; signs of acute venous symptoms include which of the following?

Answer 4

warm, red, and swollen calf

Question 5

while palpating you notice an enlarged lymph node; choose the answers that would raise your suspicion of an abnormal finding

Answer 5

hard in texture; fixed to underlying tissues; recurrent history

Question 6

the student nurse is discussing the purpose of the lymphatic system; a need for further teaching when the student states

Answer 6

the lymphatic system carries oxygen and blood cells

Question 7

the nurse is reviewing an assessment of a patient’s peripheral pulses and notices that the documentation states that the radial pulses are 2+; the nurse recognized that this reading indicates//

Answer 7

an expected pulse

Question 8

which of the following shows the best technique for assessing a change in skin temperature?

Answer 8

using the dorsum of the hands

Question 9

grade the following edema finding: 1+/4

Answer 9

mild pitting with slight indention

Question 10

cytology

Answer 10

study of cells

Question 11

hematology

Answer 11

study of blood

Question 12

Mr. Hutchinson has decreased clotting cells, or thrombocyto…

Answer 12

penia

Question 13

stopping the flow of blood or controlling bleeding

Answer 13

hemostasis

Question 14

the suffix “-emia” means

Answer 14

blood condition

Question 15

the prefix that means together/with

Answer 15

sym-

Question 16

an exaggerated or unusual hypersensitivity to foreign protein or other substances

Answer 16

allergy

Question 17

abnormal conditions of cells

Answer 17

-cytosis

Question 18

chrom/o

Answer 18

color

Question 19

condition of cancerous white blood cells

Answer 19

leukemia

Question 20

breakdown of blood cells with the release of hemoglobin

Answer 20

hemolysis

Question 21

thrombocytopenia

Answer 21

decreased number of platelets

Question 22

thromb/o

Answer 22

clot

Question 23

myel/o

Answer 23

bone marrow

Question 24

lymphaden/o

Answer 24

lymph node

Question 25

in the term "erythrocyte", the suffix is ____ meaning ___

Answer 25

cyte, cell

Question 26

the suffix -cytosis means

Answer 26

abnormal condition of cells

Question 27

the suffix -blast means

Answer 27

immature cell

Question 28

which suffix means disease condition?

Answer 28

-pathy

Question 29

white blood cell

Answer 29

leukocyte

Question 30

pericardium is

Answer 30

sac like membrane surrounding the heart

Question 31

relaxation phase of the heart

Answer 31

diastole

Question 32

deprived of oxygenated blood

Answer 32

ischemia

Question 33

hardening and narrowing of the arteries

Answer 33

atherosclerosis

Question 34

inflammation of the inner lining of the heart

Answer 34

endocarditis

Question 35

irregular heart beat

Answer 35

arrythmia

Question 36

pericarditis

Answer 36

inflammation of the membrane surrounding the heart

Question 37

condition of rapid heartbeat

Answer 37

tachycardia

Question 38

cardiomegaly

Answer 38

enlargement of the heart

Question 39

angi/o

Answer 39

vessel

Question 40

ather/o

Answer 40

fatty substance; yellowish plaque

Question 41

systole

Answer 41

contraction phase of the heart

Question 42

broncho____ is the visual examination of the bronchi

Answer 42

scopy

Question 43

collapsed lung

Answer 43

atelectasis

Question 44

difficulty breathing

Answer 44

dyspnea

Question 45

pneum/o

Answer 45

lung

Question 46

removal of a lobe of the lung

Answer 46

lobectomy

Question 47

acute infection and inflammatino of alveoli

Answer 47

pneumonia

Question 48

absence of spontaneous breathing

Answer 48

apnea

Question 49

a collection of pus in the pleural cavity

Answer 49

empyema

Question 50

blood in the chest

Answer 50

hemothorax

Question 51

tachypnea

Answer 51

rapid breathing

Question 52

difficulty breathing

Answer 52

dyspnea

Question 53

breathing is easier in an upright

Answer 53

orthopnea

Question 54

a nurse is reviewing vital signs for a patient who was admitted for shortness of breath; the nurse notes the patient has a respiratory rate of 29 breaths per minute; the breaths are shallow but even and regular, the nurse uses which of the following to document this finding

Answer 54

tachypnea

Question 55

a nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing respiratory distress; which of the following positions should the nurse assist the client into?

Answer 55

tripod position

Question 56

the technique is pinching a small fold of skin between your thumbs while asking the patient to take in a deep breath while you inspect the movement, name the skill

Answer 56

chest expansion

Question 57

which test would be the best to detect a pulmonary embolism?

Answer 57

V/Q scan

Question 58

choose the following pulmonary symptoms that would be classified as chronic

Answer 58

barrel chest, clubbing of the fingers

Question 59

to assess your patient's AP/Transverse measurement, which two assessment techniques will be used?

Answer 59

palpation and inspection

Question 60

removal of a lobe of the lung

Answer 60

lobectomy