Test 4

Question 1

Which statement is true regarding the complete physical assessment?
A
The male genitalia should be examined in the supine position.
B
The patient should be in the sitting position for examination of the head and neck.
C
The vital signs, height, and weight should be obtained at the end of the examination.
D
To promote consistency between patients, the examiner should not vary the order of the assessment.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The nurse should use which location for eliciting deep tendon reflexes?
A
Achilles
B
Femoral
C
Cremasteric
D
Abdominal

Answer 2

A

Question 3

During an inspection of a patient’s face, the nurse notices that the facial features are symmetric. This finding indicates which cranial nerve is intact?
A
VII
B
IX
C
XI
D
XII

Answer 3

A

Question 4

During an examination, the patient tells the nurse that she sometimes feels as if objects are spinning around her. The nurse would document that she occasionally experiences:
A
Tinnitus
B
Vertigo
C
Syncope
D
Dizziness

Answer 4

B

Question 5

Syncopal episode

Answer 5

Loss of consciousness

Question 6

During an examination, the nurse notices that a patient’s legs turn white when they are raised above the patient’s head. The nurse should suspect:
A
Lymphedema
B
Raynaud's phenomenon
C
Chronic arterial disease
D
Chronic venous disease

Answer 6

C

Question 7

During examination, the nurse finds that a patient is unable to distinguish objects placed in his hand. The nurse would document:
A
Stereognosis
B
Astereognosis
C
Graphesthesia
D
Agraphesthesia

Answer 7

B