LPN Chapter 16
- 1.
In what approach are physical assessments by nurses performed?
- A.
Head to toe approach
- B.
Toe to head approach
- C.
Systemic approach
- D.
Assessing the problematic system approach
Correct Answer
A. Head to toe approach -
- 2.
When meeting a patient for the first time, it is important to establish a baseline assessment that will enable a nurse to refer back to
- A.
Physiological outcomes of care
- B.
The normal range of physical findings
- C.
A pattern of findings identified when the patient is first assessed
- D.
Clinical judgments made about a patient's changing health status
Correct Answer
C. A pattern of findings identified when the patient is first assessed -
- 3.
Which statement is true about palpating?
- A.
When assessing the abdomen you should always practice palpation before auscultation
- B.
Always palpate tender areas last
- C.
Deep constant pressure is best
- D.
You do not have to palpate the lymph nodes
Correct Answer
B. Always palpate tender areas last -
- 4.
At what point in your assessment should you perform painful procedures?
- A.
First
- B.
Last
- C.
At anytime as long as you get it done
- D.
Never
Correct Answer
B. Last -
- 5.
What are the most common causes of edema?
- A.
Direct trama and impaired venous return
- B.
Fluid retention
- C.
Arthritis
- D.
Fever and congestion
Correct Answer
A. Direct trama and impaired venous return -
- 6.
The character of the skins surface and how deep the layers feel is referred to as
- A.
Turgor
- B.
Integrity
- C.
Edema
- D.
Texture
Correct Answer
D. Texture -
- 7.
The elasticity of the skin is referred to as
- A.
Texture
- B.
Turgor
- C.
Edema
- D.
Integrity
Correct Answer
B. Turgor -
- 8.
A patient complains of thirst and headache. The patient appears emaciated. On initial examination you find that the skin does not return to normal shape. This finding is consistent with
- A.
Pallor
- B.
Edema
- C.
Erythema
- D.
Poor skin turgor
Correct Answer
D. Poor skin turgor -
- 9.
What happens to the nails of the fingers and the toes when a person ages?
- A.
They become harder and thicker
- B.
They becomes thinner and weaker
- C.
They become more brittle
- D.
They become yellow in color.
Correct Answer
A. They become harder and thicker -
- 10.
In which patients are clubbing of the nails common?
- A.
Cancer patients
- B.
Pediatric patients
- C.
Geriatric patients
- D.
COPD patients
Correct Answer
D. COPD patients -
- 11.
What does PERRLA stand for?
- A.
Pupils even round reactive to light and accommodation
- B.
Pupils equal round reactive to light and accommodation
- C.
Pupils equal radiant reactive to light and accommodation
- D.
Pupils evasive round reactive to light and aroma
Correct Answer
B. Pupils equal round reactive to light and accommodation -
- 12.
Normally, the eardrum is
- A.
Translucent, shiny, and pearly grey
- B.
Pink
- C.
Hard to see
- D.
Oozing pus
Correct Answer
A. Translucent, shiny, and pearly grey -
- 13.
Nasal discharge that consist of pale mucosa with clear drainage indicates
- A.
Infection
- B.
Sinusitis
- C.
Allergies
- D.
Viral infection
Correct Answer
C. Allergies -
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