Question 1

A patient reports gradual hearing loss. What are potential causes of this symptom?

Accepted Answer

Presbycusis, ototoxi

Question 2

When a patient first enters the room, what should you assess?

Accepted Answer

General appearance,

Question 3

The __________ lies just in front of the opening to the external ear.

Accepted Answer

A)  pinnae 
B)  tragus 
C)  tympanic membrane 
D)  vestibular nerve 
A)  pinnae 
B)  tragus 
C)  tympanic membrane 
D)  vestibular nerve

Question 4

When using the SOAP format, which component includes current comorbidities and additional problems that may have become evident during the examination?

Accepted Answer

A)  S 
B)  O 
C)  A 
D)  P 
A)  S 
B)  O 
C)  A 
D)  P

Question 5

A tympanogram may be used to diagnose:

Accepted Answer

A)  acute otitis media. 
B)  chronic otitis media. 
C)  serous otitis. 
D)  trauma. 
A)  acute otitis media. 
B)  chronic otitis media. 
C)  serous otitis. 
D)  trauma.

Question 6

To diagnose a corneal abrasion, which of the following diagnostic tests should be used?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fluorescein stain 
B)  Observation 
C)  Referral to ophthalmology 
D)  Visual fields test 
A)  Fluorescein stain 
B)  Observation 
C)  Referral to ophthalmology 
D)  Visual fields test

Question 7

Which component of the final assessment plan is frequently reserved for hospitalized patients?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nonpharmacological interventions 
B)  Pharmacological interventions 
C)  Education 
D)  Follow-up 
A)  Nonpharmacological interventions 
B)  Pharmacological interventions 
C)  Education 
D)  Follow-up

Question 8

A patient presents with congestion, clear rhinorrhea, sinus pain, and patches of eczema. Knowing that there is a risk of anaphylaxis, the physician recommends the __________ test, which will be safe for the patient and help target the specific reason for the symptoms.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A patient presents with congestion, clear rhinorrhea,...

Question 9

Some conditions, such as HIV or AIDS, may contribute to mental health disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Recording the patient's occupation falls under the __________ category.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Recording the patient's occupation falls under the...

Question 11

Which of the following should be done when performing an ear assessment on a pediatric patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Perform the invasive portion of the examination first. 
B)  For children younger than 3 years, pull the ear downward, outward, and backward 
C)  Inspect for skin cancer because sun-induced skin cancer on the pinna is more common in the pediatric population 
D)  Observe an increased amount and coarseness of hair growth in the cartilaginous portion of the external ear canal 
A)  Perform the invasive portion of the examination first. 
B)  For children younger than 3 years, pull the ear downward, outward, and backward 
C)  Inspect for skin cancer because sun-induced skin cancer on the pinna is more common in the pediatric population 
D)  Observe an increased amount and coarseness of hair growth in the cartilaginous portion of the external ear canal

Question 12

Otorrhea that takes the form of __________ and __________ fluid is most likely associated with physical trauma.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Otorrhea that takes the form of __________...

Question 13

What is the purpose of a genogram?

Accepted Answer

A)  To show the patient's health history 
B)  To identify genetic disorders 
C)  To explore family history 
D)  To understand social history 
A)  To show the patient's health history 
B)  To identify genetic disorders 
C)  To explore family history 
D)  To understand social history

Question 14

Which of the following should be considered when performing an ear assessment on a pregnant patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pregnancy is associated with a decreased incidence of otosclerosis. 
B)  Maternal diabetes is associated with hearing abnormalities in the offspring. 
C)  Pregnancy is associated with a decreased ability to hear high-pitched sounds. 
D)  Pregnancy is associated with slowing of preexisting otosclerosis. 
A)  Pregnancy is associated with a decreased incidence of otosclerosis. 
B)  Maternal diabetes is associated with hearing abnormalities in the offspring. 
C)  Pregnancy is associated with a decreased ability to hear high-pitched sounds. 
D)  Pregnancy is associated with slowing of preexisting otosclerosis.

Question 15

__________ and __________ are the two main general considerations of a physical examination listed in the text.

Accepted Answer

Patient in

Question 16

When you recognize a communication barrier with a patient, you should stop the usual routine of the visit and share these perceptions with the patient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A patient complains of yellow discharge coming from the ear. What could this indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tympanic membrane perforation 
B)  Fungal infection 
C)  Liquefied cerumen 
D)  Infection in the external or middle ear 
A)  Tympanic membrane perforation 
B)  Fungal infection 
C)  Liquefied cerumen 
D)  Infection in the external or middle ear

Question 18

Which of the following ECG waves represents the time between the onset of atrial depolarization and ventricular depolarization?

Accepted Answer

A)  P 
B)  PR 
C)  QRS 
D)  ST 
A)  P 
B)  PR 
C)  QRS 
D)  ST

Question 19

According to Betty Neuman's systems theory of nursing, which of the following subsystems transcends all others?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physiologic 
B)  Psychologic 
C)  Spiritual 
D)  Developmental 
A)  Physiologic 
B)  Psychologic 
C)  Spiritual 
D)  Developmental

Question 20

Pain in the pinna only or pinna and external ear canal suggests external otitis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A patient reports gradual hearing loss. What are potential causes of this symptom?

When a patient first enters the room, what should you assess?

The __________ lies just in front of the opening to the external ear.

When using the SOAP format, which component includes current comorbidities and additional problems that may have become evident during the examination?

A tympanogram may be used to diagnose:

To diagnose a corneal abrasion, which of the following diagnostic tests should be used?

Which component of the final assessment plan is frequently reserved for hospitalized patients?

A patient presents with congestion, clear rhinorrhea, sinus pain, and patches of eczema. Knowing that there is a risk of anaphylaxis, the physician recommends the __________ test, which will be safe for the patient and help target the specific reason for the symptoms.

Some conditions, such as HIV or AIDS, may contribute to mental health disorders.

Recording the patient's occupation falls under the __________ category.

Which of the following should be done when performing an ear assessment on a pediatric patient?

Otorrhea that takes the form of and fluid is most likely associated with physical trauma.

What is the purpose of a genogram?

Which of the following should be considered when performing an ear assessment on a pregnant patient?

and are the two main general considerations of a physical examination listed in the text.

When you recognize a communication barrier with a patient, you should stop the usual routine of the visit and share these perceptions with the patient.

A patient complains of yellow discharge coming from the ear. What could this indicate?

Which of the following ECG waves represents the time between the onset of atrial depolarization and ventricular depolarization?

According to Betty Neuman's systems theory of nursing, which of the following subsystems transcends all others?

Pain in the pinna only or pinna and external ear canal suggests external otitis.

Interview and History-Taking Strategies

Physical Examination Strategies

Documentation Strategies

Cultural and Spiritual Assessment

Nutritional Assessment

Mental Health Disorders

Integumentary Disorders

Eye Disorders

Ear Disorders

Nose, Sinus, Mouth, and Throat Disorders

Respiratory Disorders

Cardiovascular Disorders

Endocrine Disorders

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Neurological Disorders

Male Genitourinary Disorders

Female Genitourinary and Breast Disorders

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Filters

Exam :19 Health Assessment, History, and Physical Examination

A patient reports gradual hearing loss. What are potential causes of this symptom?

When a patient first enters the room, what should you assess?

The __________ lies just in front of the opening to the external ear.

When using the SOAP format, which component includes current comorbidities and additional problems that may have become evident during the examination?

A tympanogram may be used to diagnose:

To diagnose a corneal abrasion, which of the following diagnostic tests should be used?

Which component of the final assessment plan is frequently reserved for hospitalized patients?

A patient presents with congestion, clear rhinorrhea, sinus pain, and patches of eczema. Knowing that there is a risk of anaphylaxis, the physician recommends the __________ test, which will be safe for the patient and help target the specific reason for the symptoms.

Some conditions, such as HIV or AIDS, may contribute to mental health disorders.

Recording the patient's occupation falls under the __________ category.

Which of the following should be done when performing an ear assessment on a pediatric patient?

Otorrhea that takes the form of __________ and __________ fluid is most likely associated with physical trauma.

What is the purpose of a genogram?

Which of the following should be considered when performing an ear assessment on a pregnant patient?

__________ and __________ are the two main general considerations of a physical examination listed in the text.

When you recognize a communication barrier with a patient, you should stop the usual routine of the visit and share these perceptions with the patient.

A patient complains of yellow discharge coming from the ear. What could this indicate?

Which of the following ECG waves represents the time between the onset of atrial depolarization and ventricular depolarization?

According to Betty Neuman's systems theory of nursing, which of the following subsystems transcends all others?

Pain in the pinna only or pinna and external ear canal suggests external otitis.

Interview and History-Taking Strategies

Physical Examination Strategies

Documentation Strategies

Cultural and Spiritual Assessment

Nutritional Assessment

Mental Health Disorders

Integumentary Disorders

Eye Disorders

Ear Disorders

Nose, Sinus, Mouth, and Throat Disorders

Respiratory Disorders

Cardiovascular Disorders

Endocrine Disorders

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Neurological Disorders

Male Genitourinary Disorders

Female Genitourinary and Breast Disorders

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Filters

Otorrhea that takes the form of and fluid is most likely associated with physical trauma.

and are the two main general considerations of a physical examination listed in the text.