Exam :19 Health Assessment, History, and Physical Examination

The sclera forms the outer layer of the globe of the eye.

A patient presents with acquired nystagmus. Which of the following may explain this symptom?

Which of the following results from disorders of the inner ear or central vestibular pathways?

The __________ performs better than anthropometry and laboratory data as an assessment method for nutritional status.

It is best to have a family member translate for a non-English speaking patient because they know the patient most intimately.

According to Campinha-Bacote, cultural competence is an ongoing process.

What are the differential diagnoses for pruritic rash, and what diagnostic tests can be used for each?

Upon performing a comprehensive review of symptoms, you notice that the patient has also experienced weight loss. Which of the following could this symptom indicate?

Increased __________ and __________ cause increased sensitivity of the nipples in early pregnancy.

Fremitus is examined during the __________ part of the physical exam.

Patients taking pharmacologic agents to decrease production of stomach acid may have:

Which of the following is most often found on the face?

When performing musculoskeletal assessments, what should be kept in mind when assessing risk factors?

Upon examining a patient's thyroid, you notice that the thyroid is diffusely enlarged. What may this indicate?

Iris color is due to variable amounts of __________ and __________.

Upon performing a cardiovascular examination, you notice that the patient has a thin, lightly colored, circumferential ring around the iris. The patient is 35 years old. What does this finding suggest?

A patient presents with profuse perspiration and moist, warm skin. Which of the following endocrine disorders may be causing these symptoms?

A patient reports headaches, vertigo, and double vision. Which gastrointestinal condition may be causing these symptoms?

Herpes simplex is an example of a fissure.

Describe what happens in the gastrointestinal system when the sympathetic nervous system is activated.