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The nurse is performing a general survey. Which action is a component of the general survey?

Group of answer choices

Observing the patient’s body stature and nutritional status

 

Interpreting the subjective information the patient has reported

 

Measuring the patient’s temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure

 

Observing specific body systems while performing the physical assessment

 

 

Flag question: Question 2Question 21 pts

 

The nurse is assessing an 80-year-old male patient. Which assessment findings would be considered normal?

Group of answer choices

Increase in body weight from his younger years

 

Additional deposits of fat in the cheeks and forearms

 

Presence of kyphosis and flexion in bilateral knees and hips

 

Change in overall body proportion, including a longer trunk and shorter extremities

 

 

Flag question: Question 3Question 31 pts

 

In a patient with acromegaly, which assessment finding will the nurse expect to find?

Group of answer choices

Sternal deformity and hyperextensible joints

 

Growth retardation and a delayed onset of puberty

 

Overgrowth of bone in the face, head, hands, and feet

 

Increased height and weight and delayed sexual development

 

 

Flag question: Question 4Question 41 pts

 

During an examination, the nurse notices that a female patient has a round “moon” face, central trunk obesity, and a cervical hump. Her skin is fragile with bruises. The nurse determines that the patient likely has which condition?

Group of answer choices

Gigantism

 

Acromegaly

 

Cushing syndrome

 

Marfan syndrome

 

 

Flag question: Question 5Question 51 pts

 

The nurse is preparing to measure the length, weight, chest, and head circumference of a 6-month-old infant. Which measurement technique is correct?

Group of answer choices

Measuring the infant’s length by using a tape measure

 

Weighing the infant by placing him or her on an electronic standing scale

 

Measuring the chest circumference at the nipple line with a tape measure

 

Measuring the head circumference by wrapping the tape measure over the nose and cheekbones

 

 

Flag question: Question 6Question 61 pts

 

A 60-year-old male patient has been treated for pneumonia for the past 6 weeks. He is seen today in the clinic for an “unexplained” weight loss of 10 pounds over the last 6 weeks. Which is an appropriate rationale for this patient’s weight loss?

Group of answer choices

Chronic diseases such as hypertension cause weight loss.

 

Weight loss is probably the result of unhealthy eating habits.

 

Unexplained weight loss often accompanies short-term illnesses.

 

Weight loss is probably the result of a mental health dysfunction.

 

 

Flag question: Question 7Question 71 pts

 

Which of these specific measurements is the best index of a child’s general health?

Group of answer choices

Body mass index

 

Height and weight

 

Head circumference

 

Chest circumference

 

 

Flag question: Question 8Question 81 pts

 

When assessing a 75-year-old patient who has asthma, the nurse notes that he assumes a tripod position, leaning forward with arms braced on the chair. How should the nurse interpret these findings?

Group of answer choices

Assume that the patient is eager and interested in participating in the interview.

 

Evaluate the patient for abdominal pain, which may be exacerbated in the sitting position.

 

Assume that the patient is having difficulty breathing and assist him to a supine position.

 

Recognize that a tripod position is often used when a patient is having respiratory difficulties.

 

 

Flag question: Question 9Question 91 pts

 

The nurse is assessing an 8-year-old child whose growth rate measures below the third percentile for a child his age. He appears significantly younger than his stated age and is chubby with infantile facial features. Which condition does this child likely have?

Group of answer choices

Acromegaly

 

Marfan syndrome

 

Hypopituitary dwarfism

 

Achondroplastic dwarfism

 

 

Flag question: Question 10Question 101 pts

 

Which of these guidelines should a nurse follow when measuring a patient’s weight?

Group of answer choices

The patient is always weighed wearing only his or her undergarments.

 

The type of scale does not matter, as long as the weights are similar from day to day.

 

The patient may leave on his or her jacket and shoes as long as these are documented next to the weight.

 

Attempts should be made to weigh the patient at approximately the same time of day, if a sequence of weights is necessary.

 

 

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