West Coast University – NURS 190 PA FINAL Exam –
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A man is “very anxious” about the physical examination. What steps can the nurse take
to make him more comfortable? – Correct Answer Appear unhurried and confident when
examining him.
The nurse is instructing a group of nursing students in the priorities of assessment
(thinking inspection and palpation) what manifestations should the students recognize
as requiring immediate intervention (Think Neuro ABC) ? – Correct Answer Cyanosis,
airway
The nurse is assessing a family what factors should the nurse include when assessing
sociocultural context? – Correct Answer the family’s religious practice
The nurse is caring for a patient who is postoperative what assessment method will be
used determining the intensity of the patient ‘s pain? – Correct Answer offer the patient a
pain scale to objectify the information.
The public health nurse is assessing an older adult patient who lives with a family
member. what assessments in the home is the nurse mandated to evaluate? – Correct
Answer abuse and neglect
Describe the assessment finding ” Clubbing?” – Correct Answer insufficient oxygenation
What is the normal auscultation vibration sounds of a patient ‘s abdomen ? – Correct
Answer high pitch
The nurse expects to hear which percussion sound over an organ such as the liver? –
Correct Answer Dull
What document findings would you chart for a “scab”? – Correct Answer open wound,
moist
In order to assess the temperature of the patient ‘s skin, the nurse should use which
part of the hand? – Correct Answer palmar or dorsum
The patient has an enlarged lymph underneath his jaw. How should the nurse
accurately document this finding? – Correct Answer Smooth for normal finding
Swollen lymph: hard, stiff vs shady, flactue, tender, bumb
What type of percussion technique does the nurse anticipate for sinus pain during the
exam? – Correct Answer direct
Describe the symptoms and treatment of TMJ? What provider would you call for SBAR
communication for this patient? – Correct Answer oral surgeon