NRSG 6420 mid term EXAM

NRSG 6420 mid term
Question 1.
1. Your patient has been using chewing tobacco for 10 years. On physical examination,
you observe a white ulceration surrounded by
erythematous base on the side of his tongue. The clinician should recognize that very
often this is: (Points : 2)
 Malignant melanoma
 X Squamous cell carcinoma
 Aphthous ulceration
 Behcet’s syndrome
Question 2.
2. Which of the following would be considered a “red flag” that requires more
investigation in a patient assessment? (Points : 2)
 Colon cancer in family member at age 70
 Breast cancer in family member at age 75
 X Myocardial infarction in family member at age 35
 All of the above
Question 3.
3. The pathophysiological hallmark of ACD is: (Points : 2)
 Depleted iron stores
 X Impaired ability to use iron stores
 Chronic uncorrectable bleeding
 Reduced intestinal absorption of iron
Question 4.
4. It is important to not dilate the eye if ____ is suspected. (Points : 2)
 Cataract
 Macular degeneration