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A nurse is preparing to inspect a client's abdomen. Which of the following variations should the nurse expect to find? (select all that apply) Silver striae Rash Taut Skin Healed Scars Mole

Silver striae Healed Scars Mole

A nurse is preparing to perform an assessment on a client's abdomen. Which of the following pieces of equipment should the nurse use? (select all that apply) Stethoscope Watch Tape Measure Reflex hammer Tuning fork

Stethoscope Watch Tape Measure

A nurse is preparing to obtain information regarding a client's abdominal health history. Which of the following question should the nurse ask? (select all that apply) "Are you experiencing abdominal pain?" "Do you take any medication?" "Have you noticed a change in your appetite?" "When was your last bowel movement?" "Have you had any changes in your urinary output?"

"Are you experiencing abdominal pain?" "Do you take any medication?" "Have you noticed a change in your appetite?" "When was your last bowel movement?"

A nurse is preparing to perform palpation on a client's knees. In which order should the nurse perform the following steps? -Assist the client to a sitting position with the legs dangling at the edge of the examination table -Follow the lower edge of the patella and locate the tibiofemoral joint -Palpate the hollows on either side of the patella with the thumbs. -Palpate the tibiofemoral joint where the femur and tibia meet -Palpate the quadriceps muscle above the knee

-Assist the client to a sitting position with the legs dangling at the edge of the examination table -Palpate the quadriceps muscle above the knee -Palpate the hollows on either side of the patella with the thumbs. -Follow the lower edge of the patella and locate the tibiofemoral joint -Palpate the tibiofemoral joint where the femur and tibia meet

A nurse is preparing to perform palpation of a client's shoulder. In what order should the nurse perform the following steps? -Face the client and palpate along the clavicle -From the back, palpate the greater tubercle of the humerus -From the back, palpate the scapula -Face the client and palpate the acromioclaviclar joint

-Face the client and palpate along the clavicle -Face the client and palpate the acromioclaviclar joint -From the back, palpate the scapula -From the back, palpate the greater tubercle of the humerus

A nurse is preparing to perform light palpation of a client's abdomen. In what order should the nurse perform the following steps? -Use the finger pads of one hand to palpate. -Place the client's arms at their sides. -Depress the client's abdomen using a dipping motion. -Move fingers across the client's abdomen moving clockwise. -Palpate painful areas.

-Place the client's arms at their sides. -Use the finger pads of one hand to palpate. -Depress the client's abdomen using a dipping motion. -Move fingers across the client's abdomen moving clockwise. -Palpate painful areas.

A nurse is performing range-of-motion exercises on a client's feet. The nurse should provide which of the following instructions to the client to assess plantar flexion of the feet? A."Point your toes toward the floor." B."Turn the soles of your feet out, away from the body." C."Point your toes up toward your nose." D."Turn the bottoms of your feet in, toward the midline."

A."Point your toes toward the floor."

A nurse is preparing to inspect a client's abdomen who has liver disease. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? A.Dilated veins B.Stretch Marks C.Purple Striae D.Rash

A.Dilated veins

A nurse is preparing to auscultate a client's abdomen for the presence of bowel sounds. Which of the following quadrants should the nurse listen to first? A.Right lower quadrant B.Left lower quadrant C.Right upper quadrant D.Left upper quadrant

A.Right lower quadrant

A nurse is preparing to inspect the umbilicus of a client's abdomen. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an unexpected finding? A.Swelling B.Mole C.Extraversion D.Scar

A.Swelling

A nurse is assessing flexion of a client's elbows. The nurse should provide which of the following instructions to the client? A."Start with your arms straight out in front of you with palms facing the floor then twist at your elbows so your palms are facing up toward the ceiling." B."Start with your arms straight out in front of you then bend your elbows up and bring your fingers toward your shoulder." C."Start with your arms straight out in front of you with palms facing the ceiling then twist at your elbows so your palms are facing down toward the floor." D."Start with your elbows bent and fingers at your shoulders then straighten your arms out in front of you."

B."Start with your arms straight out in front of you then bend your elbows up and bring your fingers toward your shoulder."

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has osteoporosis about the adequate intake of calcium. Which of the following intake amounts should the nurse recommend? A.500 to 1,000 mg daily B.1,000 to 1,200 mg daily C.1,500 to 2,000 mg daily D.2,000 to 2,200 mg daily

B.1,000 to 1,200 mg daily

A nurse is providing teaching about adequate daily intake of vitamin D to a client. Which of the following intake amounts should he nurse recommend? A.500 IU daily B.800 IU daily C.1,500 IU daily D.1,800 IU daily

B.800 IU daily

A Nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client about the purpose of incorporating fiber in their diet. Which of the following information should the nurse include? A.Fiber can be found in most dairy products B.Fiber allows larger stool to soften and pass easier C.Fiber decreases peristalsis to prevent diarrhea D.Fiber promotes the growth of good bacteria in the intestinal tract

B.Fiber allows larger stool to soften and pass easier

A nurse is preparing to assess a client's abdomen. Upon palpation, which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? A.Nontender B.Involuntary rigidity C.Relaxed muscles D.Adipose tissue

B.Involuntary rigidity

A nurse is taking a health history from a client. Which of the following statements by the client requires further questioning by the nurse? A."The bruise on my leg is from running into the base of a chair." B."I'm sleeping better since I gave up caffeine in the afternoon." C."For some reason I have been experiencing falls." D."I no longer have back pain since I started walking 2 miles every day."

C."For some reason I have been experiencing falls."

A nurse is assessing the range of motion of a client's hands. The nurse should provide which of the following instructions to assess abduction and adduction of the client's fingers? A."Bend the thumb in toward the palm of the hand and then move it back out." B."Make a fist and the straighten the fingers." C."Spread the fingers apart and the move them back together." D."Bend the thumb to touch the tip of each finger."

C."Spread the fingers apart and the move them back together."

A nurse is caring for a client who has a traumatic injury to a lower extremity. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.Apply heat therapy after the first 24 hr following the injury. B.Place an ice pack directly on the injured area. C.Apply compression to the injured area of the extremity. D.Encourage the client to use the extremity as much as possible.

C.Apply compression to the injured area of the extremity.

A nurse is performing range-of-motion exercises on a client's hips. The nurse is assessing which of the following motions by instructing the client to bend the knee and bring it up toward the chest? A.External rotation of the hip B.Adduction of the hip. C.Flexion of the hip. D.Hyperextension of the hip

C.Flexion of the hip.

A nurse is preparing to auscultate a client's abdomen. Which of the following should the nurse expect if the client is experiencing borborygmus? A.Hypoactive bowel sounds B.Absent bowel sounds C.Hyperactive bowel sounds D.Normoactive bowel sounds

C.Hyperactive bowel sounds

A nurse is teaching a client about the purpose of probiotics and incorporating them in their diet. Which of the following information should the nurse include? A.Probiotics increase peristalsis to prevent constipation B.Probiotics allow larger stool to soften to pass C.Probiotics promote the growth of good bacteria in the client's intestinal tract D.Probiotics remove fats and waste products from the body

C.Probiotics promote the growth of good bacteria in the client's intestinal tract

A nurse is assessing an older adult while they walk. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? A.The client walks with small steps B.The client walks with their legs spread out C.The client walks with a shuffling gait D.The client walks with a forward-bent posture

C.The client walks with a shuffling gait

A nurse is providing teaching to a client about health promotion to prevent constipation. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A."Limit vegetables to 10% of your daily intake." B."Drink 32 ounces of water per day." C."Eliminate legumes from your diet." D."Consume foods that are high in whole grains."

D."Consume foods that are high in whole grains."

A nurse is auscultating a client's abdomen for the presence of bowel sounds. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect for hypoactive bowel sounds? A.Bowel Sounds absent after 5 min B.Bowel sounds auscultated every 5 to 30 seconds C.Bowel sounds auscultated every 3 seconds D.Bowel sounds heard after 2 min

D.Bowel sounds heard after 2 min

A nurse is assessing a client's spinal range of motion. Which of the following motions is the nurse assessing by asking the client to bend backward as far as they can go? A.Flexion B.Rotation C.Lateral Flexion D.Hyperextension

D.Hyperextension

A nurse is performing a musculoskeletal and neurological assessment. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.Perform the assessment from the toes to the head B.Assess the extremities from distal to proximal C.Perform passive range of motion before active range-of motion movements. D.Inspect for symmetry on both sides of the body.

D.Inspect for symmetry on both sides of the body.

A nurse is preparing to palpate a client's abdomen. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A.Involuntary rigidity B.Voluntary guarding C.Boardlike D.Nontender

D.Nontender

A nurse is assessing a client's head and neck. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? A.C-7 is the most prominent vertebrae B.Clicking is noted in the temporomandibular joint. C.The muscles of the neck are firm. D.There is locking of the jaw joint.

D.There is locking of the jaw joint.

A nurse is assessing the range of motion of a client's head and neck. The nurse should provide which of the following instructions to assess hyperextension? A.Turn the head from side to side and look back over the shoulders B.Bend the neck to the side and bring the ear close to the shoulder C.Lower the chin to the chest and raise it back up D.Tilt the head back and look up at the ceiling

D.Tilt the head back and look up at the ceiling

A nurse is preparing a community program about injury prevention for a group of adults. Which of the following information should the nurse include? (select all that apply) Do not Text and Drive. Maintain spinal alignment when working at a desk. Remove loose rugs from the home. Use the back muscles when lifting objects. Wear a helmet when riding a bicycle.

Do not Text and Drive. Maintain spinal alignment when working at a desk. Remove loose rugs from the home. Wear a helmet when riding a bicycle.

A nurse is preparing to inspect a male client's abdomen. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify is an unexpected finding? (select all that apply) Everted umbilicus Purple striae Rash Healed Scars Mole

Everted umbilicus Purple striae Rash

A Nurse is providing teaching to a client about screening prevention for colorectal cancer. Which of the following tests should the nurse include? (select all that apply) Fecal occult test Flec sigmoidoscopy Colonoscopy Barium enema with contract Bronchoscopy

Fecal occult test Flec sigmoidoscopy Colonoscopy Barium enema with contract

A nurse is recommending sources of food with high calcium content to a client. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend? (select all that apply) Milk Apples Mustard greens Corn Legumes

Milk Mustard greens Legumes

A nurse is assessing a client's wrist and hands. Which of the following findings indicates the client have have arthritis? Uneven skin tone Slight extension of the wrist Nodules on the joints A large mound below the thumb Fingers deviate toward the ulnar

Nodules on the joints Fingers deviate toward the ulnar


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