H+N+Neuro

A nurse is assessing the mouth of a client who has a vitamin B12 deficiency. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. White patches on the tongue B. Bleeding of the gums C. Beefy red tongue D. Petechiae of the hard palate

C. Beefy red tongue

A nurse is performing a focused assessment on a client who reports having difficulty swallowing and a continuous headache. The nurse should identify that these findings can indicate which of the following conditions. A. Chest disorder B. Thyroid disorder C. Musculoskeletal disorder D. Central nervous system disorder

D. Central nervous system disorder

A nurse is preparing to assess a client's conjunctiva. identify the sequence the nurse should following when taking the following actions. A. Instruct the client to look up B. Gently pull the client's skin down to the top edge of the bony orbital rim C. Apply examination gloves D. Place the thumbs below each of the client's lower eyelids E. Inspect the color and condition of the conjunctiva and sclera, nothing any color change, swelling, drainage or lesions

C. Apply examination gloves A. Instruct the client to look up D. Place the thumbs below each of the client's lower eyelids B. Gently pull the client's skin down to the top edge of the bony orbital rim E. Inspect the color and condition of the conjunctiva and sclera, nothing any color change, swelling, drainage or lesions

A nurse is performing a head to toe assessment on a client and notes a lump of the anterior portion of their neck. the nurse should identify that this finding can indicate which of the following conditions? A. Infection B. Cancer C. Thyroid disorder D. Chest disorder

C. Thyroid disorder

A nurse is assessing an older client's mouth. The nurse should identify that which of the following is an expected variation for this client? A. Yellowing of the hard palate B. Red sports on the hard palate C. White patches on the tongue D. Darkening of the mucosa

D. Darkening of the mucosa

A nurse is assessing a client who has a lump on their neck. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask? A. Are you experiencing difficulty breathing? B. How long has the lump been on your neck? C. Is the lump causing you discomfort? D. Are you having difficulty swallowing? E. Have you started taking a new medication?

A. Are you experiencing difficulty breathing? B. How long has the lump been on your neck? C. Is the lump causing you discomfort? D. Are you having difficulty swallowing?

A nurse is assessing the eye of a client who experienced a subconjunctival hemorrhage as a result of vomiting. Which of the findings should the nurse expect? A. Defined reddened area of the sclera B. Drooping of the eyelid C. Cloudy pupil D. Bulging eyes

A. Defined reddened area of the sclera

A nurse is performing a head and neck assessment on a client. The client reports a high-pitched ringing in their ears. In which of the following sections of the client's electronic health record should the nurse document this finding? A. Encounter B. Vital signs C. Patient information D. Allergies and home medications

A. Encounter

A nurse is obtaining a client's health history. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask the client to obtain a focused history of the ears? A. Have you had trouble hearing? B. Do you ever lose your balance? C. Have you ever used a hearing aid? D. Do you have ringing in your ears? E. Do you have problems with nasal drainage?

A. Have you had trouble hearing? B. Do you ever lose your balance? C. Have you ever used a hearing aid? D. Do you have ringing in your ears?

A nurse is performing a head and neck assessment on a client. After checking the client's vision, the nurse notes the client has difficult reading fine print. In which of the following sections of the client's electronic health record should the nurse document this finding? A. Vital signs B. Review of systems C. allergies and home medications D. Patient information

B. Review of systems

A nurse is caring for a client who has a suspected stroke. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Make the client NPO B. Assess the client's orientation C. Check cranial nerves I, II, and V D. Inspect the client's muscular symmetry E. Obtain the client's vital signs

A. Make the client NPO B. Assess the client's orientation E. Obtain the client's vital signs

A nurse is assessing a client's head. Which of the following should the nurse identify as an unexpected finding? A. Oval white patches in the client's hair B. A lesion on the client's scalp C. Protrusion of the client's head D. Edema around the client's eyes E. Protrusion of the client's mastoid bone

A. Oval white patches in the client's hair B. A lesion on the client's scalp C. Protrusion of the client's head D. Edema around the client's eyes

A nurse is inspecting the sinuses of a client who has allergies. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. Pale mucosa B. Bright red mucosa C. Green discharge D. Yellow discharge

A. Pale mucosa

A nurse is preparing to palpate a client's sinuses. Identify the sequence the nurse should follow when taking the following actions. A. Position the thumbs on the supra orbital ridge just below the client's eyebrows to assess the client's frontal sinuses B. Firmly press upward on the ridge and make sure not to apply pressure to the client's eyes C. Ask the client if they detect tenderness or pain D. Position the thumbs below the client's cheekbones with fingers alongside the client's head to assess the client's maxillary sinuses E. Apply firm, upward pressure and ask the client if they detect tenderness or pain

A. Position the thumbs on the supra orbital ridge just below the client's eyebrows to assess the client's frontal sinuses B. Firmly press upward on the ridge and make sure not to apply pressure to the client's eyes C. Ask the client if they detect tenderness or pain D. Position the thumbs below the client's cheekbones with fingers alongside the client's head to assess the client's maxillary sinuses E. Apply firm, upward pressure and ask the client if they detect tenderness or pain

A nurse is teaching an older adult client about health promotion. The nurse should instruct the client to have which of the following examinations on a regular basis? A. Vision screening every year B. Hearing test every 5 years C. Dental examination every 6 months D. Skin cancer screening every 2 years E. Neurological check every 3 months

A. Vision screening every year C. Dental examination every 6 months

A nurse is assessing the mouth of a client who has candidiasis, on oral fungal infection. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. White patches on the tongue B. Beefy red tongue C. Petechiae on hard palate D. Overgrowth of gun tissue

A. White patches on the tongue

A nurse is preparing to inspect the outer ear of a client who has been in a motor-vehicle crash. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings indicate the client might have a skull fracture? A. Edema around the ear B. Bloody drainage C. Yellow drainage D. Crusted skin

B. Bloody drainage

A nurse is preparing to assess the eyes of a client who has liver disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. Ptosis of an eyelid B. Yellow sclera C. Edema of the eyelids D. Reddened conjunctiva

B. Yellow sclera

A nurse is performing an eye assessment on a client. Which of the following should the nurse identify as cornea of the eye? A. Outer layer of the eyeball B. Mucous membrane that lines the eyeball C. Transparent layer that covers the iris and the pupil D. Colored portion in the center of the eye

C. Transparent layer that covers the iris and the pupil

A nurse is admitting a client who has had a stroke. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Keep the bedside table at the end of the client's bed B. Place a towel on the client's bathroom floor C. Raise the four side rails of the client's bed D. Keep the client's bed in the lowest position

D. Keep the client's bed in the lowest position