NSG 6440 EXAM WEEK 9 PREDICTOR TEST SOUTH UNIVERSITY EXAM 2024-2025, Exams of Nursing

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NSG 6440 EXAM WEEK 9 PREDICTOR TEST

SOUTH UNIVERSITY EXAM 2024- 2025

Ludwig's angina indicates which of the following? - ANSWER>>Submandibular infection Which of the following is true regarding epistaxis? - ANSWER>>Anterior form originates from Kiesselbach's plexus. A patient with bulging cheeks often described as "chipmunk" facies likely has which of the following diseases? - ANSWER>>mumps A diffusely enlarged and firm thyroid is most suggestive of what diagnosis?

• ANSWER>>Hashimoto's disease What does a bruit heard on auscultation over the thyroid suggest? - ANSWER>>Graves' disease What sign associated with hyperthyroidism is found on physical examination? - ANSWER>>Lid lag What physical exam finding is most suggestive of otitis externa? - ANSWER>>Pain when pulling on the ear What is pterygium? - ANSWER>>A wing of conjunctival tissue that extends toward the cornea

What is the best way to position a patient for examination with a handheld ophthalmoscope? - ANSWER>>Face-to-face with the patient's eyes close to the height of the examiner What condition may interfere with visualization of the "red reflex?" - ANSWER>>Cataracts What is the normal cup to disc ratio when examining the optic nerve on a fundoscopic exam? - ANSWER>>1: What internal cause of eye pain is an ophthalmological emergency? - ANSWER>>Closed-angle glaucoma In a survey of internal medicine faculty and residents, what aspect of a patient-doctor interaction did most believe was of greatest importance in making an accurate diagnosis? - ANSWER>>History What is the biggest side effect of colchicine - ANSWER>>diarrhea What is the tell-tale difference between a herniated disc and sciatica - ANSWER>>Sciatica feels better when you stand, a herniated disc feels better when you sit down What is the trendelenburg sign and when is it positive - ANSWER>>when the patient is standing straight and the pelvis on the unaffected side drops; this is a sign of a slipped

capital femoral epiphysis Which type of headaches come with lacrimation and sinus symptoms? - ANSWER>>cluster headaches How does the parathyroid gland regulate calcium? - ANSWER>>when parathyroid hormone is released, it pulls calcium out of the blood and into the circulation in response to hypocalcemia. it also increases absorption of calcium from the intestine How is bursitis treated? - ANSWER>>a needle to instill intraarticular steroids and then pull off fluid If a patient is on birth control and they miss two pills, what should they do?

• ANSWER>>double up for 2 days What are s/s of Addison's disease? - ANSWER>>bronze or discolored skin, salt cravings