NURS 1020 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Intercostal Muscle, Rhonchi, Auscultation

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17 Mar 2023

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Clemson University

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Nursing

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NURS 1020

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There are several notable figures that should be studied in physical assessment chapter 40. It is important to understand the key concepts in any chapter before delving into the details. In chapter 41, some of the key concepts include the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system, common respiratory disorders, and assessment techniques. The respiratory system is made up of the lungs, airways, and muscles of respiration. The lungs are the organs of gas exchange, where oxygen from inhaled air is transferred into the blood and carbon dioxide from the blood is exhaled. The airways are the tubes through which air flows into and out of the lungs. The muscles of respiration include the diaphragm and intercostal muscles, which work together to move air in and out of the lungs. There are many common respiratory disorders, such as asthma, bronchitis, and pneumonia. These disorders can be caused by a variety of factors, including allergies, infections, and exposure to irritants.

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1. The nurse working in a long-term care facility incorporates a focused assessment of
the immune system for all newly admitted patients over the age of 65. Older adults

are more likely to develop problems related to immune function than are middle-
aged people. The focused immune assessment includes a systemic approach based

on age-related changes in immunologic function. (Learning Objective 4)
a. What changes in the immune system in the older adult increase the incidence of
infection and cancer in this population?
b. Explain why older adults may have decreased inflammatory responses.
c. Why are older adults at increased risk of gastroenteritis and diarrhea secondary
to proliferation of intestinal organisms?

2. The nurse educator for an oncology unit is preparing an in-service presentation for
new nurses about the care of patients with immunodeficiencies. Patients with cancer
who are receiving chemotherapy, as well as those with bone marrow transplants, are
immunocompromised and require special attention to assess for signs of infection.
The nurse educator focuses on special care needs of this patient population.
a. What is the rationale for assessing the pulse and respiratory rates for 1 full
minute in a patient with immunodeficiency?
b. What special precautions about dietary restrictions and food preparation should
be included in the teaching for a patient with immunodeficiency?
c. What nursing actions should be implemented to decrease the risk of infection in
the patient with immunodeficiency?
3. Molly Baker, a 22-year-old patient, presents to the clinic with the diagnosis of
allergic rhinitis. She states that she develops paroxysmal sneezing, clear nasal
drainage and congestion, watery, red eyes, and nasal itching from the late spring
until the first frost in the fall. She states that she has a dry cough and voice
hoarseness. She complains of feeling extremely tired, unable to sleep at night, and
having difficulty concentrating on her collegiate course work.
a. What further assessment should the nurse provide?

Ellie Long, a 55-year-old patient, presents to the pain clinic with the diagnosis of
fibromyalgia syndrome. The nurse at the clinic obtains a history and physical
assessment of the patient. (Learning Objective 2)
a. On what areas should the nurse concentrate when interviewing the patient
during the history process?
b. On what areas should the nurse concentrate when assessing the patient?
c. What diagnostic tests are used with fibromyalgia syndrome?

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Which of the following in children under age 3 would be suggestive of physical abuse?

a. Eating disorders

b. Depression

c. Social isolation

d. Fractures

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Physical examination revealing a thick gray membrane covering the throat and tonsils, along with a positive culture of the membrane confirms diagnosis of rubella.

a. True

b. False

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NURS 1020 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Intercostal Muscle, Rhonchi, Auscultation

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