Question 1 of 5

A patient has come in for an examination and states,"I have this spot on my cheek here in front of my ear lobe. The spot seems to be getting bigger and is very tender. What do you think it is?" The nurse notes swelling below the angle of the jaw and suspects that it could be an inflammation of his:

A. thyroid gland. B. parotid gland. C. occipital lymph node. D. submental lymph node.

Question 2 of 5

During a well-baby checkup, the mother expresses concern that her 2-month-old infant is not able to hold her head up when she is pulled to a sitting position. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?

A. "This is not a concern because head control is usually not achieved until 4 months of age." B. "You shouldn't be trying to pull your baby up like that until she is older." C. "This is a concern because head control should be achieved by this time." D. "This is a concern because it indicates possible nerve damage to the neck muscles."

Question 3 of 5

A patient complains of pain in her right eye. On examination, the nurse sees a pustule at the lid margin that is painful to touch, red, and swollen. The nurse recognizes that this is:

A. a chalazion. B. a hordeolum (stye). C. dacryocystitis. D. blepharitis.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is assessing the skin of a patient who has acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Which of the following will the nurse most likely observe?

A. Tinea capitis B. Faint pink lesions on the temple and beard areas. C. Erythematous scaly patch with sharp margins in the sacral area. D. A circular red rash that radiates from a central dark-red area in the axilla region.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse notices that a patient's palpebral fissures are not symmetrical. On examination, the nurse may find that there has been damage to:

A. cranial nerve (CN) III. B. CN V. C. CN VII. D. CN VIII.

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ATI RN

ATI RN