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bates physical assessment test bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
A characteristic lesion observed in a male with primary syphilis is a:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A chancre is the hallmark of primary syphilis, typically appearing as a painless, solitary lesion.
Question 2 of 5
A patient arrives at the clinic appearing disheveled, with a flat affect and difficulty maintaining eye contact. Based on the general appearance assessment, which of the following conclusions might you draw?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A flat affect and difficulty maintaining eye contact are commonly associated with mental health issues, such as depression.
Question 3 of 5
On admission to the hospital, an 85-year-old woman was found to have a fungating mass on her right breast. The mass is 9 cm in diameter, partially ulcerated, and associated with edema of the arm and obvious pain. The patient has no children and had lived alone until recently, when a neighbor became concerned for what appeared to be a progressive loss of memory and neglect of the house. A nephew living in another city eventually came to take care of the situation and arranged for the admission. The patient appears confused and withdrawn; her appearance is disheveled, but she seems to be independent in her ADLs. The medical history is negative for any serious illnesses. She was able to drive her own car until shortly before this admission. The nephew does not wish to authorize hospice �right now.� A positron-emission tomography scan was negative for metastatic disease. In addition to determining the cause of her delirium, which of the following is the best way to address the breast mass?
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: Given the patient's age and condition, the best approach is to avoid aggressive treatment and focus on symptom management.
Question 4 of 5
A Hispanic woman who is 26 weeks pregnant states that she recently began eating ice chips between meals.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Craving ice chips (pica) can be a sign of iron deficiency anemia.
Question 5 of 5
An older client is diagnosed with osteoarthritis. Which of the following should the nurse encourage the client to do?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Heat and cold therapy can help manage pain and stiffness in osteoarthritis, improving comfort and mobility.
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