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physical examination and health assessment test bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
Upon assessment, the nurse notes the patient has an enlarged thyroid. Which action is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An enlarged thyroid warrants further investigation, such as thyroid function tests and imaging (ultrasound).
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is not a risk factor for late-life depression?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: While family history, disability, and stroke are common risk factors, a history of myocardial infarction is less commonly associated with late-life depression.
Question 3 of 5
An elderly patient has been diagnosed with a cataract. What structure in the eye has become diseased?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cataracts cause clouding of the lens.
Question 4 of 5
Which one of the following is most true of the capacity to make medical decisions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decision-making capacity includes the ability to express a choice and to weigh options.
Question 5 of 5
During a migraine, the cerebral arteries
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: During a migraine, cerebral arteries typically dilate, which is part of the pathophysiology of the headache.
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