Review Questions Chapter 28

1. The hospitalized patient does not require a full neurologic examination during every shift assessment. Which of
the following may be a way of assessing the neurologic status of the hospitalized patient?

A. Palpate the carotid pulse.

B. Offer the client a glass of water.
C. Look at the significant other throughout the examination.
D. Encourage the nursing assistant to ask questions of the client and report back on findings.

Points Earned: 1/1

Correct Answer: B

Your Response: B

2. The following assessment(s) should be taught to all unlicensed assistive personnel.

A. Lower extremity strength

B. Detection of adventitious lung sounds
C. Change in skin lesion quality
D. Signs of electrolyte imbalance

Points Earned: 0/1

Correct Answer: A

Your Response: D

3. Mr. J. has an infection known as cellulitis in the leg. He has no prior health history. Which of the following would
be an important finding?

A. Callus on the balls of the hands

B. Receding hairline
C. +3 Pedal pulses in both feet
D. Irregular rhythm of the pulse

Points Earned: 0/1

Correct Answer: D

Your Response: C

4. Mr. S. is on the telemetry unit for chest pain. His hearing would be assessed by:

A. normal conversation.
B. the Rinne test.
C. the ticking watch test.
D. physician-initiated audiology consultation.
 Points Earned: 1/1

Correct Answer: A

Your Response: A

5. Mrs. P. has pneumonia. The nurse knows that the following is not indicated for Mrs. P.:

A. Swallowing assessment
B. Passive range of motion
C. Cardiac auscultation
D. Pain assessment

Points Earned: 0/1

Correct Answer: B
Your Response: A

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