(Answer Guide) NURS6512 Week 5 Quiz

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  1. NURS6512 Week 5 Quiz.      In terms of radiation exposure from diagnostic imaging, one standard CT scan exposes a patient to up to how many millisieverts of radiation?
  • 0.5 millisievert
  • 2 millisieverts
  • 25 millisieverts
  • 20 millisieverts
  • 10 millisieverts
  1. Which statement is TRUE regarding barriers to performing a physical examination?
  • Physical exams are not accurate.
  • Patients do not want physical exams.
  • Physical exams may not be done due to lack of training and lack of time on the clinician’s part.
  • Physical exams are no longer necessary with modern tests.
  • Insurance does not pay for physical exams.
  1. What is pterygium?
  • A wing of conjunctival tissue encroaching the anterior surface of the iris
  • A red halo around the iris associated with an autoimmune disease
  • Yellow discoloration of the sclera associated with liver disease
  • Pale conjunctiva associated with anemia
  • Erythema of the conjunctiva indicating viral or bacterial infection
  1. Ludwig’s angina indicates which of the following?
  • Peripheral artery disease
  • Ear infection
  • Sinus infection
  • Coronary artery disease
  • Submandibular infection
  1. A patient presents with salmon-colored plaques on extensor surfaces. Which of the following findings would be consistent with this patient’s condition?
  • Nikolsky sign
  • Terry’s nails
  • Auspitz sign
  • Dermatographism
  • Half-and-half nails
  1. When examining interdigital spaces on the toes, what condition is commonly associated with evidence of interdigital maceration?
  • Psoriasis
  • Bullous pemphigoid
  • Melanoma
  • Tinea pedis
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  1. What is a characteristic finding in a patient with Graves’ disease?
  • Pretibial myxedema
  • Decreased sympathetic tone
  • Weight gain
  • Bradycardia
  1. On physical examination, a patient’s sclerae can clearly be seen above their irides. What condition does this patient most likely have?
  • Wilson disease
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Cirrhosis
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Addison’s disease
  1. What is the risk of future cancers associated with > 100 mSv of radiation exposure during imaging tests?
  • < 0.2%
  • < 0.5%
  • 5%
  • 10%
  • > 2%
  1. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding rashes?
  • Atopic dermatitis has an asymmetric random distribution on the body.
  • Atopic dermatitis is characterized by acute vesicles on the skin.
  • Psoriasis is characterized by inflammatory erythema.
  • Cellulitis and impetigo are acute skin infections.
  • Psoriasis is more of an acute than a chronic skin condition. Resources

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NURS6512 Week 5 Quiz