Midterm Quiz 3 Flashcards
The nurse is assigned to care for a female
client with herpes zoster (Shingles). Which of
the following characteristics would the nurse
expect to note when assessing the lesions of
this infection?
a. A generalized body rash
b. Small blue-white spots with a red base
c. Clustered skin vesicles
d. A fiery red, edematous rash on the cheeks
c. Clustered skin vesicles
Which is the most common site used for obtaining skinfold thickness measurements. a. Biceps skinfold b. Suprailiac skinfold c. Gluteal skinfold d. Triceps skinfold
d. Triceps skinfold
Nurse Brian reviews the client’s chart and
notes that the physician has documented a
diagnosis of paronychia. Based on this
diagnosis, which of the following would the
nurse expect to note during the assessment?
a. Red shiny skin around the nail bed
b. Swelling of the skin near the scalp
c. White taut skin in the popliteal area
d. White silvery patches on the nail bed
a. Red shiny skin around the nail bed
A 45-year-old man presents to clinic today
for a yearly physical examination. His weight
is 250 lb. (114 kg), and his height is 5 ft. and
10 inches. He complains of lack of energy
and admits to getting no exercise on most
days. His body mass index (BMI) is…
a. 16.4 kg/m2.
b. 35.9 kg/m2.
c. unknown (not enough information given to
calculate BMI).
d. 64 kg/m2.
b. 35.9 kg/m2
The outer layer of skin is called the…
a. Epidermis
b. Dermis
c. Hypodermis
d. Subcutaneous
a. Epidermis
The body’s preferred source of energy is
a. Vitamins
b. Proteins
c. Carbohydrates
d. Fats
c. Carbohydrates
Vitamin _ is an example of a fat-soluble vitamin. a. Ascorbic acid b. C c. B-complex d. A
d. A
Which of the following is most important in determining skin coloration? a. Keratin b. Melanin c. Hemolgobin d. Collagen
b. Melanin
Calculate the body mass index (BMI) for a patient whose height is 1.75 m and whose weight is 99 kg. a. 32 b. 39 c. 43 d. 29
a. 32
Which of the following is the easiest and most popular method for obtaining information about dietary intake? a. 3-Day food diary b. Direct observation c. Food frequency questionnaire d. 24-hour recall
d. 24-hour recall
The only way to get all the nutrients you need is a. to eat a vegetarian diet b. to drink alcohol in moderation c. to eat the your favorite foods d. to eat a combination of food
d. to eat a combination of fod
Which of the following is not true about
overnutrition?
a. Being overweight during childhood and
adolescence is associated with increased risk
for becoming overweight during adulthood
b. Overnutrition is caused by the consumption
of nutrients in excess of body needs
c. In adults, obesity is defined as a BMI of 25 or
more
d. It can lead to sleep apnea
c. In adults, obesity is defined as a BMI of 25 or more
A female client exhibits purplish bruise to the
skin after a fall. The nurse would document
this finding most accurately using which of
the following terms?
a. Petechiae
b. Purpura
c. Erythema
d. Ecchymosis
d. Ecchymosis
Nurse John Paolo is changing a dressing and
providing wound care. Which activity should
he perform first?
a. Assess the drainage in the dressing.
b. Put on latex gloves.
c. Wash hands thoroughly
d. Slowly remove the soiled dressing
c. Wash hands thoroughly
Anthropometry is:
a. A measurement and evaluation of growth,
development, and body composition
b. A serious side effect of too much intake of
vitamins
c. A laboratory procedure
d. An abnormally large waist circumference,
which often signifies disease
a. A measurement and evaluation of growth, development, and body composition
