Nr 509 Midterm Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

Bronchovesicular sounds {Ans: with inspiratory and expiratory sounds about equal in length, at times separated by a silent interval. Detecting differences in pitch and intensity is often easier during expiration.}Interpreting visual acuity test {Ans: Vision of 20/200 means that at 20 feet the patient can read print that a person with normal vision could read at 200 feet. The larger the second number, the worse the vision. "20/40 corrected" means the patient could read the 20/40 line with glasses (a correction).}Cause of saddle numbness and urinary retention {Ans: Cauda equina syndrome}Sequence of the interview {Ans: Preparation. Then, Greeting the patient and establishing rapport. Establishing the agenda for the interview. Inviting the patient's story. Exploring the patient's perspective. Identifying and responding to emotional cues. Expand-ing and clarifying the patient's story. Generating and testing diagnostic hypotheses. Sharing the treatment plan. Closing the interview and the visit. Taking time for self-reflection.}subconjunctival hemorrhage {Ans: -no pain -vision not affected - no eye discharge -pupil not affected -clear cornea - benign, spontaneous, doesn't need treatment.}Symptoms of a SAH {Ans: Headache with severe and sudden onset -thunderclap headache reaching maximal intensity over several minutes}