Nr-509 Week 3 Quiz Already Passed

A patient has been shown to have a sensorineural hearing loss. During the assessment, it would be important for the nurse to a. speak loudly so he can hear the questions b. assess for middle ear infection as a possible cause. c. ask the patient what medications he is currently taking. d. look for the source of the obstruction in the external ear. {Ans: ask the patient what medications he is currently taking.}During a health history, the patient tells the nurse, "I have pain all the time in my stomach. It's worse two hours after I eat, but it gets better if I eat again!" The nurse suspects that the patient has which condition, based on these symptoms? a. Appendicitis b. Gastric ulcer c. Duodenal ulcer d. Cholecystitis {Ans: Duodenal ulcer}When examining the eye, the nurse notices that the patient's eyelid margins approximate completely. The nurse recognizes that this assessment finding a. is expected. b. may indicate a problem with extraocular muscles. c. may result in problems with tearing. d. indicates increased intraocular pressure. {Ans: is expected}The nurse notices that a school-aged child has bluish-white, red-based spots in her mouth that are elevated about 1 mm to