NR 509 Final Study Guide Chapter 1 - Foundations for Clinical Proficiency -Know what should be listed under adult illnesses in health history (p.10) Medical, Surgical, OBGYN, Psychiatric -Know what is listed under present illness (p.9) Problems prompting the patients visit, including the onset of the problem, the setting in which it developed, its manifestations, and any treatments to date -Know what makes up the health history (subjective) (p.7) Identifying data and source of the histor...

1) A 35-year-old man is seen in the clinic for an infection in his left foot. Which of these findings should the FNP expect to see during an assessment of this patient? Enlarged and tender inguinal nodes 2) The direction of blood flow through the heart is best described by which of these Right atrium > right ventricle > pulmonary artery > lungs > pulmonary vein > left atrium > left ventricle 3) In assessing the carotid artery’s of an older patient with cardiovascular di...

A 75-year-old man is involved in a motor vehicle accident and strikes his forehead on the windshield. He complains of neck pain and severe burning in his shoulders and arms. His physical examination reveals weakness of his upper extremities. What type of spinal cord injury does this patient have? A anterior cord syndrome B central cord syndrome C Brown-Séquard syndrome D complete cord transection E cauda equina syndrome ANS: B Central Cord Syndrome the central cord syndrome involve...