Pulsations from this structure are sometimes seen in the midline of the abdomen and above the umbilicus when a patient is lying supine
What is the aorta
A female diagnostic screening usually performed annually to assess for cervical cancer
What is a pap smear
Cloudy and foul smelling urine can often indicate a diagnosis of what
What is infection
The components of the mental status assessment can be remembered with the acronym A, B, C, T which stand for?
What is Appearance, Behavior, Cognition, and Thought Processes
An objective scale performed every fours hours and often used in the inpatient setting to assess for alcohol withdrawal
Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment (CIWA)
These bowel sounds are heard during times when there is an increase in intestinal activity
What are hyperactive bowel sounds
A modifiable risk factor and behavior that increases a woman's risk of developing a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and/or pulmonary embolism (PE) while taking oral contraceptives
What is smoking
An invasive physical examination that can be performed by a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant to assess the prostate gland for enlargement
What is a digital rectal examination (DRE)
An older adult can be considered alert and oriented if they can accurately answer which components of the mental exam correctly?
What is name, place, and time (month and year)
What type of documentation for abuse provides a clear, visual record of a client's injuries?
What is an injury map
A protrusion of intestines through an area of muscle weakness that can occur at the umbilicus, previous incisional site, and/or the inguinal area
What is a hernia
Engaging in what activities 24 hours prior to having a pap smear can skew results?
What is have sexual intercourse and douching
Laboratory values to include BUN, Creatinine, and Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) all assess the function of what structures?
What are the kidneys
A person who does not hold themselves in high regard and only focuses on negative feedback instead of positive feedback likely displays a decrease in what?
What is self-esteem
What simple question can be asked of any patient in the inpatient and outpatient setting to assess for abuse and/or intimate partner violence (IPV)?
What is "Do you feel safe at home?"
The first green, sticky stool passed by a newborn
What is meconium
Taking these over the counter (OTC) supplements in combination with oral contraceptives can lead to decreased efficacy of birth control and potential pregnancy
What are herbal supplements
Which structure of the male GU system is characterized as smooth, rubbery, and the size of a walnut when palpated?
What is a normal prostate gland
A patient's immediate expression of emotion that can be described as flat, sad, angry, inappropriate, depressed, etc.
What is affect
What term is used to describe daily use of a substance needed to function, inability to stop, impaired social and occupational functioning, recurrent use when it is physically hazardous, and/or substance-related legal problems
What is substance abuse
What is the normal percussion sound elicited when percussing over the liver and other solid organs?
What is dullness
Females taking oral contraceptives should be educated these medications do not protect them against what potential complications that can occur with sexual intercourse?
What are sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
What laboratory test can be performed to assess for prostate cancer?
What is a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)
What level of consciousness is described as spontaneously unconscious; responds only to persistent and vigorous shake or pain; has appropriate motor response
What is stuporous
Women are at higher risk for intimate partner violence (IPV) and often times stay in an abusive relationship for a variety of reasons. Which evaluation tool utilizes "yes" or "no" questions to assess the likelihood of lethality or near lethality occurring in a case of intimate partner violence?
What is the Danger Assessment (DA) tool