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NCLEX Questions For Test 3 All Chapters
NCLEX Questions For Test 3 All Chapters
NCLEX Questions For Test 3 All Chapters
A. caput succedaneum.
B. craniosynostosis.
C. molding.
D. cephalhematoma.
2. Craniosynostosis is a severe deformity caused by:
A. Down syndrome.
B. fetal alchohol syndrome.
C. chronic childhood allergies.
D. congenital hypothyroidism.
4. Kyphosis of the spine is common with aging. To compensate, older adults will:
A. Alcohol and daytime napping may precipitate the onset of cluster migraines.
B. The absence of phonophobia is characteristic of migraine headaches.
C. Tension headaches may be treated, but not prevented.
D. Nuchal rigidity is associated with estrogen withdrawal headaches.
6. Unlike most facial bones that articulate at a suture, which facial bone articulates at a joint?
A. Nasal
B. Mandible
C. Zygomatic
D. Maxilla
7. A severe deficiency of thyroid hormone leading to nonpitting edema, coarse facial features, dry skin, and dry
coarse hair is known as:
A. congenital hypothyroidism.
B. scleroderma.
C. myxedema.
D. Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
8. Which of the following statements warrants an immediate referral?
A. Acromegaly
B. Scleroderma
C. Cushing's syndrome
D. Parkinson's syndrome
Chapter 15
1. Binaural interaction at the level of the brain stem permits which of the following to occur?
A. Interpretation of sound
B. Identification and location of the direction of the sound
C. Amplification of sound
D. Direction of sound toward the appropriate conduction pathway
2. Which of the following behaviors demonstrated by an individual may be indicative of hearing loss?
A. auricle.
B. atrium.
C. aureole.
D. auriga.
5. The labyrinth of the inner ear is responsible for maintaining the body's:
A. binaural interaction.
B. air conduction.
C. equilibrium.
D. pressure equalization.
6. When performing an otoscope exam on an elderly client, the tympanic membrane may be observed to be which
of the following?
A. horizontal
B. vertical
C. perpendicular
D. oblique
Chapter 16
1. When inspecting the nasal mucosa, an individual who is experiencing rhinitis would demonstrate mucosa that is:
A. Hyperthyroidism
B. Diabetic ketoacidosis
C. Halitosis
D. Alcoholism
3. Which of the following questions would you ask to determine if an individual experiences epistaxis?
A. Cleft palate
B. Hairy tongue
C. Down syndrome
D. Fissured tongue
6. In addition to initiating digestion of food, saliva also:
A. Wharton's duct.
B. the salivary duct.
C. Stenson's duct.
D. the sublingual duct.
9. Which of the following pairs of sinuses is absent at birth, is fairly well developed between 7 and 8 years of age,
and is fully developed after puberty?
A. Maxillary
B. Frontal
C. Sphenoid
D. Ethmoid
10. Under normal conditions, transillumination of the sinuses would produce a:
Chapter 23
1. The extrapyramidal system is located in which of the following parts of the brain?
A. The hypothalamus
B. The cerebellum
C. The basal ganglia
D. The medulla
2. Testing the deep tendon reflexes gives the examiner information regarding the intactness of the:
A. corticospinal tract.
B. medulla.
C. reflex arc at specific levels in the spinal cord.
D. upper motor and lower motor neuron synaptic junction.
3. An abnormal sensation of burning and/or tingling is best described as:
A. paralysis.
B. paresis.
C. paresthesia.
D. paraphasia.
4. Automatic associated movements of the body are under the control and regulation of:
A. Ataxia
B. Flaccidity
C. Athetosis
D. Vestibular
6. Clonus that may be seen when testing deep tendon reflexes is characterized by a(n):
A. additional contraction of the muscle that is of greater intensity than the first.
B. set of short, jerking contractions of the same muscle.
C. parallel response in the opposite extremity.
D. contraction of the muscle that appears after hitting the tendon the second time.
7. The presence of primitive reflexes in a newborn is indicative of which of the following?
A. Muscle strength
B. Rapid alternating movements
C. Rhomboid maneuver
D. Superficial pain and touch
9. The complex motor system that coordinates movement, maintains equilibrium, and helps maintain posture is
identified as the:
A. extrapyramidal system.
B. cerebellum.
C. upper and lower motor neurons.
D. basal ganglia.
10. During your assessment of extraocular movements, you note that there is some back and forth oscillations of the
eyes in the extreme lateral gaze. Your impression of this response is:
A. the individual needs to be referred for a more complete eye examination.
B. this is indicative of a disease of the vestibular system and needs further evaluation.
C. this is an expected response during this exam and the movement of the eyes during this procedure.
D. this exam should be repeated in about 15 minutes after the eyes have had time to rest to determine if the
same phenomenon occurs.
11. Which of the following pairs represents a type of reflex arc and its corresponding response?
A. Deep tendon-Babinski
B. Superficial-abdominal
C. Pathologic-knee jerk
D. Visceral-corneal light reflex
12. An area of the body that is supplied mainly from one spinal segment through a particular spinal nerve is
identified as a:
A. dermatome.
B. dermatomee.
C. dermatophyte.
D. dermoblast.