NUR 605 MIDTERM EXAM LATEST 2024
ACTUAL EXAM 70 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
A fine, palpable, rushing vibration, or palpable murmur, over the
base of the heart in the area of the right or left second intercostal
space is described as - ANSWER--a thrill.
What five cardiac areas should be auscultated when performing a
cardiovascular examination? - ANSWER--Aortic, pulmonic,
Erb's point, tricuspid, mitral (know where each is best
auscultated)
The rhythm of the heart sound when an S3 is heard resembles
the rhythm of pronouncing the word - ANSWER--Ken-TUCK-y.
The rhythm of the heart sound when an S4 is heard resembles
the rhythm of pronouncing the word - ANSWER--TEN-nes-see.
Which extra heart sound (S3 or S4) always suggests a pathologic
condition and additional evaluation? - ANSWER--S4
How would you describe a murmur that is quiet but clearly
audible? - ANSWER--Grade II
, NUR 605 MIDTERM EXAM LATEST 2024
ACTUAL EXAM 70 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
How would you describe a murmur that is very loud with an easily
palpable thrill? - ANSWER--Grade V
Of the jugular veins, (that reflect the activity of the right side of the
heart and offer clues to its competency), which are more
superficial and visible bilaterally above the clavicle close to the
insertion of the sternocleidomastoid muscles? - ANSWER--
External jugular veins
Which pulses are best palpated during the peripheral vascular
examination? - ANSWER--Carotid, brachial, radial, femoral,
popliteal, dorsalis pedis, and posterior tibial (know where to
palpate each)
The amplitude of a pulse is described on a scale from 0 -
ANSWER--4. What is the expected amplitude of most
palpable pulses? -2
A lack of symmetry between the left and right extremity pulses
suggests? - ANSWER--Impaired circulation
Where should the APN auscultate for a bruit (murmur or
unexpected sound) to follow the radiation of murmurs noted
during the cardiac examination? - ANSWER--Over the temporal,
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