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ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM 2024 NEWEST
EXAM 2 VERSIONS (VERSION A AND B) 450 QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT)
1. Which of the following is the most reliable indicator of central
cyanosis?
A) Bluish discoloration of the tongue B) Bluish discoloration of the nail
beds C) Bluish discoloration of the palms D) Bluish discoloration of the
soles
2. When auscultating the heart, a grade IV murmur is characterized by:
A) A murmur that is loud with a palpable thrill B) A murmur that is
barely audible C) A murmur that is moderately loud D) A murmur that is
very loud and can be heard with the stethoscope off the chest
3. Which cranial nerve is responsible for the sense of smell?
A) CN II B) CN V C) CN I D) CN VII
4. In the physical assessment of a patient with suspected pneumonia,
which finding is most indicative?
A) Dullness to percussion over the affected area B) Hyperresonance to
percussion C) Clear breath sounds D) Wheezing
5. The presence of a positive McMurray test indicates:
A) Meniscal tear B) Anterior cruciate ligament tear C) Posterior cruciate
ligament tear D) Patellar dislocation
6. Which of the following findings is most consistent with a diagnosis
of bacterial meningitis?
,A) Low fever and headache B) High fever, neck stiffness, and altered
mental status C) Gradual onset of headache and fatigue D) Sinus pressure
and nasal congestion
7. During a fundoscopic exam, the presence of AV nicking is indicative
of:
A) Diabetes mellitus B) Hypertension C) Glaucoma D) Macular
degeneration
8. The most appropriate next step in the evaluation of a thyroid
nodule detected on physical examination is:
A) Reassurance and follow-up in one year B) Thyroid ultrasound C)
Empirical treatment with levothyroxine D) Measurement of serum
thyroglobulin levels
9. Which heart sound is commonly associated with heart failure and is
heard after S2?
A) S3 B) S4 C) Murmur D) Click
10. A patient presents with acute onset of pleuritic chest pain and
dyspnea. The most likely diagnosis is:
A) Myocardial infarction B) Pulmonary embolism C) Gastroesophageal
reflux disease D) Pneumothorax
11. Which test is most specific for diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome?
A) Tinel’s sign B) Phalen’s test C) Allen’s test D) Finkelstein’s test
12. A 55-year-old male with a history of chronic smoking presents with
a persistent cough and weight loss. The most appropriate initial
diagnostic test is:
,A) Sputum culture B) Chest X-ray C) Pulmonary function test D)
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
13. Which of the following is a characteristic finding in a patient with
peripheral arterial disease (PAD)?
A) Warm, dry skin B) Intermittent claudication C) Pitting edema D)
Diminished deep tendon reflexes
14. During the examination of a patient’s abdomen, the finding of
rebound tenderness is most indicative of:
A) Gastroenteritis B) Peritonitis C) Hepatitis D) Cholecystitis
15. Which of the following conditions is associated with a positive
Homan’s sign?
A) Pulmonary embolism B) Deep vein thrombosis C) Varicose veins D)
Chronic venous insufficiency
16. A 70-year-old female presents with sudden onset of visual
disturbances and a severe headache. This clinical presentation is most
suggestive of:
A) Tension headache B) Migraine C) Temporal arteritis D) Cluster
headache
17. Which of the following findings on auscultation is most consistent
with congestive heart failure?
A) Crackles (rales) B) Wheezing C) Stridor D) Pleural friction rub
18. The presence of the Babinski sign in an adult patient indicates:
A) Normal neurological function B) Upper motor neuron lesion C) Lower
motor neuron lesion D) Peripheral neuropathy
, 19. A 45-year-old male presents with sharp, stabbing chest pain that
worsens with deep breaths and lying down, but is relieved by sitting
up and leaning forward. The most likely diagnosis is:
A) Pericarditis B) Angina C) Myocardial infarction D) Gastroesophageal
reflux disease
20. In the assessment of a patient with suspected appendicitis, which
physical exam finding is most suggestive?
A) Positive Murphy’s sign B) Positive McBurney’s point tenderness C)
Positive Psoas sign D) Positive Rovsing’s sign
21. The most appropriate imaging study for evaluating a patient with
suspected acute pancreatitis is:
A) Abdominal X-ray B) Abdominal CT scan C) Abdominal MRI D)
Abdominal ultrasound
22. Which of the following physical examination findings is most
indicative of aortic regurgitation?
A) Systolic murmur at the apex B) Diastolic murmur at the left sternal
border C) Continuous murmur below the clavicle D) Mid-systolic click
23. A 60-year-old female presents with progressive difficulty
swallowing both solids and liquids. The most likely diagnosis is:
A) Achalasia B) Peptic ulcer disease C) Esophageal stricture D)
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
24. In assessing a patient for hypothyroidism, which of the following
findings is most likely to be present?
A) Bradycardia B) Tachycardia C) Weight loss D) Exophthalmos
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