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NUR 504 COMPLETE FINAL EXAMBANKQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
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Which of the following examples of JVP activity is related to the tricuspid
opening normally?
a. The Y descent
b. Prominent V wave
c. Large A wave
d. C wave
Verified Answer -a. The Y descent
Edema is caused by poor function of which part of the heart?
a. Right ventricle
b. Left ventricle
c. Right atrium
d. Left atrium
Verified Answer -b. Left ventricle
Which of the following is true about palpation of the cardiovascular system?
a. The PMI should be palpated within a 2-centimeter radius.
b. Both carotid arteries should be palpated gently and simultaneously to
determine a balance of flow.
,c. Palpating a thrill around the aorta may indicate left ventricular
hypertrophy.
d. It is important to note pitting edema of the extremities, as this may
indicate heart failure.
Verified Answer -d. It is important to note pitting edema of the extremities,
as this may indicate heart failure.
How is the patient positioned when palpating the precordium and the
carotid pulse?
a. Supine
b. Standing
c. Sitting up
d. Resting on right side
Verified Answer -a. Supine
Who would be a likely candidate for receiving an ultrasound of the abdomen
as part of a cardiovascular exam?
a. A 66-year-old man with suspected AAA
b. A pregnant woman in her second or third trimester
c. An 8-year-old girl who complains of not being able to catch her breath
d. All 18- to 45-year-old males on well-patient checkups
Verified Answer -a. A 66-year-old man with suspected AAA
Which of the following traditional auscultatory areas is in the mitral area
(PMI)?
a. Second right intercostal
,b. First right intercostal
c. Third left intercostal
d. Fifth left intercostal
Verified Answer -d. Fifth left intercostal
Which of the following is an invasive diagnostic test?
a. EKG
b. Ultrasound of abdomen
c. Hematologic study
d. Chest X-ray
Verified Answer -c. Hematologic study
Arteries are less flexible than veins.
Verified Answer -True
LSD and ecstasy are the most important recreational drugs to ask a patient
about in terms of cardiac health.
Verified Answer -False
Arcus senilis in the eye is never a normal finding in a patient.
Verified Answer -False
When percussing the borders of the heart, an unexpected change from
resonance to dullness is usually indicative of pathology.
Verified Answer -False
, S3 is the sound that results from the passive flow of blood from the atria
Verified Answer -True
For the neonatal patient, count the apical pulse for at least 30 seconds.
Verified Answer -False
Which layer of epidermis is mostly found in the skin on hands and feet?
a. Stratum corneum
b. Stratum lucidum
c. Stratum granulosum
d. Stratum germinativum
Verified Answer -b. Stratum lucidum
Most hair follicles originate in which level of the skin?
a. Epidermis
b. Subcutaneous layer
c. Adipose layer
d. Dermis
Verified Answer -d. Dermis
A patient's chart mentions that their particular skin ailment is "confluent."
What does this describe?
a. Morphology
b. Structure
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