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12 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 12
As part of your general patient survey, you find that your patient has a body mass index (BMI) of
23. From this finding, you can conclude that your patient
identifies a minty scent
insert the earpieces at an angle toward your nose
has a body mass index within normal limits
A brief thump felt near the fourth or fifth intercostal space near the left midclavicular line
Term 2 of 12
When performing a respiratory assessment, you auscultate wet, popping sounds at the inspiratory
phase of each respiratory cycle. These sounds are best identified as
kyphosis
crackles
wheezes
rhonchi
Term 3 of 12
While performing a cardiovascular assessment, you might encounter a variety of pulsations and
sounds. Which of the following findings is considered normal?
A brief thump felt near the fourth or fifth intercostal space near the left midclavicular line
Balance
crackles
rebound tenderness
, Term 4 of 12
When using and maintaining your stethoscope, it is important to
RLQ, Right lower quadrant
insert the earpieces at an angle toward your nose
identifies a minty scent
inspection
Term 5 of 12
What is your primary goal in performing a comprehensive physical assessment?
to provide holistic care
to identify differences
to develop a plan of care
to support each patient
Term 6 of 12
When assessing peripheral vascular status of the lower extremities, you place your fingertips on
the top of your patient's foot between the extensor tendons of the great toe and those of the
toes next to it. Which pulse are you palpating?
Femoral
Anterior tibial
Posterior tibial
Dorsalis pedis
12 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 12
As part of your general patient survey, you find that your patient has a body mass index (BMI) of
23. From this finding, you can conclude that your patient
identifies a minty scent
insert the earpieces at an angle toward your nose
has a body mass index within normal limits
A brief thump felt near the fourth or fifth intercostal space near the left midclavicular line
Term 2 of 12
When performing a respiratory assessment, you auscultate wet, popping sounds at the inspiratory
phase of each respiratory cycle. These sounds are best identified as
kyphosis
crackles
wheezes
rhonchi
Term 3 of 12
While performing a cardiovascular assessment, you might encounter a variety of pulsations and
sounds. Which of the following findings is considered normal?
A brief thump felt near the fourth or fifth intercostal space near the left midclavicular line
Balance
crackles
rebound tenderness
, Term 4 of 12
When using and maintaining your stethoscope, it is important to
RLQ, Right lower quadrant
insert the earpieces at an angle toward your nose
identifies a minty scent
inspection
Term 5 of 12
What is your primary goal in performing a comprehensive physical assessment?
to provide holistic care
to identify differences
to develop a plan of care
to support each patient
Term 6 of 12
When assessing peripheral vascular status of the lower extremities, you place your fingertips on
the top of your patient's foot between the extensor tendons of the great toe and those of the
toes next to it. Which pulse are you palpating?
Femoral
Anterior tibial
Posterior tibial
Dorsalis pedis
