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DO28 NURS 5205 (Advanced HA for Patients & Population) - Latest OA Guide Q & S 2024

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D028 NURS 5205

Advanced HA for Patients &
Populations

LATEST OA GUIDE
Q&S

©2024/2025

,1. Multiple Choice: Which assessment technique is crucial
for identifying the presence of peripheral arterial disease in
patients?
a) Palpation of the abdomen
b) Auscultation of lung sounds
c) Inspection of the skin and nails
d) Ankle-brachial index measurement
Correct Answer: d) Ankle-brachial index measurement
Rationale: The ankle-brachial index is a non-invasive test
used to check for peripheral arterial disease (PAD). It
compares the blood pressure in the ankle with the blood
pressure in the arm.

2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The ________ is the preferred site for
auscultating for potential valvular disorders of the heart.
Correct Answer: Apex of the heart
Rationale: The apex of the heart is the point of maximal
impulse and is the preferred site for auscultation of valvular
sounds, as it is closest to the heart's mitral valve.

3. True/False: A diastolic murmur always indicates a
valvular heart disease.
Correct Answer: False
Rationale: While a diastolic murmur can indicate valvular
heart disease, it can also be caused by other conditions. A
comprehensive assessment is necessary to determine the
exact cause.

©2024/2025

, 4. Multiple Response: Select all the appropriate actions a
nurse should take when conducting a health assessment of
a patient's gastrointestinal system. (Select all that apply)
a) Inspecting the contour of the abdomen
b) Auscultating bowel sounds in all four quadrants
c) Palpating for abdominal aortic pulsations
d) Percussing the liver span
Correct Answers: a), b), c), and d)
Rationale: These actions are part of a comprehensive
abdominal assessment, which includes inspection,
auscultation, palpation, and percussion to evaluate the
gastrointestinal system.

5. Multiple Choice: In assessing a patient for potential
endocrine disorders, which of the following symptoms would
be most indicative of hyperthyroidism?
a) Weight gain
b) Cold intolerance
c) Exophthalmos
d) Bradycardia
Correct Answer: c) Exophthalmos
Rationale: Exophthalmos, or protruding eyes, is a classic
sign of hyperthyroidism, particularly Graves' disease.

6. Fill-in-the-Blank: When assessing a patient's neurological
status, the ________ reflex is an important indicator of
upper motor neuron disease.
Correct Answer: Babinski
Rationale: The Babinski reflex, or plantar reflex, is a
neurological test that can reveal dysfunction of the
corticospinal tract.

7. True/False: Jugular venous distention is a reliable
©2024/2025

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