(NLM)D028 NURS 5205 (Advanced Health Assessment) Comprehensive OA Exam Q & S 2024
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Western Governors University
(NLM)D028 NURS 5205 (Advanced Health Assessment) Comprehensive OA Exam Q & S 2024(NLM)D028 NURS 5205 (Advanced Health Assessment) Comprehensive OA Exam Q & S 2024(NLM)D028 NURS 5205 (Advanced Health Assessment) Comprehensive OA Exam Q & S 2024
,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 heart
sounds related to valvular disorders.
3. True/False: A patient's social history has little impact on
their overall health assessment.
Correct Answer: False
Rationale: A patient's social history can provide critical
insights into their health behaviors, stressors, and potential
risk factors that can affect their overall health.
, d) Observing patient behavior and appearance
e) Testing cranial nerve function
Correct Answers: a) Assessing cognitive function, d)
Observing patient behavior and appearance
Rationale: A mental status examination includes
assessing cognitive function and observing the patient's
behavior and appearance. Vital signs and cranial nerve
function are not part of this examination.
5. Multiple Choice: In assessing a patient for potential
endocrine disorders, which of the following symptoms would
be most indicative of hypothyroidism?
a) Heat intolerance
b) Exophthalmos
c) Dry skin and fatigue
d) Increased heart rate
Correct Answer: c) Dry skin and fatigue
Rationale: Hypothyroidism often presents with symptoms
such as dry skin, fatigue, and cold intolerance, rather than
heat intolerance or increased heart rate.
6. Fill-in-the-Blank: When assessing a patient's nutritional
status, the measurement of ________ circumference can
provide valuable information about their risk for
cardiovascular diseases.
Correct Answer: Waist
Rationale: Waist circumference is a simple and practical
measure that can indicate the risk for cardiovascular
diseases and other obesity-related conditions.
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