NURS 621 Exam 2 Questions with Correct
Answers | Latest Update 2026
Diagnosis of DVT - CORRECT ANSWER -Venography
Diagnosis of PE - CORRECT ANSWER -Pulmonary angiography and D-Dimer
S/S of arterial insufficiency - CORRECT ANSWER -Intermittent claudication, pain at rest, pale
to dependent, dull to bright red color, takes on environmental temperature, diminished to absent
pulses, no edema, skin is shiny
S/S of venous insufficiency - CORRECT ANSWER -Chronic dull ache that progresses
throughout the day, normal to cyanotic, normal skin temperature, edema present, pulses normal,
statis dermatitis, flaky, dry, scaly skin
S/S of varicosities - CORRECT ANSWER -Dark purple-blue veins, "twisted", swelling,
achy/heaviness in legs, worsened pain after standing
S/S of DVT - CORRECT ANSWER -Swelling, muscle tenderness, pain in calf muscle, warmth,
fever, tachycardia
Modifiable risk factors for arterial insufficiency - CORRECT ANSWER -Smoking, obesity,
hypertension, cholesterol, DM, sedentary lifestyle
Nonmodifiable risk factors for arterial insufficiency - CORRECT ANSWER -Age, gender, race,
genetics
S/S of emphysema - CORRECT ANSWER -Pink puffers, barrel chest, pursed lip breathers,
distant quiet breath sounds, wheezes, pulmonary blebs on radiograph
, S/S of chronic bronchitis - CORRECT ANSWER --generalized cyanosis
-"blue boaters"
-R side HF
-JVD
-crackles
-expiratory wheezes
S/S of asthma - CORRECT ANSWER ---wheezing
--chest tightness
--SOB
--coughing fits
CURB-65 - CORRECT ANSWER -Risk stratification for community acquired pneumonia
1) Confusion
2) BUN>19
3) RR>30
4) BP<90/60
5) 65yo
One or less indicates patient can be treated outpatient, 2= inpatient/close outpatient monitoring;
>3 =hospitalization/possible ICU
S/S of COPD - CORRECT ANSWER --Dyspnea
-SOB
-Clubbing of finger nails
-Barrel chest
-Cough
-Crackles and wheezing
Answers | Latest Update 2026
Diagnosis of DVT - CORRECT ANSWER -Venography
Diagnosis of PE - CORRECT ANSWER -Pulmonary angiography and D-Dimer
S/S of arterial insufficiency - CORRECT ANSWER -Intermittent claudication, pain at rest, pale
to dependent, dull to bright red color, takes on environmental temperature, diminished to absent
pulses, no edema, skin is shiny
S/S of venous insufficiency - CORRECT ANSWER -Chronic dull ache that progresses
throughout the day, normal to cyanotic, normal skin temperature, edema present, pulses normal,
statis dermatitis, flaky, dry, scaly skin
S/S of varicosities - CORRECT ANSWER -Dark purple-blue veins, "twisted", swelling,
achy/heaviness in legs, worsened pain after standing
S/S of DVT - CORRECT ANSWER -Swelling, muscle tenderness, pain in calf muscle, warmth,
fever, tachycardia
Modifiable risk factors for arterial insufficiency - CORRECT ANSWER -Smoking, obesity,
hypertension, cholesterol, DM, sedentary lifestyle
Nonmodifiable risk factors for arterial insufficiency - CORRECT ANSWER -Age, gender, race,
genetics
S/S of emphysema - CORRECT ANSWER -Pink puffers, barrel chest, pursed lip breathers,
distant quiet breath sounds, wheezes, pulmonary blebs on radiograph
, S/S of chronic bronchitis - CORRECT ANSWER --generalized cyanosis
-"blue boaters"
-R side HF
-JVD
-crackles
-expiratory wheezes
S/S of asthma - CORRECT ANSWER ---wheezing
--chest tightness
--SOB
--coughing fits
CURB-65 - CORRECT ANSWER -Risk stratification for community acquired pneumonia
1) Confusion
2) BUN>19
3) RR>30
4) BP<90/60
5) 65yo
One or less indicates patient can be treated outpatient, 2= inpatient/close outpatient monitoring;
>3 =hospitalization/possible ICU
S/S of COPD - CORRECT ANSWER --Dyspnea
-SOB
-Clubbing of finger nails
-Barrel chest
-Cough
-Crackles and wheezing
