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�SECTION 1: PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT
(Questions 1–62)
1. An S4 heart sound is most associated with:
A. Fluid overload
B. Decreased ventricular compliance
C. Normal aging
D. Mitral stenosis
2. Dullness to percussion over lung fields suggests:
A. Pneumothorax
B. Pleural effusion
C. COPD
D. Asthma
3. A blowing systolic murmur at the apex radiating to axilla suggests:
A. Aortic stenosis
B. Mitral regurgitation
C. Mitral stenosis
D. Tricuspid regurgitation
4. A fixed split S2 suggests:
A. Pulmonary HTN
B. ASD
C. CHF
D. Aortic stenosis
5. Hyperresonance on percussion suggests:
A. Consolidation
B. Effusion
C. Pneumothorax
D. Atelectasis
6. RLQ rebound tenderness suggests:
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A. Pancreatitis
B. Appendicitis
C. Cholecystitis
D. Gastritis
7. Murphy’s sign is positive in:
A. Appendicitis
B. Hepatitis
C. Cholecystitis
D. Pancreatitis
8. Positive Phalen’s test indicates:
A. Radiculopathy
B. Carpal tunnel
C. RA
D. Tendonitis
9. A positive Brudzinski sign indicates:
A. Stroke
B. Meningitis
C. MS
D. Parkinson’s
10. Café-au-lait spots are associated with:
A. Psoriasis
B. Neurofibromatosis
C. SLE
D. Eczema
(Questions 11–62 continue covering neuro exam, pediatric milestones, dermatology, musculoskeletal
maneuvers, thyroid exam, breast exam, abdominal masses, murmurs, cranial nerves, DTR grading, etc.)
✅SECTION 1 ANSWERS & RATIONALES (1–10 shown; full
list follows same format)
1. B – S4 = stiff ventricle
2. B – Fluid causes dullness
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�SECTION 1: PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT
(Questions 1–62)
1. An S4 heart sound is most associated with:
A. Fluid overload
B. Decreased ventricular compliance
C. Normal aging
D. Mitral stenosis
2. Dullness to percussion over lung fields suggests:
A. Pneumothorax
B. Pleural effusion
C. COPD
D. Asthma
3. A blowing systolic murmur at the apex radiating to axilla suggests:
A. Aortic stenosis
B. Mitral regurgitation
C. Mitral stenosis
D. Tricuspid regurgitation
4. A fixed split S2 suggests:
A. Pulmonary HTN
B. ASD
C. CHF
D. Aortic stenosis
5. Hyperresonance on percussion suggests:
A. Consolidation
B. Effusion
C. Pneumothorax
D. Atelectasis
6. RLQ rebound tenderness suggests:
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A. Pancreatitis
B. Appendicitis
C. Cholecystitis
D. Gastritis
7. Murphy’s sign is positive in:
A. Appendicitis
B. Hepatitis
C. Cholecystitis
D. Pancreatitis
8. Positive Phalen’s test indicates:
A. Radiculopathy
B. Carpal tunnel
C. RA
D. Tendonitis
9. A positive Brudzinski sign indicates:
A. Stroke
B. Meningitis
C. MS
D. Parkinson’s
10. Café-au-lait spots are associated with:
A. Psoriasis
B. Neurofibromatosis
C. SLE
D. Eczema
(Questions 11–62 continue covering neuro exam, pediatric milestones, dermatology, musculoskeletal
maneuvers, thyroid exam, breast exam, abdominal masses, murmurs, cranial nerves, DTR grading, etc.)
✅SECTION 1 ANSWERS & RATIONALES (1–10 shown; full
list follows same format)
1. B – S4 = stiff ventricle
2. B – Fluid causes dullness
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