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NURS 6521N FINAL EXAM

 Question 1

If pitting edema is unilateral, you would suspect occlusion of a:

Selected major vein.
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 Question 2

Which cranial nerves are usually evaluated during the examination of the
eyes?

Selected Answer: III and VI
 Question 3

It is especially important to test for ankle clonus if:

Selected deep tendon reflexes are hyperactive.
Answer:
 Question 4

A finding that is indicative of osteoarthritis is:

Selected Answer: Heberden nodes.
 Question 5

A grade IV mitral regurgitation murmur would:

Selected radiate to the axilla.
Answer:
 Question 6

The adnexa of the uterus are composed of the:

, Selected fallopian tubes and ovaries.
Answer:
 Question 7

The spread of the impulse through the ventricles (ventricular
depolarization) is depicted on the ECG as the:

Selected QRS complex.
Answer:
 Question 8

During chest assessment, you note the patient's voice quality
while auscultating the lung fields. The voice sound is intensified, there is a
nasal quality to the voice, and the e's sound like a s. This sound is indicative
of:

Selected lung consolidation.
Answer:
 Question 9

To hear diastolic heart sounds, you should ask patients to:

Selected lie on their left sides.
Answer:
 Question 10

The rectal past medical history of all patients should include inquiry about:

Selected Answer: hemorrhoid surgery.
 Question 11

Ulnar deviation and boutonniere deformities are characteristic of:

Selected Answer: rheumatoid arthritis.
 Question 12

, If your patient has nipple discharge, you will most likely need a:

Selected glass slide and fixative.
Answer:
 Question 13

The examiner percusses for diaphragmatic excursion along the:

Selected scapular line.
Answer:
 Question 14

An apical PMI palpated beyond the left fifth intercostal space may indicate:

Selected left ventricular hypertrophy.
Answer:
 Question 15

The difference in blood pressure readings between the right and the left
arms is considered normal up to _____ mm Hg.

Selected 10
Answer:
 Question 16

Montgomery tubercles are most prominent in the breasts of:

Selected pregnant women.
Answer:
 Question 17

Postural hypotension is defined as a _____ when the patient stands,
compared with sitting or supine readings.

Selected systolic pressure drop of more than 15 mm Hg with a
Answer: pulse rate increase