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, 1. 72-year-old M pt complains of bilateral knee pain. the NP assess stumbling during heel strike suggestive of?
ANSWERS quadracep weakness or abnormal patellar tracking
2. 14 y/o student comes to clinical for a 3-month hx of dyspnea when playing basketball. the dyspnea resolves
shortly after resting. There is no fever, chills, cough sputum, chest pain, or serious illness. Asthma is suspected
Which of the following sounds heard on exhalation would suggest asthma? ANSWERS wheezing
3. 75 y/o F in good health presents to a NP. she takes no medications but has been told in the past her BP is high.
which one of the following findings is con- sistent with normal aging process and is not a sign of CV disease?
ANSWERS murmur, stiffened ventricles (valvular changes)
4. An older adult M complains of feeling something in his L scrotum. On palpitation, soft, and moveable blood
vessels that feel like a bag of warms are noted underneath the scrotal skin. the testicles are not swollen or red; what
is likely the diagnosis? ANSWERS varicocele-varicose vein of spermatic cord
5. Kyphosis is a late sign of? ANSWERS ?
6. Parents generally bring children for health. At what age should the provider begin to question the child him or
herself regarding presenting symptoms? ANSWERS -
>6 ?
7. The bulge sign and the balloon sign may be present where there is a/an?-
ANSWERS Patellar effusion-fluid in the knee. Swelling in suprapatellar pouch, bulge confirms presence of fluid as you
move join from side to side.
8. The cremasteric reflex is elicited by ANSWERS ANSWERS Cremasteric reflex is a superficial reflex seen in
males, light stroking or poking the medical part of thigh regardless of the direction of the stroke.
9. Stimulation of moro reflex? ANSWERS Scare in baby. Spread of arms (abduct), fingers spread, legs extend.
Gently lift head and release babv so that they feel like they are falling. Absence of this suggest damage to brain or
spinal cord. one side absent-brachial plexus injury.
10. The two most important components of the eye exam for young child? ANSWERS I think ANSWERS
motility, hirschberg light reflex. use toys and make it fun.
11. Indication of crepitus ANSWERS common sign of bone fx or RA. in lungs-subcutaneous emphysema (trapped
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