NSG500 / NSG 500 EXAM 2
Advanced Health Assessment - Wilkes
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,### 1. What is the normal RR to HR ratio?
Answer: 1:4
Explanation: The normal respiratory rate (RR) to heart rate (HR) ratio is
approximately 1:4, meaning for every breath, the heart typically beats four times.
This ratio indicates general health and lung function, as any significant deviations
can imply underlying pathology.
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### 2. How much should the lower border of the liver drop with deep breath?
Answer: 2-3 cm
Explanation: Upon deep inspiration, the diaphragm moves downwards, allowing
the liver to descend approximately 2 to 3 cm, which can be assessed during
physical examination. This movement gives insight into diaphragm functionality
and liver mobility.
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### 3. Distance a person is from chart for normal vision is what a normal person
can see at 20 feet.
Answer: 20/20 vision
,Explanation: The 20/20 vision standard denotes that a person can see clearly at 20
feet what should normally be seen at that distance. This measurement helps in
assessing visual acuity during a comprehensive eye exam.
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### 4. What are abnormal breath sounds?
Answer: Crackles, Rhonchi, Wheezes, Friction Rub, Mediastinal crunch
Explanation: Abnormal breath sounds may indicate various underlying respiratory
conditions. Crackles suggest fluid in the alveoli, rhonchi indicate secretions in
larger airways, wheezes suggest narrowed airways (as in asthma), friction rub
indicates pleural inflammation, and mediastinal crunch is associated with
pneumomediastinum.
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### 5. What sound indicates COPD/Emphysema or restrictive lung disease?
Answer: Decreased diaphragmatic excursion
Explanation: In patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or
restrictive lung disease, reduced diaphragm movement is noted due to impaired
lung expansion, which can be assessed during physical examination.
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, ### 6. What are some abnormal findings of aging ears, nose, and throat?
Answer: Presbycusis, Conductive hearing loss
Explanation: Presbycusis refers to age-related hearing loss, characterized by a
decrease in high-frequency sounds. Conductive hearing loss can occur due to
factors such as cerumen impaction or changes in the ossicles, which are more
prevalent with aging.
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### 7. Abnormal findings of aging eyes.
Answer: Macular degeneration, Decreased accommodation, Cataracts
Explanation: Macular degeneration leads to loss of central vision, decreased
accommodation (presbyopia) occurs as the lens loses elasticity, and cataracts
result from lens protein changes, leading to decreased visual clarity.
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### 8. What is macular degeneration?
Answer: Decreased central vision
Explanation: Macular degeneration is a degenerative condition affecting the
macula, leading to deterioration of central vision, which profoundly impacts daily
activities such as reading and driving.
Advanced Health Assessment - Wilkes
Actual Questions and Answers
100% Guarantee Pass
This Exam contains:
100% Guarantee Pass.
Multiple-Choice (A–D), For Each Question.
Each Question Includes The Correct Answer
Expert-Verified explanation
,### 1. What is the normal RR to HR ratio?
Answer: 1:4
Explanation: The normal respiratory rate (RR) to heart rate (HR) ratio is
approximately 1:4, meaning for every breath, the heart typically beats four times.
This ratio indicates general health and lung function, as any significant deviations
can imply underlying pathology.
---
### 2. How much should the lower border of the liver drop with deep breath?
Answer: 2-3 cm
Explanation: Upon deep inspiration, the diaphragm moves downwards, allowing
the liver to descend approximately 2 to 3 cm, which can be assessed during
physical examination. This movement gives insight into diaphragm functionality
and liver mobility.
---
### 3. Distance a person is from chart for normal vision is what a normal person
can see at 20 feet.
Answer: 20/20 vision
,Explanation: The 20/20 vision standard denotes that a person can see clearly at 20
feet what should normally be seen at that distance. This measurement helps in
assessing visual acuity during a comprehensive eye exam.
---
### 4. What are abnormal breath sounds?
Answer: Crackles, Rhonchi, Wheezes, Friction Rub, Mediastinal crunch
Explanation: Abnormal breath sounds may indicate various underlying respiratory
conditions. Crackles suggest fluid in the alveoli, rhonchi indicate secretions in
larger airways, wheezes suggest narrowed airways (as in asthma), friction rub
indicates pleural inflammation, and mediastinal crunch is associated with
pneumomediastinum.
---
### 5. What sound indicates COPD/Emphysema or restrictive lung disease?
Answer: Decreased diaphragmatic excursion
Explanation: In patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or
restrictive lung disease, reduced diaphragm movement is noted due to impaired
lung expansion, which can be assessed during physical examination.
---
, ### 6. What are some abnormal findings of aging ears, nose, and throat?
Answer: Presbycusis, Conductive hearing loss
Explanation: Presbycusis refers to age-related hearing loss, characterized by a
decrease in high-frequency sounds. Conductive hearing loss can occur due to
factors such as cerumen impaction or changes in the ossicles, which are more
prevalent with aging.
---
### 7. Abnormal findings of aging eyes.
Answer: Macular degeneration, Decreased accommodation, Cataracts
Explanation: Macular degeneration leads to loss of central vision, decreased
accommodation (presbyopia) occurs as the lens loses elasticity, and cataracts
result from lens protein changes, leading to decreased visual clarity.
---
### 8. What is macular degeneration?
Answer: Decreased central vision
Explanation: Macular degeneration is a degenerative condition affecting the
macula, leading to deterioration of central vision, which profoundly impacts daily
activities such as reading and driving.
