5/13/25, 7:26 PM Health Assessment 2 (NR 304) Exam 1 Study Guide
Health Assessment 2 (NR 304) Exam 1 Study Guide TEST BANK PREP EXAM
NEWEST VERSION WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS \\ACTUAL EXAM WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
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Terms in this set (137)
Bulging or dilation caused by a weakness in the wall of an artery. Can sometimes be
Aneurysm
detected by a characteristic bruit over the artery.
Inadequate circulation in the arterial system due to the buildup of fatty plaque or
Arterial Insufficiency
calcification of the arterial wall, resulting in diminished pulses.
Period of diminished or absent Korotkoff sounds during the manual measurement of
Ausculatory Gap
blood pressure.
Pain caused by too little blood flow during exercise. This condition generally affects
Claudication
the blood vessels in the legs but can also affect the arms.
Flattening of the angle of the nail and enlargement of the tips of the fingers. May feel
Clubbing of the nail
spongy instead of firm, and possible blue discoloration.
Noninvasive test that can be used to measure blood flow and blood pressure by
bouncing high-frequency sound waves off circulating red blood cells. Used to help
Doppler ultrasongraphy
diagnose blood clots, poor valve function in the legs, blocked artery, aneurysms,
and carotid artery stenosis.
Collection of fluid in the body tissues. Can result from cardiac, vascular, or lymphatic
Edema
problems.
Located on the medial surface of the arm above the elbow. Drains the ulnar surface
Epitrochlear node
of the forearm and the third, fourth, and fifth digits.
Pallor Paleness in the skin
Superficial The most top layer of the skin
Ulceration Development of an ulcer
Frequently occur in the anterolateral aspect of the thigh and lower leg or on the
Varicosities posterolateral aspect of the calf. The bulging (distended) veins do not disappear
when legs are elevated.
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Narrowing of blood vessels resulting from contraction of muscular wall of the
Vasoconstriction
vessels, particularly in the larger arteries and small arterioles.
Inadequate circulation usually due to incompetent valves in deep veins or a blood
clot in the veins. Temperature of skin is normal, but edema is usually present and is
Venous insufficiency
accompanied by a feeling of fullness in the legs. Skin around the ankles may be
thickened and have a brown discoloration.
Condition of slow blood flow in the veins, usually of the legs. It is a risk factor for
Venous stasis
forming blood clots in veins like DVT.
What special equipment is used to check Doppler flowmeter
the blood pressure in an infant?
At what age should the blood pressure of a 18 months
child be assessed during well-child check-
ups?
What could an extreme difference between Coarctation (narrowing) of the aorta
upper and lower extremity blood pressure
in an infant indicate
What could extremely enlarged lymph Infection
nodes in a child indicate?
What does the blood pressure do during Blood pressure may decrease due to dilation of the peripheral vessels.
the second trimester of pregnancy? What
causes it?
What threat does high blood pressure pose She may have a cerebral hemorrhage
to the mother during the third trimester?
Why should the expecting mother avoid Pressure from the uterus can obstruct venous return to the heart and lead to
lying on her back during pregnancy? hypotension
Older adults are at risk for forming blood Enlargement of calf veins
clots. What expected changes within this
population contribute to this?
What are some signs and symptoms of May be asymptomatic, have headaches, nose bleeds, shortness of breath, or chest
hypertension? pain.
Which race is at greatest risk for African American and Hispanics
hypertension?
Where are some areas the nurse can assess Capillary refill, color of palms of their hands and soles of feet, and the color of their
for color variations within different ethnic oral mucosa.
groups?
Extreme coolness to the lower extremity. Abnormal
Normal or Abnormal?
Numbness or tingling to the right lower Abnormal
extremity. Normal or Abnormal?
Hair growth on the great toe. Normal or Normal
Abnormal?
Palpable lymph nodes in a 4 year old child. Normal
Normal or Abnormal?
A difference to 5 to 10 mmHg between Normal
arms when assessing the blood pressure.
Normal or Abnormal?
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Health Assessment 2 (NR 304) Exam 1 Study Guide TEST BANK PREP EXAM
NEWEST VERSION WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS \\ACTUAL EXAM WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
ASSURED PASS GRADED A+ \\BRAND NEW
Terms in this set (137)
Bulging or dilation caused by a weakness in the wall of an artery. Can sometimes be
Aneurysm
detected by a characteristic bruit over the artery.
Inadequate circulation in the arterial system due to the buildup of fatty plaque or
Arterial Insufficiency
calcification of the arterial wall, resulting in diminished pulses.
Period of diminished or absent Korotkoff sounds during the manual measurement of
Ausculatory Gap
blood pressure.
Pain caused by too little blood flow during exercise. This condition generally affects
Claudication
the blood vessels in the legs but can also affect the arms.
Flattening of the angle of the nail and enlargement of the tips of the fingers. May feel
Clubbing of the nail
spongy instead of firm, and possible blue discoloration.
Noninvasive test that can be used to measure blood flow and blood pressure by
bouncing high-frequency sound waves off circulating red blood cells. Used to help
Doppler ultrasongraphy
diagnose blood clots, poor valve function in the legs, blocked artery, aneurysms,
and carotid artery stenosis.
Collection of fluid in the body tissues. Can result from cardiac, vascular, or lymphatic
Edema
problems.
Located on the medial surface of the arm above the elbow. Drains the ulnar surface
Epitrochlear node
of the forearm and the third, fourth, and fifth digits.
Pallor Paleness in the skin
Superficial The most top layer of the skin
Ulceration Development of an ulcer
Frequently occur in the anterolateral aspect of the thigh and lower leg or on the
Varicosities posterolateral aspect of the calf. The bulging (distended) veins do not disappear
when legs are elevated.
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, 5/13/25, 7:03 PM CIDESCO Exam Prep
Narrowing of blood vessels resulting from contraction of muscular wall of the
Vasoconstriction
vessels, particularly in the larger arteries and small arterioles.
Inadequate circulation usually due to incompetent valves in deep veins or a blood
clot in the veins. Temperature of skin is normal, but edema is usually present and is
Venous insufficiency
accompanied by a feeling of fullness in the legs. Skin around the ankles may be
thickened and have a brown discoloration.
Condition of slow blood flow in the veins, usually of the legs. It is a risk factor for
Venous stasis
forming blood clots in veins like DVT.
What special equipment is used to check Doppler flowmeter
the blood pressure in an infant?
At what age should the blood pressure of a 18 months
child be assessed during well-child check-
ups?
What could an extreme difference between Coarctation (narrowing) of the aorta
upper and lower extremity blood pressure
in an infant indicate
What could extremely enlarged lymph Infection
nodes in a child indicate?
What does the blood pressure do during Blood pressure may decrease due to dilation of the peripheral vessels.
the second trimester of pregnancy? What
causes it?
What threat does high blood pressure pose She may have a cerebral hemorrhage
to the mother during the third trimester?
Why should the expecting mother avoid Pressure from the uterus can obstruct venous return to the heart and lead to
lying on her back during pregnancy? hypotension
Older adults are at risk for forming blood Enlargement of calf veins
clots. What expected changes within this
population contribute to this?
What are some signs and symptoms of May be asymptomatic, have headaches, nose bleeds, shortness of breath, or chest
hypertension? pain.
Which race is at greatest risk for African American and Hispanics
hypertension?
Where are some areas the nurse can assess Capillary refill, color of palms of their hands and soles of feet, and the color of their
for color variations within different ethnic oral mucosa.
groups?
Extreme coolness to the lower extremity. Abnormal
Normal or Abnormal?
Numbness or tingling to the right lower Abnormal
extremity. Normal or Abnormal?
Hair growth on the great toe. Normal or Normal
Abnormal?
Palpable lymph nodes in a 4 year old child. Normal
Normal or Abnormal?
A difference to 5 to 10 mmHg between Normal
arms when assessing the blood pressure.
Normal or Abnormal?
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