3270 - EXAM 2
Wheezing sound is? - CORRECT ANSWER-High pitched sound heard in the lungs with
asthmatics or lung disease
crackles sound is - CORRECT ANSWER-fine crackling or bubbling sounds, commonly
heard during inspiration when there is fluid in the alveoli; also called rales
pleural friction sound is - CORRECT ANSWER-rub is a harsh grating sound like two
pieces of leather being rubbed together and may be heard on inspiration and expiration.
Friction rubs are related to loss of lubricating pleural fluid and secondary to
inflammation.
Where is the point of maximal impulse? - CORRECT ANSWER-5th ICS, called teh
apical pulse or mitral pulse
What are the five anatomical locations for heart auscultation? - CORRECT ANSWER-
aortic, pulmonic, erbs point/ 2nd pulmonic, Tricuspid, Apical/ Mitral, Epigastric
This is the 'lub' sound. It is also happens when the mitral and tricupid valves close
A. S1
B. S2 - CORRECT ANSWER-S1
This is the 'dub' sound, it happens when the aortic and pulmonic valves close
A. S1
B. S2 - CORRECT ANSWER-S2
True or false.
S3 is usually normal in adults over 31 years old? - CORRECT ANSWER-False. It is
abnormal in adults over 31, but can be normal is pregnant women, children and
athletes.
What is a type 4 allergic reaction? - CORRECT ANSWER-It is a delayed reaction that
occurs 12-24 hours after exposure
A patient's abdomen is to be assessed, which of the following in not appropriate for the
assessment?
A. Room is well lit
B. The patient is asked to undress completely and put on a gown for the assessment
C. Patient is given enough time to undress
, D. Room is absent of sound. - CORRECT ANSWER-B. if only one system is being
assessed full undressing is not necessary
Lying face up and a 180 degree angle is known as what position? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Supine
Lying face up on a bed with knees bent to about 45 degrees is known as what position?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Dorsal Recumbent
This position is used assessment of the female genitalia area: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Lithotomy
This position entails lying on the left side, left hip and lower extremity straight, and right
hip and knee bent. it is also used for the administration of enema. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Sims
This position is the opposite of supine, and may be used to assess the musculoskeletal
system - CORRECT ANSWER-Prone
The knee to chest position is great for:
A. Head and neck assessment
B. Abdomen
C. Rectal
D. Thorax - CORRECT ANSWER-C
This position is good for assessing heart murmur - CORRECT ANSWER-lateral
recumbent
What is the order of physical assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER-Inspection
Palpation
Percussion
Auscultation
Assessing for shape, size, symmetry and abnormalities is which physical assessment?
A. iNSPECTION
B. PALPATION
C. AUSCULTATION
D. PERCUSSION - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Insepction
Assessing for temperature, moisture, turgor, tenderness and thickness is which physical
assessment?
A. iNSPECTION
B. PALPATION
C. AUSCULTATION
D. PERCUSSION - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Palpation
Wheezing sound is? - CORRECT ANSWER-High pitched sound heard in the lungs with
asthmatics or lung disease
crackles sound is - CORRECT ANSWER-fine crackling or bubbling sounds, commonly
heard during inspiration when there is fluid in the alveoli; also called rales
pleural friction sound is - CORRECT ANSWER-rub is a harsh grating sound like two
pieces of leather being rubbed together and may be heard on inspiration and expiration.
Friction rubs are related to loss of lubricating pleural fluid and secondary to
inflammation.
Where is the point of maximal impulse? - CORRECT ANSWER-5th ICS, called teh
apical pulse or mitral pulse
What are the five anatomical locations for heart auscultation? - CORRECT ANSWER-
aortic, pulmonic, erbs point/ 2nd pulmonic, Tricuspid, Apical/ Mitral, Epigastric
This is the 'lub' sound. It is also happens when the mitral and tricupid valves close
A. S1
B. S2 - CORRECT ANSWER-S1
This is the 'dub' sound, it happens when the aortic and pulmonic valves close
A. S1
B. S2 - CORRECT ANSWER-S2
True or false.
S3 is usually normal in adults over 31 years old? - CORRECT ANSWER-False. It is
abnormal in adults over 31, but can be normal is pregnant women, children and
athletes.
What is a type 4 allergic reaction? - CORRECT ANSWER-It is a delayed reaction that
occurs 12-24 hours after exposure
A patient's abdomen is to be assessed, which of the following in not appropriate for the
assessment?
A. Room is well lit
B. The patient is asked to undress completely and put on a gown for the assessment
C. Patient is given enough time to undress
, D. Room is absent of sound. - CORRECT ANSWER-B. if only one system is being
assessed full undressing is not necessary
Lying face up and a 180 degree angle is known as what position? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Supine
Lying face up on a bed with knees bent to about 45 degrees is known as what position?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Dorsal Recumbent
This position is used assessment of the female genitalia area: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Lithotomy
This position entails lying on the left side, left hip and lower extremity straight, and right
hip and knee bent. it is also used for the administration of enema. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Sims
This position is the opposite of supine, and may be used to assess the musculoskeletal
system - CORRECT ANSWER-Prone
The knee to chest position is great for:
A. Head and neck assessment
B. Abdomen
C. Rectal
D. Thorax - CORRECT ANSWER-C
This position is good for assessing heart murmur - CORRECT ANSWER-lateral
recumbent
What is the order of physical assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER-Inspection
Palpation
Percussion
Auscultation
Assessing for shape, size, symmetry and abnormalities is which physical assessment?
A. iNSPECTION
B. PALPATION
C. AUSCULTATION
D. PERCUSSION - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Insepction
Assessing for temperature, moisture, turgor, tenderness and thickness is which physical
assessment?
A. iNSPECTION
B. PALPATION
C. AUSCULTATION
D. PERCUSSION - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Palpation
