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b. is the correct answer
ABI of less than < (LESS THAN) 0.5 suggest severe PAD. Bickley pg 580
in red in margin.
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You are seeing a 27 year old non smoker for a chief complaint of a cough. They
report that the cough is sometimes associated with a wheeze, worse at night, and
when they are cleaning. They first noticed cough and shortness of breath when they
joined the swim team at school a few months ago. They deny any dizziness,
heartburn, or fever. Currently, they are asymptomatic and you auscultate clear
breath sounds on exam. Based on this information alone, what is the most likely
diagnosis?
a. Asthma
b. Pneumonia
c. Heart failure
,d. Chronic bronchitis
You are seeing a 10 year old child who is brought in for a rash. You examine the
child and note several reddish papules on the palms and soles of the feet. What
aspect of the patient history aligns with your most likely diagnosis, based on the
description of the rash and its location? Select the best answer.
a. Parents report a recent camping trip.
b. Family history of thyroid disorders.
c. Family reports the child was recently bitten by a spider.
e. Child was recently treated for strep throat with amoxicillin.
Mr. Smith is a 56 y.o. white male with a 40 pack year history of smoking
cigarettes and he continues to smoke a pack a day. He has complaints of
severe pain in his left upper calf when walking that resolves at rest. You are
concerned he may have peripheral artery disease and you send him for ankle-
brachial index (ABI) testing. Which of the following ABI results would indicated
severe PAD?
a. Ankle-Brachial Index of 1.30
b. Ankle-Brachial Index of 0.25
c. Ankle-Brachial Index of .65
d. Ankle-Brachial Index of .75
You are seeing a 42 year old male for a chief complaint of chest pain. On physical
exam you note tenderness with palpation at the pectoral muscles and clear breath
sounds. Based on these findings alone, what diagnosis can you rule out?
a. ischemic etiology of pain
b. Costochondritis
c. Pectoral strain
d. Rib fracture
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d. It is loud with a palpable thrill.
Grade 1 is very faint. Grade 6 can be heard with stethoscope entirely
off the chest. Murmurs are auscultated. Grade 4/6 is loud and has a
palpable thrill. Bickley p. 527 Table 16-14
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Which of the following is true of a grade 4/6 intensity murmur?
a. It is very faint.
b. It can only be found with special cardiac testing.
c. It can be heard with the stethoscope entirely off the chest.
d. It is loud with a palpable thrill.
Which of the following are included in the steps for the clinical reasoning and
assessment/diagnosis process? (Select all that apply)
a. Identify abnormal findings through history and physical.
b. Localize findings anatomically.
c. Cluster the clinical findings.
d. Generate hypotheses about the causes of the patient's problems.
You are concerned that a patient has an aortic regurgitation murmur. Which is the
best position to accentuate the murmur?
a. Sit the patient upright
b. Left Lateral decubitus
, c. Supine
d. Upright but leaning forward
Which of the following are signs of joint inflammation?
a. Bogginess
b. Tenderness
c. Numbness
d Both A and B
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a. Have the patient perform tandem gait
Bickley page 880, see red text in margins.
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Which technique during a neurological exam to assesses unsteadiness of gait
(ataxia)?
a. Have the patient perform tandem gait
b. Assess patellar reflexes
c. Walk on heels and toes
d. Alternate arm swings while walking
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1 of 88
Definition
b. is the correct answer
ABI of less than < (LESS THAN) 0.5 suggest severe PAD. Bickley pg 580
in red in margin.
Give this one a try later!
You are seeing a 27 year old non smoker for a chief complaint of a cough. They
report that the cough is sometimes associated with a wheeze, worse at night, and
when they are cleaning. They first noticed cough and shortness of breath when they
joined the swim team at school a few months ago. They deny any dizziness,
heartburn, or fever. Currently, they are asymptomatic and you auscultate clear
breath sounds on exam. Based on this information alone, what is the most likely
diagnosis?
a. Asthma
b. Pneumonia
c. Heart failure
,d. Chronic bronchitis
You are seeing a 10 year old child who is brought in for a rash. You examine the
child and note several reddish papules on the palms and soles of the feet. What
aspect of the patient history aligns with your most likely diagnosis, based on the
description of the rash and its location? Select the best answer.
a. Parents report a recent camping trip.
b. Family history of thyroid disorders.
c. Family reports the child was recently bitten by a spider.
e. Child was recently treated for strep throat with amoxicillin.
Mr. Smith is a 56 y.o. white male with a 40 pack year history of smoking
cigarettes and he continues to smoke a pack a day. He has complaints of
severe pain in his left upper calf when walking that resolves at rest. You are
concerned he may have peripheral artery disease and you send him for ankle-
brachial index (ABI) testing. Which of the following ABI results would indicated
severe PAD?
a. Ankle-Brachial Index of 1.30
b. Ankle-Brachial Index of 0.25
c. Ankle-Brachial Index of .65
d. Ankle-Brachial Index of .75
You are seeing a 42 year old male for a chief complaint of chest pain. On physical
exam you note tenderness with palpation at the pectoral muscles and clear breath
sounds. Based on these findings alone, what diagnosis can you rule out?
a. ischemic etiology of pain
b. Costochondritis
c. Pectoral strain
d. Rib fracture
Don't know?
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Definition
d. It is loud with a palpable thrill.
Grade 1 is very faint. Grade 6 can be heard with stethoscope entirely
off the chest. Murmurs are auscultated. Grade 4/6 is loud and has a
palpable thrill. Bickley p. 527 Table 16-14
Give this one a try later!
Which of the following is true of a grade 4/6 intensity murmur?
a. It is very faint.
b. It can only be found with special cardiac testing.
c. It can be heard with the stethoscope entirely off the chest.
d. It is loud with a palpable thrill.
Which of the following are included in the steps for the clinical reasoning and
assessment/diagnosis process? (Select all that apply)
a. Identify abnormal findings through history and physical.
b. Localize findings anatomically.
c. Cluster the clinical findings.
d. Generate hypotheses about the causes of the patient's problems.
You are concerned that a patient has an aortic regurgitation murmur. Which is the
best position to accentuate the murmur?
a. Sit the patient upright
b. Left Lateral decubitus
, c. Supine
d. Upright but leaning forward
Which of the following are signs of joint inflammation?
a. Bogginess
b. Tenderness
c. Numbness
d Both A and B
Don't know?
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Definition
a. Have the patient perform tandem gait
Bickley page 880, see red text in margins.
Give this one a try later!
Which technique during a neurological exam to assesses unsteadiness of gait
(ataxia)?
a. Have the patient perform tandem gait
b. Assess patellar reflexes
c. Walk on heels and toes
d. Alternate arm swings while walking
