NURS6512 Final Exam Review
Questions and Answers.
Examination techniques of the Heart, Lungs, and PV systems - Answer Methods used to
assess the Heart, Lungs, and Peripheral Vascular systems
Examination findings of arterial blood flow in infants - Answer Observations related to the
circulation of blood in infants
Examination findings of the heart and lungs in a patient with illegal drug use - Answer
Observations related to the condition of the heart and lungs in a patient who uses illegal drugs
Description of types of shortness of breath - Answer Explanation of different forms of
breathing difficulty (orthopnea, platypnea, tachypnea, bradypnea)
Symptoms associated with intrathoracic infection - Answer Signs and indications related to
infection within the chest
Percussion techniques when examining the lungs - Answer Methods used to tap on the chest
to assess lung sounds
Examination findings when percussing the lungs - Answer Observations made while tapping
on the chest to assess lung sounds
Cardiac examination findings for a patient with rheumatic fever - Answer Observations
related to the condition of the heart in a patient with rheumatic fever
Grading of heart murmurs - Answer Classification system for assessing the severity of heart
murmurs
Evaluation of ECG tracings - Answer Assessment of the patterns recorded on an
electrocardiogram
Examination technique for the apical pulse - Answer Method used to assess the pulse at the
apex of the heart
Examining technique for different cardiac sounds and their names - Answer Methods used to
identify and assess various sounds produced by the heart
, Varicosity findings in pregnant women - Answer Observations related to the presence of
varicose veins in pregnant women
Examination of peripheral arteries - Answer Assessment of the arteries located away from
the heart
Grading of pulses - Answer Classification system for assessing the strength and quality of
pulses
Examination findings of a child with Kawasaki disease - Answer Observations related to the
condition of a child with Kawasaki disease
Examination findings of a patient with peripheral edema - Answer Observations related to
the swelling of body parts away from the center
Examination of ammonia in breath odor - Answer Assessment of the presence of ammonia
in the odor of breath
Diagnostic tests for patients with carpal tunnel - Answer Tests used to diagnose carpal tunnel
syndrome
Examination techniques used for muscle and joint pain - Answer Methods used to assess
pain in muscles and joints
Spinal deformities noted during examination - Answer Abnormalities observed in the spine
during assessment
Characteristic examination findings for Rheumatoid Arthritis - Answer Observations specific
to the condition of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Orthopedic screening evaluation techniques - Answer Methods used to evaluate orthopedic
conditions
Characteristic examination findings consistent with Osteoarthritis - Answer Observations
indicative of the presence of Osteoarthritis
Characteristic examination findings consistent with Gout - Answer Observations indicative of
the presence of Gout
Questions and Answers.
Examination techniques of the Heart, Lungs, and PV systems - Answer Methods used to
assess the Heart, Lungs, and Peripheral Vascular systems
Examination findings of arterial blood flow in infants - Answer Observations related to the
circulation of blood in infants
Examination findings of the heart and lungs in a patient with illegal drug use - Answer
Observations related to the condition of the heart and lungs in a patient who uses illegal drugs
Description of types of shortness of breath - Answer Explanation of different forms of
breathing difficulty (orthopnea, platypnea, tachypnea, bradypnea)
Symptoms associated with intrathoracic infection - Answer Signs and indications related to
infection within the chest
Percussion techniques when examining the lungs - Answer Methods used to tap on the chest
to assess lung sounds
Examination findings when percussing the lungs - Answer Observations made while tapping
on the chest to assess lung sounds
Cardiac examination findings for a patient with rheumatic fever - Answer Observations
related to the condition of the heart in a patient with rheumatic fever
Grading of heart murmurs - Answer Classification system for assessing the severity of heart
murmurs
Evaluation of ECG tracings - Answer Assessment of the patterns recorded on an
electrocardiogram
Examination technique for the apical pulse - Answer Method used to assess the pulse at the
apex of the heart
Examining technique for different cardiac sounds and their names - Answer Methods used to
identify and assess various sounds produced by the heart
, Varicosity findings in pregnant women - Answer Observations related to the presence of
varicose veins in pregnant women
Examination of peripheral arteries - Answer Assessment of the arteries located away from
the heart
Grading of pulses - Answer Classification system for assessing the strength and quality of
pulses
Examination findings of a child with Kawasaki disease - Answer Observations related to the
condition of a child with Kawasaki disease
Examination findings of a patient with peripheral edema - Answer Observations related to
the swelling of body parts away from the center
Examination of ammonia in breath odor - Answer Assessment of the presence of ammonia
in the odor of breath
Diagnostic tests for patients with carpal tunnel - Answer Tests used to diagnose carpal tunnel
syndrome
Examination techniques used for muscle and joint pain - Answer Methods used to assess
pain in muscles and joints
Spinal deformities noted during examination - Answer Abnormalities observed in the spine
during assessment
Characteristic examination findings for Rheumatoid Arthritis - Answer Observations specific
to the condition of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Orthopedic screening evaluation techniques - Answer Methods used to evaluate orthopedic
conditions
Characteristic examination findings consistent with Osteoarthritis - Answer Observations
indicative of the presence of Osteoarthritis
Characteristic examination findings consistent with Gout - Answer Observations indicative of
the presence of Gout
