NURS 5220 EXAM 1 ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL EXAM
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What test would you use to assess the difference in thoracic girth between
maximum inspiration and expiration? – ANSWER- Thoracic Expansion:
place your thumbs on the back of the patients back, and measure the
distance your thumb move apart during breathing
Tactile Fremitus Test - ANSWER-Involves placing your palms or lateral
surfaces of your hands on the chest while the patient says "99".
What does increase tactile fremitus suggest? - ANSWER-
Consolidation of underlying lung tissues
What does decrease tactile fremitus suggest? - ANSWER-
Pleural effusion or Fluid collection
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Where to auscultate for Aortic Area? - ANSWER-2nd right intercostal
space, just to the right of the sternum
What does the Tuning Fork Test for? - ANSWER-Used to differentiate
between conductive and sensorineural hearing loss
Asia has a latex allergy and accidentally used some latex gloves at work,
her hands started to itch as soon as she put on the gloves. What is this
referred as:
A. Type IV Dermatitis
B. Type I Allergy
C. Serum Sickness
D. Anaphylactic shock - ANSWER-B. Type I Allergy: An immediate
hypersensitivity reaction that can cause anaphylaxis
Asia has a latex allergy and accidentally used some latex gloves at work,
her hands started to itch and she saw a rash the next day. What is this
referred as:
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A. Type IV Dermatitis
B. Type I Allergy
C. Serum Sickness
D. Anaphylactic shock - ANSWER-A. Type IV Dermatitis: a delayed
hypersensitivity reaction leading to skin rash and itching
What is the Normal Anterior-posterior(AP) vs Transverse
Diameter ratio? - ANSWER-1:2
What is the Anterior-posterior(AP) vs Transverse Diameter ratio for
someone with Barrel Chest? - ANSWER-1:1
What chest position is associated with Marfan's Syndrome?
A. Barrel Chest
B. Funnel Chest
C. Pigeon Chest
D. Normal Chest - ANSWER-C. Pigeon Chest
The breast bone that sinks into the chest is called:
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A. Barrel Chest
B. Funnel Chest
C. Pigeon Chest
D. Normal Chest - ANSWER-B. Funnel Chest
Where to auscultate for Pulmonic Area? - ANSWER-2nd left intercostal
space, just to the left of the sternum
Where to auscultate for Erbs Point? - ANSWER-3rd left intercostal space,
along the left paternal boarder
Where to auscultate for Tricuspid Area? - ANSWER-4th left intercostal
space along the eternal border
What heart sound marks the beginning of Systole? - ANSWER-
S1 (Lub)
Which valves are closed during systole? - ANSWER-mitral and tricuspid
Which valves are closed during diastole? - ANSWER-aortic and pulmonic