NSG-316 EXAM 3 2026 EXAM REVIEW SOLVED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ How should a client be positioned for jugular veins and
precordium assessment?
Answer: The client should be supine with head and chest slightly
elevated.
◉ What environmental condition should be ensured during
peripheral vascular assessment?
Answer: A comfortable environmental temperature.
◉ What is the purpose of performing bilateral comparisons during
peripheral vascular assessment?
Answer: To assess symmetry and detect abnormalities.
◉ List the equipment needed for cardiovascular and peripheral
vascular assessment.
Answer: Marking pen, small centimeter ruler, stethoscope
(diaphragm and bell), alcohol wipes, paper tape measure, tourniquet
or blood pressure cuff, Doppler ultrasonic stethoscope.
,◉ What does the jugular venous pulse (JVP) assess?
Answer: Central venous pressure (CVP) and heart efficiency.
◉ What is the position of the client when estimating jugular venous
pressure?
Answer: Supine at a 30- to 45-degree angle.
◉ How can you differentiate jugular from carotid pulsations?
Answer: Based on location, quality, respiration, palpability, pressure,
and patient position.
◉ What is the correct technique for palpating the carotid artery?
Answer: Palpate one side at a time to avoid compromising blood
flow to the brain.
◉ What should be noted when palpating the carotid artery?
Answer: Contour and amplitude of pulse; normal strength is 2+.
◉ What is assessed during auscultation of the carotid artery?
Answer: Presence of a carotid bruit.
◉ What should be avoided when auscultating the carotid artery?
, Answer: Compressing the artery, which can create an artificial bruit.
◉ What lighting technique is used for inspecting the anterior chest
during heart assessment?
Answer: Use tangential lighting.
◉ What should be noted when palpating the apical impulse?
Answer: Location, size, amplitude, and duration.
◉ What are the auscultatory areas associated with heart valves?
Answer: Aortic valve area (second right interspace), pulmonic valve
area (second left interspace), tricuspid valve area (left lower sternal
border), mitral valve area (fifth interspace at left midclavicular line).
◉ What does S1 signify in heart sounds?
Answer: Closure of AV valves (mitral and tricuspid), signaling the
beginning of systole.
◉ What does S2 signify in heart sounds?
Answer: Closure of semilunar valves (aortic and pulmonic), signaling
the end of systole; loudest at the base.
◉ What should be noted when listening for murmurs?
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ How should a client be positioned for jugular veins and
precordium assessment?
Answer: The client should be supine with head and chest slightly
elevated.
◉ What environmental condition should be ensured during
peripheral vascular assessment?
Answer: A comfortable environmental temperature.
◉ What is the purpose of performing bilateral comparisons during
peripheral vascular assessment?
Answer: To assess symmetry and detect abnormalities.
◉ List the equipment needed for cardiovascular and peripheral
vascular assessment.
Answer: Marking pen, small centimeter ruler, stethoscope
(diaphragm and bell), alcohol wipes, paper tape measure, tourniquet
or blood pressure cuff, Doppler ultrasonic stethoscope.
,◉ What does the jugular venous pulse (JVP) assess?
Answer: Central venous pressure (CVP) and heart efficiency.
◉ What is the position of the client when estimating jugular venous
pressure?
Answer: Supine at a 30- to 45-degree angle.
◉ How can you differentiate jugular from carotid pulsations?
Answer: Based on location, quality, respiration, palpability, pressure,
and patient position.
◉ What is the correct technique for palpating the carotid artery?
Answer: Palpate one side at a time to avoid compromising blood
flow to the brain.
◉ What should be noted when palpating the carotid artery?
Answer: Contour and amplitude of pulse; normal strength is 2+.
◉ What is assessed during auscultation of the carotid artery?
Answer: Presence of a carotid bruit.
◉ What should be avoided when auscultating the carotid artery?
, Answer: Compressing the artery, which can create an artificial bruit.
◉ What lighting technique is used for inspecting the anterior chest
during heart assessment?
Answer: Use tangential lighting.
◉ What should be noted when palpating the apical impulse?
Answer: Location, size, amplitude, and duration.
◉ What are the auscultatory areas associated with heart valves?
Answer: Aortic valve area (second right interspace), pulmonic valve
area (second left interspace), tricuspid valve area (left lower sternal
border), mitral valve area (fifth interspace at left midclavicular line).
◉ What does S1 signify in heart sounds?
Answer: Closure of AV valves (mitral and tricuspid), signaling the
beginning of systole.
◉ What does S2 signify in heart sounds?
Answer: Closure of semilunar valves (aortic and pulmonic), signaling
the end of systole; loudest at the base.
◉ What should be noted when listening for murmurs?
