NR 304 Quiz 1 concepts Chamberlain University NR 304
(Heath Assessment II) Quiz 1 concepts Questions With
Complete Solutions
How does arterial ulcers impact blood flow? Correct Answers -
causes a decrease in blood flow
How does breathing impact the venous return? Correct Answers
- causes a decrease in pressure in the chest
How does venous blood return to the heart? Correct Answers
skeletal muscles contract
How venous ulcer symptoms be decreased? Correct Answers -
elevation of legs
What are assessment finding associated to the bulge in hernias?
Correct Answers - can be pushed back / disappears when lying
down
What are characteristics of lymphedema? Correct Answers -
Hard
- non-pitting edema
What are common causes of constipation? Correct Answers -
decreased physical activity
- inadequate intake of water
- low fiber diets
- side effects of medications
- irritable bowel syndrome
- bowel obstructions
, - hypothyroidism
- inadequate toilet facilities
What are examples of subjective data when assessing PVS?
Correct Answers - leg pain or cramps
- skin changes on arms / legs
- Swelling
- Lymph node enlargement
- medications
- smoking history
What are some assessment findings associated with ascites?
Correct Answers - swelling in abdomen
- weight gain
- sense of fullness
- bloating
- sense of heaviness
- nauseas
- indigestion
- vomiting
- swelling in lower legs
- shortness of breath
- hemorrhoids
What are some assessment findings associated with hernias?
Correct Answers - noticeable lump / bulge in groin or abdomen
- swelling / pain in groin or scrotum in men
- pain, burning or aching sensation at site of bulge
- Pain while coughing, bending over or lifting heavy objects
- heavy feeling in groin
- weakness or a feeling of pressure in groin
(Heath Assessment II) Quiz 1 concepts Questions With
Complete Solutions
How does arterial ulcers impact blood flow? Correct Answers -
causes a decrease in blood flow
How does breathing impact the venous return? Correct Answers
- causes a decrease in pressure in the chest
How does venous blood return to the heart? Correct Answers
skeletal muscles contract
How venous ulcer symptoms be decreased? Correct Answers -
elevation of legs
What are assessment finding associated to the bulge in hernias?
Correct Answers - can be pushed back / disappears when lying
down
What are characteristics of lymphedema? Correct Answers -
Hard
- non-pitting edema
What are common causes of constipation? Correct Answers -
decreased physical activity
- inadequate intake of water
- low fiber diets
- side effects of medications
- irritable bowel syndrome
- bowel obstructions
, - hypothyroidism
- inadequate toilet facilities
What are examples of subjective data when assessing PVS?
Correct Answers - leg pain or cramps
- skin changes on arms / legs
- Swelling
- Lymph node enlargement
- medications
- smoking history
What are some assessment findings associated with ascites?
Correct Answers - swelling in abdomen
- weight gain
- sense of fullness
- bloating
- sense of heaviness
- nauseas
- indigestion
- vomiting
- swelling in lower legs
- shortness of breath
- hemorrhoids
What are some assessment findings associated with hernias?
Correct Answers - noticeable lump / bulge in groin or abdomen
- swelling / pain in groin or scrotum in men
- pain, burning or aching sensation at site of bulge
- Pain while coughing, bending over or lifting heavy objects
- heavy feeling in groin
- weakness or a feeling of pressure in groin
