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NUR 500 EXAM 2 HEALTH ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

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Cardiac Output


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the amount of blood pumped by the heart per minute; equal to the stroke
volume x the number of beats per minute




Consolidation of the Lungs


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occurs when fluid accumulates, causing the lung tissue to become stiff and
unable to exchange gases

,Hypothyroidism


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-a decrease in thyroid hormone
-decreased metabolic rate: weight gain, cold intolerance, puffy/edematous
face, dry/coarse hair




Hyperventilation


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the condition of taking abnormally fast, deep breaths




Characteristics of Bronchovesicular Breath Sounds


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-over major bronchi; posterior between scapulae and anterior in 1st/2nd
ICS
-inspiration = expiration




Crackles

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(rales) abnormal, discontinuous, adventitious lung sounds
heard on inspiration




Crepitus


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a crackling or grating sound




Labia Minora


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the smaller inner folds of the vulva.




Bruit


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sound that occurs due to turbulent blood flow, indicating partial occlusion
of peripheral vessels

, Superficial Veins


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veins located near the body surface




Modified Allen Test


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-used to evaluate the adequacy of collateral circulation
before cannulating (putting an IV in) the radial artery

-test consists of occluding both the ulnar and radial arteries
while the patient makes a fist, then releasing the arteries
while they open their palm; the color should return to their
palm in less than 7 seconds




Pallor


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extreme or unnatural paleness

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