NURS 6512 FINAL EXAM REVISION HANDBOOK 2026 DIAGNOSTIC FINDINGS AND DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS

NURS 6512 FINAL EXAM REVISION HANDBOOK
2026 DIAGNOSTIC FINDINGS AND
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS

◉ 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.