NUR631 Midterm Exam Prep Test
NUR631 Midterm Exam Prep Test Bank 2
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Which of the following information belongs in the past medical history section related to
heart
and blood vessel assessment?
a. Adolescent inguinal hernia
b. Childhood mumps
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c. History of bee stings
d. Previous unexplained fever –
Correct Answer :D. previous unexplained fever
Which one of the following is a common symptom of cardiovascular disorders in the older
adult?
a. Fatigue
b. Joint pain
c. Poor night vision
d. Weight gain –
Correct Answer :A. fatigue
In the adult, the apical impulse should be most visible when the patient is in what position?
a. Supine
b. Upright
c. Lithotomy
d. Right lateral recumbent –
Correct Answer :B. upright
midclavicular line, 5th ICS
If the apical impulse is more vigorous than expected, it is called a
a. lift.
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b. thrill.
c. bruit.
d. murmur. –
Correct Answer :A. lift.
(lift or "heave")
A palpable rushing vibration over the base of the heart at the second intercostal space is
called
a
a. heave.
b. lift.
c. thrill.
d. thrust. - Correct Answer :C. thrill
An apical PMI palpated beyond the fifth intercostal space may indicate
a. decreased cardiac output.
b. obesity.
c. left ventricular hypertrophy.
d. hyperventilation. - Correct Answer :C. L ventricular hypertrophy
A lift along the left sternal border is most likely the result of
a. aortic stenosis.
b. atrial septal defect.
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c. pulmonary hypertension.
d. right ventricular hypertrophy. - Correct Answer :D. right ventricular hypertrophy
To estimate heart size by percussion, you should begin tapping at the
a. anterior axillary line.
b. left sternal border.
c. midclavicular line.
d. midsternal line. - Correct Answer :A. anterior axillary line
To hear diastolic heart sounds, you should ask patients to
a. lie on their back.
b. lie on their left side.
c. lie on their right side.
d. sit up and lean forward. - Correct Answer :B. lie on their left side
(left lateral recumbent)
The most helpful finding in determining left-sided heart failure is
a. dyspnea.
b. orthopnea.
c. jugular vein distention.
d. an S3 heart sound. - Correct Answer :C. jugular venous distention
You should use the DIAPHRAGM of the stethoscope for which pitch sounds? - Correct Answer
:high-pitch sounds
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NUR631 Midterm Exam Prep Test Bank 2
Latest / NUR 631 Advanced Health
Assessment Newest Midterm Exam Prep Test
Bank with 300+ Questions and Correct
Answers
Which of the following information belongs in the past medical history section related to
heart
and blood vessel assessment?
a. Adolescent inguinal hernia
b. Childhood mumps
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c. History of bee stings
d. Previous unexplained fever –
Correct Answer :D. previous unexplained fever
Which one of the following is a common symptom of cardiovascular disorders in the older
adult?
a. Fatigue
b. Joint pain
c. Poor night vision
d. Weight gain –
Correct Answer :A. fatigue
In the adult, the apical impulse should be most visible when the patient is in what position?
a. Supine
b. Upright
c. Lithotomy
d. Right lateral recumbent –
Correct Answer :B. upright
midclavicular line, 5th ICS
If the apical impulse is more vigorous than expected, it is called a
a. lift.
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b. thrill.
c. bruit.
d. murmur. –
Correct Answer :A. lift.
(lift or "heave")
A palpable rushing vibration over the base of the heart at the second intercostal space is
called
a
a. heave.
b. lift.
c. thrill.
d. thrust. - Correct Answer :C. thrill
An apical PMI palpated beyond the fifth intercostal space may indicate
a. decreased cardiac output.
b. obesity.
c. left ventricular hypertrophy.
d. hyperventilation. - Correct Answer :C. L ventricular hypertrophy
A lift along the left sternal border is most likely the result of
a. aortic stenosis.
b. atrial septal defect.
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c. pulmonary hypertension.
d. right ventricular hypertrophy. - Correct Answer :D. right ventricular hypertrophy
To estimate heart size by percussion, you should begin tapping at the
a. anterior axillary line.
b. left sternal border.
c. midclavicular line.
d. midsternal line. - Correct Answer :A. anterior axillary line
To hear diastolic heart sounds, you should ask patients to
a. lie on their back.
b. lie on their left side.
c. lie on their right side.
d. sit up and lean forward. - Correct Answer :B. lie on their left side
(left lateral recumbent)
The most helpful finding in determining left-sided heart failure is
a. dyspnea.
b. orthopnea.
c. jugular vein distention.
d. an S3 heart sound. - Correct Answer :C. jugular venous distention
You should use the DIAPHRAGM of the stethoscope for which pitch sounds? - Correct Answer
:high-pitch sounds
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