NURS 6512 Final
Review Exam
Questions and Correct
Answers
User [Date] [Course title]
, Examination techniques of the Heart, Lungs, and PV systems - Correct Answer: Methods used to assess
the Heart, Lungs, and Peripheral Vascular systems
Examination findings of arterial blood flow in infants - Correct Answer: Observations related to the
circulation of blood in infants
Examination findings of the heart and lungs in a patient with illegal drug use - Correct Answer:
Observations related to the condition of the heart and lungs in a patient who uses illegal drugs
Description of types of shortness of breath - Correct Answer: Explanation of different forms of breathing
difficulty (orthopnea, platypnea, tachypnea, bradypnea)
Symptoms associated with intrathoracic infection - Correct Answer: Signs and indications related to
infection within the chest
Percussion techniques when examining the lungs - Correct Answer: Methods used to tap on the chest to
assess lung sounds
Examination findings when percussing the lungs - Correct Answer: Observations made while tapping on
the chest to assess lung sounds
Cardiac examination findings for a patient with rheumatic fever - Correct Answer: Observations related
to the condition of the heart in a patient with rheumatic fever
Grading of heart murmurs - Correct Answer: Classification system for assessing the severity of heart
murmurs
Evaluation of ECG tracings - Correct Answer: Assessment of the patterns recorded on an
electrocardiogram
Examination technique for the apical pulse - Correct Answer: Method used to assess the pulse at the
apex of the heart
Review Exam
Questions and Correct
Answers
User [Date] [Course title]
, Examination techniques of the Heart, Lungs, and PV systems - Correct Answer: Methods used to assess
the Heart, Lungs, and Peripheral Vascular systems
Examination findings of arterial blood flow in infants - Correct Answer: Observations related to the
circulation of blood in infants
Examination findings of the heart and lungs in a patient with illegal drug use - Correct Answer:
Observations related to the condition of the heart and lungs in a patient who uses illegal drugs
Description of types of shortness of breath - Correct Answer: Explanation of different forms of breathing
difficulty (orthopnea, platypnea, tachypnea, bradypnea)
Symptoms associated with intrathoracic infection - Correct Answer: Signs and indications related to
infection within the chest
Percussion techniques when examining the lungs - Correct Answer: Methods used to tap on the chest to
assess lung sounds
Examination findings when percussing the lungs - Correct Answer: Observations made while tapping on
the chest to assess lung sounds
Cardiac examination findings for a patient with rheumatic fever - Correct Answer: Observations related
to the condition of the heart in a patient with rheumatic fever
Grading of heart murmurs - Correct Answer: Classification system for assessing the severity of heart
murmurs
Evaluation of ECG tracings - Correct Answer: Assessment of the patterns recorded on an
electrocardiogram
Examination technique for the apical pulse - Correct Answer: Method used to assess the pulse at the
apex of the heart
