ACE YOUR 2026/2027 NURS 6512N ADVANCED
HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAMINATION:
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ Which cause of shortness of breath is primarily due to a
pulmonary etiology? Answer: Pneumothorax
◉ Which statement demonstrates the correct path of cardiac blood
flow? Answer: Blood flows from the left atrium to the left ventricle
through the mitral valve.
◉ What is TRUE regarding abdominojugular reflux? Answer:
Abdominojugular reflux is due to an increased inflow of blood from
the abdominal veins into the right atrium.
◉ The venous pulse found on physical exam of the neck is... Answer:
...biphasic, easily obliterated by light pressure, and increased in the
supine position.
◉ What is TRUE regarding the arterial pulses in the lower
extremities? Answer: The posterior tibial pulse is located behind the
medial malleolus of the ankle.
,◉ A patient with viral pericarditis.. Answer: ...is most comfortable
sitting upright and forward.
◉ What are the components of Beck's triad? Answer: Muffled heart
sounds, HYPOtension, and Kussmaul's sign
◉ What are splinter hemorrhages seen with bacterial endocarditis?
Answer: Microthrombi in the nail bed
◉ What sign is seen in a patient with respiratory distress? Answer:
Cannot speak in full sentences without needing to take a breath
◉ What is the "tripod" position seen in a patient with respiratory
distress? Answer: The patient sits or stands leaning forward and
supports the upper body with their hands on the knees.
◉ Which description indicates a patient with cyanosis? Answer: A
patient with bluish discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes
under the tongue
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◉ What is TRUE regarding bronchial breath sounds? Answer: They
indicate an obstructive process, such as malignancy or infection, if
heard in the peripheral lung fields.
,◉ Emphysema can be described as...? Answer: ...the destruction of a
portion of the airway distal to the terminal bronchiole.
◉ Which statement regarding bulla or bleb is FALSE? Answer: Bleb
is usually subpleural.
◉ What is TRUE regarding abdominojugular reflux? Answer:
Abdominojugular reflux is due to an increased inflow of blood from
the abdominal veins into the right atrium.
◉ The venous pulse found on physical exam of the neck is... Answer:
...biphasic, easily obliterated by light pressure, and increased in the
supine position.
◉ What is TRUE regarding the arterial pulses in the lower
extremities? Answer: The posterior tibial pulse is located behind the
medial malleolus of the ankle.
◉ A patient with viral pericarditis... Answer: ...is most comfortable
sitting upright and forward.
◉ What are the components of Beck's triad? Answer: Muffled heart
sounds, HYPOtension, and Kussmaul's sign
, ◉ What are splinter hemorrhages seen with bacterial endocarditis?
Answer: Microthrombi in the nail bed
◉ Which of the following is NOT a radiographic finding of
hyperinflation? Answer: Visualization of a thin pleural line
◉ Which type of emphysema destroys the alveolar ducts and sacs?
Answer: Paraseptal
◉ Which statement regarding pleural effusion is CORRECT? Answer:
It can be a direct extension from the peritoneum.
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◉ The carina is an important landmark because...? Answer: ...it helps
us to evaluate the positioning of lines and tubes.
◉ Which of the following is NOT characteristic of a chest X-ray
consolidation? Answer: It is a disease of bronchi.
◉ Which clinical condition is usually NOT a cause of transudative
pleural effusion? Answer: Empyema
◉ Which of the following is NOT an indication for a chest CT scan?
Answer: Asthma
HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAMINATION:
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ Which cause of shortness of breath is primarily due to a
pulmonary etiology? Answer: Pneumothorax
◉ Which statement demonstrates the correct path of cardiac blood
flow? Answer: Blood flows from the left atrium to the left ventricle
through the mitral valve.
◉ What is TRUE regarding abdominojugular reflux? Answer:
Abdominojugular reflux is due to an increased inflow of blood from
the abdominal veins into the right atrium.
◉ The venous pulse found on physical exam of the neck is... Answer:
...biphasic, easily obliterated by light pressure, and increased in the
supine position.
◉ What is TRUE regarding the arterial pulses in the lower
extremities? Answer: The posterior tibial pulse is located behind the
medial malleolus of the ankle.
,◉ A patient with viral pericarditis.. Answer: ...is most comfortable
sitting upright and forward.
◉ What are the components of Beck's triad? Answer: Muffled heart
sounds, HYPOtension, and Kussmaul's sign
◉ What are splinter hemorrhages seen with bacterial endocarditis?
Answer: Microthrombi in the nail bed
◉ What sign is seen in a patient with respiratory distress? Answer:
Cannot speak in full sentences without needing to take a breath
◉ What is the "tripod" position seen in a patient with respiratory
distress? Answer: The patient sits or stands leaning forward and
supports the upper body with their hands on the knees.
◉ Which description indicates a patient with cyanosis? Answer: A
patient with bluish discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes
under the tongue
GIVE FEEDBACKWATCH RELATED VIDEO
◉ What is TRUE regarding bronchial breath sounds? Answer: They
indicate an obstructive process, such as malignancy or infection, if
heard in the peripheral lung fields.
,◉ Emphysema can be described as...? Answer: ...the destruction of a
portion of the airway distal to the terminal bronchiole.
◉ Which statement regarding bulla or bleb is FALSE? Answer: Bleb
is usually subpleural.
◉ What is TRUE regarding abdominojugular reflux? Answer:
Abdominojugular reflux is due to an increased inflow of blood from
the abdominal veins into the right atrium.
◉ The venous pulse found on physical exam of the neck is... Answer:
...biphasic, easily obliterated by light pressure, and increased in the
supine position.
◉ What is TRUE regarding the arterial pulses in the lower
extremities? Answer: The posterior tibial pulse is located behind the
medial malleolus of the ankle.
◉ A patient with viral pericarditis... Answer: ...is most comfortable
sitting upright and forward.
◉ What are the components of Beck's triad? Answer: Muffled heart
sounds, HYPOtension, and Kussmaul's sign
, ◉ What are splinter hemorrhages seen with bacterial endocarditis?
Answer: Microthrombi in the nail bed
◉ Which of the following is NOT a radiographic finding of
hyperinflation? Answer: Visualization of a thin pleural line
◉ Which type of emphysema destroys the alveolar ducts and sacs?
Answer: Paraseptal
◉ Which statement regarding pleural effusion is CORRECT? Answer:
It can be a direct extension from the peritoneum.
GIVE FEEDBACKWATCH RELATED VIDEO
◉ The carina is an important landmark because...? Answer: ...it helps
us to evaluate the positioning of lines and tubes.
◉ Which of the following is NOT characteristic of a chest X-ray
consolidation? Answer: It is a disease of bronchi.
◉ Which clinical condition is usually NOT a cause of transudative
pleural effusion? Answer: Empyema
◉ Which of the following is NOT an indication for a chest CT scan?
Answer: Asthma
