NURSING 203 FINAL COMPREHENSIVE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is NOT a mechanism that veins use to help propel blood back to the heart? -
Answer-cardiac contraction
The arterial system is a _________ pressure system. - Answer-high
The major artery supplying the arm is the __________________________. - Answer-
Brachial artery
Sam comes to the clinic complaining of swollen lymph nodes. Lymph nodes filter
microorganisms as part of the _________________ system. - Answer-immune
Where is the Radial Pulse found? - Answer-Radial Pulse is found in the lateral aspect
(thumb side) of the inner wrist.
Where is the Posterior Tibial Pulse found? - Answer-In the groove between the medial
malleolus & the achilles tendon.
Where is the Brachial Pulse found? - Answer-The Brachial Pulse is found in the
Antecubital Crease.
Where is the Dorsalis pedis pulse? - Answer-Just lateral to the prominent extensor
tendon of the big toe.
Capillary hydrostatic pressure forces fluid out of the ______________________ into the
interstitial fluid. - Answer-capillaries
What is the site of gas and nutrient exchange between the blood and the tissues? -
Answer-the capillaries
The ___________________ system prevents edema by draining excess fluids and
proteins from the tissues. - Answer-lymphatic
The vessel walls of veins are _____________________ than those of arteries. -
Answer-thinner
Mr. Davis' feet are pale and he has no hair on his legs. Which assessment should the
nurse perform? - Answer-Ankle-Brachial Index
A pulse amplitude of +___ signifies adequate blood flow? - Answer-+2
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is NOT a mechanism that veins use to help propel blood back to the heart? -
Answer-cardiac contraction
The arterial system is a _________ pressure system. - Answer-high
The major artery supplying the arm is the __________________________. - Answer-
Brachial artery
Sam comes to the clinic complaining of swollen lymph nodes. Lymph nodes filter
microorganisms as part of the _________________ system. - Answer-immune
Where is the Radial Pulse found? - Answer-Radial Pulse is found in the lateral aspect
(thumb side) of the inner wrist.
Where is the Posterior Tibial Pulse found? - Answer-In the groove between the medial
malleolus & the achilles tendon.
Where is the Brachial Pulse found? - Answer-The Brachial Pulse is found in the
Antecubital Crease.
Where is the Dorsalis pedis pulse? - Answer-Just lateral to the prominent extensor
tendon of the big toe.
Capillary hydrostatic pressure forces fluid out of the ______________________ into the
interstitial fluid. - Answer-capillaries
What is the site of gas and nutrient exchange between the blood and the tissues? -
Answer-the capillaries
The ___________________ system prevents edema by draining excess fluids and
proteins from the tissues. - Answer-lymphatic
The vessel walls of veins are _____________________ than those of arteries. -
Answer-thinner
Mr. Davis' feet are pale and he has no hair on his legs. Which assessment should the
nurse perform? - Answer-Ankle-Brachial Index
A pulse amplitude of +___ signifies adequate blood flow? - Answer-+2
