3/16/25, 10:56 PM Advanced Health Assessment & diagnostic reasoning NURS 6512N
Advanced Health Assessment & diagnostic reasoning NURS 6512N
NURS 6512 Advanced Health Assessment & diagnostic reasoning REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES|ALREADY GRADED A+||COMPREHENSIVE
DOCUMENT FOR PEDS CMS||BRAND NEW
Which cause of Pneumothorax
shortness of breath is
primarily due to a
pulmonary etiology?
Which statement Blood flows from the left atrium to the left ventricle through the
demonstrates the correct mitral valve.
path of cardiac blood
flow?
What is TRUE regarding Abdominojugular reflux is due to an increased inflow of
abdominojugular reflux? blood from the abdominal veins into the right atrium.
The venous pulse found on ...biphasic, easily obliterated by light pressure, and increased in
physical exam of the neck the supine position.
is...
What is TRUE regarding the The posterior tibial pulse is located behind the medial malleolus
arterial pulses in the lower of the ankle.
extremities?
A patient with viral ...is most comfortable sitting upright and forward.
pericarditis..
What are the components of Muffled heart sounds, HYPOtension, and Kussmaul's sign
Beck's triad?
What are splinter Microthrombi in the nail bed
hemorrhages seen with
bacterial endocarditis?
What sign is seen in a patient Cannot speak in full sentences without needing to take a breath
with respiratory distress?
What is the "tripod" The patient sits or stands leaning forward and supports
position seen in a the upper body with their hands on the knees.
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,3/16/25, 10:56 PM Advanced Health Assessment & diagnostic reasoning NURS 6512N
patient with
respiratory distress?
A patient with bluish discoloration of the skin or mucous
Which description indicates a
membranes under the tongue
patient with cyanosis?
GIVE FEEDBACKWATCH RELATED VIDEO
What is TRUE regarding They indicate an obstructive process, such as
bronchial breath sounds? malignancy or infection, if heard in the peripheral lung
fields.
Emphysema can be described ...the destruction of a portion of the airway distal to the terminal
as...? bronchiole.
Which statement regarding Bleb is usually subpleural.
bulla or bleb is FALSE?
What is TRUE regarding Abdominojugular reflux is due to an increased inflow of
abdominojugular reflux? blood from the abdominal veins into the right atrium.
The venous pulse found on ...biphasic, easily obliterated by light pressure, and increased in
physical exam of the neck the supine position.
is...
What is TRUE regarding the The posterior tibial pulse is located behind the medial malleolus
arterial pulses in the lower of the ankle.
extremities?
A patient with viral ...is most comfortable sitting upright and forward.
pericarditis...
What are the components of Muffled heart sounds, HYPOtension, and Kussmaul's sign
Beck's triad?
What are splinter Microthrombi in the nail bed
hemorrhages seen with
bacterial endocarditis?
Which of the following is Visualization of a thin pleural line
NOT a radiographic finding
of hyperinflation?
Which type of emphysema Paraseptal
destroys the alveolar ducts
and sacs?
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Which statement regarding It can be a direct extension from
pleural effusion is the peritoneum. GIVE
CORRECT? FEEDBACKWATCH RELATED
VIDEO
The carina is an important ...it helps us to evaluate the positioning of lines and tubes.
landmark because...?
Which of the It is a disease of bronchi.
following is NOT
characteristic of a
chest X-ray
consolidation?
Which clinical condition is Empyema
usually NOT a cause of
transudative pleural
effusion?
Which of the following is Asthma
NOT an indication for a
chest CT scan?
A Q wave that develops in Regions of infarcted myocardial tissue
an ECG during an MI
represents which of the
following?
Which of the following P wave → PR segment → QRS complex → ST segment → T wave
indicates the proper order
of the waves in an
electrocardiogram?
On an ECG, what is the Between -30° and 90°
range, in degrees, of a
normal axis?
What cardiac physiology Closure of the mitral and tricuspid valves
does the S1 heart sound
represent?
What cardiac physiology Closure of the aortic valve and pulmonic valves
does the S2 heart sound
represent?
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Advanced Health Assessment & diagnostic reasoning NURS 6512N
NURS 6512 Advanced Health Assessment & diagnostic reasoning REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES|ALREADY GRADED A+||COMPREHENSIVE
DOCUMENT FOR PEDS CMS||BRAND NEW
Which cause of Pneumothorax
shortness of breath is
primarily due to a
pulmonary etiology?
Which statement Blood flows from the left atrium to the left ventricle through the
demonstrates the correct mitral valve.
path of cardiac blood
flow?
What is TRUE regarding Abdominojugular reflux is due to an increased inflow of
abdominojugular reflux? blood from the abdominal veins into the right atrium.
The venous pulse found on ...biphasic, easily obliterated by light pressure, and increased in
physical exam of the neck the supine position.
is...
What is TRUE regarding the The posterior tibial pulse is located behind the medial malleolus
arterial pulses in the lower of the ankle.
extremities?
A patient with viral ...is most comfortable sitting upright and forward.
pericarditis..
What are the components of Muffled heart sounds, HYPOtension, and Kussmaul's sign
Beck's triad?
What are splinter Microthrombi in the nail bed
hemorrhages seen with
bacterial endocarditis?
What sign is seen in a patient Cannot speak in full sentences without needing to take a breath
with respiratory distress?
What is the "tripod" The patient sits or stands leaning forward and supports
position seen in a the upper body with their hands on the knees.
-… 1/29
,3/16/25, 10:56 PM Advanced Health Assessment & diagnostic reasoning NURS 6512N
patient with
respiratory distress?
A patient with bluish discoloration of the skin or mucous
Which description indicates a
membranes under the tongue
patient with cyanosis?
GIVE FEEDBACKWATCH RELATED VIDEO
What is TRUE regarding They indicate an obstructive process, such as
bronchial breath sounds? malignancy or infection, if heard in the peripheral lung
fields.
Emphysema can be described ...the destruction of a portion of the airway distal to the terminal
as...? bronchiole.
Which statement regarding Bleb is usually subpleural.
bulla or bleb is FALSE?
What is TRUE regarding Abdominojugular reflux is due to an increased inflow of
abdominojugular reflux? blood from the abdominal veins into the right atrium.
The venous pulse found on ...biphasic, easily obliterated by light pressure, and increased in
physical exam of the neck the supine position.
is...
What is TRUE regarding the The posterior tibial pulse is located behind the medial malleolus
arterial pulses in the lower of the ankle.
extremities?
A patient with viral ...is most comfortable sitting upright and forward.
pericarditis...
What are the components of Muffled heart sounds, HYPOtension, and Kussmaul's sign
Beck's triad?
What are splinter Microthrombi in the nail bed
hemorrhages seen with
bacterial endocarditis?
Which of the following is Visualization of a thin pleural line
NOT a radiographic finding
of hyperinflation?
Which type of emphysema Paraseptal
destroys the alveolar ducts
and sacs?
-… 2/29
, 3/16/25, 10:56 PM Advanced Health Assessment & diagnostic reasoning NURS 6512N
Which statement regarding It can be a direct extension from
pleural effusion is the peritoneum. GIVE
CORRECT? FEEDBACKWATCH RELATED
VIDEO
The carina is an important ...it helps us to evaluate the positioning of lines and tubes.
landmark because...?
Which of the It is a disease of bronchi.
following is NOT
characteristic of a
chest X-ray
consolidation?
Which clinical condition is Empyema
usually NOT a cause of
transudative pleural
effusion?
Which of the following is Asthma
NOT an indication for a
chest CT scan?
A Q wave that develops in Regions of infarcted myocardial tissue
an ECG during an MI
represents which of the
following?
Which of the following P wave → PR segment → QRS complex → ST segment → T wave
indicates the proper order
of the waves in an
electrocardiogram?
On an ECG, what is the Between -30° and 90°
range, in degrees, of a
normal axis?
What cardiac physiology Closure of the mitral and tricuspid valves
does the S1 heart sound
represent?
What cardiac physiology Closure of the aortic valve and pulmonic valves
does the S2 heart sound
represent?
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