Health Assessment II | Questions & Answers |
Grade A | 100% Correct (Verified Solutions)
1. **DVT signs and symptoms** ANS Unilateral leg swelling, warmth, local
tenderness, pain in calf/leg, red or darkened skin around the painful area.
2. **Decorticate posturing** ANS "Flexor posturing" - adduction of arms
(arms fold to chest); flexion of elbows and wrist.
3. **Tuning fork** ANS An instrument vibrated to test hearing or vibrations.
4. **Conjunctiva** ANS Mucous membrane that lines the eyelids, should be
pink.
5. **Peripheral pulse classification** ANS Absent (0), weak (1+), normal
(2+), bounding (3-4+).
6. **Cholecystitis signs and symptoms** ANS Murphy sign, gastrointestinal
symptoms, vomiting, and fever.
7. **Crepitus** ANS A crackling or grating sound usually of bones.
8. **CN 7** ANS Frown, smile, puff cheeks, raise brows.
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, 9. **Anuria** ANS Absence of urine.
10. **Herpes zoster** ANS Shingles: painful red blisters, viral.
11. **Appendicitis signs and symptoms** ANS Blumberg, iliopsoas sign,
gastrointestinal symptoms, vomiting and fever, rebound tenderness on
McBurney point.
12. **CN 9** ANS Swallowing.
13. **Phalen test** ANS Wrists are bent down with backs of each hand
touching; carpal tunnel sufferers feel tingling or pain within 60 seconds.
14. **Regular respiratory rate and oxygen saturation** ANS 12-20 breaths
per minute, 95-100% SPO2 sat. (room air).
15. **CN 10** ANS Uvula rises midline.
16. **Stridor** ANS Narrowing of the upper airway, strained, high-pitched
sound heard on inspiration caused by obstruction in pharynx.
17. **Nocturia** ANS Excessive urination at night (BPH guy).
18. **Tinel test** ANS Detects irritated nerves. Percussion over the nerve
elicits pain in carpal tunnel syndrome.
19. **Heart rate normal findings** ANS Regular rhythm, 2+ force, 60-100
bpm.
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