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Wilkes NSG500 Exam 2 /NSG 500 Advanced
Health Assessment Exam 2 Newest 2025/2026
With Complete Questions And Correct Answers
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What does is it mean if the apical PMI is palpated beyond the 5th
intercostal space?
It may indicate left ventricular hypertrophy
Where is the PMI in dextroccardia
It would be displaced to the right
What is normal Jugular Venous Pressure (JVP)?
Less than 9cm H2O.
What does a JVP of over 9cm H2O indicate?
increased pressure.
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What causes a carotid bruit?
a partially occluded blood vessel
What does a carotid bruit indicate?
Blood flow turbulence and/or vascular disease
What is a bruit?
The sound of turbulent blood flow auscultated over arteries
What tool is a bruit best heard with?
The bell of a stethoscope
What can causes a carotid bruit?
Age
High cholesterol
What risk increases with the carotid bruit?
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Stroke
MI
What should provider do when they hear a carotid bruit?
Get an ultrasound to see how blocked the carotids are
Is venous hum normal in children?
No, but it is usually benign.
Does a venous hum have any pathologic significance?
No.
What position can a venous hum in children be heard the best?
Sitting position
What does a venous hum in children indicate?
Turbulence of blood flow in the internal jugular veins
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What does venous disease look like?
Warm, thick skin
Ulcers found on the medial or lateral aspects of the lower limbs
What are symptoms of venous disease?
Induration
Dependent edema
Prolonged capillary refill
hyperpigmentation
What does arterial disease look like?
Cool, thin skin
Necrotic feet/toes
What causes arterial disease?
Damage to arteries due to lack of blood flow to tissue.
Wilkes NSG500 Exam 2 /NSG 500 Advanced
Health Assessment Exam 2 Newest 2025/2026
With Complete Questions And Correct Answers
|Already Graded A+||Brand New Version!|
What does is it mean if the apical PMI is palpated beyond the 5th
intercostal space?
It may indicate left ventricular hypertrophy
Where is the PMI in dextroccardia
It would be displaced to the right
What is normal Jugular Venous Pressure (JVP)?
Less than 9cm H2O.
What does a JVP of over 9cm H2O indicate?
increased pressure.
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What causes a carotid bruit?
a partially occluded blood vessel
What does a carotid bruit indicate?
Blood flow turbulence and/or vascular disease
What is a bruit?
The sound of turbulent blood flow auscultated over arteries
What tool is a bruit best heard with?
The bell of a stethoscope
What can causes a carotid bruit?
Age
High cholesterol
What risk increases with the carotid bruit?
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Stroke
MI
What should provider do when they hear a carotid bruit?
Get an ultrasound to see how blocked the carotids are
Is venous hum normal in children?
No, but it is usually benign.
Does a venous hum have any pathologic significance?
No.
What position can a venous hum in children be heard the best?
Sitting position
What does a venous hum in children indicate?
Turbulence of blood flow in the internal jugular veins
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What does venous disease look like?
Warm, thick skin
Ulcers found on the medial or lateral aspects of the lower limbs
What are symptoms of venous disease?
Induration
Dependent edema
Prolonged capillary refill
hyperpigmentation
What does arterial disease look like?
Cool, thin skin
Necrotic feet/toes
What causes arterial disease?
Damage to arteries due to lack of blood flow to tissue.
