NSG 121 Health Assessment – Herzing University | Exam 3 Questions with Complete Solutions

NSG 121 Health Assessment - Herzing
NSG 121 Exam 3
questions with complete solution




CONTENT
1. Cardiovascular Assessment (Heart Sounds, Valves, Circulation)

2. Peripheral Arterial & Venous Disorders (PAD, DVT, CVI)

3. Lymphatic System (Nodes & Drainage)

4. Respiratory & Renal Functions in Older Adults

5. GI & Hepatic Changes in Aging

6. Reproductive System (Male & Female)

7. Musculoskeletal System (Bones, Joints, Muscles)

8. Neurological & Coordination Assessments

9. Arthritis, Osteoporosis & Injury Risks




1. T/F During increase activity an elderly person is likely to experience elevat- ed

heart rate, bounding pulse, and shortness
of breath



Answer> False

, 2. Risk factors most commonly associated with peripheral arterial disease

Answer> -

Diabetes

Smoking

Age



3. What are some signs of peripheral arterial disease?

Answer> Pain during exertion that is relieved by rest, so when they sit down to

put their legs up, their pain goes away



4. What is a condition that we connect to peripheral arterial disease?

Answer> Intermittent claudication




5. Two signs of heart disease

Answer> Decrease cardiac function Fluid overload

6. How would fluid overload and decreased cardiac function present?

Answer> Ede- ma, nocturia, chest pain, sob, fatigue with activity



7. Landmark to auscultate the pulmonic valve

Answer> 2nd ICS, left sternal border
2/4




8. Three ways blood flow is regulated through the venous system