HCB Test 5 (New 2026/ 2027 Update)
Questions & Answers 100% Correct
(Verified Solutions) - {Grade A}
Fluid loss - Correct answer dehydration-abnormal decrease in the total amount of
water in the body
Caused by decreased fluid intake or significant loss of fluid from the body due to
vomiting, diarrhea, rapid breathing, profuse sweating, or burns
Fluid distribution - Correct answer body cannot get enough water to where it needs to
go
Certain diseases and infections may cause it
Can be seen with injury or disorders
What would you ask about for a history of present illness for the assessment of
cardiovascular system? - Correct answer 1. Any cardiac surgery or hospitalizations for
cardiac evaluation or disorder
2. Congenital heart disease
3. Rhythm disorder
,4. Acute rheumatic fever
5. Hypertension, bleeding disorder, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, thyroid function, coronary
artery disease and obesity
Family history for assessment of cardiovascular system - Correct answer 1. Marfan
syndrome
2. Diabetes
3. Heart disease
4. Hypertension
5. Obesity
6. Congenital heart disease
Personal and social history for assessment of cardiovascular system - Correct
answer 1. Employment
2. Tobacco use
3. Nutritional status
4. Usual diet
5. Weight
,6. Alcohol consumption
7. Hobbies
8. Exercise
9. Use of recreational drugs
How would you inspect turgor? - Correct answer gently pinch a small section of skin
on the forearm or sternal area then release the skin, if it doesn't return to place then
the patient can have dehydration
How would you inspect edema? - Correct answer pressing your index finger over the
bony prominence of the tibia or medial malleolus for several seconds, if it doesn't go
back then it indicates pitting edema or heart failure
How long should capillary refill be? - Correct answer less than 2-3 seconds, if more
than 3 seconds it implies poor circulation
What are you palpating for during an assessment for cardiovascular system? - Correct
answer 1. If the skin is pale and clammy or warm, pink, and dry
, 2. Peripheral and/or central pulses
3. Clavicles, sternum, ribs
What are you auscultating for during an assessment for cardiovascular system? -
Correct answer aortic valve, pulmonary valve, second pulmonic area, tricuspid valve,
and mitral valve
Internal hemorrhage - Correct answer bleeding that occurs inside the body
What are some reasons that internal bleeding can be very serious? - Correct answer 1.
Damage to internal organs and large blood vessels = loss of large amount of blood in
short time
2. Blood loss cannot be seen
3. Severe internal blood loss may occur from injuries to the extremities
What are some MOI's that help determine internal bleeding? - Correct answer 1. Blunt
trauma
2. Falls
Questions & Answers 100% Correct
(Verified Solutions) - {Grade A}
Fluid loss - Correct answer dehydration-abnormal decrease in the total amount of
water in the body
Caused by decreased fluid intake or significant loss of fluid from the body due to
vomiting, diarrhea, rapid breathing, profuse sweating, or burns
Fluid distribution - Correct answer body cannot get enough water to where it needs to
go
Certain diseases and infections may cause it
Can be seen with injury or disorders
What would you ask about for a history of present illness for the assessment of
cardiovascular system? - Correct answer 1. Any cardiac surgery or hospitalizations for
cardiac evaluation or disorder
2. Congenital heart disease
3. Rhythm disorder
,4. Acute rheumatic fever
5. Hypertension, bleeding disorder, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, thyroid function, coronary
artery disease and obesity
Family history for assessment of cardiovascular system - Correct answer 1. Marfan
syndrome
2. Diabetes
3. Heart disease
4. Hypertension
5. Obesity
6. Congenital heart disease
Personal and social history for assessment of cardiovascular system - Correct
answer 1. Employment
2. Tobacco use
3. Nutritional status
4. Usual diet
5. Weight
,6. Alcohol consumption
7. Hobbies
8. Exercise
9. Use of recreational drugs
How would you inspect turgor? - Correct answer gently pinch a small section of skin
on the forearm or sternal area then release the skin, if it doesn't return to place then
the patient can have dehydration
How would you inspect edema? - Correct answer pressing your index finger over the
bony prominence of the tibia or medial malleolus for several seconds, if it doesn't go
back then it indicates pitting edema or heart failure
How long should capillary refill be? - Correct answer less than 2-3 seconds, if more
than 3 seconds it implies poor circulation
What are you palpating for during an assessment for cardiovascular system? - Correct
answer 1. If the skin is pale and clammy or warm, pink, and dry
, 2. Peripheral and/or central pulses
3. Clavicles, sternum, ribs
What are you auscultating for during an assessment for cardiovascular system? -
Correct answer aortic valve, pulmonary valve, second pulmonic area, tricuspid valve,
and mitral valve
Internal hemorrhage - Correct answer bleeding that occurs inside the body
What are some reasons that internal bleeding can be very serious? - Correct answer 1.
Damage to internal organs and large blood vessels = loss of large amount of blood in
short time
2. Blood loss cannot be seen
3. Severe internal blood loss may occur from injuries to the extremities
What are some MOI's that help determine internal bleeding? - Correct answer 1. Blunt
trauma
2. Falls
