NUR 5354 EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE
BLUEPRINT WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS RATED A+
Cardiovascular5findings5-
5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Normal5vs.5abnormal5heart5and5vessel5assessments.
Auscultatory5sounds5-
5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Sounds5heard5during5heart5auscultation,5indicating5conditions.
Extra5heart5sounds5-
5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Additional5sounds5beyond5normal5heartbeats,5indicating5issues.
Heart5failure5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Condition5where5heart5cannot5pump5effectively.
Angina5pectoris5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Chest5pain5due5to5reduced5blood5flow.
MVP5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Mitral5Valve5Prolapse;5improper5closure5of5mitral5valve.
Raynaud's5phenomenon5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Vasospasm5causing5color5changes5in5fingers/toes.
DVT5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Deep5Vein5Thrombosis;5blood5clot5in5deep5veins.
Arterial5insufficiency5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Inadequate5blood5flow5through5arteries.
Venous5insufficiency5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Inadequate5blood5return5through5veins.
Related5ulcers5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Ulcers5associated5with5vascular5insufficiencies.
,Murmurs5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Abnormal5heart5sounds5indicating5turbulent5blood5flow.
Grading5murmurs5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Scale5to5assess5murmur5intensity5and5characteristics.
Abdomen5findings5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Normal5vs.5abnormal5assessments5of5abdominal5organs.
GI5conditions5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Common5gastrointestinal5disorders5and5their5symptoms.
Hepatitis5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Liver5inflammation,5often5viral5in5origin.
Pancreatitis5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Inflammation5of5the5pancreas,5causing5abdominal5pain.
Peptic5ulcer5disease5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Ulcers5forming5in5stomach5or5duodenum5lining.
Cholecystitis5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Inflammation5of5the5gallbladder,5often5due5to5stones.
STIs5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Sexually5Transmitted5Infections5affecting5reproductive5health.
HPV5vaccination5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Vaccination5to5prevent5Human5Papillomavirus5infections.
Prostate5abnormalities5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Conditions5affecting5the5prostate5gland's5health.
Heart5Murmur5-
5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Abnormal5sound5during5heartbeats,5indicating5potential5issues.
, Aortic5Area5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Second5intercostal5space5right5side,5best5for5aortic5murmurs.
Pulmonary5Area5-
5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Second5intercostal5space5left5side,5best5for5pulmonary5murmurs.
Tricuspid5Area5-
5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Fourth5intercostal5space5left5side,5best5for5tricuspid5murmurs.
Mitral5Area5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Fifth5intercostal5space5mid-clavicle,5best5for5mitral5murmurs.
Stethoscope5Use5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Essential5tool5for5detecting5heart5murmurs5effectively.
Left5Lateral5Decubitus5Position5-
5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Patient5lying5on5left5side5for5optimal5heart5sound5assessment.
Physiologic5Murmurs5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Normal5sounds5in5children,5often5disappear5with5age.
Pathologic5Murmurs5-
5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Indicate5structural5heart5disease,5may5require5intervention.
Maneuvers5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Techniques5to5assess5murmurs5by5altering5hemodynamics.
Handgrip5Maneuver5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Increases5afterload,5can5intensify5heart5murmurs.
Squatting5Maneuver5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Increases5preload,5often5makes5murmurs5louder.
Valsalva5Maneuver5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Decreases5preload,5can5soften5heart5murmurs.
BLUEPRINT WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS RATED A+
Cardiovascular5findings5-
5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Normal5vs.5abnormal5heart5and5vessel5assessments.
Auscultatory5sounds5-
5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Sounds5heard5during5heart5auscultation,5indicating5conditions.
Extra5heart5sounds5-
5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Additional5sounds5beyond5normal5heartbeats,5indicating5issues.
Heart5failure5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Condition5where5heart5cannot5pump5effectively.
Angina5pectoris5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Chest5pain5due5to5reduced5blood5flow.
MVP5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Mitral5Valve5Prolapse;5improper5closure5of5mitral5valve.
Raynaud's5phenomenon5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Vasospasm5causing5color5changes5in5fingers/toes.
DVT5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Deep5Vein5Thrombosis;5blood5clot5in5deep5veins.
Arterial5insufficiency5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Inadequate5blood5flow5through5arteries.
Venous5insufficiency5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Inadequate5blood5return5through5veins.
Related5ulcers5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Ulcers5associated5with5vascular5insufficiencies.
,Murmurs5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Abnormal5heart5sounds5indicating5turbulent5blood5flow.
Grading5murmurs5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Scale5to5assess5murmur5intensity5and5characteristics.
Abdomen5findings5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Normal5vs.5abnormal5assessments5of5abdominal5organs.
GI5conditions5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Common5gastrointestinal5disorders5and5their5symptoms.
Hepatitis5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Liver5inflammation,5often5viral5in5origin.
Pancreatitis5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Inflammation5of5the5pancreas,5causing5abdominal5pain.
Peptic5ulcer5disease5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Ulcers5forming5in5stomach5or5duodenum5lining.
Cholecystitis5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Inflammation5of5the5gallbladder,5often5due5to5stones.
STIs5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Sexually5Transmitted5Infections5affecting5reproductive5health.
HPV5vaccination5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Vaccination5to5prevent5Human5Papillomavirus5infections.
Prostate5abnormalities5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Conditions5affecting5the5prostate5gland's5health.
Heart5Murmur5-
5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Abnormal5sound5during5heartbeats,5indicating5potential5issues.
, Aortic5Area5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Second5intercostal5space5right5side,5best5for5aortic5murmurs.
Pulmonary5Area5-
5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Second5intercostal5space5left5side,5best5for5pulmonary5murmurs.
Tricuspid5Area5-
5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Fourth5intercostal5space5left5side,5best5for5tricuspid5murmurs.
Mitral5Area5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Fifth5intercostal5space5mid-clavicle,5best5for5mitral5murmurs.
Stethoscope5Use5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Essential5tool5for5detecting5heart5murmurs5effectively.
Left5Lateral5Decubitus5Position5-
5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Patient5lying5on5left5side5for5optimal5heart5sound5assessment.
Physiologic5Murmurs5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Normal5sounds5in5children,5often5disappear5with5age.
Pathologic5Murmurs5-
5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Indicate5structural5heart5disease,5may5require5intervention.
Maneuvers5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Techniques5to5assess5murmurs5by5altering5hemodynamics.
Handgrip5Maneuver5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Increases5afterload,5can5intensify5heart5murmurs.
Squatting5Maneuver5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Increases5preload,5often5makes5murmurs5louder.
Valsalva5Maneuver5-5CORRECT5ANSWERS5Decreases5preload,5can5soften5heart5murmurs.