NUR 5354 Exam 2 Study Guide with
Questions and Correct Answers 2025
Cardiovascular findings - CORRECT ANSWERS Normal vs. abnormal heart and vessel
assessments.
Auscultatory sounds - CORRECT ANSWERS Sounds heard during heart auscultation,
indicating conditions.
Extra heart sounds - CORRECT ANSWERS Additional sounds beyond normal heartbeats,
indicating issues.
Heart failure - CORRECT ANSWERS Condition where heart cannot pump effectively.
Angina pectoris - CORRECT ANSWERS Chest pain due to reduced blood flow.
MVP - CORRECT ANSWERS Mitral Valve Prolapse; improper closure of mitral valve.
Raynaud's phenomenon - CORRECT ANSWERS Vasospasm causing color changes in
fingers/toes.
DVT - CORRECT ANSWERS Deep Vein Thrombosis; blood clot in deep veins.
Arterial insufficiency - CORRECT ANSWERS Inadequate blood flow through arteries.
Venous insufficiency - CORRECT ANSWERS Inadequate blood return through veins.
Related ulcers - CORRECT ANSWERS Ulcers associated with vascular insufficiencies.
Murmurs - CORRECT ANSWERS Abnormal heart sounds indicating turbulent blood flow.
Grading murmurs - CORRECT ANSWERS Scale to assess murmur intensity and
characteristics.
Abdomen findings - CORRECT ANSWERS Normal vs. abnormal assessments of
abdominal organs.
GI conditions - CORRECT ANSWERS Common gastrointestinal disorders and their
symptoms.
, Hepatitis - CORRECT ANSWERS Liver inflammation, often viral in origin.
Pancreatitis - CORRECT ANSWERS Inflammation of the pancreas, causing abdominal
pain.
Peptic ulcer disease - CORRECT ANSWERS Ulcers forming in stomach or duodenum
lining.
Cholecystitis - CORRECT ANSWERS Inflammation of the gallbladder, often due to
stones.
STIs - CORRECT ANSWERS Sexually Transmitted Infections affecting reproductive
health.
HPV vaccination - CORRECT ANSWERS Vaccination to prevent Human Papillomavirus
infections.
Prostate abnormalities - CORRECT ANSWERS Conditions affecting the prostate gland's
health.
Heart Murmur - CORRECT ANSWERS Abnormal sound during heartbeats, indicating
potential issues.
Aortic Area - CORRECT ANSWERS Second intercostal space right side, best for aortic
murmurs.
Pulmonary Area - CORRECT ANSWERS Second intercostal space left side, best for
pulmonary murmurs.
Tricuspid Area - CORRECT ANSWERS Fourth intercostal space left side, best for
tricuspid murmurs.
Mitral Area - CORRECT ANSWERS Fifth intercostal space mid-clavicle, best for mitral
murmurs.
Stethoscope Use - CORRECT ANSWERS Essential tool for detecting heart murmurs
effectively.
Left Lateral Decubitus Position - CORRECT ANSWERS Patient lying on left side for
optimal heart sound assessment.
Physiologic Murmurs - CORRECT ANSWERS Normal sounds in children, often disappear
with age.
Pathologic Murmurs - CORRECT ANSWERS Indicate structural heart disease, may
require intervention.
Questions and Correct Answers 2025
Cardiovascular findings - CORRECT ANSWERS Normal vs. abnormal heart and vessel
assessments.
Auscultatory sounds - CORRECT ANSWERS Sounds heard during heart auscultation,
indicating conditions.
Extra heart sounds - CORRECT ANSWERS Additional sounds beyond normal heartbeats,
indicating issues.
Heart failure - CORRECT ANSWERS Condition where heart cannot pump effectively.
Angina pectoris - CORRECT ANSWERS Chest pain due to reduced blood flow.
MVP - CORRECT ANSWERS Mitral Valve Prolapse; improper closure of mitral valve.
Raynaud's phenomenon - CORRECT ANSWERS Vasospasm causing color changes in
fingers/toes.
DVT - CORRECT ANSWERS Deep Vein Thrombosis; blood clot in deep veins.
Arterial insufficiency - CORRECT ANSWERS Inadequate blood flow through arteries.
Venous insufficiency - CORRECT ANSWERS Inadequate blood return through veins.
Related ulcers - CORRECT ANSWERS Ulcers associated with vascular insufficiencies.
Murmurs - CORRECT ANSWERS Abnormal heart sounds indicating turbulent blood flow.
Grading murmurs - CORRECT ANSWERS Scale to assess murmur intensity and
characteristics.
Abdomen findings - CORRECT ANSWERS Normal vs. abnormal assessments of
abdominal organs.
GI conditions - CORRECT ANSWERS Common gastrointestinal disorders and their
symptoms.
, Hepatitis - CORRECT ANSWERS Liver inflammation, often viral in origin.
Pancreatitis - CORRECT ANSWERS Inflammation of the pancreas, causing abdominal
pain.
Peptic ulcer disease - CORRECT ANSWERS Ulcers forming in stomach or duodenum
lining.
Cholecystitis - CORRECT ANSWERS Inflammation of the gallbladder, often due to
stones.
STIs - CORRECT ANSWERS Sexually Transmitted Infections affecting reproductive
health.
HPV vaccination - CORRECT ANSWERS Vaccination to prevent Human Papillomavirus
infections.
Prostate abnormalities - CORRECT ANSWERS Conditions affecting the prostate gland's
health.
Heart Murmur - CORRECT ANSWERS Abnormal sound during heartbeats, indicating
potential issues.
Aortic Area - CORRECT ANSWERS Second intercostal space right side, best for aortic
murmurs.
Pulmonary Area - CORRECT ANSWERS Second intercostal space left side, best for
pulmonary murmurs.
Tricuspid Area - CORRECT ANSWERS Fourth intercostal space left side, best for
tricuspid murmurs.
Mitral Area - CORRECT ANSWERS Fifth intercostal space mid-clavicle, best for mitral
murmurs.
Stethoscope Use - CORRECT ANSWERS Essential tool for detecting heart murmurs
effectively.
Left Lateral Decubitus Position - CORRECT ANSWERS Patient lying on left side for
optimal heart sound assessment.
Physiologic Murmurs - CORRECT ANSWERS Normal sounds in children, often disappear
with age.
Pathologic Murmurs - CORRECT ANSWERS Indicate structural heart disease, may
require intervention.
