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