NSG 6420 Week 4 Quiz (NSG 6420)

Quiz 4 Return to deck 1. Where is the point of maximal impulse (PMI) normally located? In the left 5th intercostal space, 7 to 9 cm lateral to the sternum 2. Which of the following correlates with a sustained, high-amplitude point of maximal impulse (PMI)?       Hyperthyroidism       Anemia       Fever       Hypertension 3. A 68-year-old woman with hypertension and diabetes is seen by the nurse practitioner for a dry cough that worsens at night when she lies in bed. Sh...

Week 4 1. Question : Which of the following is the most important question to ask during cardiovascular health history? A. Number of offspring B. Last physical exam C. Sudden death of a family member D. Use of caffeine 2. Question 2. A key symptom of ischemic heart disease is chest pain. However, angina equivalents may include exertional dyspnea. Angina equivalents are important because: A. Women with ischemic heart disease many times do not present with chest pain B. Some patients may ha...