1. In order to bring the ventricular apex closer to the chest wall when assessing the point of maximal impulse (PMI), ask the pt to: turn to the left
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2. The tonsillar, submandibular, and submental nodes drain the lymphatic fluid from portions of the: mouth, throat, and face
3. When screening a pt for peripheral arterial disease (PAD), one risk factor would include a history of: smoking
4. Heart sounds produced by turbulence due to a temporary increase in blood flow in predisposing conditions, such as hyperthyroidism, is considered: a physiologic murmur
5. A pt complains of a tight, bursting pain in the calf that increases w/ walking. Elevation of the leg sometimes relieves the pain. These symptoms may be consistent w/: deep venous thrombosis
6. On assessment, which one of the following symptoms would be noted as a compensatory response to chronic hypoxia? Hematocrit (HCT) of 55%
7. A pt describes chest pain as persistent, sharp, and knife-like. These symptoms are more characteristic of: pericarditis
8. The horizontal superficial inguinal lymph nodes are located in the anterior thigh below the inguinal ligament and drain lymphatic fluid from all of these areas except: testes
9. When assessing the heart rate of a healthy 13-month-old child, which one of the following sites is the most appropriate for this child? Apical pulse between the 3rd and 4th intercostal space in the left midclavicular line
10. To assess the murmur of aortic insufficiency, position the pt: sitting leaning forward
11. A child presents w/ fever of 102. 5 F for the past five days. Kawasaki disease is suspected if which of the following groups of symptoms is present? Cervical lymphadenopathy, bilateral non-purulent conjunctivitis, periungual desquamation, and polymorphous rash
12. The great saphenous vein enters the deep venous system by way of the: femoral vein
13. A pt describes chest pain as pressing, squeezing, and tight lasting between 1 and 3 minutes. These symptoms are more characteristic of: myocardial infarction [Show Less]