Which of the following statements is true regarding the examination of peripheral arteries?
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The pulses are most readily felt
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To hear diastolic heart sounds, you should ask patients to:
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lie on their left sides.
Inquiry about nocturnal muscle spasms would be most significant when taking the musculoskeletal history of:
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older adults.
It is especially important to test for ankle clonus if:
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deep tendon reflexes are hyperactive.
You are interviewing a 20-year-old patient with a new-onset psychotic disorder. The patient is apathetic and has disturbed thoughts and language patterns. The nurse recognizes this behavior pattern as consistent with a diagnosis of:
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schizophre nia.
Anterior cruciate ligament integrity is assessed via the
test.
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Lachm an
You are inspecting the genitalia of an uncircumcised adult male. The foreskin is tight and cannot be easily retracted. You should:
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inquire about previous penile infections.
You are examining Mr. S., a 79-year-old diabetic man complaining of claudication. Which of the following physical findings is consistent with the diagnosis of arterial occlusion?
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Loss of hair over the extremity
Which one of the following is a proper technique for use of a speculum during a vaginal examination?
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Press introitus downward; insert closed speculum obliquely.
You are conducting a preparticipation physical examination for a 10-year-old girl with Down syndrome who will be playing basketball. She has slight torticollis and mild ankle clonus. What additional diagnostic testing would be required for her?
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Cervical spine radiograph
While examining a 30-year-old woman, you note that one breast is slightly larger than the other. In response to this finding, you should:
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note the finding in the patient's record.
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