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During a physical assessment, what is the recommended position for the patient when examining the jugular venous pulse?
During a physical assessment, what is the recommended position for the patient when examining the jugular venous pulse?
- Lying supine at a 45-degree angle
- Standing upright with feet shoulder-width apart
- Sitting upright at a 90-degree angle (correct)
- Lying on their side with legs straight
What is the primary reason for assessing the carotid pulse?
What is the primary reason for assessing the carotid pulse?
- To determine the patient's blood pressure
- To assess for abdominal bruits
- To monitor for cardiac arrhythmias
- To evaluate for carotid artery stenosis (correct)
When assessing the neck vessels, which of the following is a normal finding?
When assessing the neck vessels, which of the following is a normal finding?
- No palpable lymph nodes (correct)
- Bilateral bruits over the carotid arteries
- A prominent and pulsatile thyroid gland
- A loud, high-pitched murmur over the thyroid gland
What is the purpose of assessing the posterior cervical chain lymph nodes?
What is the purpose of assessing the posterior cervical chain lymph nodes?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of a complete heart exam?
Which of the following is NOT a component of a complete heart exam?
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Study Notes
Physical Assessment
- Recommended position for patient when examining jugular venous pulse: 15-20° upright position or sitting upright with back support
- Assessing carotid pulse: primary reason is to evaluate cardiac output and circulation
Neck Vessels Examination
- Normal finding when assessing neck vessels: gentle, bilateral, and symmetrical palpation of carotid pulses
Lymph Node Assessment
- Purpose of assessing posterior cervical chain lymph nodes: to identify lymphadenopathy or lymph node enlargement
Complete Heart Exam Components
- NOT a component of a complete heart exam: assessing posterior cervical chain lymph nodes
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