37 Questions
Which abdominal finding is associated with liver disease?
Hypoactive bowel sounds
What is a characteristic of hyperactive bowel sounds?
More than 35 sounds per minute
What is a possible cause of muscle guarding in the abdomen?
Tenderness near the xiphoid process
Which group has a high incidence of lactose intolerance according to the text?
African Americans
What effect does increased adipose tissue and decreased muscle tone have on the abdomen?
Rounded abdomen
How does high fiber diet affect bowel elimination according to the text?
Facilitates bowel elimination through reflexes
What should individuals do to remain up to date with research according to the text?
Annual health exams
What does a 3+ grading of pulse intensity indicate?
Full/bounding pulse
Which condition can be indicated by nonpitting edema?
Arterial insufficiency
What does a 2+ grading of pulse intensity represent?
Normal pulse
Which group has a higher incidence of hypertension compared to Caucasians?
African Americans, Puerto Ricans, Cubans, and Latinos
In the capillary refill test, how quickly should the nail return to normal color to indicate no peripheral insufficiency?
Within 3 seconds
What may indicate venous insufficiency according to the text?
Dusky red color when limb is lowered
What does a 1+ grading of pulse intensity imply?
Mild pitting
Which group has a higher risk of developing diabetes in the U.S. compared to non-Hispanic Caucasians?
Latinos
What is a common symptom associated with dysphagia?
Difficulty swallowing
Which assessment technique is NOT used to evaluate the abdomen?
Visual acuity
Which factor promotes comfort during abdominal assessment?
Voiding before assessment
What is a characteristic of normal skin according to the text?
Uniform color
Which abdominal finding may indicate the presence of a hernia or tumor?
Abdominal distention
What are the characteristics of vascular pattern as described in the text?
(Normal) visible vascular pattern
Which assessment method is NOT typically utilized for evaluating the cardiovascular and peripheral vascular systems?
Radiological imaging
What is the most common cause of death in the United States according to the text?
Cardiovascular diseases
What type of data should be included in the nursing history for assessing cardiovascular and peripheral systems?
Both subjective and objective data
Which of the following is considered part of the subjective data that should be included in the nursing history?
Family history
What is a key question that should be asked during a nursing assessment of cardiovascular symptoms?
How far can you walk?
Which activity should a nurse inquire about to understand what alleviates cardiovascular symptoms?
Meditation
What should be considered during a nursing assessment to understand the impact of cardiovascular symptoms on a patient's lifestyle?
"How does it affect your lifestyle?"
Which aspect should be evaluated to determine the duration of cardiovascular symptoms experienced by a patient?
'How long have you had this symptom(s)?'
What is the recommended order of assessment during a physical examination?
Cephalocaudal (head to toe)
Which vital sign may show some variance in different extremities?
Blood pressure
What does a sustained decrease of at least 20 mmHg in systolic blood pressure or 10 mmHg in diastolic blood pressure indicate?
Postural hypotension
Where should you start auscultating the heart during a physical examination?
Base of the heart to the Apex
Which sound is heard during the closure of the mitral and tricuspid valves?
"Lub"
When does the S3 sound occur?
In early diastole when the left ventricle is overly compliant
What may an S4 sound indicate during a physical examination?
Resistance to ventricular filling
What is the possible age-related change regarding heart size?
Possible downward displacement of the heart
This quiz covers the assessment of clients with venous insufficiency, including inspecting lower extremities, palpating, checking skin temperature, and evaluating peripheral pulses. It also includes assessing range of motion (ROM) and muscle strength, as well as grading the intensity of pulses.
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