Physical Examination of Upper Extremities

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What is the common cause of functional murmurs in the heart?

Valvular abnormalities

Pregnancy-related issues

Hypothyroidism

Increase in blood flow (correct)

Which lymph nodes drain the breast and upper arm?

Cervical nodes

Axillary nodes (correct)

Epitrochlear node

Inguinal nodes

What is the main function of lymph nodes in the body?

To regulate body temperature

To produce red blood cells

To pump blood to the heart

To filter lymph and remove harmful substances (correct)

What is indicated by decreased skin turgor in a patient?

Dehydration Signup and view all the answers

Which abnormal finding is associated with pitting edema?

Excess fluid in interstitial space Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of marked pallor/mottling on elevation of extremity?

Anemia Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes the direction of blood flow from the liver?

To the right atrium through the inferior vena cava Signup and view all the answers

Which component is NOT part of a comprehensive cardiovascular assessment?

Documenting observations related to the lymphatic system Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the major functions of the lymphatic system?

Returning excess tissue fluid to blood circulation Signup and view all the answers

When assessing the cardiovascular system, what is the role of identifying abnormal observations?

To distinguish between normal and abnormal findings Signup and view all the answers

Which chamber of the heart receives blood from both the superior and inferior vena cava?

Right atrium Signup and view all the answers

What kind of blood vessels are considered as major in the cardiovascular system?

Both arteries and veins Signup and view all the answers

Where is the brachial pulse palpated during a cardiovascular assessment?

At the antecubital fossa, just medial to the biceps tendon Signup and view all the answers

What may cause cold extremities in a warm environment due to arterial insufficiency?

Chronic hypoxemia Signup and view all the answers

What can an enlarged epitrochlear node indicate during a cardiovascular assessment?

Chronic leukemia Signup and view all the answers

How is the force (amplitude) of radial pulses graded during a cardiovascular assessment?

Increased, full, bounding Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by acute, unilateral, painful swelling of calves of 1cm or more?

DVT Signup and view all the answers

Where would you find diffuse bilateral edema as per the given text?

In lower extremities Signup and view all the answers