18 Questions
What is the common cause of functional murmurs in the heart?
Increase in blood flow
Which lymph nodes drain the breast and upper arm?
Axillary nodes
What is the main function of lymph nodes in the body?
To filter lymph and remove harmful substances
What is indicated by decreased skin turgor in a patient?
Dehydration
Which abnormal finding is associated with pitting edema?
Excess fluid in interstitial space
What is a common cause of marked pallor/mottling on elevation of extremity?
Anemia
Which of the following correctly describes the direction of blood flow from the liver?
To the right atrium through the inferior vena cava
Which component is NOT part of a comprehensive cardiovascular assessment?
Documenting observations related to the lymphatic system
What is one of the major functions of the lymphatic system?
Returning excess tissue fluid to blood circulation
When assessing the cardiovascular system, what is the role of identifying abnormal observations?
To distinguish between normal and abnormal findings
Which chamber of the heart receives blood from both the superior and inferior vena cava?
Right atrium
What kind of blood vessels are considered as major in the cardiovascular system?
Both arteries and veins
Where is the brachial pulse palpated during a cardiovascular assessment?
At the antecubital fossa, just medial to the biceps tendon
What may cause cold extremities in a warm environment due to arterial insufficiency?
Chronic hypoxemia
What can an enlarged epitrochlear node indicate during a cardiovascular assessment?
Chronic leukemia
How is the force (amplitude) of radial pulses graded during a cardiovascular assessment?
Increased, full, bounding
What is indicated by acute, unilateral, painful swelling of calves of 1cm or more?
DVT
Where would you find diffuse bilateral edema as per the given text?
In lower extremities
Test your knowledge on the normal and abnormal findings during the inspection and palpation of the upper extremities. Learn about identifying symmetric features, normal skin turgor, abnormalities like lymphedema, and more.
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