In order to bring the ventricular apex closer to the chest wall when assessing the point of maximal impulse (PMI), ask the pt to:
The tonsillar, submandibular, and submental nodes drain the lymphatic fluid from p
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In order to bring the ventricular apex closer to the chest wall when assessing the point of maximal impulse (PMI), ask the pt to:
The tonsillar, submandibular, and submental nodes drain the lymphatic fluid from portions of the:
When screening a pt for peripheral arterial disease (PAD), one risk factor would include a history of:
Heart sounds produced by turbulence due to a temporary increase in blood flow in predisposing conditions, such as hyperthyroidism, is considered
A pt complains of a tight, bursting pain in the calf that increases w/ walking. Elevation of the leg sometimes relieves the pain. These symptoms may be consistent w/:
On assessment, which one of the following symptoms would be noted as a compensatory response to chronic hypoxia?
A pt describes chest pain as persistent, sharp, and knife-like. These symptoms are more characteristic of:
The horizontal superficial inguinal lymph nodes are located in the anterior thigh below the inguinal ligament and drain lymphatic fluid from all of these areas except:
When assessing the heart rate of a healthy 13-month-old child, which one of the following sites is the most appropriate for this child?
To assess the murmur of aortic insufficiency, position the pt:
A child presents w/ fever of 102. 5 F for the past five days. Kawasaki disease is suspected if which of the following groups of symptoms is present?
The great saphenous vein enters the deep venous system by way of the
A pt describes chest pain as pressing, squeezing, and tight lasting between 1 and 3 minutes. These symptoms are more characteristic of:
A bruit heard in the epigastric area w/ both systolic and diastolic components is suggestive of:
Tissue ischemia is usually observed when assessing a pt w/ peripheral artery disease (PAD). What other symptom could be assessed?
A pt complains of some pain in the distal portions of her fingers on both hands. She states that it tends to occur more frequently w/ exposure to cold. These symptoms may be consistent w/:
A pt presents w/ chest pain that radiates to the left side of the neck and down the left arm when he chops wood. This type of pain could be suggestive of:
The amplitude of the pulse in a pt in cardiogenic shock would most likely appear:
Characteristic symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency may include which one of the following?
Children presenting w/ congenital heart defects that result in right to left shunting would most likely exhibit which of the following symptoms?
The ankle-brachial index is a screening test used to assess a person's risk for:
A disease that may present as indigestion, but is precipitated by exertion and relieved by rest is most likely:
In order to assess for varicosities in the lower extremities, position the pt
The four classic structural defects of Tetralogy of Fallot include:
A 68-year-old man w/ uncontrolled HTN presents w/ sudden, intense left lower abdominal pain that radiates to the back. The pain is associated w/ a tearing sensation. These findings are MOST likely associated w/:
Symptoms of orthostatic hypotension include all of the following except:
When auscultating the heart, a scratchy, continuous murmur is audible during atrial systole and ventricular systole and diastole. This finding may be indicative of a:
In older adults, the presence of heart sound S4 suggests:
A pt w/ cirrhosis develops portal HTN as indicated by the presence of:
The anterior cervical lymph node chain is located anterior and:
The axillary lymph nodes drain lymphatic fluid from all of the following areas except the:
The lymphatic ducts drain into the:
The pt has had an internal pacemaker in place for five years. Pacemaker failure is being considered because over the past few days, the pt has been experiencing episodes of:
Why would a newborn w/ patent ductus arteriosus receive a prostaglandin inhibitor (indomethacin)?
In older adults, the presence of heart sound S3 suggests:
Enlarged or tender lymph nodes are most often associated w/:
Pain w/ walking or prolonged standing, radiating from the spinal area into the buttocks, thighs, lower legs, or feet, may be seen w/:
A heart rate of 100-180 beats per minute in an adult is considered:
When auscultating the point of maximal impulse (PMI), apex of the heart, in an adult, the stethoscope is placed at the:
When auscultating the heart, the displacement of the point of maximal impulse (PMI) is greater than 10 cm lateral to themidsternal line. This finding is consistent w/:
A finding suggestive of an inflamed lymph node would be one that is:
The posterior auricular lymph nodes drain lymphatic fluid from the:
Which of the following group of symptoms would be suggestive of an infant experiencing a congenital heart defect associated w/a decreased pulmonary blood flow pattern?
What heart sounds are heard during auscultation of a man w/ Marfan syndrome who has a known mitral valve prolapse?
Deep cervical lymph nodes drain lymphatic fluid from the
A pt complains of increased pain in the calf muscles and buttocks especially after walking or riding his bicycle. He states that the pain stops after he sits still for about 2-3 minutes. This condition may be associated w/
A male pt states that he has difficulty breathing when he is lying down but when he sits up, it improves. This is a classic description of
The external iliac lymph nodes drain lymphatic fluid from the following areas except the
A disparity between the brachial and femoral pulses in a 4-month-old could indicate:
The sacral lymph nodes receive lymphatic fluid from all the following except the:
When auscultating the apex of the heart in an 8-year-old, the bell of the stethoscope should be placed at the:
To auscultate the heart sounds arising from the pulmonic valve in an adult pt, place the stethoscope:
Enlargement of which lymph nodes would be suggestive of metastasis from a thoracic or abdominal malignancy?
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