,1. Question: When assessing a patient for cardiovascular health,
which of the following findings would most likely indicate left-sided
heart failure?
- A. Dependent edema
- B. Jugular venous distention
- C. Pulmonary crackles
- D. Hepatomegaly
Answer: C. Pulmonary crackles
Rationale: Pulmonary crackles are indicative of fluid
accumulation in the lungs, a common sign of left-sided heart
failure.
2. Question: Which diagnostic tool is most definitive for
diagnosing a pulmonary embolism?
- A. Chest X-ray
- B. D-dimer test
- C. Pulmonary angiography
- D. Electrocardiogram (ECG)
, Rationale: Pulmonary angiography provides a detailed view of
the blood vessels in the lungs, making it the gold standard for
diagnosing pulmonary embolisms.
3. Question: Which psychosocial factor is most important to
consider during a health assessment of an elderly patient living
alone?
- A. Social support
- B. Financial status
- C. Educational background
- D. Previous occupation
Answer: A. Social support
Rationale: Social support is crucial as it influences mental
health, access to care, and overall well-being in elderly patients.
4. Question: In advanced health assessment, what is the primary
purpose of the health history?
- A. Diagnose the patient's current condition
- B. Identify the patient's chief complaint
- C. Gather holistic information on the patient's overall health
- D. Establish a treatment plan
, Answer: C. Gather holistic information on the patient's
overall health
Rationale: The health history gathers comprehensive
information to understand the current health status and needs of
the patient.
5. Question: An elevated WBC count with a left shift in a CBC
differential is indicative of:
- A. Chronic viral infection
- B. Acute bacterial infection
- C. Parasitic infection
- D. Autoimmune disorder
Answer: B. Acute bacterial infection
Rationale: An elevated WBC count with a left shift (increase
in immature neutrophils) generally indicates an acute bacterial
infection.
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