PCE Exam Questions & Answers 100% CORRECT 2021
after cleansing the wound, you notice that it is a small, superficial, low-tension wound that would allow the patient to continue to participate in their competition. what is the best wound closure technique for this type of laceration in this set...
after cleansing the wound, you notice that it is a small, superficial, low-tension wound that would allow
the patient to continue to participate in their competition. what is the best wound closure technique for
this type of laceration in this setting? - ANSWERSsteristrips-adhesive skin tape
area to auscultate the aortic valve - ANSWERSright second intercostal space
abdominal quadrant that contains the liver, gallbladder, duodenum, head of pancreas, right adrenal
gland, portion of right kidney, and portions of the ascending colon - ANSWERSupper right quadrant
the heart and cardiovascular system adjusts to activity to work more efficiently during exercise. select
the adaptations of the heart when performing dynamic/aerobic exercise - ANSWERS- widening pulse
pressure
- blood flow is redistributed to the heart and skeletal muscles
- left ventricular hypertrophy with cavity dilation
- increase cardiac output
abdominal quadrant to palpate the liver, colon, pancreas, and gallbladder - ANSWERSupper right
quadrant
what group of nerves innervate the diaphragm - ANSWERSphrenic nerve - roots C3, C4, C5
OSHA sets and enforces the standards that protect health care workers and patients from disease
transmission. which of the following is not specifically discussed under the blood borne pathogen
standard? - ANSWERSvaccination for specific diseases
very dark or black stools with a very sticky, tar like consistency are likely from blood passing through the
digestive tract. which of the following conditions should be suspected? - ANSWERSpeptic ulcer disease
, what are the main functions of the integumentary system - ANSWERS- protection from the environment
- sensation of the environment
- adaptation to the environment
- communication
a Hill-Sachs lesion is - ANSWERSposterolateral humeral head depression fracture
the correct order of brain coverings from inner most to outermost is - ANSWERS- pia mater - 1
- dura mater - 3
- arachnoid membrane - 2
- cranial bone - 4
what injury has most likely occurred when a patient presents with localized pain over the flank,
complains of burning sensation with urination, and hematuria. - ANSWERSkidney laceration/contusion
intracranial involvement in a head injury is strongly suspected of all of the following except -
ANSWERSseizures
a trail runner or hiker in Pennsylvania is presenting with erythema migraines, headache, fever, and joint
aches for the last 14 days. of the following, which should be considered included in your differential
diagnosis? - ANSWERSlymes disease
fibromyalgia
chronic fatigue syndrome
depression
cellulitis
__________ is the use of sound transmitted through organs and body cavities to assess internal
structures - ANSWERSpercussion
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