Exam (elaborations)
AHN 568 Exam 2- Questions & Answers
- Course
- Institution
AHN 568 Exam 2- Questions & Answers
[Show more]
Content preview
AHN 568 Exam 2- Questions & AnswersBrochovesciular breath sounds? Correct Ans-1st and 2nd intercostal spaces anteriorly and
between the scapula posteriorly.
Bronchial breath sounds? Correct Ans-Heard over manubrium. Lound and higher pitched.
Tracheal sounds? Correct Ans-Relatively high pitched. Very loud over trachea.
Silent gap between breath sounds? Correct Ans-Bronchial breath sounds.
Fine, late inspiratory crackles lasting breath to breath? Correct Ans-Abnormal lung tissue.
Crackles, wheezes, or ronchi that clear after cough or change in position? Correct Ans-Thick
secretions. Think bronchitis or atelectasis.
Crackles vs ronchi/wheezes? Correct Ans-Crackles are shorter, discontinuous. Very brief.
E sounds like A? Correct Ans-E to A change. Lobar consolidation. Think pneumonia.
What do you have to displace to percuss for pneumonia? Correct Ans-Right breast. Right
middle lobe pneumonia occurs behind the right breast.
COPD and diaphragmatic percussion dullness? Correct Ans-Lung displaces top of liver
downward.
Peripheral arterial disease? Correct Ans-Stenotc, occlusive, and aneurysmal disease of the
aorta.
,Leg cramps during exertion that are relieved by rest within 10 minutes? Correct Ans-
Intermittent claudication.
Pain with walking of prolonged standing from spinal area into butt, legs, or feet? Correct Ans-
Neurogenic claudication.
Abdominal pain after meals and food fear? Correct Ans-Peripheral artery disease warning
signs.
Aortoiliac ischemia? Correct Ans-Butt and hip pain.
Iliac-pudendal ischemia? Correct Ans-Erectile dysfunction.
Common femoral or aortoiliac ischemia? Correct Ans-Thigh pain.
Superficial femoral ischemia? Correct Ans-Upper calf pain.
Popliteal ischemia? Correct Ans-Lower calf pain.
Tibial or peroneal ischemia? Correct Ans-Foot pain.
Celiac, superior, or inferior mesenteric artery ischemia? Correct Ans-Abdominal pain, food
fear, weight loss.
Doppler systolic pressure in arms and pedal pulses? Correct Ans-Ankle brachial index.
Peripheral artery disease screen.
, Hypertension in someone less than 30 years old? Correct Ans-Suspicious for renal artery
disease.
You prescribe angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor and renal function declines? Correct
Ans-Think renal artery disease.
Severe hypertension in patient older than 55? Correct Ans-Renal artery disease.
Sudden pulmonary edema with bad renal function? Correct Ans-Renal artery disease.
Infrarenal aortic diameter greater than 3 cm? Correct Ans-Abdominal aortic aneurysm.
What are the odds of an abdominal aortic aneurysm happening in an older male
smoker? Correct Ans-50 percent.
Aortic diameter greater than 5.5 cm? Correct Ans-High risk of fatal abdominal aortic
aneurysm.
When should screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm happen? Correct Ans-Once, for males
between 65 and 75 years old and smoked more than 100 cigarettes in their lifetime.
When can you palpate aorta? Correct Ans-Greater than 4 cm.
Should women and non smokers be screened for abdominal aortic aneurysm? Correct Ans-
No
Why is peripheral artery disease so dangerous? Correct Ans-Undiagnosed and asymptomatic.
Needs screening.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller ExamRoom. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $13.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
67096 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now