Apical impulse - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Test Bank Porth Pathophysiology Concepts of Altered Health States 2nd Canadian EditionTable of Contents Chapter 01: Concepts of Health and Disease .......................................................................................................... 2 Chapter 02: Concepts of Altered Health in Children ............................................................................................. 13 Chapter 03: Concepts of Altered Health in Older Adults ............................................

A nurse is assessing a client's cranial nerves. Which of the following client actions is an indication that cranial nerve 1 is intact? A. The client can stick their tongue out B. The client can smile symmetrically C. The client can hear whispered words D. The client can identify a minty scent correct answers D. The client can identify a minty scent Rationale- Cranial nerve 1, the olfactory nerve, controls the sense of smell. To test this nerve's function, the nurse should ask the client ...

HESI Health Assessment V1 and V2 Exam Review Latest Update 2023/2024 The nurse is performing a thoracic assessment on a client with chronic asthma and hyperinflation of the lungs. Which finding should be expected for this client? (Ans- Barrel chest The nurse is assessing bowel sounds for a hospitalized client. The nurse has heard bowel sounds in the right upper quadrant. What action should the nurse take next? (Ans- Note the character and frequency of bowel sounds During inspection o...

Health Assessment Exam 3 test bank questions and answers 100% verified. While auscultating the heart at the third intercostal space, left sternal border, the nurse notes a high-pitched, scratchy sound that increases with exhalation with the client leaning forward. The nurse would document which of the following? A) Pericardial friction rub B) Midsystolic click C) Summation gallop D) Aortic ejection click - correct answers.A) Pericardial friction rub During chest auscult...

ANCC FNP Boards Exam Review (2023/ 2024) | Questions and Verified Answers | LATEST UPDATE 1. Treatment for polymyalgia rheumatic ~ Answer: low dose prednisone for 3 month to 3 years as this is a self-limiting illness 2. 3rd trimester pregnancy normal cardiac changes ~ Answer: systolic ejection murmur d/t increased stroke volume d/t increased cardiac output/higher basal heart rate, laterally displaced apical impulse, louder s1 and s2. 3. Advice for two consecutive days ...

NURS 6512 ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT NURS 6512 ACTUAL 2024 SPRING QTR FINAL EXAM 100% COMPLETE EXAM WITH ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED A+ GRADE GUARANTEE When completing this exam, did you comply with Walden University's Code of Conduct including the expectations for academic integrity? Selected Ye Answer: s • Question 2 Breath sounds normally heard over the trachea are called: 0 out of 1 points Selected Answer: bronchi al. • Question 3 ...

2024/2025 HESI HEALTH ASSESSMENT NURSING RN V1 100 Questions with answers1. During a mental status examination, the nurse wants to assess a patient’s affect. The nurse should ask the patient which question? 2. The nurse is planning to assess new memory with a patient. The best way for the nurse to do this would be to: 3. A 45-year-old woman is at the clinic for a mental status assessment. In giving her the Four Unrelated Words Test, the nurse would be concerned if she could not ____ four unrel...

A student states that a client has palpable rushing vibration in the area of the pulmonic valve. What should the instructor explain that the student is feeling? A. thrill B. thrust C. heave D. normal finding correct answer A Thrill- vibrations detected on palpitation caused by turbulent blood flow (causes may be incompetent valves, pulm HTN, or septal defects) In order to palpate an apical pulse when performing a cardiac assessment, where should the nurse place the fingers? A. lef...

Exam 3: NSG3160/ NSG 3160 (2024/ 2025 Update) Health Assessment | Complete Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: How to assess jugular veins Supine Head at 45 degree angle Turn head away from side being examined Normal veinous pressure is less than 2cm or less above eternal angle Q: What to do during assessment of jugular veins if there is venous pressure during jugular test Answer: Pressure on abdomen for 10 seconds If sustained jugular pressu...

ATI Adv. Med-surg FINAL EXAM 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a. “large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation” b. “ I can call the doctor back here if you want me to” c. “a piece of skin will be removed and grafted ov...

NURS 6225 Advanced Health Assessment Exam 2 (2022) When examining a patient for the apical impulse (PMI), which of the following is LEAST important to assess? A. Location B. Amplitude C. Rhythm D. Diameter - Answer- C. Rhythm Assess location, amplitude, duration, and diameter 5 A's of tobacco cessation - AnswerWhat is tactile fremitus? - Answer- palpable vibrations transmitted through the bronchopulmonary tree to the chest wall as the patient is speaking "99" NORMAL= buzzing on...