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Cardiovascular (Dunphy) Test Questions and Answers 100% Solved What of the following patients is a candidate for statins? A. Jerry is a 55-year-old male with a history of syncope. B. Christa is a 65-year-old female with a history of myocardial infarction (MI). C. Manny is a 75-year-old male with a 10-year cardiovascular risk of 6.5%. D. April is an 80-year-old female with a low-density lipoprotein (LDL) level of 180. B. Christa is a 65-year-old female with a history of myocardial infarc...

NUR 634- EXAM #2 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ Which lobes of the lung will be heard anteriorly? - --Right Upper Lung -Right Middle Lung -Right Lower Lung -Left Upper Lung -Left Lower Lung Which lobes of the lung will be heard posteriorly? - --Right Upper Lung -Right Lower Lung -Left Upper Lung -Left Lower Lung Which lobes of the lung will be heard laterally - right? - --Right Upper Lung -Right Middle Lung -Right Lower Lung Which lobes of the lung will be heard laterally ...

These breath sounds are continuous, low-pitched snoring sounds caused by: airway obstruction from thick secretions, muscular contractions, or masses; long snoring sounds; located over the bronchi. ~ Rhonchi. Chest pain differential diagnosis? ~ Angina, MI, Pericarditis, Thoracic/abdominal aneurysm, GERD/PUD, Cholecystitis, Pancreatitis, Costochondritis, PE, pneumonia, pleurisy, tumor. Difficulty breathing/SOB differential diagnosis? ~ Heart failure, respiratory disease, liver disea...

What are the signs and symptoms of pneumonia? ~ cough associated with fever, malaise, shaking chills, rigors, or chest discomfort. Vital signs include tachycardia, tachypnea, and fever. Bronchophony, egophony, and whispered pectoriloquy are often present. What is useful for determining if a patient with pneumonia needs to be hospitalized? ~ the CURB-65. What is acute bronchitis? ~ it involves inflammatory processes of the bronchial smooth muscles and is associated with a wide range...

NR509 Bates Test Bank - Midterm A patient presents for evaluation of a sharp, aching chest pain which increases with breathing. Which anatomic area would you localize the symptom to? A) Musculoskeletal B) Reproductive C) Urinary D) Endocrine - ANS A) Musculoskeletal Chest pain may be due to a musculoskeletal condition, such as costochondritis or intercostal muscle cramp. This would be worsened by motion of the chest wall. Pleuritic chest pain is also a sharp chest pain which incre...

NR 509 Midterm questions with correct answers A patient presents for evaluation of a sharp, aching chest pain which increases with breathing. Which anatomic area would you localize the symptom to? A) Musculoskeletal B) Reproductive C) Urinary D) Endocrine Answer A) Musculoskeletal Chest pain may be due to a musculoskeletal condition, such as costochondritis or intercostal muscle cramp. This would be worsened by motion of the chest wall. Pleuritic chest pain is also a sharp chest pain ...

Which group would most benefit from statins? a. Those with a low density lipoprotein-cholesterol greater than 100 mg/dL b. Individuals with clinical arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease c. Individuals with a 10-year risk greater than 10% d. Individuals of all ages with diabetes mellitus (DM) - correct answer-B Sandra has palpitations that occur with muscle twitching, paresthesia, and fatigue. What specific diagnostic test might help determine the cause? a. Serum calcium b. Electroc...

Cardio Dunphy Questions and Answers 100% Solved Which group would most benefit from statins? a. Those with a low density lipoprotein-cholesterol greater than 100 mg/dL b. Individuals with clinical arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease c. Individuals with a 10-year risk greater than 10% d. Individuals of all ages with diabetes mellitus (DM) b. Individuals with clinical arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease If chest pain can be alleviated with time, analgesics, and heat applications,...

A 55-year-old male patient describes an episode of chest tightness in his substernal area that radiated to his back while he was jogging. It was relieved immediately when he stopped. His symptoms are highly suggestive of which condition? A. angina pectoris B. acute MI C. GERD D. acute costochondritis CORRECT ANSWER A A 55-year-old male patient describes an episode of chest tightness in his substernal area that radiated to his back while he was jogging. It was relieved immediately when h...

NR509 Bates Test Bank – Midterm 251 Questions with Correct Answers 100% Verified A patient presents for evaluation of a sharp, aching chest pain which increases with breathing. Which anatomic area would you localize the symptom to? A) Musculoskeletal B) Reproductive C) Urinary D) Endocrine - Correct Answers A) Musculoskeletal Chest pain may be due to a musculoskeletal condition, such as costochondritis or intercostal muscle cramp. This would be worsened by motion of the chest wall. ...