Boards- Gen Med

Question 0

Pitting Scale

Answer 0

1+ barely detectable.
2+ returns to NL <15 sec
3+ deep pit; 15-30 sec return
4+ >30 seconds to return

Question 1

Lymphedema Scale

Answer 1

0- subclinical. Heaviness in limbs
1-reversible. Pitting present
2- nonreversible. Resists pitting
3- elephantitis. Doesn’t pit. Hard.

Question 2

Circulation Scale

Answer 2

0 no pulse (Absent)
1+ weak pulse; hard to palpate
2+ palpable but still weak
3+ normal
4+ bounding

Question 3

How many mm of Hg rise in systolic BP is associated with 1MET increase?

Answer 3

8-12mm Hg

Question 4

In a typical clinic setting, what are the absolute cutoffs for termination of activity due to high BPs?
(Systolic and diastolic)

Answer 4

Systolic 210mmHg

Diastolic 110mmHg

Question 5

Where does a swan-ganz catheter insert?

Answer 5

Pulmonary artery

Question 6

Name some precautions when pt has intracranial monitoring

Answer 6

Avoid valsalva and isometrics

Avoid hip flexion over 90, prone posn, neck flexion

Question 7

What is the cutoff spinal level for autonomic dysreflexia?

Answer 7

T6