Exam 3 Review Flashcards
Upon examination of the ear, visualization of which of the following findings indicates acute otitis externa?
A canal that is swollen, narrowed, moist and tender
Jane doe has a systolic murmur. Which murmurs are possible?
Aortic stenosis, mitral regurgitation AND pulmonic stenosis, tricuspid regurgitation
The middle lobe of the right lung is best auscultated at the
Axillary line
You are assessing a patient’s eye for the accommodation response. You would expect to see
Dilation of the pupils
In assessing for S4 you would
Listen with bell of stethoscope at apex with patient in left lateral position
Which of the following tasks will assess the extra ocular muscle function of the eye?
The corneal light reflex AND diagnostic positions test
What symptom would be suggestive of carpal tunnel syndrome?
Numbness and tingling when tapping over the course of the median nerve
A tingling sensation radiating from the wrist to the hand on striking the median nerve is a positive
Allen’s test
Herberden’s nodes are associated with
Osteoarthritis
MCP occurs more often in which? Osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis
Swan neck deformities occur with which disease process?
Rheumatoid arthritis
Your patient has had three pregnancies and two live births. The patient is not pregnant. How would you record this information?
Gravida 3, para 2, AB 1
This interval represents depolarization of both ventricles
QRS interval
Which of the following statements about the Eustachian tube is true?
It helps equalize air pressure on both side of the tympanic membrane
You’re doing an assessment of a 21 year old male. You note his nasal mucosa appears reddened and swollen. What would be the most appropriate question to ask him?
Have you had any symptoms of a cold?
