Qz Mod. 6

Question 1

Borborygmi sounds are:

A. Low pitched crackle sounds
B. High pitched sounds heard in association with respirations
C. Loud prolonged gurgles
D. High pitched tinkling sounds

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The most pronounces functional change of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract in older adults is:

A. Increased motility
B. Decreased bile absorption
C. Decreased bile absorption
D. Decreased motility

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Relaxation or incompetence of the lower esophageal sphincter causes:

A. Crohn’s disease
B. Gastroesophageal reflux disease
C. Hiatal hernia
D. Peptic ulcer disease

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Per your textbook, the inspection of the breasts ideally begins with the patient in which position?

A. Supine
B. Standing
C. Lateral
D. Sitting

Answer 4

D

Question 5

The anterior axillary lymph nodes would Best be palpated at the:

A. Axilla close to the ribs
B. Anterior axillary fold
C. Lateral axillary fold
D. Posterior axillary fold

Answer 5

C

Question 6

A peppering of nontender, nonsuppurative Montgomery tubercles is considered to be a:

A. Skin disease
B. Symptom of malnutrition
C. Normal finding
D. Sign of cancer

Answer 6

C

Question 7

When examining the radial pulse, you note a full and increased pulse. Your documentation demonstrates:

A. Radial pulse +1
B. Radial pulse +2
C. Radial pulse +3
D Radial pulse +4

Answer 7

C

Question 8

The characteristics of arterial pulses are directly affected by all the following except:

A. Venous valvular competence
B. Blood viscosity
C. The volume of blood ejected
D. Peripheral arterial resistance

Answer 8

A

Question 9

A positive hepatojugular reflex maneuver is indicative of:

A. Liver failure
B. Right heart failure
C. Left heart failure
D. Elevated arterial pressure

Answer 9

B

Question 10

The term claudication refers to:

A. Lack of palpable pulsations
B. Numbness and tingling in toes and fingers
C. Pain from muscle ischemia
D. Visible extremity changes of arterial occlusion

Answer 10

C