BUKIDNON STATE UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF NURSING

Malaybalay City

Quiz 1
NCM 112A RLE

NAME:
DATE:

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE.

Write the correct letter of the answer on the space provided. Write a rationale for your answers in 2-3
sentences. (3 points each).

1. Tom Roberts, age 59, presents in the ER with chief complaint of “chest pain.” Which description of chest pain would
least likely be cardiac in origin?

a. Chest pain feels like a burning sensation.

b. Chest pain increases with palpation of the chest.
c. Chest pain radiates to the jaw.
d. Chest pain radiates to the left arm.

Rationale:
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2. There are many different causes of chest pain. Which area should be addressed first when your patient has chest pain?

a. Respiratory
b. GI
c. Cardiac
d. Musculoskeletal

Rationale:
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3. Part of a cardiac assessment includes palpating the chest for a PMI. Which cardiac site would be best for assessing the
PMI?

a. Left base
b. Right base
c. Apex
d. LLSB

Rationale:
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4. While performing a cardiovascular assessment, you palpate a thrill at base right. Considering this finding, what
might you expect to hear upon cardiac auscultation?

a. Murmur
b. S​3
c. S​4
d. Ejection click

Rationale:
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5. Assessing the jugular venous system is part of the cardiovascular system. What patient position would best facilitate
assessment of the jugular veins?
a. Supine
b. Standing
c. Sitting
d. Semi-Fowler’s

Rationale:
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II. Modified True or False. On the space before the number, write “T” if the statement is True and if false write “F”
with the corresponding correct answer. (3 points each)

Example:

​ ​ 1​ . S​ ubjective data​ is measurable with tests and examinations.

F

Correct answer:​ Subjective data is the patient’s point of view

______1. ​Inspection​ is to listen to the patient’s heart.

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______2. Take the blood pressure, respiration, and pulse rate near the ​same time​.

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______3. If the blood pressure cuff is too large, readings will be ​artificially high.

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______4. Normally, the jugular veins are ​distended​ when the head is elevated at 45 degrees.

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______5. S2 or “Dub” sound is when the aortic and pulmonary valves ​open, and it is the end of diastole​.

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