NSG500 NSG 500 EXAM 2

NSG500 / NSG 500 EXAM 2

Advanced Health Assessment - Wilkes Actual Questions and Answers 100% Guarantee Pass

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 100% Guarantee Pass. Multiple-Choice (A–D), For Each Question. Each Question Includes The Correct Answer  Expert-Verified explanation

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### 1. What is the normal RR to HR ratio?

Answer: 1:4

Explanation: The normal respiratory rate (RR) to heart rate (HR) ratio is

approximately 1:4, meaning for every breath, the heart typically beats four times.This ratio indicates general health and lung function, as any significant deviations can imply underlying pathology.

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### 2. How much should the lower border of the liver drop with deep breath?

Answer: 2-3 cm

Explanation: Upon deep inspiration, the diaphragm moves downwards, allowing

the liver to descend approximately 2 to 3 cm, which can be assessed during physical examination. This movement gives insight into diaphragm functionality and liver mobility.

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### 3. Distance a person is from chart for normal vision is what a normal person can see at 20 feet.

Answer: 20/20 vision 2 / 4

Explanation: The 20/20 vision standard denotes that a person can see clearly at 20 feet what should normally be seen at that distance. This measurement helps in assessing visual acuity during a comprehensive eye exam.

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### 4. What are abnormal breath sounds?

Answer: Crackles, Rhonchi, Wheezes, Friction Rub, Mediastinal crunch

Explanation: Abnormal breath sounds may indicate various underlying respiratory

conditions. Crackles suggest fluid in the alveoli, rhonchi indicate secretions in larger airways, wheezes suggest narrowed airways (as in asthma), friction rub indicates pleural inflammation, and mediastinal crunch is associated with pneumomediastinum.

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### 5. What sound indicates COPD/Emphysema or restrictive lung disease?

Answer: Decreased diaphragmatic excursion

Explanation: In patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or

restrictive lung disease, reduced diaphragm movement is noted due to impaired lung expansion, which can be assessed during physical examination.

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### 6. What are some abnormal findings of aging ears, nose, and throat?

Answer: Presbycusis, Conductive hearing loss

Explanation: Presbycusis refers to age-related hearing loss, characterized by a

decrease in high-frequency sounds. Conductive hearing loss can occur due to factors such as cerumen impaction or changes in the ossicles, which are more prevalent with aging.

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### 7. Abnormal findings of aging eyes.

Answer: Macular degeneration, Decreased accommodation, Cataracts

Explanation: Macular degeneration leads to loss of central vision, decreased

accommodation (presbyopia) occurs as the lens loses elasticity, and cataracts result from lens protein changes, leading to decreased visual clarity.

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### 8. What is macular degeneration?

Answer: Decreased central vision

Explanation: Macular degeneration is a degenerative condition affecting the

macula, leading to deterioration of central vision, which profoundly impacts daily activities such as reading and driving.

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