Week 4 Quiz: NR509 NR 509

Week 4 Quiz: NR509 / NR 509

(Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Advanced Physical Assessment | Questions & Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain

Question:

Findings from an assessment of a 70-year-old patient with swelling in his ankles include jugular venous pulsations, 5 cm above the sternal angle when

the head of his bed is elevated 45°. The FNP knows that this finding indicate:

Answer:

Elevated pressure related to heart failure

Question:

The component of the conduction system referred to as the pacemaker of the heart is the

Answer:

Sinoatrial (SA) node

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Question:

The FNP is reviewing anatomy and physiology of the heart. Which statement best describes what is meant by atrial kick?

Answer:

The atria contract toward the end of diastole and push the remaining blood into the ventricles

Question:

A 45-year-old man is in the clinic for a routine physical. During history the patient states he has been having difficulty sleeping. I'll be sleeping great and then I wake up and feel like I can't catch my breath. The FNP's best response to this would be

Answer:

Do you have any history of problems with your heart

Question:

When assessing a patient the FNP notes that the left femoral pulse as diminished 1+/4+. What should the FNP do next?

Answer:

Auscultate the site for a bruit

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