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physical examination and health assessment test bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the primary purpose of calipers in a physical assessment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calipers are used to measure skinfold thickness as part of an assessment of body fat.
Question 2 of 5
Which condition is best treated using alpha-adrenergic antagonist?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Alpha-adrenergic antagonists are often used for overflow incontinence due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Question 3 of 5
A patient presents with signs of chest pain, the nurse practitioner observes jugular venous distention. Their finding is consistent with:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Jugular venous distention is a sign of heart failure due to fluid retention.
Question 4 of 5
In a patient with bacterial meningitis, the most common reason for finding headaches is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased intracranial pressure is the most common cause of headache in bacterial meningitis.
Question 5 of 5
What is the mechanism of action of prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) in a patient with transposition of the great arteries?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PGE1 helps maintain the ductus arteriosus, allowing for normal circulation in transposition of the great arteries.
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