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Physical Examination and Health Assessment 8th Edition Test Bank Questions

Question 1 of 5

The following information is best placed in which category? "The patient has had three cesarean sections."

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The information provided, specifically about the patient having three cesarean sections, is most appropriate to be placed under the Obstetrics/gynecology category. This category focuses on the healthcare of women, particularly during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum period, which includes details about cesarean sections. This information is not related to adult illnesses, surgeries in general, or psychiatric conditions.

Question 2 of 5

A 15-year-old high school sophomore presents to the emergency room with his mother for evaluation of an area of blood in the left eye. He denies trauma or injury but has been coughing forcefully with a recent cold. He denies visual disturbances, eye pain, or discharge from the eye. On physical examination, the pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light, with a visual acuity of 20/20 in each eye and 20/20 bilaterally. There is a homogeneous, sharply demarcated area at the lateral aspect of the base of the left eye. The cornea is clear. Based on this description, what is the most likely diagnosis?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A subconjunctival hemorrhage is a common and benign condition characterized by blood in the space between the conjunctiva and sclera of the eye. The condition often presents as a painless, sharply demarcated area of redness on the white part of the eye, typically without associated discharge or visual disturbances. In this case, the absence of eye pain, discharge, visual disturbances, and clear cornea make subconjunctival hemorrhage the most likely diagnosis. The history of forceful coughing with a recent cold is also consistent with the increased intraocular pressure leading to a rupture of a small blood vessel, resulting in the hemorrhage. Treatment is not usually required as the condition is self-limiting and resolves on its own over time.

Question 3 of 5

What heart rate should she achieve?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The target heart rate during physical activity is typically calculated as a percentage of maximum heart rate, which is estimated using the formula: 220 - age. For a 30-year-old individual, the estimated maximum heart rate would be 190 beats per minute. Exercising at 60-70% of the maximum heart rate is usually recommended for moderate-intensity physical activity. For this individual, the target heart rate zone would be approximately 114-133 beats per minute. Therefore, achieving a heart rate of 120 beats per minute would fall within the target range and indicate an appropriate level of exertion for effective physical activity.

Question 4 of 5

You notice a patient has a strong pulse and then a weak pulse. This pattern continues. Which of the following is likely?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The scenario described with a strong pulse followed by a weak pulse is characteristic of pulsus paradoxus, a finding often associated with cardiac tamponade. Cardiac tamponade is a medical emergency where there is an accumulation of fluid (such as blood) in the pericardial sac that exerts pressure on the heart, limiting its ability to pump effectively. As a result, patients may exhibit this pulsus paradoxus, where the pulse strength varies with respiration. The other conditions listed (emphysema, asthma exacerbation, severe left heart failure) are not typically associated with this specific pulsatile pattern.

Question 5 of 5

You note a painful ulcerative lesion near the medial malleolus, with accompanying hyperpigmentation. Which of the following etiologies is most likely?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Venous insufficiency is the most likely etiology for the painful ulcerative lesion near the medial malleolus with accompanying hyperpigmentation. Venous insufficiency can lead to the development of venous stasis ulcers, which typically occur on the lower extremities, especially around the ankle area. These ulcers are often painful and associated with swelling, hyperpigmentation, and a weeping or moist wound bed. The location of the ulcer near the medial malleolus is also characteristic of venous insufficiency-related ulcers. Arterial insufficiency would typically present with different clinical findings, such as a pale, cool extremity, decreased pulses, and hair loss. Neuropathic ulcers are usually painless due to the loss of sensation, and trauma would have a different appearance than the described findings.

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