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Vital Signs Assessment Chapter 7 Questions
Question 1 of 5
The tissue that connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth is the:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The frenulum is a midline fold of tissue that connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth. The uvula is the free projection hanging down from the middle of the soft palate. The palate is the arching roof of the mouth. Papillae are the rough, bumpy elevations on the tongue's dorsal surface.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is true regarding breast self-examination?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Although self-examination has not been shown to reduce mortality and is not recommended by all groups making screening recommendations, many choose to teach women a systematic method in which to examine their breasts. A high proportion of breast masses are detected by breast self-examination.
Question 3 of 5
The components of the health history include all of the following except which one?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thorax and lungs are part of the physical examination, not the health history.
Question 4 of 5
The glenohumeral joint (shoulder girdle complex) involves articulation of the humeral head with the glenoid fossa. Approximately what percentage of the humeral head articulates with the glenoid fossa?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Approximately 30% of the humeral head articulates directly with the glenoid fossa, with the labrum increasing this contact area.
Question 5 of 5
A physician orders an electrocardiogram (ECG) for a patient diagnosed with congestive heart failure. The medical record indicates the patient is currently taking digitalis. What effect would you expect digitalis to have on the patient's ECG?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Digitalis typically causes a lengthened PR interval due to its effect on atrioventricular conduction.