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bates physical assessment test bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
When treating a patient with asthma who is experiencing acute wheezing, which medication should be given to relieve the symptom?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Short-acting bronchodilators like albuterol are used for acute asthma relief.
Question 2 of 5
When fluid accumulates between the visceral and parietal pleural spaces, the term used is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pleural effusion occurs when fluid collects in the pleural space.
Question 3 of 5
A 70-year-old man walks 20 minutes most days of the week. He has begun to complain of pain in his left calf when he is walking. The problem has gotten gradually worse and now he is unable to complete his 20-minute walks without stopping to rest. What choice best describes the pain associated with peripheral artery disease?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Claudication pain due to peripheral artery disease is typically dull and cramp-like during exercise.
Question 4 of 5
How many chains of lymph nodes should be assessed during a clinical examination?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Seven chains of lymph nodes are typically assessed during a clinical examination, including cervical, axillary, and inguinal regions.
Question 5 of 5
George Hall is a 91-year-old man. If the physician agrees with his daughter and does not inform George of bad news, which ethical principle might this violate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Autonomy is violated when the patient is not informed about his medical condition.
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