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physical assessment test bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following best describes the role of manipulators in early X-ray technology?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Manipulators were crucial for properly positioning the X-ray tube and patients for accurate imaging in early X-ray technology.
Question 2 of 5
Why would a child diagnosed with beta thalassemia and hemosiderosis receive deferoxamine (Desferal)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Deferoxamine is used to treat iron overload in patients with frequent blood transfusions.
Question 3 of 5
An 82-year-old man, Mr. A, complains of worsening nocturia, occurring four times per night. His other lower urinary tract symptoms are slow stream, occasional urgency, and urgency-related leakage once weekly. Medical problems include poorly controlled hypertension, diastolic heart failure, hyperlipidemia, osteoarthritis, and prediabetes. His medications include lisinopril 20 mg daily, metoprolol succinate 75 mg daily, atorvastatin 10 mg daily, metformin 500 mg twice daily, hydrocodone-acetaminophen as needed, and aspirin 81 mg daily. Amlodipine 5 mg daily was recently added by his cardiologist. On review of systems, Mr. A complains that nocturia is causing daytime fatigue, and he is more constipated. Physical examination is notable for blood pressure 162/83 mmHg, heart rate 60 beats per minute, clear lungs, soft abdomen, enlarged prostate, and 21 pre-tibial edema.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tamsulosin is an alpha-1 blocker that helps relieve urinary symptoms associated with BPH.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following condition is NOT associated with the symptoms of hemoptysis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hemoptysis can be caused by pulmonary emboli, chronic bronchitis, or lung neoplasms but is not commonly associated with viral pneumonia.
Question 5 of 5
What anatomical structures can be visualized using a nasal speculum?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nasal speculum allows for visualization of the lower and middle turbinates and the nasal septum.
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