ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM 2024 NEWEST EXAM 2 VERSIONS (VERSION A AND B) 450 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT) /ALREADY GRADED A+

VERSION A
When inspecting the Skin, with suspected cardiovascular
issues, you should assess for ___________. -
....ANSWER...- Color- is cyanosis present? Does it appear
central or peripheral? Is Pallor present?
- Temp
Xanthomata are __________. - ....ANSWER...stony- hard,
slightly yellowish masses that are commonly found on the
extensor tendons of the fingers- indicative of extremely
high serum cholesterol >450mg/dL
Eruptive Xanthomata result from ______________. -
....ANSWER...elevations in plasma triglyceride
concentrations, >1500mg/dL
When assessing the Nails, with suspected cardiovascular
issues, you should assess for ___________. -
....ANSWER...Splinter hemorrhages: visible, small
reddish-brown lines in the nail bed. classically associated
with infective endocarditis.
- Lichstein's sign is ____________. - ....ANSWER...(not
reliable -beware false + or -):
Earlobe crease; is an oblique crease, often bilateral, seen
frequently in patients older than 50 yrs with significant
CHD
Arcus senilis, if found in patients younger than 40 years
old may be due to - ....ANSWER...-hypercholesterolemia
What does Arcus senilis look like? - ....ANSWER...a
whitish ring at the perimeter of the cornea.
Xanthelasma is __________ and is due to possible
_______________. - ....ANSWER...- the presence of
yellowish plaques on the eyelids.
- hyperlipoproteinemia
Hypertelorism is ___________ and is often associated with
____________. - ....ANSWER...- widely set eyes
- congenital heart problems such as mitral valve prolapse.
When cardiovascular issues are suspected, a high-arched
palate may be associated with ________________. -
....ANSWER...congenital heart problems such as mitral
valve prolapse.
Palatal petechiae is often associated with
___________________. - ....ANSWER...infective
endocarditis.
Webbing of neck, as seen in individuals with Turners
syndrome and in patients with Noonan's syndrome, may be
due to _______________. - ....ANSWER...coarctation of
the aorta.
Pectus excavatum is ______________ . -
....ANSWER...caved in chest
Pectus carinatum is _______________. -
....ANSWER...pigeon breast