NURS 6512 Final Exam Review (Week 7-11) Examination techniques of Heart, Lungs, and Peripheral Vascular

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THE CONTENT INCLUDE: • Examination techniques of the Heart, Lungs, and PV systems 1. Examination techniques of the Heart: 1. Examination techniques of the lungs: Examination techniques of the ... peripheral vascular system: • Examination findings of arterial blood flow in infants Examination findings of the heart and lungs in a patient with illegal drug use • Description of types of shortness of breath (orthopnea, platypnea. Tachypnea, bradypnea) • Symptoms associated with intrathoracic infection • Percussion techniques when examining the lungs • Examination findings when percussing the lungs • Cardiac examination findings for a patient with rheumatic fever • Grading of heart murmurs • Evaluation of ECG tracings • Examination technique for the apical pulse • Examining technique for different cardiac sounds and their names • Varicosity findings in pregnant women • Examination of peripheral arteries • Grading of pulses • Examination findings of a child with Kawasaki disease o Examination findings of a patient with peripheral edema o Examination of ammonia in breath odor Assessing Musculoskeletal Pain • Diagnostic tests for patients with carpal tunnel Examination techniques used for muscle and joint pain Spinal deformities noted during examination • Characteristic examination findings for Rheumatoid Arthritis • Orthopedic screening evaluation techniques • Characteristic examination findings consistent with Osteoarthritis • Characteristic examination findings consistent with Gout Assessment of Cognition and the Neurologic System • Significance of the Denver II tool • Examination of the mental status • Examination findings associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) • Behavior patterns of a patient with Schizophrena, Depression, Anxiety, and Mania • Examination findings of a patient with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy • Examination findings of all Cranial Nerves • Examination techniques of all Cranial Nerves • Deep Tendon Reflex evaluation • Examination technique and findings for nuchal rigidity Assessing the Genitalia and Rectum Case Study • Significance of Montgomery tubercles • Examination findings of breast changes during menopausal • Examination findings consistent with breast cancer in females • Proper technique for using a speculum during the vaginal exam • Proper technique for the bimanual examination • Proper technique for examining the male genitalia, including the prostate • Risk factors for testicular cancer • Normal vs abnormal bowel findings in newborns • Risk factors for colorectal cancer • Examination findings consistent with Benign Prostate Hypertrophy • Examination findings consistent with Prostate Cancer • Examination position when assessing anal sphincter tone • Characteristics of menopausal disorder • Characteristics of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease • Characteristics of Hydrocele, Epididymitis, Epispadias, and Hypospadias The Ethics Behind Assessment • Ethical considerations when completing adolescent sports physicals with no injuries vs adolescents with previous injuries • Diagnostics tests used to evaluate sports injuries • Examination of children with heart murmurs when conducting a sports physical • Ethical considerations to be made as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [Show More]

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