1. In a frontal chest X-ray, the great vessels will be located in the following order, with proximal to distal on the left side:

Question Answered step-by-step 1. In a frontal chest X-ray, the great vessels will be located in… 1. In a frontal chest X-ray, the great vessels will be located in the following order, with proximal to distal on the left side: aAortic arch, atrial appendage, pulmonary artery, right vena cava bAortic arch, pulmonary artery, atrial appendage, right vena cava cAtrial appendage, aortic arch, pulmonary artery, right vena cava dRight vena cava, aortic arch, atrial appendage, pulmonary artery2. What information can be obtained by watching a patient walk into your office? aBalance: Do they veer off to one side or the other as might occur with cerebellar dysfunction? bRate of walking: Do they start off slow and then accelerate, perhaps losing control of their balance or speed (e.g., as might occur with Parkinson’s disease)? cAttitude of Arms and Legs: How do they hold their arms and legs? Is there loss of movement and evidence of contractures (e.g., as might occur after a stroke)? dAll of the above can be observed by watching the patient walk into the office. 3. Fecal incontinence may be an issue in an older adult, especially those with dementia, stroke, or sacral spinal cord dysfunction. Examination of the abdomen and rectum should include the following: aPalpate for colonic distention bInspect the anus for fissures and hemorrhoids cObserve for hernia da and b4. What is the purpose and meaning of the Romberg test? aLoss of balance suggests impaired proprioception, as it is this pathway which should provide input that allows the patient to remain stably upright. bA positive Romberg test indicates that the patient has normal balance. cA negative Romberg test indicates that the patient has normal balance. da and c are correct5. When using the ophthalmoscope, it is important to remember: aYour right eye is positioned next to the patient’s right eye bYour right eye is positioned next to the patient’s left eye cIt does not matter which eye you use dYour left eye is always positioned next to the patient’s right eye  Health Science Science Nursing NURS 6540 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)