CEA Physical Assessment Remediation Module

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CEA Physical Assessment Remediation Module

Question 1

When auscultating the patient, which of the following most likely represents the point of maximal impulse (PMI)?

1. 2nd intercostal space right sternal border
   B. 5th intercostal space left midclavicular line ✅
   C. 4th intercostal space right sternal border
   D. 3rd intercostal space left midclavicular line

Correct Answer: B. 5th intercostal space left midclavicular line

Question 2

When using a chest x-ray for evaluation of pneumonia, the ambulatory patient should be prepared for which of the following images as the standard view?

1. AP View
   B. Sunshine View
   C. PA and Lateral Views ✅
   D. Right Decubitus View

Correct Answer: C. PA and Lateral Views

Question 3

Which of the following are falsely enlarged during AP chest radiographs?

1. Cardiac silhouette ✅
   B. Spine width
   C. Posterior mediastinum width
   D. None of these are correct

Correct Answer: A. Cardiac silhouette

Question 4

For a patient complaining of shortness of breath suspected of pulmonary embolism, which of the following must be ordered to accurately determine the presence or absence of pulmonary embolism?

1. Inspiratory films
   B. Expiratory films
   C. Computed Tomography (CT) without contrast
   D. Computed Tomography (CT) with pulmonary arterial angiography ✅

Correct Answer: D. Computed Tomography (CT) with pulmonary arterial angiography

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