HEALTH ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM
STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027 WITH OVER
100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS RATED A+
initial assessment
comprehensive nursing assessment resulting in baseline data that enables the
nurse to make a judgment about a patient's health status, ability to manage one's
own health care, and need for nursing, and to plan individualized, holistic health
care for the patient
assessing respiratory system
verify mode and fraction of inspired oxygen administration
note the respiratory effort, and the breath sounds
observe for cough noting and any produced mucus
assess cardiovascular system
begin with auscultation of rhythm, and heart sounds
check capillary refill and assess for edema
palpate pulses of the lower extremities
assess the skin
color, temperature, turgor, skin integrity,
observe IV site and surrounding skin,
observe any dressings and their conditions,
,quantify the risk of skin break down (braden scale)
assess the abdomen
note contour (rounded, flat, scaphoid, protuberant)
bowel sounds in all four quadrants (hypo, normo, or hyperactive)
check placement of any drains for color and amount of drainage
inquire whether the patient is passing flatus or stool
know diet orders and determine tolerance
genitourinary assessment
inquiring whether the patient is voiding regularly
if the patient has an indwelling catheter, check the urine color and clarity
utilize a bladder scanner if indicated
assess activity
knowing the patient's specific activity order
assess for ambulatory aid or equipment as indicated
ensure sequential compression devices, TED hose, or other devices are applied
and working properly
quantify the risk of falling
documenting findings
for written documentation use the SOAP acronym,
to vrbally communicate, use SBAR
, most hospitals or clinics use a basic comprehensive electronic health record
system, replacing the paper med record
EHRs allow all providers to access information, place orders, and receive timely
patient status updates
characteristics for the nurse to think critically
open minf, and exploration of alternative
sound rationale to support judgements and ideas
avoid hurried decisions / avoid quickly diagnosing
reflection on thoughts and gathering more information when needed
uses each clinical experience to learn new information and to add to his or her
knowledge base
apocrine glands
sweat glands located mainly in the axillae, anogenital area, nipples and navel,
becomes active during puberty and produces a thick milky secretion and open
into the hair follicles
bacterial flora from the skin surface reacts with apocrine swear and produces the
characteristic mustiness
functions of the skin
protection, prevents penetration, perception, temperature regulation,
identification, communication, wound repair, absorption and excretion,
production of vitamin D
color changes in light and dark skin
causes for skin changes includes
STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027 WITH OVER
100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS RATED A+
initial assessment
comprehensive nursing assessment resulting in baseline data that enables the
nurse to make a judgment about a patient's health status, ability to manage one's
own health care, and need for nursing, and to plan individualized, holistic health
care for the patient
assessing respiratory system
verify mode and fraction of inspired oxygen administration
note the respiratory effort, and the breath sounds
observe for cough noting and any produced mucus
assess cardiovascular system
begin with auscultation of rhythm, and heart sounds
check capillary refill and assess for edema
palpate pulses of the lower extremities
assess the skin
color, temperature, turgor, skin integrity,
observe IV site and surrounding skin,
observe any dressings and their conditions,
,quantify the risk of skin break down (braden scale)
assess the abdomen
note contour (rounded, flat, scaphoid, protuberant)
bowel sounds in all four quadrants (hypo, normo, or hyperactive)
check placement of any drains for color and amount of drainage
inquire whether the patient is passing flatus or stool
know diet orders and determine tolerance
genitourinary assessment
inquiring whether the patient is voiding regularly
if the patient has an indwelling catheter, check the urine color and clarity
utilize a bladder scanner if indicated
assess activity
knowing the patient's specific activity order
assess for ambulatory aid or equipment as indicated
ensure sequential compression devices, TED hose, or other devices are applied
and working properly
quantify the risk of falling
documenting findings
for written documentation use the SOAP acronym,
to vrbally communicate, use SBAR
, most hospitals or clinics use a basic comprehensive electronic health record
system, replacing the paper med record
EHRs allow all providers to access information, place orders, and receive timely
patient status updates
characteristics for the nurse to think critically
open minf, and exploration of alternative
sound rationale to support judgements and ideas
avoid hurried decisions / avoid quickly diagnosing
reflection on thoughts and gathering more information when needed
uses each clinical experience to learn new information and to add to his or her
knowledge base
apocrine glands
sweat glands located mainly in the axillae, anogenital area, nipples and navel,
becomes active during puberty and produces a thick milky secretion and open
into the hair follicles
bacterial flora from the skin surface reacts with apocrine swear and produces the
characteristic mustiness
functions of the skin
protection, prevents penetration, perception, temperature regulation,
identification, communication, wound repair, absorption and excretion,
production of vitamin D
color changes in light and dark skin
causes for skin changes includes
