NUR 102 HEALTH ASSESSMENT FINAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A |STUDY GUIDE| INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
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*Core Domains*
*- General Survey and Vital Signs*
*- Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, and Auscultation Techniques*
*- Head and Neck Assessment*
*- Cardiovascular System Assessment*
*- Respiratory System Assessment*
*- Abdominal Assessment*
*- Musculoskeletal Assessment*
*- Neurological Assessment*
*- Skin, Hair, and Nails Assessment*
*- Pain Assessment and Documentation*
*Introduction*
*This comprehensive exam assesses essential physical assessment skills required for
competent nursing practice. The purpose is to evaluate your mastery of systematic health
assessment techniques, clinical reasoning, and decision-making abilities in real-world
patient care scenarios. The test contains 100 multiple-choice questions combining
foundational theory with applied professional knowledge, regulatory compliance, ethics, and
scenario-based clinical situations. You will demonstrate proficiency in inspection,
palpation, percussion, and auscultation techniques across all body systems. Emphasis is
placed on critical thinking, accurate documentation, and prioritizing patient safety while
maintaining professional standards. This exam prepares you for clinical practice and
, licensing examinations by testing your ability to recognize normal versus abnormal findings
and determine appropriate nursing interventions.*
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
When assessing a patient's vital signs, which finding requires immediate nursing intervention?
A. Blood pressure 118/76 mmHg in a 45-year-old
B. Respiratory rate 18 breaths/min in an adult
C. Pulse rate 128 beats/min in a resting adult
D. Temperature 37.2°C (99°F) orally
🟢 Correct answer: C
🔴 RATIONALE: A pulse rate of 128 beats/min indicates tachycardia in a resting adult and requires immediate
assessment for underlying causes such as dehydration, infection, cardiac issues, or medication effects. Normal
resting pulse is 60-100 bpm. The other findings are within normal ranges.
Which technique is the FIRST step in every physical assessment?
, A. Palpation
B. Percussion
C. Auscultation
D. Inspection
🟢 Correct answer: D
🔴 RATIONALE: Inspection is always the first phase of physical assessment, where the nurse visually observes
the patient before using touch or sound. This allows collection of objective data about appearance, behavior,
and visible abnormalities. Palpation, percussion, and auscultation follow inspection.
A nurse is assessing lung sounds and hears low-pitched, coarse sounds during inspiration that clearing with
coughing. What should the nurse document?
A. Stridor
B. Wheezes
C. Rhonchi
D. Crackles
🟢 Correct answer: C
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A |STUDY GUIDE| INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
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*Core Domains*
*- General Survey and Vital Signs*
*- Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, and Auscultation Techniques*
*- Head and Neck Assessment*
*- Cardiovascular System Assessment*
*- Respiratory System Assessment*
*- Abdominal Assessment*
*- Musculoskeletal Assessment*
*- Neurological Assessment*
*- Skin, Hair, and Nails Assessment*
*- Pain Assessment and Documentation*
*Introduction*
*This comprehensive exam assesses essential physical assessment skills required for
competent nursing practice. The purpose is to evaluate your mastery of systematic health
assessment techniques, clinical reasoning, and decision-making abilities in real-world
patient care scenarios. The test contains 100 multiple-choice questions combining
foundational theory with applied professional knowledge, regulatory compliance, ethics, and
scenario-based clinical situations. You will demonstrate proficiency in inspection,
palpation, percussion, and auscultation techniques across all body systems. Emphasis is
placed on critical thinking, accurate documentation, and prioritizing patient safety while
maintaining professional standards. This exam prepares you for clinical practice and
, licensing examinations by testing your ability to recognize normal versus abnormal findings
and determine appropriate nursing interventions.*
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
When assessing a patient's vital signs, which finding requires immediate nursing intervention?
A. Blood pressure 118/76 mmHg in a 45-year-old
B. Respiratory rate 18 breaths/min in an adult
C. Pulse rate 128 beats/min in a resting adult
D. Temperature 37.2°C (99°F) orally
🟢 Correct answer: C
🔴 RATIONALE: A pulse rate of 128 beats/min indicates tachycardia in a resting adult and requires immediate
assessment for underlying causes such as dehydration, infection, cardiac issues, or medication effects. Normal
resting pulse is 60-100 bpm. The other findings are within normal ranges.
Which technique is the FIRST step in every physical assessment?
, A. Palpation
B. Percussion
C. Auscultation
D. Inspection
🟢 Correct answer: D
🔴 RATIONALE: Inspection is always the first phase of physical assessment, where the nurse visually observes
the patient before using touch or sound. This allows collection of objective data about appearance, behavior,
and visible abnormalities. Palpation, percussion, and auscultation follow inspection.
A nurse is assessing lung sounds and hears low-pitched, coarse sounds during inspiration that clearing with
coughing. What should the nurse document?
A. Stridor
B. Wheezes
C. Rhonchi
D. Crackles
🟢 Correct answer: C
