NUR-120-ALT EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | NURSING FUNDAMENTALS
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, General health assessment an assessment of the physical, mental, spiritual, socioeconomic, and cultural status of an
individual, group, or community
Nursing Assessment Focus on the client's functional abilities and physical responses to illness and other
stressors.
Purpose of physical exam Establish baseline data.
Identify nursing diagnoses, collaborative problems, or wellness diagnoses.
Monitor the status of an identified problem.
Screen for health problems
Types of physical exam Comprehensive- Interview plus complete head-to-toe
Focused- "Focused" on presenting problem
System specific- one body system
Ongoing- Performed as needed. Evaluates client outcomes
preparing for the physical exam Theoretical Knowledge
Self Knowledge
Knowledge about patient
Nursing plan of care
Preparing the environment Privacy
Noise
Lighting
Temperature
Equipment
Preparing the Client Develop rapport
Respect cultural differences
Use proper positioning
ANSWERS | NURSING FUNDAMENTALS
STUDY GUIDE
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep
, General health assessment an assessment of the physical, mental, spiritual, socioeconomic, and cultural status of an
individual, group, or community
Nursing Assessment Focus on the client's functional abilities and physical responses to illness and other
stressors.
Purpose of physical exam Establish baseline data.
Identify nursing diagnoses, collaborative problems, or wellness diagnoses.
Monitor the status of an identified problem.
Screen for health problems
Types of physical exam Comprehensive- Interview plus complete head-to-toe
Focused- "Focused" on presenting problem
System specific- one body system
Ongoing- Performed as needed. Evaluates client outcomes
preparing for the physical exam Theoretical Knowledge
Self Knowledge
Knowledge about patient
Nursing plan of care
Preparing the environment Privacy
Noise
Lighting
Temperature
Equipment
Preparing the Client Develop rapport
Respect cultural differences
Use proper positioning
