NURS1 Module 6 - Health Assessment
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
activities of daily living (ADLs) -
correct answer ✅assess the patients ability to perform activities of
daily living or self care activities. Eating, bathing, dressing, and
toileting are examples of ADLs.
adventitious breath sounds -
correct answer ✅(extra, abnormal sounds) are not normally heard
in the lungs and result from air moving through moisture, mucus, or
narrowed airways.
auscultations -
correct answer ✅is the act of listening with a stethoscope to
sounds produced within the body.
Body Mass Index (BMI) -
correct answer ✅is a ratio of weight to height. Used as an initial
assessment of nutritional status and is an indicator of obesity or
malnutrition.
bronchial breath sounds -
correct answer ✅heard over the larynx and trachea are high-
pitched, harsh "blowing" sounds, with sound on expiration being
longer than inspiration.
,NURS1 Module 6 - Health Assessment
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
bronchovesicular breath sounds -
correct answer ✅are heard over the mainstem bronchus and are
moderate blowing sounds, with equal to expiration.
comprehensive health assessment -
correct answer ✅is broad, and includes a complete health history
and physical assessment. A comprehensive assessment is usually
conducted when a patient first enters a health care setting, with
information providing a baseline for comparing later assessments.
cyanosis -
correct answer ✅a bluish discoloration of the skin resulting from
poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation of the blood.
data -
correct answer ✅Facts and statistics collected together for
reference or analysis
diaphoresis -
correct answer ✅profuse sweating. An excessive amount of
perspiration, such as when the entire skin is moist.
,NURS1 Module 6 - Health Assessment
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
ecchymosis -
correct answer ✅is a collection of blood n the subcutaneous
tissues, causing purplish discoloration.
edema -
correct answer ✅excess fluid in the tissues
emergency health assessment -
correct answer ✅is a type off rapid focused assessment conducted
when addressing a life-threatening or unstable situation.
erythema -
correct answer ✅redness of the skin, is caused by dilation of
superficial blood vessels.
follow-up assessment -
correct answer ✅also known as a follow-up assessment, it is one
that is conducted at regular intervals during care of the patient;
concentrates on identified health problems to monitor positive or
negative changes and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions
, NURS1 Module 6 - Health Assessment
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
health history -
correct answer ✅is a collection of subjective information that
provides information about the patients health status.
inspection -
correct answer ✅is the process of performing deliberate,
purposeful observations in a systematic manner. Closely observe
visually but also use hearing and smell to gather data throughout
the assessment. Assess details of the patient's appearance,
behavior, and movement.
instrumental activities of daily living (IADLSs) -
correct answer ✅activities needed for independent living
jaundice -
correct answer ✅is a yellow color of the skin resulting from
elevated amounts of bilirubin in the blood.
ongoing or partial health assessment -
correct answer ✅also known as a follow-up assessment, it is one
that is conducted at regular intervals during care of the patient;
concentrates on identified health problems to monitor positive or
negative changes and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
activities of daily living (ADLs) -
correct answer ✅assess the patients ability to perform activities of
daily living or self care activities. Eating, bathing, dressing, and
toileting are examples of ADLs.
adventitious breath sounds -
correct answer ✅(extra, abnormal sounds) are not normally heard
in the lungs and result from air moving through moisture, mucus, or
narrowed airways.
auscultations -
correct answer ✅is the act of listening with a stethoscope to
sounds produced within the body.
Body Mass Index (BMI) -
correct answer ✅is a ratio of weight to height. Used as an initial
assessment of nutritional status and is an indicator of obesity or
malnutrition.
bronchial breath sounds -
correct answer ✅heard over the larynx and trachea are high-
pitched, harsh "blowing" sounds, with sound on expiration being
longer than inspiration.
,NURS1 Module 6 - Health Assessment
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
bronchovesicular breath sounds -
correct answer ✅are heard over the mainstem bronchus and are
moderate blowing sounds, with equal to expiration.
comprehensive health assessment -
correct answer ✅is broad, and includes a complete health history
and physical assessment. A comprehensive assessment is usually
conducted when a patient first enters a health care setting, with
information providing a baseline for comparing later assessments.
cyanosis -
correct answer ✅a bluish discoloration of the skin resulting from
poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation of the blood.
data -
correct answer ✅Facts and statistics collected together for
reference or analysis
diaphoresis -
correct answer ✅profuse sweating. An excessive amount of
perspiration, such as when the entire skin is moist.
,NURS1 Module 6 - Health Assessment
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
ecchymosis -
correct answer ✅is a collection of blood n the subcutaneous
tissues, causing purplish discoloration.
edema -
correct answer ✅excess fluid in the tissues
emergency health assessment -
correct answer ✅is a type off rapid focused assessment conducted
when addressing a life-threatening or unstable situation.
erythema -
correct answer ✅redness of the skin, is caused by dilation of
superficial blood vessels.
follow-up assessment -
correct answer ✅also known as a follow-up assessment, it is one
that is conducted at regular intervals during care of the patient;
concentrates on identified health problems to monitor positive or
negative changes and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions
, NURS1 Module 6 - Health Assessment
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
health history -
correct answer ✅is a collection of subjective information that
provides information about the patients health status.
inspection -
correct answer ✅is the process of performing deliberate,
purposeful observations in a systematic manner. Closely observe
visually but also use hearing and smell to gather data throughout
the assessment. Assess details of the patient's appearance,
behavior, and movement.
instrumental activities of daily living (IADLSs) -
correct answer ✅activities needed for independent living
jaundice -
correct answer ✅is a yellow color of the skin resulting from
elevated amounts of bilirubin in the blood.
ongoing or partial health assessment -
correct answer ✅also known as a follow-up assessment, it is one
that is conducted at regular intervals during care of the patient;
concentrates on identified health problems to monitor positive or
negative changes and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions
