NUR 2180 | Physical Assessment | Original Practice Module Quiz 1 Page 1
, NUR 2180 MODULE QUIZ 1
PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT
RASMUSSEN COLLEGE
100-Question Original Practice Quiz
2026/2027 Edition
1. What is the first action before beginning a physical assessment?
A) Begin palpation immediately
B) Ask visitors to interpret all findings
C) Record normal findings before examination
D) Introduce yourself, identify the client, and explain the assessment
Correct Answer: D) Introduce yourself, identify the client, and explain the assessment Rationale: Identification and
explanation establish safety, consent, and rapport.
2. Which two identifiers are appropriate before the examination?
A) Room number and bed position
B) Full name and date of birth or other approved identifier
C) Hair color and height
D) Diagnosis and room number
Correct Answer: B) Full name and date of birth or other approved identifier Rationale: Use two approved
unique identifiers rather than a location.
3. Which interview question is open-ended?
A) Is your pain sharp?
B) Do you smoke?
C) What brings you in today?
D) Did you sleep eight hours?
Correct Answer: C) What brings you in today?
Rationale: Open-ended questions invite clients to describe concerns in their own words.
4. Which response demonstrates active listening?
A) That is nothing to worry about
B) Let's skip your concerns
C) You are mistaken about how you feel
D) Tell me more about how this symptom affects your day
Correct Answer: D) Tell me more about how this symptom affects your day
Correct Answer:
Rationale:
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, Rationale: Reflection and invitation help elicit an accurate history.
5. What is the main purpose of therapeutic communication?
A) Persuade clients to hide worries
B) Build rapport and obtain an accurate client-centered history
C) Replace diagnostic evaluation
D) Guarantee the client's agreement
Correct Answer: B) Build rapport and obtain an accurate client-centered history Rationale: Respectful listening
promotes disclosure and trust.
6. Which statement reflects false reassurance?
A) Everything will be completely fine
B) What concerns you most?
C) That sounds difficult
D) I will explain what happens next
Correct Answer: A) Everything will be completely fine
Rationale: Unfounded promises dismiss uncertainty and can undermine trust.
7. What should the nurse do when a client becomes tearful during a history?
A) Immediately change the subject
B) Tell the client not to cry
C) Leave without explanation
D) Pause, acknowledge emotion, and allow time to respond
Correct Answer: D) Pause, acknowledge emotion, and allow time to respond
Rationale: Supportive silence and acknowledgment promote therapeutic dialogue.
8. Which question uses a leading approach that should generally be avoided?
A) Can you describe the discomfort?
B) Where do you feel it?
C) When did it begin?
D) You do not have any chest pain, do you?
Correct Answer: D) You do not have any chest pain, do you?
Rationale: Leading questions can bias the client's response.
9. When is it useful to summarize a client's statement?
A) Only when finishing all paperwork
B) Instead of obtaining vital signs
Correct Answer:
Rationale:
NUR 2180 | Physical Assessment | Original Practice Module Quiz 1 Page 3
, NUR 2180 MODULE QUIZ 1
PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT
RASMUSSEN COLLEGE
100-Question Original Practice Quiz
2026/2027 Edition
1. What is the first action before beginning a physical assessment?
A) Begin palpation immediately
B) Ask visitors to interpret all findings
C) Record normal findings before examination
D) Introduce yourself, identify the client, and explain the assessment
Correct Answer: D) Introduce yourself, identify the client, and explain the assessment Rationale: Identification and
explanation establish safety, consent, and rapport.
2. Which two identifiers are appropriate before the examination?
A) Room number and bed position
B) Full name and date of birth or other approved identifier
C) Hair color and height
D) Diagnosis and room number
Correct Answer: B) Full name and date of birth or other approved identifier Rationale: Use two approved
unique identifiers rather than a location.
3. Which interview question is open-ended?
A) Is your pain sharp?
B) Do you smoke?
C) What brings you in today?
D) Did you sleep eight hours?
Correct Answer: C) What brings you in today?
Rationale: Open-ended questions invite clients to describe concerns in their own words.
4. Which response demonstrates active listening?
A) That is nothing to worry about
B) Let's skip your concerns
C) You are mistaken about how you feel
D) Tell me more about how this symptom affects your day
Correct Answer: D) Tell me more about how this symptom affects your day
Correct Answer:
Rationale:
NUR 2180 | Physical Assessment | Original Practice Module Quiz 1 Page 2
, Rationale: Reflection and invitation help elicit an accurate history.
5. What is the main purpose of therapeutic communication?
A) Persuade clients to hide worries
B) Build rapport and obtain an accurate client-centered history
C) Replace diagnostic evaluation
D) Guarantee the client's agreement
Correct Answer: B) Build rapport and obtain an accurate client-centered history Rationale: Respectful listening
promotes disclosure and trust.
6. Which statement reflects false reassurance?
A) Everything will be completely fine
B) What concerns you most?
C) That sounds difficult
D) I will explain what happens next
Correct Answer: A) Everything will be completely fine
Rationale: Unfounded promises dismiss uncertainty and can undermine trust.
7. What should the nurse do when a client becomes tearful during a history?
A) Immediately change the subject
B) Tell the client not to cry
C) Leave without explanation
D) Pause, acknowledge emotion, and allow time to respond
Correct Answer: D) Pause, acknowledge emotion, and allow time to respond
Rationale: Supportive silence and acknowledgment promote therapeutic dialogue.
8. Which question uses a leading approach that should generally be avoided?
A) Can you describe the discomfort?
B) Where do you feel it?
C) When did it begin?
D) You do not have any chest pain, do you?
Correct Answer: D) You do not have any chest pain, do you?
Rationale: Leading questions can bias the client's response.
9. When is it useful to summarize a client's statement?
A) Only when finishing all paperwork
B) Instead of obtaining vital signs
Correct Answer:
Rationale:
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