Exam (elaborations) NR 509

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1. Which of the following is NOT a component of the comprehensive health history?

 A. Past medical history

 B. Family history

 C. Vital signs

 D. Social history

2. Which of the following is an example of subjective data?

 A. Patient reports a headache

 B. Blood pressure reading of 120/80 mmHg

 C. Heart rate of 72 beats per minute

 D. Temperature of 98.6°F

3. When performing a physical assessment, which technique involves listening to sounds produced by
the body?

 A. Inspection

 B. Palpation

 C. Auscultation

 D. Percussion

4. Which of the following is the correct order of examination techniques for the abdomen?

 A. Inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation

 B. Palpation, inspection, percussion, auscultation

 C. Inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation

 D. Auscultation, inspection, palpation, percussion

5. Which cranial nerve is responsible for vision?

 A. Cranial Nerve II (Optic)

 B. Cranial Nerve III (Oculomotor)

 C. Cranial Nerve IV (Trochlear)

,  D. Cranial Nerve VI (Abducens)

6. Which of the following is NOT a component of the mental status examination?

 A. Reflexes

 B. Appearance

 C. Mood and affect

 D. Thought process

7. When assessing the skin, which of the following is an abnormal finding?

 A. Cyanosis

 B. Elasticity

 C. Warmth

 D. Moisture

8. Which of the following is the correct technique for assessing lymph nodes?

 A. Gentle circular motion with fingertips

 B. Firm pressure with the palm of the hand

 C. Striking with the ulnar surface of the hand

 D. Pinching the skin between thumb and forefinger

9. When assessing the eyes, which of the following is a normal finding?

 A. PERRLA (Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light and Accommodation)

 B. Anisocoria (unequal pupil size)

 C. Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement)

 D. Strabismus (misalignment of the eyes)

10. Which of the following is NOT a component of the Weber test?

 A. Tuning fork placed on the mastoid process

 B. Tuning fork placed on the midline of the head

 C. Patient reports which ear the sound is heard louder in

,  D. Assesses for sensorineural hearing loss

11. When assessing the lungs, which of the following is an adventitious breath sound?

 A. Wheezes

 B. Vesicular breath sounds

 C. Bronchovesicular breath sounds

 D. Tracheal breath sounds

12. Which of the following is NOT a component of the cardiovascular assessment?

 A. Assessing for peripheral edema

 B. Auscultating heart sounds

 C. Palpating the carotid pulse

 D. Inspecting the jugular venous pressure

13. When assessing the abdomen, which of the following is a normal finding?

 A. Normoactive bowel sounds

 B. Rebound tenderness

 C. Absent bowel sounds

 D. Murphy's sign

14. Which of the following is NOT a component of the musculoskeletal assessment?

 A. Assessing cranial nerves

 B. Assessing muscle strength

 C. Assessing range of motion

 D. Assessing for joint deformities

15. When assessing the neurological system, which of the following is a normal finding?

 A. Positive Babinski reflex in adults

 B. Intact sensation to light touch

 C. Hyperreflexia

,  D. Loss of coordination

16. Which of the following is NOT a component of the female genitalia assessment?

 A. Assessing for inguinal hernia

 B. Inspecting the external genitalia

 C. Performing a bimanual examination

 D. Obtaining a Pap smear

17. When assessing the male genitalia, which of the following is an abnormal finding?

 A. Testicular mass

 B. Presence of foreskin

 C. Scrotal rugae

 D. Symmetrical testicles

18. Which of the following is NOT a component of the rectal assessment?

 A. Assessing for cervical motion tenderness

 B. Inspecting the perianal area

 C. Performing a digital rectal examination

 D. Testing for occult blood

19. Which of the following is a normal finding in the older adult?

 A. Decreased visual acuity

 B. Increased muscle mass

 C. Hyperreflexia

 D. Increased skin elasticity

20. Which of the following is an example of a cultural consideration in physical assessment?

 A. Respecting personal space

 B. Using medical jargon

 C. Ignoring nonverbal cues