ATI Comprehensive Physical Assessment of An Adult Post Test Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

ATI Comprehensive Physical Assessment of An Adult Post Test Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified Which technique is best for assessing an adult patient's respiratory status? A) Percussion over the abdomen B) Inspection and auscultation of the lungs C) Palpation of the carotid artery D) Measuring capillary refill time What is the primary reason for checking a patient’s skin turgor during a physical assessment? A) To assess oxygenation B) To evaluate hydration status C) To check for skin infections D) To determine nutritional status Which part of the stethoscope is used to listen to high-pitched heart sounds during a cardiac exam? 2 A) Bell B) Diaphragm C) Diaphragm D) Earpieces During abdominal assessment, which finding is abnormal and requires further evaluation? A) Tympany over the stomach B) Dullness over the liver C) Normoactive bowel sounds D) Absent bowel sounds for 5 minutes What is the correct sequence for performing a physical assessment on the abdomen? A) Palpation, percussion, auscultation, inspection B) Inspection, percussion, auscultation, palpation C) Inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation D) Auscultation, palpation, percussion, inspection When assessing an adult patient’s neurological status, what is an important first step? 3 A) Testing deep tendon reflexes B) Assessing pupil reaction to light C) Evaluating level of consciousness using Glasgow Coma Scale D) Testing muscle strength What does a finding of jugular vein distension indicate in a physical assessment? A) Dehydration B) Left-sided heart failure C) Right-sided heart failure or increased central venous pressure D) Pulmonary embolism Which technique is most appropriate for assessing the presence of peripheral edema? A) Palpation over bony prominences for pitting B) Pressing firmly over the shin or ankle for several seconds C) Inspecting nail beds for cyanosis D) Measuring limb circumference During a cardiovascular assessment, which finding requires immediate intervention? 4 A) Regular pulse rate of 80 bpm B) Capillary refill less than 3 seconds C) Irregular pulse with weak amplitude D) Clear heart sounds with no murmurs What is the expected finding when auscultating the lungs of a healthy adult at rest? A) Wheezes in all lobes B) Crackles at lung bases