NSG 3009 PRINCIPLES OF
ASSESSMENT- EXAM 1 WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
vital signs <correct answer>temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure
four assessment techniques <correct answer>1. Inspection
2. Palpation
3. Percussion
4. Auscultation
importance of proper positioning during BP measurement <correct answer>arm at heart
level, seated position, cuff placement, resting before measuring, consistent positioning
pulse assessment <correct answer>rate, rhythm, force, elasticity
30sec and multiply by 2 (regular)
1 minute (irregular)
temperature considerations in older adults <correct answer>it is usually lower because
less effective heat control mechanisms
BMI classification and data needed <correct answer>waist/hip
kid 85% and above (overweight)
adult 25 (overweight)
30 (obese)
Recognizing hypertension <correct answer>120/80 perfect
130/90 and above hypertension
90/60 and below hypotension
, Temperature measuring equipment <correct answer>- tympanic(ear) adult(up and back)
kid 3 under(down and back)
- oral(mouth)
- axillary(armpit)
- temporal(forehead)
proper inspection techniques during physical assessment <correct answer>good
lighting, adequate exposure, provide privacy, occasional use of instruments
order of techniques in physical assessment <correct answer>IPPA
inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation
tools used in auscultation <correct answer>Stethoscope
Tachycardia <correct answer>Fast heart rate (HR greater than 100bpm)
Bradycardia <correct answer>slow heart rate (less than 60 bpm)
BP variations <correct answer>Hypertension, hypotension
pain assessment <correct answer>-Provocative or Palliative (what makes it
worse/better)
-Quality or Quantity (For example, is the pain sharp or dull, throbbing?)
-Region or Radiation(Location)
-Severity Scale (Numeric pain intensity scale)
-Timing (Onset)
-Understand Patient's Perception (Activities of Daily Living assessment)
Nutritional assessment including labs <correct answer>- CBC & RBC- check for
deficiencies iron, folate, vitamin B-12
ASSESSMENT- EXAM 1 WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
vital signs <correct answer>temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure
four assessment techniques <correct answer>1. Inspection
2. Palpation
3. Percussion
4. Auscultation
importance of proper positioning during BP measurement <correct answer>arm at heart
level, seated position, cuff placement, resting before measuring, consistent positioning
pulse assessment <correct answer>rate, rhythm, force, elasticity
30sec and multiply by 2 (regular)
1 minute (irregular)
temperature considerations in older adults <correct answer>it is usually lower because
less effective heat control mechanisms
BMI classification and data needed <correct answer>waist/hip
kid 85% and above (overweight)
adult 25 (overweight)
30 (obese)
Recognizing hypertension <correct answer>120/80 perfect
130/90 and above hypertension
90/60 and below hypotension
, Temperature measuring equipment <correct answer>- tympanic(ear) adult(up and back)
kid 3 under(down and back)
- oral(mouth)
- axillary(armpit)
- temporal(forehead)
proper inspection techniques during physical assessment <correct answer>good
lighting, adequate exposure, provide privacy, occasional use of instruments
order of techniques in physical assessment <correct answer>IPPA
inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation
tools used in auscultation <correct answer>Stethoscope
Tachycardia <correct answer>Fast heart rate (HR greater than 100bpm)
Bradycardia <correct answer>slow heart rate (less than 60 bpm)
BP variations <correct answer>Hypertension, hypotension
pain assessment <correct answer>-Provocative or Palliative (what makes it
worse/better)
-Quality or Quantity (For example, is the pain sharp or dull, throbbing?)
-Region or Radiation(Location)
-Severity Scale (Numeric pain intensity scale)
-Timing (Onset)
-Understand Patient's Perception (Activities of Daily Living assessment)
Nutritional assessment including labs <correct answer>- CBC & RBC- check for
deficiencies iron, folate, vitamin B-12
