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Health Assessment Fortis Final Exam 2025 — Study
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Prepare for the Health Assessment Fortis Final Exam 2025 with the latest study guide,
practice questions, and exam review materials. Master essential physical assessment
techniques, vital signs, patient history, clinical reasoning, and documentation skills to excel
in your nursing or healthcare program.
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• Health assessment practice test questions
A grade IV mitral regurgitation murmur would
a. Radiate to the axilla
b. Be heard best at the base
c. Be described as a diastolic murmur
d. Not be expected to have a thrill - ANSWER-a. Radiate to the axilla
A venous hum heard over the internal jugular vein of a child
a. Usually has no pathologic significance
b. Usually requires surgical intervention
c. Usually indicates dehydration
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d. Usually signifies untreatable illness - ANSWER-a. Usually has no pathologic significance
Peritonitis often produces bowel sounds that are
a. High pitched
b. Decreased
c. Increased
d. Absent - ANSWER-b. Decreased
Mrs. G is 7 mo's pregnant and states that she has developed a problem with constipation. She
eats a well-balanced diet and is usually regular. You should explain that constipation is common
during pregnancy because of the changes in the colorectal areas, such as:
a. Looser anal sphincter and less nutrients taken from foods
b. Tighter anal sphincter and less iron eliminated in the stool
c. Decreased movement through the colon and increased water absorption from stool
d. Increased movement through the colon and increased salt taken from foods - ANSWER-c.
Decreased movement through the colon and increased water absorption from stool
The characteristics of arterial pulses are directly affected by all of the following except
a. Peripheral arterial resistance
b. Blood viscosity
c. Venous valvular competence
d. The volume of the blood ejected - ANSWER-c. Venous valvular competence
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A palpable rushing vibration over the base of the heart at the second intercostal space is called
a:
a. Heave
b. Thrill
c. Lift
d. Murmur - ANSWER-b. Thrill
A patient presents to the ED after a motor vehicle accident. The patient sustained blunt trauma
to the abdomen and complains of pain in the upper left quadrant that radiated to the left
shoulder. What organ is most likely injured?
a. Spleen
b. Stomach
c. Gallbladder
d. Liver - ANSWER-a. Spleen
Visible intestinal peristalsis may indicate
a. Intestinal obstruction
b. Normal digestion
c. Aortic aneurysm
d. Increased pulse pressure of aorta - ANSWER-a. Intestinal obstruction
Which of the following statements is most accurate in describing hepatic jugular reflex?
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a. It is an accurate indicator of heart failure
b. It should be absent in older patient's are sitting up straight
c. It is exaggerated in patients with right heart failure
d. It is normal when patients are sitting up straight - ANSWER-c. It is exaggerated in patients
with right heart failure
Closure of the ductus arteriosus usually occurs
a. After 7 days of life
b. Just before the initiation of labor
c. Between the second and third month of life
d. 24-48hrs after birth - ANSWER-d. 24-48hrs after birth
An example of a functional heart murmur is one that is caused by
a. a ventricular septal defect
b. mitral valve prolapse
c. anemia
d. a leaking aortic valve - ANSWER-c. anemia
Which of the following techniques is used to detect a torn meniscus?
a. McMurray test
b. Thomas test
c. Phalen test
d. Drawer test - ANSWER-a. McMurray test
Health Assessment Fortis Final Exam 2025 — Study
Guide, Practice Questions & Nursing Exam Prep
Prepare for the Health Assessment Fortis Final Exam 2025 with the latest study guide,
practice questions, and exam review materials. Master essential physical assessment
techniques, vital signs, patient history, clinical reasoning, and documentation skills to excel
in your nursing or healthcare program.
• Health Assessment Fortis Final Exam 2025
• Fortis nursing exam study guide
• Health assessment practice test questions
A grade IV mitral regurgitation murmur would
a. Radiate to the axilla
b. Be heard best at the base
c. Be described as a diastolic murmur
d. Not be expected to have a thrill - ANSWER-a. Radiate to the axilla
A venous hum heard over the internal jugular vein of a child
a. Usually has no pathologic significance
b. Usually requires surgical intervention
c. Usually indicates dehydration
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d. Usually signifies untreatable illness - ANSWER-a. Usually has no pathologic significance
Peritonitis often produces bowel sounds that are
a. High pitched
b. Decreased
c. Increased
d. Absent - ANSWER-b. Decreased
Mrs. G is 7 mo's pregnant and states that she has developed a problem with constipation. She
eats a well-balanced diet and is usually regular. You should explain that constipation is common
during pregnancy because of the changes in the colorectal areas, such as:
a. Looser anal sphincter and less nutrients taken from foods
b. Tighter anal sphincter and less iron eliminated in the stool
c. Decreased movement through the colon and increased water absorption from stool
d. Increased movement through the colon and increased salt taken from foods - ANSWER-c.
Decreased movement through the colon and increased water absorption from stool
The characteristics of arterial pulses are directly affected by all of the following except
a. Peripheral arterial resistance
b. Blood viscosity
c. Venous valvular competence
d. The volume of the blood ejected - ANSWER-c. Venous valvular competence
,3|Page
A palpable rushing vibration over the base of the heart at the second intercostal space is called
a:
a. Heave
b. Thrill
c. Lift
d. Murmur - ANSWER-b. Thrill
A patient presents to the ED after a motor vehicle accident. The patient sustained blunt trauma
to the abdomen and complains of pain in the upper left quadrant that radiated to the left
shoulder. What organ is most likely injured?
a. Spleen
b. Stomach
c. Gallbladder
d. Liver - ANSWER-a. Spleen
Visible intestinal peristalsis may indicate
a. Intestinal obstruction
b. Normal digestion
c. Aortic aneurysm
d. Increased pulse pressure of aorta - ANSWER-a. Intestinal obstruction
Which of the following statements is most accurate in describing hepatic jugular reflex?
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a. It is an accurate indicator of heart failure
b. It should be absent in older patient's are sitting up straight
c. It is exaggerated in patients with right heart failure
d. It is normal when patients are sitting up straight - ANSWER-c. It is exaggerated in patients
with right heart failure
Closure of the ductus arteriosus usually occurs
a. After 7 days of life
b. Just before the initiation of labor
c. Between the second and third month of life
d. 24-48hrs after birth - ANSWER-d. 24-48hrs after birth
An example of a functional heart murmur is one that is caused by
a. a ventricular septal defect
b. mitral valve prolapse
c. anemia
d. a leaking aortic valve - ANSWER-c. anemia
Which of the following techniques is used to detect a torn meniscus?
a. McMurray test
b. Thomas test
c. Phalen test
d. Drawer test - ANSWER-a. McMurray test
