PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2025/2026 LATEST UPDATE | WITH 100%
CORRECT SOLUTION
Which of the following is the most important first step in evaluation and
assessment of a patient? Answer - Thorough history and physical examination
The physical exam begins Answer - At the first sight of the patient
Which of the following statements regarding signs and symptoms is correct?
Answer - All physical exam findings are signs
When should you use standard precaution? Answer - When in proximity to any
body fluid from any person
Standard precaution apply to all except? Answer - sweat
When performing a physical exam on a patient you should Answer - stand on
the patients right side
A 59 YO male has come to your office for his annual checkup......Before starting
the exam, you must do all of the following except? Answer - Document the
patients complete history in the medical record
, The stethoscope's diaphragm is most useful in the assessment of which type of
sounds? Answer - high-pitched
Standard precaution include all of the following EXCEPT? Answer - Applying
safety precaution only when caring for patients who are thought to be
infectious
What approach is used when performing a physical exam? Answer - Cephalo-
caudal
What occurs when firm pressure is applied to the stethoscope's bell end piece
to the skin? Answer - It functionally converts to a diaphragm end piece
Mrs.Lenzo weighs herself every day with a very accurate balance type scale,
she noticed that over the past days she has gained 4 pounds, how would you
best explain this? Answer - Attribute to body fluid
Developing cultural sensitivity is vital in order for health care provider to be
successful in? Answer - Recognizing and accepting health beliefs that differ
from their own
Developing a knowledge base about cultural groups allows the practitioner to?
Answer - Understand the behaviors, problems, and practices observed
Which statement is true regarding the relationship of physical characteristics
and culture? Answer - There is a difference between distinguishing cultural
characteristics and distinguishing physical characteristics
To develop cultural competence, one should? Answer - Realize that cultural
values are difficult to change and must be respected
ANSWERS | 2025/2026 LATEST UPDATE | WITH 100%
CORRECT SOLUTION
Which of the following is the most important first step in evaluation and
assessment of a patient? Answer - Thorough history and physical examination
The physical exam begins Answer - At the first sight of the patient
Which of the following statements regarding signs and symptoms is correct?
Answer - All physical exam findings are signs
When should you use standard precaution? Answer - When in proximity to any
body fluid from any person
Standard precaution apply to all except? Answer - sweat
When performing a physical exam on a patient you should Answer - stand on
the patients right side
A 59 YO male has come to your office for his annual checkup......Before starting
the exam, you must do all of the following except? Answer - Document the
patients complete history in the medical record
, The stethoscope's diaphragm is most useful in the assessment of which type of
sounds? Answer - high-pitched
Standard precaution include all of the following EXCEPT? Answer - Applying
safety precaution only when caring for patients who are thought to be
infectious
What approach is used when performing a physical exam? Answer - Cephalo-
caudal
What occurs when firm pressure is applied to the stethoscope's bell end piece
to the skin? Answer - It functionally converts to a diaphragm end piece
Mrs.Lenzo weighs herself every day with a very accurate balance type scale,
she noticed that over the past days she has gained 4 pounds, how would you
best explain this? Answer - Attribute to body fluid
Developing cultural sensitivity is vital in order for health care provider to be
successful in? Answer - Recognizing and accepting health beliefs that differ
from their own
Developing a knowledge base about cultural groups allows the practitioner to?
Answer - Understand the behaviors, problems, and practices observed
Which statement is true regarding the relationship of physical characteristics
and culture? Answer - There is a difference between distinguishing cultural
characteristics and distinguishing physical characteristics
To develop cultural competence, one should? Answer - Realize that cultural
values are difficult to change and must be respected
