NR-304 HEALTH ASSESSMENT II RUA
HEALTH HISTORY ACTUAL EXAM PAPER
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
⩥ doppler. Answer: used if pulses are too weak to detect by palpation,
monitor blood pressure in infants or children, measure low blood
pressure or blood pressure in the lower extremities
A noninvasive test using sound waves to detect blood flow through
blood vessels
ex. competent valves (varicosities)
⩥ edema. Answer: fluid build up in the interstitial space
⩥ PVD. Answer: circulation disorder in which narrowed blood vessels
reduce blood flow to the limbs. Caused by arteriosclerosis (hardening of
arteries caused by plaque build up)
Inspect skin for ulcers, temperature and color
⩥ lymphedema. Answer: swelling in the arms or legs caused by a
blockage of the lymphatic system , causes a build up of lymph fluid in
tissues
,⩥ intermittent claudication. Answer: a condition in which cramping pain
in the leg is induced by exercise, typically caused by obstruction of the
arteries
⩥ 5 P's. Answer: Pain
Pulselessness
Pallor
Parasthesia (can't feel)
Paralysis (can't move)
⩥ Grading Edema. Answer: +1 mild pitting, no swelling
+2 moderate pulling, indentation goes away quickly
+3 deep pitting, swollen
+4 very deep pitting, indentation stays, very swollen
⩥ Arterial Occlusion. Answer: -5 P's
-Mottling
- Bluish/cyanosis
- decrease capillary refill
- cold temperature
⩥ arterial insufficiency. Answer: - skin is cool
,-skin is thin and shiny
- no edema
-no hair growth
- decreased pulses
-yellow toenails
-dependent rubor (ruddy red/blue)
-elevated pallor
⩥ venous insufficiency. Answer: - normal temperature
-normal pulse
-flaky, dry, thick skin
-skin tears easily- friable
-edema
-brawny color
⩥ arterial ulcers. Answer: -intermittent claudication pain
-no edema
-no pulse or weak pulse
-no drainage
-round smooth sores
-black eschar
-location on toes and feet
, ⩥ venous ulcers. Answer: -dull achy pain
-lower leg edema
-pulse present
-drainage
- sores w/ irregular borers
- yellow slough or ruddy skin
-location on ankles
⩥ vascular bruit. Answer: an audible vascular sound associated w/
turbulent blood flow
⩥ heaves. Answer: lift, a sustained forceful thrusting of the ventricle
during systole. Occurs w/ ventricular hypertrophy as a result of
increased workload
right ventricular is seen at the sternal border
left ventricular is seen at the apex
⩥ thrill. Answer: palpable vibration. Feels like the throat of a purring
cat.
Signifies turbulent blood flow and directs you to the location of the
origin of loud murmurs
HEALTH HISTORY ACTUAL EXAM PAPER
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
⩥ doppler. Answer: used if pulses are too weak to detect by palpation,
monitor blood pressure in infants or children, measure low blood
pressure or blood pressure in the lower extremities
A noninvasive test using sound waves to detect blood flow through
blood vessels
ex. competent valves (varicosities)
⩥ edema. Answer: fluid build up in the interstitial space
⩥ PVD. Answer: circulation disorder in which narrowed blood vessels
reduce blood flow to the limbs. Caused by arteriosclerosis (hardening of
arteries caused by plaque build up)
Inspect skin for ulcers, temperature and color
⩥ lymphedema. Answer: swelling in the arms or legs caused by a
blockage of the lymphatic system , causes a build up of lymph fluid in
tissues
,⩥ intermittent claudication. Answer: a condition in which cramping pain
in the leg is induced by exercise, typically caused by obstruction of the
arteries
⩥ 5 P's. Answer: Pain
Pulselessness
Pallor
Parasthesia (can't feel)
Paralysis (can't move)
⩥ Grading Edema. Answer: +1 mild pitting, no swelling
+2 moderate pulling, indentation goes away quickly
+3 deep pitting, swollen
+4 very deep pitting, indentation stays, very swollen
⩥ Arterial Occlusion. Answer: -5 P's
-Mottling
- Bluish/cyanosis
- decrease capillary refill
- cold temperature
⩥ arterial insufficiency. Answer: - skin is cool
,-skin is thin and shiny
- no edema
-no hair growth
- decreased pulses
-yellow toenails
-dependent rubor (ruddy red/blue)
-elevated pallor
⩥ venous insufficiency. Answer: - normal temperature
-normal pulse
-flaky, dry, thick skin
-skin tears easily- friable
-edema
-brawny color
⩥ arterial ulcers. Answer: -intermittent claudication pain
-no edema
-no pulse or weak pulse
-no drainage
-round smooth sores
-black eschar
-location on toes and feet
, ⩥ venous ulcers. Answer: -dull achy pain
-lower leg edema
-pulse present
-drainage
- sores w/ irregular borers
- yellow slough or ruddy skin
-location on ankles
⩥ vascular bruit. Answer: an audible vascular sound associated w/
turbulent blood flow
⩥ heaves. Answer: lift, a sustained forceful thrusting of the ventricle
during systole. Occurs w/ ventricular hypertrophy as a result of
increased workload
right ventricular is seen at the sternal border
left ventricular is seen at the apex
⩥ thrill. Answer: palpable vibration. Feels like the throat of a purring
cat.
Signifies turbulent blood flow and directs you to the location of the
origin of loud murmurs
