Health Assessment Practice Examination
Test Bank NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND
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1. Which technique should the nurse use first when
performing a physical assessment?
A. Percussion
B. Palpation
C. Inspection
D. Auscultation
Rationale: Inspection is always performed first to
observe general appearance before touching the
patient.
2. The normal adult respiratory rate is:
A. 8–10 breaths/min
B. 12–20 breaths/min
C. 22–28 breaths/min
D. 30–36 breaths/min
Rationale: Normal adult respirations range from 12 to
20 breaths per minute.
,3. When auscultating lung sounds, crackles indicate:
A. Airway obstruction
B. Bronchospasm
C. Fluid in the alveoli
D. Upper airway inflammation
Rationale: Crackles occur when fluid-filled alveoli
open during inspiration.
4. Which pulse site is best for assessing circulation in
the foot?
A. Dorsalis pedis
B. Radial
C. Brachial
D. Carotid
Rationale: The dorsalis pedis pulse reflects distal
perfusion of the foot.
5. Normal capillary refill time in adults is:
A. 5–6 seconds
B. Less than 2 seconds
C. 3–4 seconds
D. More than 4 seconds
Rationale: Capillary refill under 2 seconds indicates
adequate peripheral perfusion.
,6. Which term describes bluish discoloration of the
skin?
A. Cyanosis
B. Pallor
C. Jaundice
D. Erythema
Rationale: Cyanosis results from decreased
oxygenation of the blood.
7. The best position to assess jugular venous distention
is:
A. Supine
B. Semi-Fowler’s at 30–45°
C. Sitting upright
D. Prone
Rationale: JVD is best observed with the head
elevated 30–45 degrees.
8. Which heart sound is associated with closure of the
mitral and tricuspid valves?
A. S1
B. S2
C. S3
D. S4
Rationale: S1 occurs at the beginning of systole when
AV valves close.
, 9. A BMI of 32 indicates:
A. Normal weight
B. Overweight
C. Obesity
D. Underweight
Rationale: A BMI ≥30 is classified as obesity.
10. Which cranial nerve controls visual acuity?
A. Optic (CN II)
B. Oculomotor (CN III)
C. Trigeminal (CN V)
D. Facial (CN VII)
Rationale: CN II transmits visual information from the
retina to the brain.
11. The Glasgow Coma Scale assesses:
A. Pain level
B. Level of consciousness
C. Cognitive function
D. Motor strength
Rationale: GCS evaluates eye, verbal, and motor
responses to assess consciousness.
12. Normal bowel sounds are described as:
A. Gurgling sounds occurring every 5–15 seconds
Test Bank NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||BRAND NEW!!
1. Which technique should the nurse use first when
performing a physical assessment?
A. Percussion
B. Palpation
C. Inspection
D. Auscultation
Rationale: Inspection is always performed first to
observe general appearance before touching the
patient.
2. The normal adult respiratory rate is:
A. 8–10 breaths/min
B. 12–20 breaths/min
C. 22–28 breaths/min
D. 30–36 breaths/min
Rationale: Normal adult respirations range from 12 to
20 breaths per minute.
,3. When auscultating lung sounds, crackles indicate:
A. Airway obstruction
B. Bronchospasm
C. Fluid in the alveoli
D. Upper airway inflammation
Rationale: Crackles occur when fluid-filled alveoli
open during inspiration.
4. Which pulse site is best for assessing circulation in
the foot?
A. Dorsalis pedis
B. Radial
C. Brachial
D. Carotid
Rationale: The dorsalis pedis pulse reflects distal
perfusion of the foot.
5. Normal capillary refill time in adults is:
A. 5–6 seconds
B. Less than 2 seconds
C. 3–4 seconds
D. More than 4 seconds
Rationale: Capillary refill under 2 seconds indicates
adequate peripheral perfusion.
,6. Which term describes bluish discoloration of the
skin?
A. Cyanosis
B. Pallor
C. Jaundice
D. Erythema
Rationale: Cyanosis results from decreased
oxygenation of the blood.
7. The best position to assess jugular venous distention
is:
A. Supine
B. Semi-Fowler’s at 30–45°
C. Sitting upright
D. Prone
Rationale: JVD is best observed with the head
elevated 30–45 degrees.
8. Which heart sound is associated with closure of the
mitral and tricuspid valves?
A. S1
B. S2
C. S3
D. S4
Rationale: S1 occurs at the beginning of systole when
AV valves close.
, 9. A BMI of 32 indicates:
A. Normal weight
B. Overweight
C. Obesity
D. Underweight
Rationale: A BMI ≥30 is classified as obesity.
10. Which cranial nerve controls visual acuity?
A. Optic (CN II)
B. Oculomotor (CN III)
C. Trigeminal (CN V)
D. Facial (CN VII)
Rationale: CN II transmits visual information from the
retina to the brain.
11. The Glasgow Coma Scale assesses:
A. Pain level
B. Level of consciousness
C. Cognitive function
D. Motor strength
Rationale: GCS evaluates eye, verbal, and motor
responses to assess consciousness.
12. Normal bowel sounds are described as:
A. Gurgling sounds occurring every 5–15 seconds
