NUR 143 TEST 1 (ABCD) | 2026 UPDATE |
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation - ANSWERS-List the correct
order of physical assessments
knee-chest - ANSWERS-patient is lying face down with the hips bent so that
the knees and chest rest on the table
rectal area - ANSWERS-Knee-chest position is used to assess the
_____________.
sims - ANSWERS-The patient lies on the left or right side with the lower arm
behind the body and the upper arm bent at the shoulder and elbow.
rectum or vagina - ANSWERS-The sims position is used to assess the
__________________.
Lithotomy - ANSWERS-The patient is in the dorsal recumbent position with
the buttocks at the edge of the examining table and feet supported in
stirrups.
female genitalia - ANSWERS-The lithotomy position is used to assess the
_____________
Sitting - ANSWERS-This position allows visualization of the upper body and
facilitates lung expansion
, Sitting position - ANSWERS-________________ is used to take vital signs and
assess the head, neck, posterior and anterior thorax and lungs, breasts,
heart, and upper extremities.
Standing - ANSWERS-The ____________ position is used to assess posture,
balance, and gait. Should not be used if patient is feeling dizzy or weak.
Dorsal recumbent - ANSWERS-The patient lies on the back with the legs
separated, knees bent, and soles of the feet flat on the bed.
Dorsal recumbent and supine - ANSWERS-The ____________________ and
___________ positions are used to assess the head and neck, anterior thorax
and lungs, breasts, heart, extremities, and peripheral pulses.
General survey - ANSWERS-physical appearance, psychosocial, vital signs
Physical - ANSWERS-Age, race, Gender, Size, Stature, Motor activity, body or
breath odors all fall into the ________ category of general survey
Psychosocial - ANSWERS-Dress, grooming, personal hygiene, mood and
manner, facial expressions, and speech fall into the _______ category of
general survey
Vital signs - ANSWERS-___________________ include temperature, pulse,
respirations, blood pressure, height and weight, and the pain scale
comprehensive - ANSWERS-This type of health assessment involves a
general overview. includes a health history and physical assessment.
ongoing - ANSWERS-This type of health assessment is checked at regular
intervals to monitor the effectiveness of treatments.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation - ANSWERS-List the correct
order of physical assessments
knee-chest - ANSWERS-patient is lying face down with the hips bent so that
the knees and chest rest on the table
rectal area - ANSWERS-Knee-chest position is used to assess the
_____________.
sims - ANSWERS-The patient lies on the left or right side with the lower arm
behind the body and the upper arm bent at the shoulder and elbow.
rectum or vagina - ANSWERS-The sims position is used to assess the
__________________.
Lithotomy - ANSWERS-The patient is in the dorsal recumbent position with
the buttocks at the edge of the examining table and feet supported in
stirrups.
female genitalia - ANSWERS-The lithotomy position is used to assess the
_____________
Sitting - ANSWERS-This position allows visualization of the upper body and
facilitates lung expansion
, Sitting position - ANSWERS-________________ is used to take vital signs and
assess the head, neck, posterior and anterior thorax and lungs, breasts,
heart, and upper extremities.
Standing - ANSWERS-The ____________ position is used to assess posture,
balance, and gait. Should not be used if patient is feeling dizzy or weak.
Dorsal recumbent - ANSWERS-The patient lies on the back with the legs
separated, knees bent, and soles of the feet flat on the bed.
Dorsal recumbent and supine - ANSWERS-The ____________________ and
___________ positions are used to assess the head and neck, anterior thorax
and lungs, breasts, heart, extremities, and peripheral pulses.
General survey - ANSWERS-physical appearance, psychosocial, vital signs
Physical - ANSWERS-Age, race, Gender, Size, Stature, Motor activity, body or
breath odors all fall into the ________ category of general survey
Psychosocial - ANSWERS-Dress, grooming, personal hygiene, mood and
manner, facial expressions, and speech fall into the _______ category of
general survey
Vital signs - ANSWERS-___________________ include temperature, pulse,
respirations, blood pressure, height and weight, and the pain scale
comprehensive - ANSWERS-This type of health assessment involves a
general overview. includes a health history and physical assessment.
ongoing - ANSWERS-This type of health assessment is checked at regular
intervals to monitor the effectiveness of treatments.
