WGU PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT
COMPREHENSIVE TEST PAPER 2026
COMPLETE ANSWERS ACCURATE
⫸ Order of Abdomen Assessment Answer: Inspect-Auscultation-
Percuss-Palapate
⫸ Appearance Answer: appears to be reported age
sexual development appropriate
alert and oriented
facial features symmetric
no signs of acute distress
⫸ Body Structure/mobilty Answer: weight and height WNL BMI
guidelines
body parts equal bilaterally
stands erect
sits comfortably
gait is coordinated
walk is smooth and well balanced
full mobility of joints
,⫸ Behavior Answer: maintains eye contact with appropriate expressions
comfortable and cooperative
speech clear
clothing is correct for climate
looks cleat and fit
appears clean and well groomed
⫸ Comprehensive history Answer: which includes chief complaint or
reason for the visit a complete review of systems and complete past
family and social history should be obtained on the first encounter with a
patient regardless of setting and by a RN
⫸ Family Health Hx Answer: Are completed across three generations
looking specifically for patterns in genetic issues that negatively impact
quality of life
⫸ Health Hx Answer: gives a picture of patient's current health and
documentation must be completed for each visit and or assessment
⫸ Height children 2-3 and older Answer: 3. Obtain a standing height on
children greater than 2 to 3 years of age, adolescents, and adults, using a
portable stadiometer. The patient is to be wearing only socks or be bare
foot. Have the patient stand with head, shoulder blades, buttocks, and
heels touching the wall. The knees are to be straight and feet flat on the
floor, and the patient is asked to look straight ahead. The flat surface of
the stadiometer is lowered until it touches the crown of the head,
,compress the hair. A measuring rod attached to a weight scale should not
be used.
⫸ Measuring weight: Answer: 1. Balance beam or digital scales should
be used to weigh patients of all ages. Spring type
scales are not acceptable. CDC recommends that all scales should be
zero balanced and calibrated. Scales must be checked for accuracy on an
annual basis and calibrated in accordance with manufacturer's
instructions.
2. Prior to obtaining weight measurements, make sure the scale is
"zeroed".
⫸ Weight infants, children, and teens and adults Answer: 3. Weigh
infants wearing only a dry diaper or light undergarments. Weigh
children after removing
outer clothing and shoes. Weigh adolescents and adults with the patient
wearing minimal
clothing.
4. Place the patient in the middle of the scale. Read the measurement and
record results
immediately. Plot measurements on age and gender specific growth
charts and evaluate
accordingly
⫸ Measuring head circumference Answer: Obtain measurement on
children from birth to 36 months of age by extending a non stretchable
measuring tape around the broadest part of the child's head For greatest
, accuracy the tape is placed 3 times with a reading taken at the right side
at the left side and at the mid forehead and the greatest circumference is
plotted. The tape should be pulled adequately compress the hair
Should be measured each visit
⫸ Chest circumference Answer: This is measured at the nipple line
in a newborn the head circumference with be about 2 cm larger than the
chest circumference AS the child ages the chest circumference becomes
larger than the head circumference
⫸ Temperture Answer: oral usually 98.6
axillary 97.6 litter lower
rectal and aural (ear) 99.6 slightly higher
⫸ Birth Answer: Pulse 140
SBP 70
⫸ 6 months Answer: Pulse 130
SBP 90
⫸ 1 year Answer: Pulse 115
SBP 90
⫸ 2 year Answer: Pulse 110
COMPREHENSIVE TEST PAPER 2026
COMPLETE ANSWERS ACCURATE
⫸ Order of Abdomen Assessment Answer: Inspect-Auscultation-
Percuss-Palapate
⫸ Appearance Answer: appears to be reported age
sexual development appropriate
alert and oriented
facial features symmetric
no signs of acute distress
⫸ Body Structure/mobilty Answer: weight and height WNL BMI
guidelines
body parts equal bilaterally
stands erect
sits comfortably
gait is coordinated
walk is smooth and well balanced
full mobility of joints
,⫸ Behavior Answer: maintains eye contact with appropriate expressions
comfortable and cooperative
speech clear
clothing is correct for climate
looks cleat and fit
appears clean and well groomed
⫸ Comprehensive history Answer: which includes chief complaint or
reason for the visit a complete review of systems and complete past
family and social history should be obtained on the first encounter with a
patient regardless of setting and by a RN
⫸ Family Health Hx Answer: Are completed across three generations
looking specifically for patterns in genetic issues that negatively impact
quality of life
⫸ Health Hx Answer: gives a picture of patient's current health and
documentation must be completed for each visit and or assessment
⫸ Height children 2-3 and older Answer: 3. Obtain a standing height on
children greater than 2 to 3 years of age, adolescents, and adults, using a
portable stadiometer. The patient is to be wearing only socks or be bare
foot. Have the patient stand with head, shoulder blades, buttocks, and
heels touching the wall. The knees are to be straight and feet flat on the
floor, and the patient is asked to look straight ahead. The flat surface of
the stadiometer is lowered until it touches the crown of the head,
,compress the hair. A measuring rod attached to a weight scale should not
be used.
⫸ Measuring weight: Answer: 1. Balance beam or digital scales should
be used to weigh patients of all ages. Spring type
scales are not acceptable. CDC recommends that all scales should be
zero balanced and calibrated. Scales must be checked for accuracy on an
annual basis and calibrated in accordance with manufacturer's
instructions.
2. Prior to obtaining weight measurements, make sure the scale is
"zeroed".
⫸ Weight infants, children, and teens and adults Answer: 3. Weigh
infants wearing only a dry diaper or light undergarments. Weigh
children after removing
outer clothing and shoes. Weigh adolescents and adults with the patient
wearing minimal
clothing.
4. Place the patient in the middle of the scale. Read the measurement and
record results
immediately. Plot measurements on age and gender specific growth
charts and evaluate
accordingly
⫸ Measuring head circumference Answer: Obtain measurement on
children from birth to 36 months of age by extending a non stretchable
measuring tape around the broadest part of the child's head For greatest
, accuracy the tape is placed 3 times with a reading taken at the right side
at the left side and at the mid forehead and the greatest circumference is
plotted. The tape should be pulled adequately compress the hair
Should be measured each visit
⫸ Chest circumference Answer: This is measured at the nipple line
in a newborn the head circumference with be about 2 cm larger than the
chest circumference AS the child ages the chest circumference becomes
larger than the head circumference
⫸ Temperture Answer: oral usually 98.6
axillary 97.6 litter lower
rectal and aural (ear) 99.6 slightly higher
⫸ Birth Answer: Pulse 140
SBP 70
⫸ 6 months Answer: Pulse 130
SBP 90
⫸ 1 year Answer: Pulse 115
SBP 90
⫸ 2 year Answer: Pulse 110
