WGU PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT FINAL STUDY
GUIDE 2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS FULLY
CORRECT
⫸ Obejective data Answer: Observed by the nurse (O)
⫸ Assessment Techniques is as follows Answer: Inspect-Palpation-
Percussion-Auscultation
⫸ Order of Abdomen Assessment Answer: Inspect-Auscultation-
Percuss-Palapate
⫸ Inspection Answer: *always first*
1. Take time to observe with eyes ear nose
2.Use good lighting
3.Look at color shape symmetry position
4.Observe for odors from skin breath wound
5. Develop and use nursing instincts
6.Inspection is done alone and in combination with other assessment
techniuqes
⫸ Back of hand Answer: To assess skin temperature use
,⫸ Deep Palpation Answer: 5-8cm or (2-3") deep is considered
⫸ Light Paplpation Answer: 1cm deep is considered
⫸ Percussion Answer: sounds produced by striking body surface
sounds are dull resonant flat tympanic
action is performed in the wrist
⫸ Ausculation Answer: listening to sounds produced by the body
⫸ Bell Answer: picks up low pitched sounds such as heart murmurs
⫸ General Survey Answer: is an overall review or first impression a
nurse has of person's well being.
⫸ 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
, ⫸ How to measure height less than 2 years of age Answer: Obtain
height by measuring the recumbent length of children less than 2 years
of age and
children between 2 and 3 who cannot stand unassisted. A measuring
board with a stationary headboard and a sliding vertical foot piece is
ideal, but a tape measure can also be used
a) Lay the child flat against the center of the board. The head should be
held against the
headboard by the parent or an assistant and the knees held so that the
hips and knees are extended. The foot piece is moved until it is firmly
against the child's heels. Read and record the measurement to the nearest
1/8 inch.
b) A modified technique in home settings is to lay the child flat and
straight where the head should be held by the parent and the knees held
so that the hips and knees are extended, mark the flat surface at the top
of the head and tip of the heels. Move child and measure the distance
between the marks with a tape measure. Read and record the
measurement to the nearest 1/8 inch
2. When a recumbent length is obtained for a two year old, it should be
plotted on the birth to 36 months growth chart. When a standing height
is obtained for a two year old, plot the finding on the 2 year to 18 year
chart. After plotting measurements for children on age and gender
specific growth charts, evaluate, educate and refer according to findings.
⫸ 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
GUIDE 2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS FULLY
CORRECT
⫸ Obejective data Answer: Observed by the nurse (O)
⫸ Assessment Techniques is as follows Answer: Inspect-Palpation-
Percussion-Auscultation
⫸ Order of Abdomen Assessment Answer: Inspect-Auscultation-
Percuss-Palapate
⫸ Inspection Answer: *always first*
1. Take time to observe with eyes ear nose
2.Use good lighting
3.Look at color shape symmetry position
4.Observe for odors from skin breath wound
5. Develop and use nursing instincts
6.Inspection is done alone and in combination with other assessment
techniuqes
⫸ Back of hand Answer: To assess skin temperature use
,⫸ Deep Palpation Answer: 5-8cm or (2-3") deep is considered
⫸ Light Paplpation Answer: 1cm deep is considered
⫸ Percussion Answer: sounds produced by striking body surface
sounds are dull resonant flat tympanic
action is performed in the wrist
⫸ Ausculation Answer: listening to sounds produced by the body
⫸ Bell Answer: picks up low pitched sounds such as heart murmurs
⫸ General Survey Answer: is an overall review or first impression a
nurse has of person's well being.
⫸ 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
, ⫸ How to measure height less than 2 years of age Answer: Obtain
height by measuring the recumbent length of children less than 2 years
of age and
children between 2 and 3 who cannot stand unassisted. A measuring
board with a stationary headboard and a sliding vertical foot piece is
ideal, but a tape measure can also be used
a) Lay the child flat against the center of the board. The head should be
held against the
headboard by the parent or an assistant and the knees held so that the
hips and knees are extended. The foot piece is moved until it is firmly
against the child's heels. Read and record the measurement to the nearest
1/8 inch.
b) A modified technique in home settings is to lay the child flat and
straight where the head should be held by the parent and the knees held
so that the hips and knees are extended, mark the flat surface at the top
of the head and tip of the heels. Move child and measure the distance
between the marks with a tape measure. Read and record the
measurement to the nearest 1/8 inch
2. When a recumbent length is obtained for a two year old, it should be
plotted on the birth to 36 months growth chart. When a standing height
is obtained for a two year old, plot the finding on the 2 year to 18 year
chart. After plotting measurements for children on age and gender
specific growth charts, evaluate, educate and refer according to findings.
⫸ 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
