nursing 101 exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
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What is the purpose of a physical To establish baseline data, identify nursing diagnoses,
examination in nursing? monitor status, and screen for health problems.
What are the types of physical Comprehensive, focused, system-specific, and ongoing.
examinations?
What is included in a comprehensive An interview plus a complete head-to-toe examination.
physical examination?
What is a focused physical examination? An examination that is focused on a presenting problem.
What are the four major skills used in Inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.
physical assessment?
What is the role of inspection in physical To use sight to gather data throughout the examination.
assessment?
What is palpation in the context of physical The use of touch to gather data, starting with light pressure
assessment? and moving to deep palpation.
What does percussion involve? Tapping on the skin to elicit sound for assessment.
What is the general survey in a An overall impression of the client that begins at first
comprehensive examination? contact.
What are the basic components assessed Cerebral functioning, level of consciousness, orientation,
in a neurological examination? and mental status.
What skin characteristics are assessed Color, temperature, moisture, texture, turgor, lesions, hair,
during a physical examination? and nails.
, What is included in a genitourinary External genitalia, reproductive information, and
assessment for males? examination for hernia.
What should be documented after a All clinical findings and alerting the physician of any new or
physical assessment? worsening abnormal findings.
What is the importance of communication To build rapport, explain procedures, and respect cultural
in physical assessment? differences.
What should be considered when Privacy, noise control, and enabling visualization.
preparing the environment for a physical
assessment?
What is the significance of vital signs in a They provide critical information about the client's health
physical assessment? status.
What is the role of cultural differences in To ensure respect and appropriate communication during
physical assessment? the assessment process.
What is the significance of body type and They can indicate overall health and potential issues that
posture in a general survey? may require further assessment.
What factors are included in the health Biographical data, past health history, present illness, and
history component of a physical lifestyle factors.
assessment?
What does 'turgor' refer to in skin The elasticity of the skin, indicating hydration status.
assessment?
What is the importance of the 'whisper test' To evaluate hearing ability in a simple, non-invasive manner.
in ear assessment?
What is the purpose of the physical To evaluate students' ability to perform vital signs and
assessment check-off? physical assessments during preclinical days.
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What is the purpose of a physical To establish baseline data, identify nursing diagnoses,
examination in nursing? monitor status, and screen for health problems.
What are the types of physical Comprehensive, focused, system-specific, and ongoing.
examinations?
What is included in a comprehensive An interview plus a complete head-to-toe examination.
physical examination?
What is a focused physical examination? An examination that is focused on a presenting problem.
What are the four major skills used in Inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.
physical assessment?
What is the role of inspection in physical To use sight to gather data throughout the examination.
assessment?
What is palpation in the context of physical The use of touch to gather data, starting with light pressure
assessment? and moving to deep palpation.
What does percussion involve? Tapping on the skin to elicit sound for assessment.
What is the general survey in a An overall impression of the client that begins at first
comprehensive examination? contact.
What are the basic components assessed Cerebral functioning, level of consciousness, orientation,
in a neurological examination? and mental status.
What skin characteristics are assessed Color, temperature, moisture, texture, turgor, lesions, hair,
during a physical examination? and nails.
, What is included in a genitourinary External genitalia, reproductive information, and
assessment for males? examination for hernia.
What should be documented after a All clinical findings and alerting the physician of any new or
physical assessment? worsening abnormal findings.
What is the importance of communication To build rapport, explain procedures, and respect cultural
in physical assessment? differences.
What should be considered when Privacy, noise control, and enabling visualization.
preparing the environment for a physical
assessment?
What is the significance of vital signs in a They provide critical information about the client's health
physical assessment? status.
What is the role of cultural differences in To ensure respect and appropriate communication during
physical assessment? the assessment process.
What is the significance of body type and They can indicate overall health and potential issues that
posture in a general survey? may require further assessment.
What factors are included in the health Biographical data, past health history, present illness, and
history component of a physical lifestyle factors.
assessment?
What does 'turgor' refer to in skin The elasticity of the skin, indicating hydration status.
assessment?
What is the importance of the 'whisper test' To evaluate hearing ability in a simple, non-invasive manner.
in ear assessment?
What is the purpose of the physical To evaluate students' ability to perform vital signs and
assessment check-off? physical assessments during preclinical days.
