Kettering Patient Assessment Exam Newest
2026 Questions and Correct Detailed
Answers Already Graded A+
Four life functions: - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Ventilation- moving air in and
out of lungs
2. Oxygenation- getting oxygen into the blood
3. Circulation- moving blood through the body
4. Perfusion- getting oxygen into the tissues
Vitals that interpret ventilation (moving air in and out...breathing) -
CORRECT ANSWER-respiratory rate
tidal volume
chest movement
breath sounds
PaCO2
EtCO2
Vitals that interpret oxygenation (oxygen in the blood) - CORRECT
ANSWER-heart rate
color
sensorium
PaO2
SpO2
,Vitals that interpret circulation (moving blood through the body by heart) -
CORRECT ANSWER-heart rate and strength
cardiac output
What is ascites - CORRECT ANSWER-accumulation of fluid in the abdomen
generally caused by liver failure
Clubbing fingers are caused by what? - CORRECT ANSWER-chronic
hypoxemia
occurs in COPD patients
What is venous distention?
What is it caused by?
When is it seen? - CORRECT ANSWER--increased venous distention or
jugular vein distention
-occurs in CHF
- seen during exhalation in patients with obstructive disease
Capillary refill is an indication of what? - CORRECT ANSWER-indicates
peripheral circulation
color should return within 3 seconds
Diaphoresis can be caused by 4 factors including: - CORRECT ANSWER-1.
heart failure (rec. diuretics, positive inotropic agents)
2. fever, infection (rec. antibiotics)
3. anxiety, nervousness (rec. sedative)
,4. tuberculosis/ night sweats (rec. anti tubercular drugs)
Erythema skin color - CORRECT ANSWER-redness; may be due to capillary
congestion, inflammation or infection
cyanosis skin color - CORRECT ANSWER-blue or blue-grey (dusky)
discoloration; may be caused by hypoxemia from decreased hemoglobin
(5g of reduced hb)
What is normal movement of the chest/diaphragm? - CORRECT ANSWER-
abdomen moved out during inhalation while diaphragm descends; the
thorax moves outward and upward
asymmetrical movement of the chest/diaphragm may indicate underlying
pathology such as:
*think..what could cause one side of chest to be absent of air movement -
CORRECT ANSWER-- post lung resection, post-pneumenectomy
- atelectasis
-pneumothorax
- flail chest (paradoxical chest movement)
- endotracheal tube inserted in right or left mainstream bronchi
Eupnea - CORRECT ANSWER-normal respiratory rate, depth, rhythm; 12-
20 breaths/min
Cheyne Stokes
, think... "crazy cheyenne" - CORRECT ANSWER-gradually increasing then
decreasing rate and depth in a cycle lasting from 30-180 seconds with
periods of apnea lasting up to 60 seconds
Vitals that interpret perfusion (getting oxygen into tissues by pressure) -
CORRECT ANSWER-blood pressure
sensorium
temperature
urine output (kidneys not perfusing)
hemodynamics
What is the most important life function - CORRECT ANSWER-ventilation
what is the most common life function - CORRECT ANSWER-oxygenation
Marked means - CORRECT ANSWER-more severe.. it is an emergency
Signs - CORRECT ANSWER-what you see (objective)
anything that can be seen or measured
Symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER-what the patient tells you (subjective)
how you feel
recommended therapy for nicotine users - CORRECT ANSWER-recommend
nicotine therapy
2026 Questions and Correct Detailed
Answers Already Graded A+
Four life functions: - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Ventilation- moving air in and
out of lungs
2. Oxygenation- getting oxygen into the blood
3. Circulation- moving blood through the body
4. Perfusion- getting oxygen into the tissues
Vitals that interpret ventilation (moving air in and out...breathing) -
CORRECT ANSWER-respiratory rate
tidal volume
chest movement
breath sounds
PaCO2
EtCO2
Vitals that interpret oxygenation (oxygen in the blood) - CORRECT
ANSWER-heart rate
color
sensorium
PaO2
SpO2
,Vitals that interpret circulation (moving blood through the body by heart) -
CORRECT ANSWER-heart rate and strength
cardiac output
What is ascites - CORRECT ANSWER-accumulation of fluid in the abdomen
generally caused by liver failure
Clubbing fingers are caused by what? - CORRECT ANSWER-chronic
hypoxemia
occurs in COPD patients
What is venous distention?
What is it caused by?
When is it seen? - CORRECT ANSWER--increased venous distention or
jugular vein distention
-occurs in CHF
- seen during exhalation in patients with obstructive disease
Capillary refill is an indication of what? - CORRECT ANSWER-indicates
peripheral circulation
color should return within 3 seconds
Diaphoresis can be caused by 4 factors including: - CORRECT ANSWER-1.
heart failure (rec. diuretics, positive inotropic agents)
2. fever, infection (rec. antibiotics)
3. anxiety, nervousness (rec. sedative)
,4. tuberculosis/ night sweats (rec. anti tubercular drugs)
Erythema skin color - CORRECT ANSWER-redness; may be due to capillary
congestion, inflammation or infection
cyanosis skin color - CORRECT ANSWER-blue or blue-grey (dusky)
discoloration; may be caused by hypoxemia from decreased hemoglobin
(5g of reduced hb)
What is normal movement of the chest/diaphragm? - CORRECT ANSWER-
abdomen moved out during inhalation while diaphragm descends; the
thorax moves outward and upward
asymmetrical movement of the chest/diaphragm may indicate underlying
pathology such as:
*think..what could cause one side of chest to be absent of air movement -
CORRECT ANSWER-- post lung resection, post-pneumenectomy
- atelectasis
-pneumothorax
- flail chest (paradoxical chest movement)
- endotracheal tube inserted in right or left mainstream bronchi
Eupnea - CORRECT ANSWER-normal respiratory rate, depth, rhythm; 12-
20 breaths/min
Cheyne Stokes
, think... "crazy cheyenne" - CORRECT ANSWER-gradually increasing then
decreasing rate and depth in a cycle lasting from 30-180 seconds with
periods of apnea lasting up to 60 seconds
Vitals that interpret perfusion (getting oxygen into tissues by pressure) -
CORRECT ANSWER-blood pressure
sensorium
temperature
urine output (kidneys not perfusing)
hemodynamics
What is the most important life function - CORRECT ANSWER-ventilation
what is the most common life function - CORRECT ANSWER-oxygenation
Marked means - CORRECT ANSWER-more severe.. it is an emergency
Signs - CORRECT ANSWER-what you see (objective)
anything that can be seen or measured
Symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER-what the patient tells you (subjective)
how you feel
recommended therapy for nicotine users - CORRECT ANSWER-recommend
nicotine therapy
