NBDHE ACTUAL EXAM SCRIPT 667
QUESTIONS VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
GRADED A+
⩥ 2. The first stage of physical assessment begins before the patient is
seated. At this time, it can be determined that the patient does not have a
communicable disease.
A Both statements are true.
B Both statements are false.
C The first statement is true, and the second statement is false.
D The first statement is false, and the second statement is true.
Answer: C The first statement is true, and the second statement is false.
⩥ 3. The technique of using the sense of touch to obtain information is
termed
A palpation.
B percussion.
C auscultation.
D observation.
Answer: A palpation.
⩥ 4. When the medical history includes a history of myocardial
,infarction, which assessment is used to determine when it is safe to
provide oral care?
A Six months have passed since the event.
B Three months have passed since the event.
C The patient has functional capacity to run a short distance and
climb a flight of stairs.
D The patient has the functional capacity to run a long distance
and climb two flights of stairs.
Answer: C The patient has functional capacity to run a short distance
and climb a flight of stairs.
need to check if this is current
⩥ 5. Which of the following categories in the American Society of
Anesthesiologists (ASA) risk classification describes a healthy client
with no systemic disease?
A ASA I
B ASA II
C ASA III
D ASA IV
E ASA V
Answer: A ASA I
⩥ 6. Which ASA risk classification is appropriate for the patient who
, has a history of myocardial infarction but can perform vigorous,
intense activity (10 metabolic equivalent [MET] functional
capacity)?
A ASA I
B ASA II
C ASA III
D ASA IV
E ASA V
Answer: B ASA II
⩥ 7. When the health history reveals that the patient has had a prior
unpleasant dental experience that has led to dental phobia, which of the
following is the MOST likely potential emergency situation?
A Exercise-induced asthma
B Tonic-clonic seizure
C Vasovagal syncope
Answer: C Vasovagal syncope
⩥ 8. According to the Fourth Report on the Diagnosis, Evaluation, and
Treatment of High Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents, at which
age should a child's blood pressure be measured at health care
appointments?
A > 3 years
QUESTIONS VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
GRADED A+
⩥ 2. The first stage of physical assessment begins before the patient is
seated. At this time, it can be determined that the patient does not have a
communicable disease.
A Both statements are true.
B Both statements are false.
C The first statement is true, and the second statement is false.
D The first statement is false, and the second statement is true.
Answer: C The first statement is true, and the second statement is false.
⩥ 3. The technique of using the sense of touch to obtain information is
termed
A palpation.
B percussion.
C auscultation.
D observation.
Answer: A palpation.
⩥ 4. When the medical history includes a history of myocardial
,infarction, which assessment is used to determine when it is safe to
provide oral care?
A Six months have passed since the event.
B Three months have passed since the event.
C The patient has functional capacity to run a short distance and
climb a flight of stairs.
D The patient has the functional capacity to run a long distance
and climb two flights of stairs.
Answer: C The patient has functional capacity to run a short distance
and climb a flight of stairs.
need to check if this is current
⩥ 5. Which of the following categories in the American Society of
Anesthesiologists (ASA) risk classification describes a healthy client
with no systemic disease?
A ASA I
B ASA II
C ASA III
D ASA IV
E ASA V
Answer: A ASA I
⩥ 6. Which ASA risk classification is appropriate for the patient who
, has a history of myocardial infarction but can perform vigorous,
intense activity (10 metabolic equivalent [MET] functional
capacity)?
A ASA I
B ASA II
C ASA III
D ASA IV
E ASA V
Answer: B ASA II
⩥ 7. When the health history reveals that the patient has had a prior
unpleasant dental experience that has led to dental phobia, which of the
following is the MOST likely potential emergency situation?
A Exercise-induced asthma
B Tonic-clonic seizure
C Vasovagal syncope
Answer: C Vasovagal syncope
⩥ 8. According to the Fourth Report on the Diagnosis, Evaluation, and
Treatment of High Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents, at which
age should a child's blood pressure be measured at health care
appointments?
A > 3 years
