NUR 2092 / NUR2092 HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM 2
QUIZ BANK QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026–2027
Question 1
The nurse will use which technique of assessment to determine the presence of crepitus,
swelling, and pulsations?
A. Palpation
B. Inspection
C. Percussion
D. Auscultation
ANSWER: A. Palpation
RATIONALE: Palpation applies the sense of touch to assess texture, temperature, moisture,
organ location and size, as well as any swelling, vibration or pulsation, rigidity or spasticity,
crepitation, presence of lumps or masses, and the presence of tenderness or pain.
Question 2
The nurse is preparing to use an otoscope for an examination. Which statement is true
regarding the otoscope? The otoscope:
A. Is often used to direct light onto the sinuses.
B. Uses a short, broad speculum to help visualize the ear.
C. Is used to examine the structures of the internal ear.
D. Directs light into the ear canal and onto the tympanic membrane.
ANSWER: D. Directs light into the ear canal and onto the tympanic membrane.
RATIONALE: The otoscope directs light into the ear canal and onto the tympanic membrane
that divides the external and middle ear. A short, broad speculum is used to visualize the
nares.
,Question 3
An examiner is using an ophthalmoscope to examine a patient's eyes. The patient has
astigmatism and is nearsighted. The use of which of these techniques would indicate that
the examination is being correctly performed?
A. Using the large full circle of light when assessing pupils that are not dilated
B. Rotating the lens selector dial to the black numbers to compensate for astigmatism
C. Using the grid on the lens aperture dial to visualize the external structures of the eye
D. Rotating the lens selector dial to bring the object into focus
ANSWER: D. Rotating the lens selector dial to bring the object into focus.
RATIONALE: The ophthalmoscope is used to examine the internal eye structures. It can
compensate for nearsightedness or farsightedness, but it will not correct for astigmatism.
The grid is used to assess size and location of lesions on the fundus. The large full spot of
light is used to assess dilated pupils. Rotating the lens selector dial brings the object into
focus.
Question 4
The nurse is unable to palpate the right radial pulse on a patient. The best action would be
to:
A. Auscultate over the area with a fetoscope.
B. Use a goniometer to measure the pulsations.
C. Use a Doppler device to check for pulsations over the area.
D. Check for the presence of pulsations with a stethoscope.
ANSWER: C. Use a Doppler device to check for pulsations over the area.
RATIONALE: Doppler devices are used to augment pulse or blood pressure measurements.
Goniometers measure joint range of motion. A fetoscope is used to auscultate fetal heart
tones. Stethoscopes are used to auscultate breath, bowel, and heart sounds.
,Question 5
The nurse is preparing to perform a physical assessment. The correct action by the nurse is
reflected by which statement? The nurse:
A. Performs the examination from the left side of the bed.
B. Examines tender or painful areas first to help relieve the patient's anxiety.
C. Follows the same examination sequence, regardless of the patient's age or condition.
D. Organizes the assessment to ensure that the patient does not change positions too often.
ANSWER: D. Organizes the assessment to ensure that the patient does not change
positions too often.
RATIONALE: The steps of the assessment should be organized to ensure that the patient
does not change positions too often. The sequence of the steps of the assessment may
differ, depending on the age of the person and the examiner's preference. Tender or painful
areas should be assessed last.
Question 6
A man is at the clinic for a physical examination. He states that he is "very anxious" about
the physical examination. What steps can the nurse take to make him more comfortable?
A. Appear unhurried and confident when examining him.
B. Stay in the room when he undresses in case he needs assistance.
C. Ask him to change into an examining gown and to take off his undergarments.
D. Defer measuring vital signs until the end of the examination, which allows him time to
become comfortable.
ANSWER: A. Appear unhurried and confident when examining him.
RATIONALE: Anxiety can be reduced by an examiner who is confident, self-assured,
considerate, and unhurried. Familiar and relatively nonthreatening actions, such as
measuring the person's vital signs, will gradually accustom the person to the examination.
, Question 7
When performing a physical examination, safety must be considered to protect the
examiner and the patient against the spread of infection. Which of these statements
describes the most appropriate action the nurse should take when performing a physical
examination?
A. Washing one's hands after removing gloves is not necessary, as long as the gloves are still
intact.
B. Hands are washed before and after every physical patient encounter.
C. Hands are washed before the examination of each body system to prevent the spread of
bacteria from one part of the body to another.
D. Gloves are worn throughout the entire examination to demonstrate to the patient
concern regarding the spread of infectious diseases.
ANSWER: B. Hands are washed before and after every physical patient encounter.
RATIONALE: The nurse should wash his or her hands before and after every physical patient
encounter; after contact with blood, body fluids, secretions, and excretions; after contact
with any equipment contaminated with body fluids; and after removing gloves. Hands
should be washed after gloves have been removed, even if the gloves appear to be intact.
Gloves should be worn when potential contact with any body fluids is present.
Question 8
The nurse is examining a patient's lower leg and notices a draining ulceration. Which of
these actions is most appropriate in this situation?
A. Washing hands, and contacting the physician
B. Continuing to examine the ulceration, and then washing hands
C. Washing hands, putting on gloves, and continuing with the examination of the ulceration
D. Washing hands, proceeding with rest of the physical examination, and then continuing
with the examination of the leg ulceration
ANSWER: C. Washing hands, putting on gloves, and continuing with the examination of
the ulceration.
RATIONALE: The examiner should wear gloves when the potential contact with any body
QUIZ BANK QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026–2027
Question 1
The nurse will use which technique of assessment to determine the presence of crepitus,
swelling, and pulsations?
A. Palpation
B. Inspection
C. Percussion
D. Auscultation
ANSWER: A. Palpation
RATIONALE: Palpation applies the sense of touch to assess texture, temperature, moisture,
organ location and size, as well as any swelling, vibration or pulsation, rigidity or spasticity,
crepitation, presence of lumps or masses, and the presence of tenderness or pain.
Question 2
The nurse is preparing to use an otoscope for an examination. Which statement is true
regarding the otoscope? The otoscope:
A. Is often used to direct light onto the sinuses.
B. Uses a short, broad speculum to help visualize the ear.
C. Is used to examine the structures of the internal ear.
D. Directs light into the ear canal and onto the tympanic membrane.
ANSWER: D. Directs light into the ear canal and onto the tympanic membrane.
RATIONALE: The otoscope directs light into the ear canal and onto the tympanic membrane
that divides the external and middle ear. A short, broad speculum is used to visualize the
nares.
,Question 3
An examiner is using an ophthalmoscope to examine a patient's eyes. The patient has
astigmatism and is nearsighted. The use of which of these techniques would indicate that
the examination is being correctly performed?
A. Using the large full circle of light when assessing pupils that are not dilated
B. Rotating the lens selector dial to the black numbers to compensate for astigmatism
C. Using the grid on the lens aperture dial to visualize the external structures of the eye
D. Rotating the lens selector dial to bring the object into focus
ANSWER: D. Rotating the lens selector dial to bring the object into focus.
RATIONALE: The ophthalmoscope is used to examine the internal eye structures. It can
compensate for nearsightedness or farsightedness, but it will not correct for astigmatism.
The grid is used to assess size and location of lesions on the fundus. The large full spot of
light is used to assess dilated pupils. Rotating the lens selector dial brings the object into
focus.
Question 4
The nurse is unable to palpate the right radial pulse on a patient. The best action would be
to:
A. Auscultate over the area with a fetoscope.
B. Use a goniometer to measure the pulsations.
C. Use a Doppler device to check for pulsations over the area.
D. Check for the presence of pulsations with a stethoscope.
ANSWER: C. Use a Doppler device to check for pulsations over the area.
RATIONALE: Doppler devices are used to augment pulse or blood pressure measurements.
Goniometers measure joint range of motion. A fetoscope is used to auscultate fetal heart
tones. Stethoscopes are used to auscultate breath, bowel, and heart sounds.
,Question 5
The nurse is preparing to perform a physical assessment. The correct action by the nurse is
reflected by which statement? The nurse:
A. Performs the examination from the left side of the bed.
B. Examines tender or painful areas first to help relieve the patient's anxiety.
C. Follows the same examination sequence, regardless of the patient's age or condition.
D. Organizes the assessment to ensure that the patient does not change positions too often.
ANSWER: D. Organizes the assessment to ensure that the patient does not change
positions too often.
RATIONALE: The steps of the assessment should be organized to ensure that the patient
does not change positions too often. The sequence of the steps of the assessment may
differ, depending on the age of the person and the examiner's preference. Tender or painful
areas should be assessed last.
Question 6
A man is at the clinic for a physical examination. He states that he is "very anxious" about
the physical examination. What steps can the nurse take to make him more comfortable?
A. Appear unhurried and confident when examining him.
B. Stay in the room when he undresses in case he needs assistance.
C. Ask him to change into an examining gown and to take off his undergarments.
D. Defer measuring vital signs until the end of the examination, which allows him time to
become comfortable.
ANSWER: A. Appear unhurried and confident when examining him.
RATIONALE: Anxiety can be reduced by an examiner who is confident, self-assured,
considerate, and unhurried. Familiar and relatively nonthreatening actions, such as
measuring the person's vital signs, will gradually accustom the person to the examination.
, Question 7
When performing a physical examination, safety must be considered to protect the
examiner and the patient against the spread of infection. Which of these statements
describes the most appropriate action the nurse should take when performing a physical
examination?
A. Washing one's hands after removing gloves is not necessary, as long as the gloves are still
intact.
B. Hands are washed before and after every physical patient encounter.
C. Hands are washed before the examination of each body system to prevent the spread of
bacteria from one part of the body to another.
D. Gloves are worn throughout the entire examination to demonstrate to the patient
concern regarding the spread of infectious diseases.
ANSWER: B. Hands are washed before and after every physical patient encounter.
RATIONALE: The nurse should wash his or her hands before and after every physical patient
encounter; after contact with blood, body fluids, secretions, and excretions; after contact
with any equipment contaminated with body fluids; and after removing gloves. Hands
should be washed after gloves have been removed, even if the gloves appear to be intact.
Gloves should be worn when potential contact with any body fluids is present.
Question 8
The nurse is examining a patient's lower leg and notices a draining ulceration. Which of
these actions is most appropriate in this situation?
A. Washing hands, and contacting the physician
B. Continuing to examine the ulceration, and then washing hands
C. Washing hands, putting on gloves, and continuing with the examination of the ulceration
D. Washing hands, proceeding with rest of the physical examination, and then continuing
with the examination of the leg ulceration
ANSWER: C. Washing hands, putting on gloves, and continuing with the examination of
the ulceration.
RATIONALE: The examiner should wear gloves when the potential contact with any body
