BSN 246 Health Assessment Exam Prep 2026/2027 |
Questions & Correct Answers | Graded A+
1. In a scenario where a client attributes their chronic headaches to stress and
diet, how should the nurse respond to support the client's naturalistic beliefs?
The nurse should suggest that the headaches are purely
psychological.
The nurse should recommend medication without discussing lifestyle
changes.
The nurse should discuss lifestyle modifications that may alleviate
the headaches.
The nurse should ignore the client's beliefs and focus on medical
interventions.
2. Describe the significance of visualizing the oropharynx during a mouth
assessment with a tongue depressor.
It allows for the evaluation of the tongue's mobility.
It is important to check for dental cavities.
It helps in assessing the patient's ability to swallow.
Visualizing the oropharynx helps assess for any abnormalities or
signs of infection.
3. Discuss the significance of pale lips in a patient reporting prolonged fatigue.
What underlying condition might this symptom suggest?
Pale lips indicate a respiratory issue that affects energy levels.
Pale lips are a sign of a skin infection that causes fatigue.
Pale lips suggest dehydration, which leads to fatigue from lack of
fluids.
, Pale lips may indicate anemia, which can cause fatigue due to
reduced oxygen delivery to tissues.
4. The University of Illinois had an outbreak of mumps last year. When examing
patients with mumps, the nurse should expect to find:
Pilar cyst
Parotid gland enlargement
Acrp, egaly
Cachexia ( a cathetic appearance)
5. Why is it important for a registered nurse to reduce environmental detractors
during a mini-mental state examination?
It encourages the client to speak more.
It makes the examination process faster.
Reducing environmental detractors helps the client focus and
decreases anxiety.
It allows the nurse to multitask during the examination.
6. During the assessment of an Arab American client, the nurse is told, "I am sick
because that man on the bus gave me the evil eye." The nurse realizes this
client is demonstrating:
A communication pattern
A health practice
A health belief
A temporal relationship
,7. In a scenario where a client presents with shortness of breath, what specific
additional data should the nurse prioritize collecting?
The client's recent travel history.
The client's dietary habits.
The client's family history of diabetes.
The client's medical history related to respiratory conditions.
8. Why is it important for the nurse to inspect the affected area first during the
objective examination of a rash?
Inspecting the affected area allows the nurse to assess the
characteristics and extent of the rash.
It allows the nurse to perform a full body assessment.
It helps the nurse to determine the client's emotional state.
It provides a basis for documenting the client's vital signs.
9. When evaluating a client with a new pigmented skin lesion, the nurse would
place highest priority on asking the client about which of the following?
What cosmetics or skin products are being used.
History of food or environmental allergies.
Sun tanning habits.
Whether any new foods have been introduced into the diet.
10. Why is a neurological assessment particularly important for a client who has
a fever and potential exposure to meningitis?
A neurological assessment is not relevant in this scenario.
, A neurological assessment is only necessary if the client shows
severe symptoms.
A neurological assessment focuses only on motor skills.
A neurological assessment helps identify signs of meningitis, such
as altered mental status or neck stiffness.
11. What is a common cultural reason for an Asian client to avoid eye contact
during conversations?
Personal discomfort
Lack of interest
Hearing impairment
Cultural norms
12. What is the primary assessment technique used by nurses to palpate the
abdominal aorta?
Auscultation
Deep palpation
Percussion
Light palpation
13. Describe the significance of a negative Thomas test in assessing hip flexion
contractures.
A negative Thomas test means the client has a normal range of
motion in both hips.
A negative Thomas test suggests a significant hip flexion contracture
on the left side.
A negative Thomas test shows that the right knee cannot be flexed.
Questions & Correct Answers | Graded A+
1. In a scenario where a client attributes their chronic headaches to stress and
diet, how should the nurse respond to support the client's naturalistic beliefs?
The nurse should suggest that the headaches are purely
psychological.
The nurse should recommend medication without discussing lifestyle
changes.
The nurse should discuss lifestyle modifications that may alleviate
the headaches.
The nurse should ignore the client's beliefs and focus on medical
interventions.
2. Describe the significance of visualizing the oropharynx during a mouth
assessment with a tongue depressor.
It allows for the evaluation of the tongue's mobility.
It is important to check for dental cavities.
It helps in assessing the patient's ability to swallow.
Visualizing the oropharynx helps assess for any abnormalities or
signs of infection.
3. Discuss the significance of pale lips in a patient reporting prolonged fatigue.
What underlying condition might this symptom suggest?
Pale lips indicate a respiratory issue that affects energy levels.
Pale lips are a sign of a skin infection that causes fatigue.
Pale lips suggest dehydration, which leads to fatigue from lack of
fluids.
, Pale lips may indicate anemia, which can cause fatigue due to
reduced oxygen delivery to tissues.
4. The University of Illinois had an outbreak of mumps last year. When examing
patients with mumps, the nurse should expect to find:
Pilar cyst
Parotid gland enlargement
Acrp, egaly
Cachexia ( a cathetic appearance)
5. Why is it important for a registered nurse to reduce environmental detractors
during a mini-mental state examination?
It encourages the client to speak more.
It makes the examination process faster.
Reducing environmental detractors helps the client focus and
decreases anxiety.
It allows the nurse to multitask during the examination.
6. During the assessment of an Arab American client, the nurse is told, "I am sick
because that man on the bus gave me the evil eye." The nurse realizes this
client is demonstrating:
A communication pattern
A health practice
A health belief
A temporal relationship
,7. In a scenario where a client presents with shortness of breath, what specific
additional data should the nurse prioritize collecting?
The client's recent travel history.
The client's dietary habits.
The client's family history of diabetes.
The client's medical history related to respiratory conditions.
8. Why is it important for the nurse to inspect the affected area first during the
objective examination of a rash?
Inspecting the affected area allows the nurse to assess the
characteristics and extent of the rash.
It allows the nurse to perform a full body assessment.
It helps the nurse to determine the client's emotional state.
It provides a basis for documenting the client's vital signs.
9. When evaluating a client with a new pigmented skin lesion, the nurse would
place highest priority on asking the client about which of the following?
What cosmetics or skin products are being used.
History of food or environmental allergies.
Sun tanning habits.
Whether any new foods have been introduced into the diet.
10. Why is a neurological assessment particularly important for a client who has
a fever and potential exposure to meningitis?
A neurological assessment is not relevant in this scenario.
, A neurological assessment is only necessary if the client shows
severe symptoms.
A neurological assessment focuses only on motor skills.
A neurological assessment helps identify signs of meningitis, such
as altered mental status or neck stiffness.
11. What is a common cultural reason for an Asian client to avoid eye contact
during conversations?
Personal discomfort
Lack of interest
Hearing impairment
Cultural norms
12. What is the primary assessment technique used by nurses to palpate the
abdominal aorta?
Auscultation
Deep palpation
Percussion
Light palpation
13. Describe the significance of a negative Thomas test in assessing hip flexion
contractures.
A negative Thomas test means the client has a normal range of
motion in both hips.
A negative Thomas test suggests a significant hip flexion contracture
on the left side.
A negative Thomas test shows that the right knee cannot be flexed.
