Exam 1: NSG3160 / NSG 3160
Health Assessment
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Galen
Question:
Which of the following actions demonstrates proper physical assessment
technique?
A. Auscultating through the gown
B. Cleaning the stethoscope before assessment
C. Palpating the abdomen before auscultating
D. Pressing the bell of the stethoscope firmly
Answer:
B
,Question:
Which of the following palpation techniques is correct for light palpation?
A. Using thumb and finger
B. Using fingertips to assess for temperature
C. Using ulnar surface of the hands to feel for vibrations
D. Using index finger in circular motion to assess surface abnormalities
Answer:
C
Question:
A nurse is performing a general survey on a new client. Which observation
is most concerning?
A. The client appears older than stated age
B. The client avoids eye contact
C. The client is wearing strong perfume
D. The client is resting quietly
Answer:
A
,Question:
A nurse palpates an area of tenderness on a client's abdomen. Which of
the following should the nurse do next?
A. Immediately auscultate
B. Stop the assessment
C. Palpate the area last
D. Use deep palpation next
Answer:
C
Question:
The nurse is auscultating a client's lungs and hears crackles. What should
the nurse do next?
A. Ask the client to cough and auscultate again
B. Document as rhonchi
C. Apply light percussion
D. Listen with the bell of the stethoscope
Answer:
A
, Question:
A client scores 3 on the Glasgow Coma Scale for verbal response. What
does this indicate?
A. Confused speech
B. No verbal response
C. Oriented to person
D. Incomprehensible words
Answer:
B
Question:
When evaluating the effectiveness of pain intervention, which is the most
objective data?
A. Client reports less pain
B. Client is resting comfortably
C. Family states the client is better
D. Nurse notes improved facial expression
Answer:
A
Health Assessment
(Latest )
Galen
Question:
Which of the following actions demonstrates proper physical assessment
technique?
A. Auscultating through the gown
B. Cleaning the stethoscope before assessment
C. Palpating the abdomen before auscultating
D. Pressing the bell of the stethoscope firmly
Answer:
B
,Question:
Which of the following palpation techniques is correct for light palpation?
A. Using thumb and finger
B. Using fingertips to assess for temperature
C. Using ulnar surface of the hands to feel for vibrations
D. Using index finger in circular motion to assess surface abnormalities
Answer:
C
Question:
A nurse is performing a general survey on a new client. Which observation
is most concerning?
A. The client appears older than stated age
B. The client avoids eye contact
C. The client is wearing strong perfume
D. The client is resting quietly
Answer:
A
,Question:
A nurse palpates an area of tenderness on a client's abdomen. Which of
the following should the nurse do next?
A. Immediately auscultate
B. Stop the assessment
C. Palpate the area last
D. Use deep palpation next
Answer:
C
Question:
The nurse is auscultating a client's lungs and hears crackles. What should
the nurse do next?
A. Ask the client to cough and auscultate again
B. Document as rhonchi
C. Apply light percussion
D. Listen with the bell of the stethoscope
Answer:
A
, Question:
A client scores 3 on the Glasgow Coma Scale for verbal response. What
does this indicate?
A. Confused speech
B. No verbal response
C. Oriented to person
D. Incomprehensible words
Answer:
B
Question:
When evaluating the effectiveness of pain intervention, which is the most
objective data?
A. Client reports less pain
B. Client is resting comfortably
C. Family states the client is better
D. Nurse notes improved facial expression
Answer:
A
