PHYSICAL EXAMINATION & HEALTH
ASSESSMENT - BY CAROLYN JARVIS & ANN
ECKHARDT 9TH EDITION (Latest Edition)
ISBN NO. 978-0323809849
(All chapters inclusive)
,Test Bank for Physical Examination & Health
Assessment 9th Edition by Carolyn Jarvis and Ann
Eckhardt (Latest Edition) (All chapters inclusive)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter Title Questions
1 Evidence-Based Assessment 1-25
2 Cultural Assessment 26-45
3 The Interview 46-70
4 The Complete Health History 71-95
5 Mental Status Assessment 96-120
6 Substance Use Assessment 121-135
7 Family Violence and Human Trafficking 136-150
8 Assessment Techniques and Safety 151-175
9 General Survey and Measurement 176-195
10 Vital Signs 196-225
,Chapter Title Questions
11 Pain Assessment 226-245
12 Nutrition Assessment 246-260
13 Skin, Hair, and Nails 261-290
14 Head, Face, Neck, and Regional Lymphatics 291-310
15 Eyes 311-340
16 Ears 341-365
17 Nose, Mouth, and Throat 366-390
18 Breasts, Axillae, and Regional Lymphatics 391-415
19 Thorax and Lungs 416-450
20 Heart and Neck Vessels 451-485
21 Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatic System 486-510
22 Abdomen 511-540
23 Musculoskeletal System 541-570
24 Neurologic System 571-600
, CHAPTER 1: EVIDENCE-BASED ASSESSMENT
1. The nurse is collecting data during a patient's health assessment. Which
type of data would the nurse obtain through the physical examination?
A. Subjective data
B. Objective data
C. Biographical data
D. Historical data
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Objective data are obtained through the physical examination,
observation, and diagnostic testing. These are measurable, observable findings that
the healthcare provider can verify. Subjective data are the patient's verbal
descriptions and complaints. Biographical and historical data are collected during
the health history interview. Jarvis emphasizes that the physical examination yields
objective data that, combined with subjective data from the health history, forms
the complete database for clinical decision-making.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering
KEY: Nursing Process: Assessment
MSC: Health Promotion and Maintenance
NOT: Physical Examination Techniques
2. The nurse is analyzing the patient's database and identifies relationships
among the data points. What critical thinking skill is the nurse using?
A. Validation
B. Clustering related cues
C. Identifying gaps in data
D. Distinguishing relevant from irrelevant
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clustering related cues is the critical thinking skill that helps the nurse
see relationships among data points. By grouping together cues that seem to be
related, the nurse can identify patterns and generate hypotheses about the patient's
condition. Validation confirms the accuracy of data. Identifying gaps reveals