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NUR 2459 RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY - MIDTERM EXAM
2026/2027 | MODULES 1-4 COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW |
EXPERT VERIFIED | 75 VERIFIED Q&A | DETAILED
RATIONALES | PASS GUARANTEED – A+ GRADED
SECTION 1: HEALTH ASSESSMENT - Questions 1-15
Q1: Comprehensive Health Assessment
The nurse is performing a comprehensive health assessment on a newly admitted client. Which
component should the nurse include FIRST?
A. Focused assessment of the presenting problem
B. Complete health history and physical examination
C. Review of laboratory results
D. Assessment of vital signs only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A comprehensive health assessment includes a complete health history and physical
examination. This provides a baseline for all subsequent assessments. Option A is a focused
assessment for a specific problem. Option C is part of data review but not the assessment itself.
Option D is too narrow. [100% CORRECT]
Q2: Subjective vs. Objective Data
The nurse is collecting data from a client. Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
A. Blood pressure 140/90 mmHg
B. Client states, "I feel nauseated"
C. Heart rate 88 bpm
D. Skin is warm and dry
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Subjective data are information reported by the client, such as feelings, perceptions, and
symptoms. "I feel nauseated" is subjective. Options A, C, and D are objective data that can be
measured or observed. [100% CORRECT]
Q3: Primary Source of Data
The nurse identifies the primary source of data during a health assessment as:
A. Family members
B. Medical records
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C. The client
D. Diagnostic tests
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client is the primary source of data during a health assessment. The client provides
subjective information about symptoms, history, and concerns. Options A, B, and D are secondary
sources of data. [100% CORRECT]
Q4: Closed-Ended Questions
The nurse is interviewing a client. Which of the following is an example of a closed-ended question?
A. "Tell me about your pain"
B. "How are you feeling today?"
C. "Do you have a history of diabetes?"
D. "What brings you to the hospital today?"
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A closed-ended question can be answered with "yes" or "no" or a short factual response.
"Do you have a history of diabetes?" is a closed-ended question. Options A, B, and D are open-ended
questions that encourage the client to elaborate. [100% CORRECT]
Q5: Health History Components
The nurse is taking a health history. Which of the following is included in the "past medical history"
section?
A. Current medications
B. Childhood illnesses
C. Reason for seeking care
D. Family history
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Past medical history includes childhood illnesses, surgeries, hospitalizations, and chronic
illnesses. Option A is medication history. Option C is the chief complaint. Option D is family
history. [100% CORRECT]
Q6: Functional Health Assessment
The nurse asks the client, "How do you manage your daily activities?" This question assesses which
domain?
A. Nutritional status
B. Functional ability
C. Cognitive status
D. Emotional status
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Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Questions about daily activities assess functional ability (ADLs and IADLs). Option A
assesses diet. Option C assesses mental status. Option D assesses mood. [100% CORRECT]
Q7: Physical Assessment - Inspection
The nurse is performing a physical assessment. Which technique is used FIRST?
A. Palpation
B. Percussion
C. Auscultation
D. Inspection
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inspection is the first technique used in physical assessment. It involves visual observation
of the client. Options A, B, and C follow inspection. [100% CORRECT]
Q8: Percussion Sounds
The nurse is performing percussion. Which sound is expected over normal lung tissue?
A. Dullness
B. Flatness
C. Resonance
D. Tympany
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Resonance is the normal percussion sound over healthy lung tissue. Option A is heard
over organs. Option B is heard over bone. Option D is heard over air-filled areas like the
stomach. [100% CORRECT]
Q9: Auscultation
The nurse is using auscultation to assess breath sounds. Which finding requires further assessment?
A. Clear breath sounds
B. Crackles in the lung bases
C. Equal breath sounds bilaterally
D. Vesicular breath sounds
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Crackles indicate abnormal lung sounds requiring further assessment. Options A, C, and D
are normal findings. [100% CORRECT]
Q10: Abdominal Assessment Order
NUR 2459 RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY - MIDTERM EXAM
2026/2027 | MODULES 1-4 COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW |
EXPERT VERIFIED | 75 VERIFIED Q&A | DETAILED
RATIONALES | PASS GUARANTEED – A+ GRADED
SECTION 1: HEALTH ASSESSMENT - Questions 1-15
Q1: Comprehensive Health Assessment
The nurse is performing a comprehensive health assessment on a newly admitted client. Which
component should the nurse include FIRST?
A. Focused assessment of the presenting problem
B. Complete health history and physical examination
C. Review of laboratory results
D. Assessment of vital signs only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A comprehensive health assessment includes a complete health history and physical
examination. This provides a baseline for all subsequent assessments. Option A is a focused
assessment for a specific problem. Option C is part of data review but not the assessment itself.
Option D is too narrow. [100% CORRECT]
Q2: Subjective vs. Objective Data
The nurse is collecting data from a client. Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
A. Blood pressure 140/90 mmHg
B. Client states, "I feel nauseated"
C. Heart rate 88 bpm
D. Skin is warm and dry
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Subjective data are information reported by the client, such as feelings, perceptions, and
symptoms. "I feel nauseated" is subjective. Options A, C, and D are objective data that can be
measured or observed. [100% CORRECT]
Q3: Primary Source of Data
The nurse identifies the primary source of data during a health assessment as:
A. Family members
B. Medical records
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C. The client
D. Diagnostic tests
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client is the primary source of data during a health assessment. The client provides
subjective information about symptoms, history, and concerns. Options A, B, and D are secondary
sources of data. [100% CORRECT]
Q4: Closed-Ended Questions
The nurse is interviewing a client. Which of the following is an example of a closed-ended question?
A. "Tell me about your pain"
B. "How are you feeling today?"
C. "Do you have a history of diabetes?"
D. "What brings you to the hospital today?"
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A closed-ended question can be answered with "yes" or "no" or a short factual response.
"Do you have a history of diabetes?" is a closed-ended question. Options A, B, and D are open-ended
questions that encourage the client to elaborate. [100% CORRECT]
Q5: Health History Components
The nurse is taking a health history. Which of the following is included in the "past medical history"
section?
A. Current medications
B. Childhood illnesses
C. Reason for seeking care
D. Family history
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Past medical history includes childhood illnesses, surgeries, hospitalizations, and chronic
illnesses. Option A is medication history. Option C is the chief complaint. Option D is family
history. [100% CORRECT]
Q6: Functional Health Assessment
The nurse asks the client, "How do you manage your daily activities?" This question assesses which
domain?
A. Nutritional status
B. Functional ability
C. Cognitive status
D. Emotional status
, 3
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Questions about daily activities assess functional ability (ADLs and IADLs). Option A
assesses diet. Option C assesses mental status. Option D assesses mood. [100% CORRECT]
Q7: Physical Assessment - Inspection
The nurse is performing a physical assessment. Which technique is used FIRST?
A. Palpation
B. Percussion
C. Auscultation
D. Inspection
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inspection is the first technique used in physical assessment. It involves visual observation
of the client. Options A, B, and C follow inspection. [100% CORRECT]
Q8: Percussion Sounds
The nurse is performing percussion. Which sound is expected over normal lung tissue?
A. Dullness
B. Flatness
C. Resonance
D. Tympany
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Resonance is the normal percussion sound over healthy lung tissue. Option A is heard
over organs. Option B is heard over bone. Option D is heard over air-filled areas like the
stomach. [100% CORRECT]
Q9: Auscultation
The nurse is using auscultation to assess breath sounds. Which finding requires further assessment?
A. Clear breath sounds
B. Crackles in the lung bases
C. Equal breath sounds bilaterally
D. Vesicular breath sounds
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Crackles indicate abnormal lung sounds requiring further assessment. Options A, C, and D
are normal findings. [100% CORRECT]
Q10: Abdominal Assessment Order
