ATI: Skills Module 3.0-Comprehensive Physical Assessment of an Adult Pre& Post Test.Final Exam
2026\2027.
A nurse is preparing to perform a comprehensive physical assessment on a client. Which of the
following actions should the nurse plan to take first?
Develop a plan of care
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about using a stethoscope. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include?
"Insert the earpieces at a downward angle toward your nose"
A nurse is performing a physical examination of the spine for an older adult client. The nurse
should identify that which of the following findings is common with aging?
Kyphosis
A nurse is palpating a tender area of a client's abdomen. The nurse slowly applies pressure over
the area with their fingertips, then quickly releases it. The client reports increased pain on the
release of pressure. Which of the following findings should the nurse document?
Rebound tenderness
Nurse is performing preparing to conduct a Romberg test on a client. The nurse should explain to
the client that the Romberg test is used to assess which of the following characteristics?
Balance
A nurse is assessing a client's cranial nerves. Which of the following client actions is an indication
that cranial nerve I is intact?
The client can identify a minty scent.
A nurse is performing an abdominal assessment on a client. Over which of the following areas of
the client's abdomen should the nurse attempt to auscultate active bowel sounds first?
Right lower quadrant
A nurse is assessing a client's peripheral vascular status of the lower extremities. The nurse
should place their fingertips on the top of the clients foot, between the tendons of the great toe
and of those of the toe next to it, in order to palpate which of the following pulses?
Dorsalis pedis
A nurse is performing a respiratory assessment on a client. The nurse auscultates a wet, popping
sound upon inspiration of the clients breathing period the nurse should identify this observation
as which of the following findings?
Crackles
A nurse is performing a complete, head-to-toe physical examination for a client. Which of the
following physical assessment techniques should the nurse perform first?
Inspection
2026\2027.
A nurse is preparing to perform a comprehensive physical assessment on a client. Which of the
following actions should the nurse plan to take first?
Develop a plan of care
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about using a stethoscope. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include?
"Insert the earpieces at a downward angle toward your nose"
A nurse is performing a physical examination of the spine for an older adult client. The nurse
should identify that which of the following findings is common with aging?
Kyphosis
A nurse is palpating a tender area of a client's abdomen. The nurse slowly applies pressure over
the area with their fingertips, then quickly releases it. The client reports increased pain on the
release of pressure. Which of the following findings should the nurse document?
Rebound tenderness
Nurse is performing preparing to conduct a Romberg test on a client. The nurse should explain to
the client that the Romberg test is used to assess which of the following characteristics?
Balance
A nurse is assessing a client's cranial nerves. Which of the following client actions is an indication
that cranial nerve I is intact?
The client can identify a minty scent.
A nurse is performing an abdominal assessment on a client. Over which of the following areas of
the client's abdomen should the nurse attempt to auscultate active bowel sounds first?
Right lower quadrant
A nurse is assessing a client's peripheral vascular status of the lower extremities. The nurse
should place their fingertips on the top of the clients foot, between the tendons of the great toe
and of those of the toe next to it, in order to palpate which of the following pulses?
Dorsalis pedis
A nurse is performing a respiratory assessment on a client. The nurse auscultates a wet, popping
sound upon inspiration of the clients breathing period the nurse should identify this observation
as which of the following findings?
Crackles
A nurse is performing a complete, head-to-toe physical examination for a client. Which of the
following physical assessment techniques should the nurse perform first?
Inspection
