NURS 607 HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM 1 | MCNEESE
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ANSWERS & RATIONALES | 2026/2027 UPDATED.
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QUESTIONS, ANSWERS & RATIONALES | 2026/2027 UPDATED.. It contains 147 carefully selected questions
that reflect the most current exam content and testing strategies. Each question is accompanied by a correct
answer and a detailed rationale that explains the underlying pathophysiology, pharmacology, or clinical reasoning.
Self-Assessment – Test your knowledge and Exam Preparation – Familiarize yourself with the
identify areas requiring further question format and content
study areas
Concept Reinforcement – Deepen your Confidence Building – Develop test-taking
understanding through strategies and reduce
evidence-based exam anxiety
rationales
Time Management – Practice answering
questions under simulated
exam conditions
Review Summary 147 Questions
Foundations - Application - NURS 607 Health Assessment 1 Mcneese State University Comprehensive &
Rationales 2026/2027 Updated NURS 607 Health Assessment 1 Graduate Msn/dnp Mcneese State
University
All answers with rationales
,Table of Contents
Content Area Questions Key Topics
Health History AND 1-25 Assessing, Client S, Finding, Health, Reflects
Interviewing Techniques
General Survey Vital Signs 26-50 Examination, Patient S, Health, Finding, Preparing
AND PAIN Assessment
Mental Status AND 51-75 Client S, Finding, Assessing, Status, Cranial Nerve
Psychosocial Assessment
Nutritional AND 76-100 Practitioner, Patient S, History, Preparing, Status
Growth/development
Assessment
SKIN HAIR AND Nails 101-125 Finding, Client S, Assessing, Health, Patient S
Assessment
HEAD EYES EARS NOSE 126-147 Finding, Patient S, Assessing, Status, Health
Throat AND NECK
Assessment
TOTAL 147 All questions include answers and detailed rationales
,Section A - Health History AND Interviewing Techniques
Q1.
During the health history, a client repeatedly states, "I'm fine, there's nothing wrong,"
while avoiding eye contact and wringing their hands. Which response best reflects
therapeutic communication?
A. "You say you're fine, but your body B. "Most clients with your condition feel
language suggests you may be anxious. Tell anxious. It's normal to be scared."
me more about what you're feeling."
C. "Why are you avoiding eye contact with D. "Let's move on so we don't waste time. I'll
me? Are you hiding something?" just check your vital signs."
Correct: A - "You say you're fine, but your body language suggests you may be anxious.
Tell me more about what you're feeling."
Rationale:Therapeutic communication uses congruence between verbal and nonverbal cues,
offering an open-ended invitation to explore feelings without judgment. Option A
acknowledges the discrepancy and invites elaboration. Options B, C, and D use false
reassurance, confrontation, or dismissal, which block communication.
Why the other answers are wrong:
B. This is false reassurance/generalization that minimizes the client's unique experience.
C. "Why" questions and accusations are confrontational and can increase defensiveness.
D. Changing the subject dismisses the client's emotional state and ends the interview
prematurely.
Reference: Jarvis, C. (2024). Physical Examination & Health Assessment, 9th Ed., Ch. 3 (Interview &
Communication).
Q2.
Which technique is correct when assessing the abdomen?
A. Inspect, palpate, percuss, then auscultate B. Inspect, auscultate, percuss, then palpate
C. Auscultate, inspect, palpate, then D. Percuss, inspect, auscultate, then
percuss palpate
Correct: B - Inspect, auscultate, percuss, then palpate
Rationale:The abdomen is the only body system where auscultation precedes palpation and
percussion because manipulation can alter bowel sound frequency and intensity. Inspection is
always first. Options A, C, and D place palpation/percussion before auscultation, which would
invalidate bowel sound assessment.
Why the other answers are wrong:
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, Section A - Health History AND Interviewing Techniques
A. Palpation before auscultation can artificially increase bowel sounds.
C. Auscultation should follow inspection, and palpation should be last.
D. Percussion before auscultation alters bowel sounds and is the incorrect sequence.
Reference: Jarvis, C. (2024). Physical Examination & Health Assessment, 9th Ed., Ch. 21 (Abdomen).
Q3.
When assessing a client's cultural health practices, which action best reflects cultural
humility?
A. Applying the same assessment approach B. Asking the client to explain their beliefs
to all clients to ensure fairness and how they may affect care
C. Assuming the client's religion dictates D. Documenting the client's ethnicity as the
their dietary choices primary cultural data point
Correct: B - Asking the client to explain their beliefs and how they may affect care
Rationale:Cultural humility involves a lifelong commitment to self-evaluation and openness to
the client's perspective. Asking the client to explain their beliefs directly elicits meaningful,
individualized data. Options A, C, and D rely on stereotyping or oversimplification.
Why the other answers are wrong:
A. A one-size-fits-all approach ignores individual cultural variation.
C. Assuming religious influence is stereotyping and may be inaccurate.
D. Ethnicity alone is not a comprehensive cultural assessment.
Reference: Jarvis, C. (2024). Physical Examination & Health Assessment, 9th Ed., Ch. 2 (Cultural
Competence).
Q4.
Which finding during a general survey most urgently requires further assessment?
A. BMI 26 with a waist circumference of 88 B. Respirations 24/min with nasal flaring and
cm accessory muscle use
C. Blood pressure 118/76 with a regular D. Temperature 37.0°C (98.6°F) with warm,
pulse dry skin
Correct: B - Respirations 24/min with nasal flaring and accessory muscle use
Rationale:Nasal flaring and accessory muscle use with tachypnea indicate increased work of
breathing and possible respiratory distress, requiring immediate further assessment. The
other options represent normal or mildly elevated findings that are not urgent.
Why the other answers are wrong:
A. BMI 26 and waist 88 cm are mildly elevated but not urgent.
C. BP 118/76 with regular pulse is a normal finding.
D. Normal temperature and warm, dry skin are expected findings.
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STATE UNIVERSITY | COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS,
ANSWERS & RATIONALES | 2026/2027 UPDATED.
147 Questions with Answers and Detailed Rationales
100 PERCENT GUARANTEED PASS
INSTANT DOWNLOAD ANSWERS INCLUDED
IMPORTANCE OF THIS DOCUMENT
This comprehensive examination preparation guide has been meticulously developed to help you succeed in the
NURS 607 HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM 1 | MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY | COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS, ANSWERS & RATIONALES | 2026/2027 UPDATED.. It contains 147 carefully selected questions
that reflect the most current exam content and testing strategies. Each question is accompanied by a correct
answer and a detailed rationale that explains the underlying pathophysiology, pharmacology, or clinical reasoning.
Self-Assessment – Test your knowledge and Exam Preparation – Familiarize yourself with the
identify areas requiring further question format and content
study areas
Concept Reinforcement – Deepen your Confidence Building – Develop test-taking
understanding through strategies and reduce
evidence-based exam anxiety
rationales
Time Management – Practice answering
questions under simulated
exam conditions
Review Summary 147 Questions
Foundations - Application - NURS 607 Health Assessment 1 Mcneese State University Comprehensive &
Rationales 2026/2027 Updated NURS 607 Health Assessment 1 Graduate Msn/dnp Mcneese State
University
All answers with rationales
,Table of Contents
Content Area Questions Key Topics
Health History AND 1-25 Assessing, Client S, Finding, Health, Reflects
Interviewing Techniques
General Survey Vital Signs 26-50 Examination, Patient S, Health, Finding, Preparing
AND PAIN Assessment
Mental Status AND 51-75 Client S, Finding, Assessing, Status, Cranial Nerve
Psychosocial Assessment
Nutritional AND 76-100 Practitioner, Patient S, History, Preparing, Status
Growth/development
Assessment
SKIN HAIR AND Nails 101-125 Finding, Client S, Assessing, Health, Patient S
Assessment
HEAD EYES EARS NOSE 126-147 Finding, Patient S, Assessing, Status, Health
Throat AND NECK
Assessment
TOTAL 147 All questions include answers and detailed rationales
,Section A - Health History AND Interviewing Techniques
Q1.
During the health history, a client repeatedly states, "I'm fine, there's nothing wrong,"
while avoiding eye contact and wringing their hands. Which response best reflects
therapeutic communication?
A. "You say you're fine, but your body B. "Most clients with your condition feel
language suggests you may be anxious. Tell anxious. It's normal to be scared."
me more about what you're feeling."
C. "Why are you avoiding eye contact with D. "Let's move on so we don't waste time. I'll
me? Are you hiding something?" just check your vital signs."
Correct: A - "You say you're fine, but your body language suggests you may be anxious.
Tell me more about what you're feeling."
Rationale:Therapeutic communication uses congruence between verbal and nonverbal cues,
offering an open-ended invitation to explore feelings without judgment. Option A
acknowledges the discrepancy and invites elaboration. Options B, C, and D use false
reassurance, confrontation, or dismissal, which block communication.
Why the other answers are wrong:
B. This is false reassurance/generalization that minimizes the client's unique experience.
C. "Why" questions and accusations are confrontational and can increase defensiveness.
D. Changing the subject dismisses the client's emotional state and ends the interview
prematurely.
Reference: Jarvis, C. (2024). Physical Examination & Health Assessment, 9th Ed., Ch. 3 (Interview &
Communication).
Q2.
Which technique is correct when assessing the abdomen?
A. Inspect, palpate, percuss, then auscultate B. Inspect, auscultate, percuss, then palpate
C. Auscultate, inspect, palpate, then D. Percuss, inspect, auscultate, then
percuss palpate
Correct: B - Inspect, auscultate, percuss, then palpate
Rationale:The abdomen is the only body system where auscultation precedes palpation and
percussion because manipulation can alter bowel sound frequency and intensity. Inspection is
always first. Options A, C, and D place palpation/percussion before auscultation, which would
invalidate bowel sound assessment.
Why the other answers are wrong:
Page 3
, Section A - Health History AND Interviewing Techniques
A. Palpation before auscultation can artificially increase bowel sounds.
C. Auscultation should follow inspection, and palpation should be last.
D. Percussion before auscultation alters bowel sounds and is the incorrect sequence.
Reference: Jarvis, C. (2024). Physical Examination & Health Assessment, 9th Ed., Ch. 21 (Abdomen).
Q3.
When assessing a client's cultural health practices, which action best reflects cultural
humility?
A. Applying the same assessment approach B. Asking the client to explain their beliefs
to all clients to ensure fairness and how they may affect care
C. Assuming the client's religion dictates D. Documenting the client's ethnicity as the
their dietary choices primary cultural data point
Correct: B - Asking the client to explain their beliefs and how they may affect care
Rationale:Cultural humility involves a lifelong commitment to self-evaluation and openness to
the client's perspective. Asking the client to explain their beliefs directly elicits meaningful,
individualized data. Options A, C, and D rely on stereotyping or oversimplification.
Why the other answers are wrong:
A. A one-size-fits-all approach ignores individual cultural variation.
C. Assuming religious influence is stereotyping and may be inaccurate.
D. Ethnicity alone is not a comprehensive cultural assessment.
Reference: Jarvis, C. (2024). Physical Examination & Health Assessment, 9th Ed., Ch. 2 (Cultural
Competence).
Q4.
Which finding during a general survey most urgently requires further assessment?
A. BMI 26 with a waist circumference of 88 B. Respirations 24/min with nasal flaring and
cm accessory muscle use
C. Blood pressure 118/76 with a regular D. Temperature 37.0°C (98.6°F) with warm,
pulse dry skin
Correct: B - Respirations 24/min with nasal flaring and accessory muscle use
Rationale:Nasal flaring and accessory muscle use with tachypnea indicate increased work of
breathing and possible respiratory distress, requiring immediate further assessment. The
other options represent normal or mildly elevated findings that are not urgent.
Why the other answers are wrong:
A. BMI 26 and waist 88 cm are mildly elevated but not urgent.
C. BP 118/76 with regular pulse is a normal finding.
D. Normal temperature and warm, dry skin are expected findings.
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