NUR 2092 HEALTH ASSESSMENT Final
Exam QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
VERIFIED BY EXPERTS. 2026/2027
1. When assessing the carotid arteries of an older adult, which action by the nurse is most
appropriate to avoid stimulating a vagal response?
A. Palpate both carotid arteries simultaneously.
B. Massage the carotid sinus to improve pulse quality.
C. Auscultate for bruits using the diaphragm of the stethoscope.
D. Palpate one carotid artery at a time in the lower half of the neck.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: To avoid vagal stimulation or compromising cerebral blood flow,
the nurse should palpate one carotid artery at a time and avoid the upper neck (carotid
sinus area).
2. During a respiratory assessment, the nurse notes increased tactile fremitus over the right
lower lobe. This finding is most consistent with:
A. Pneumonia with consolidation
B. Pleural effusion
,C. Pneumothorax
D. Asthma
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Tactile fremitus is increased when there is consolidation (liquid
or solid) in the lung tissue, such as in lobar pneumonia.
3. What is the correct sequence for assessing the abdomen?
A. Inspection, Auscultation, Percussion, Palpation
B. Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation
C. Auscultation, Inspection, Palpation, Percussion
D. Percussion, Palpation, Inspection, Auscultation
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Auscultation is performed second to avoid altering bowel
sounds with percussion or palpation.
4. The nurse is testing a patient’s Cranial Nerve III, IV, and VI. Which assessment technique is
used?
A. Visual acuity using the Snellen chart
B. Facial symmetry while smiling and frowning
C. Corneal light reflex and six cardinal positions of gaze
, D. Testing hearing with the whispered voice test
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: CN III (Oculomotor), IV (Trochlear), and VI (Abducens) control
extraocular eye movements and pupil constriction.
5. A patient presents with a ‘stabbing’ chest pain that worsens with inspiration and is relieved
by sitting up and leaning forward. The nurse suspects:
A. Myocardial infarction
B. Angina pectoris
C. Pulmonary embolism
D. Pericarditis
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Chest pain associated with pericarditis is typically pleuritic
(worse with deep breaths) and relieved by leaning forward.
6. When assessing for deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which clinical finding is the most reliable
indicator?
A. Positive Homan’s sign
B. Bilateral pedal edema
C. Absence of a dorsalis pedis pulse
D. Unilateral calf swelling and tenderness
Exam QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
VERIFIED BY EXPERTS. 2026/2027
1. When assessing the carotid arteries of an older adult, which action by the nurse is most
appropriate to avoid stimulating a vagal response?
A. Palpate both carotid arteries simultaneously.
B. Massage the carotid sinus to improve pulse quality.
C. Auscultate for bruits using the diaphragm of the stethoscope.
D. Palpate one carotid artery at a time in the lower half of the neck.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: To avoid vagal stimulation or compromising cerebral blood flow,
the nurse should palpate one carotid artery at a time and avoid the upper neck (carotid
sinus area).
2. During a respiratory assessment, the nurse notes increased tactile fremitus over the right
lower lobe. This finding is most consistent with:
A. Pneumonia with consolidation
B. Pleural effusion
,C. Pneumothorax
D. Asthma
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Tactile fremitus is increased when there is consolidation (liquid
or solid) in the lung tissue, such as in lobar pneumonia.
3. What is the correct sequence for assessing the abdomen?
A. Inspection, Auscultation, Percussion, Palpation
B. Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation
C. Auscultation, Inspection, Palpation, Percussion
D. Percussion, Palpation, Inspection, Auscultation
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Auscultation is performed second to avoid altering bowel
sounds with percussion or palpation.
4. The nurse is testing a patient’s Cranial Nerve III, IV, and VI. Which assessment technique is
used?
A. Visual acuity using the Snellen chart
B. Facial symmetry while smiling and frowning
C. Corneal light reflex and six cardinal positions of gaze
, D. Testing hearing with the whispered voice test
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: CN III (Oculomotor), IV (Trochlear), and VI (Abducens) control
extraocular eye movements and pupil constriction.
5. A patient presents with a ‘stabbing’ chest pain that worsens with inspiration and is relieved
by sitting up and leaning forward. The nurse suspects:
A. Myocardial infarction
B. Angina pectoris
C. Pulmonary embolism
D. Pericarditis
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Chest pain associated with pericarditis is typically pleuritic
(worse with deep breaths) and relieved by leaning forward.
6. When assessing for deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which clinical finding is the most reliable
indicator?
A. Positive Homan’s sign
B. Bilateral pedal edema
C. Absence of a dorsalis pedis pulse
D. Unilateral calf swelling and tenderness
