NSG 3113 South College -Foundational Physical Assessment
exam 1 | 2026/2027 | Answers Correct | With Complete
Solutions
abtunded Correct Answers Not as awake
affect Correct Answers Appearance of observable emotions
apical pulse Correct Answers a central pulse located at the apex
of the heart, 5th intercostal space midclavicular
assess temperature Correct Answers warm, using back of hands
Autotonomy Correct Answers Self-determination and the
ability to act on one's own; related nursing actions include
promoting a patient's decision making, supporting informed
consent, and assisting in decisions or making a decision when a
patient s posing harm to himself or herself
awake Correct Answers awoke, awoken
beneficense Correct Answers doing only good
blood pressure Correct Answers the pressure that is exerted by
the blood against the walls of blood vessels
Bradycardia Correct Answers slow heart rate (less than 60
bpm)
bradypnea Correct Answers abnormally slow breathing
, capillary refill Correct Answers after blanching nail bed, color
should return to normal withing <3 secs
cardinal fields of gaze Correct Answers how to test CN's III,
IV, VI
carotid artery Correct Answers artery on each side of the neck
that supplies blood to the head
chief complaint Correct Answers the main reason for the
patient's visit
coma Correct Answers state of profound unconsciousness
comprehensive assessment Correct Answers health history and
complete physical examination, usually conducted when a
patient first enters a health care setting; provides a baseline for
comparing later assessment
Confidentiality Correct Answers the act of holding information
in confidence, not to be released to unauthorized individuals
contour Correct Answers Shape or outline of a shape
cyanosis Correct Answers A bluish discoloration of the skin
and mucous membranes.
decisional capacity Correct Answers the ability to make right
choices for oneself as they relate to medical care
exam 1 | 2026/2027 | Answers Correct | With Complete
Solutions
abtunded Correct Answers Not as awake
affect Correct Answers Appearance of observable emotions
apical pulse Correct Answers a central pulse located at the apex
of the heart, 5th intercostal space midclavicular
assess temperature Correct Answers warm, using back of hands
Autotonomy Correct Answers Self-determination and the
ability to act on one's own; related nursing actions include
promoting a patient's decision making, supporting informed
consent, and assisting in decisions or making a decision when a
patient s posing harm to himself or herself
awake Correct Answers awoke, awoken
beneficense Correct Answers doing only good
blood pressure Correct Answers the pressure that is exerted by
the blood against the walls of blood vessels
Bradycardia Correct Answers slow heart rate (less than 60
bpm)
bradypnea Correct Answers abnormally slow breathing
, capillary refill Correct Answers after blanching nail bed, color
should return to normal withing <3 secs
cardinal fields of gaze Correct Answers how to test CN's III,
IV, VI
carotid artery Correct Answers artery on each side of the neck
that supplies blood to the head
chief complaint Correct Answers the main reason for the
patient's visit
coma Correct Answers state of profound unconsciousness
comprehensive assessment Correct Answers health history and
complete physical examination, usually conducted when a
patient first enters a health care setting; provides a baseline for
comparing later assessment
Confidentiality Correct Answers the act of holding information
in confidence, not to be released to unauthorized individuals
contour Correct Answers Shape or outline of a shape
cyanosis Correct Answers A bluish discoloration of the skin
and mucous membranes.
decisional capacity Correct Answers the ability to make right
choices for oneself as they relate to medical care
