D443 NURS 3116
Health Assessment
OA READINESS EXAM GUIDE
Q&S
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,1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a primary
objective in conducting a comprehensive health
assessment?
a) Diagnosis of acute conditions
b) Identification of health promotion needs
c) Establishment of a nurse-patient relationship
d) All of the above
Correct Answer: d) All of the above
Rationale: A comprehensive health assessment aims to
diagnose conditions, identify health promotion needs, and
establish a rapport with patients.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The ________ is the instrument used to
measure blood pressure.
Correct Answer: sphygmomanometer
Rationale: A sphygmomanometer is used by healthcare
professionals to measure blood pressure, an essential part
of any health assessment.
3. True/False: Body mass index (BMI) is a reliable single
indicator of an individual's health status.
Correct Answer: False
Rationale: BMI is a useful tool for assessing weight
relative to height but does not account for muscle mass,
bone density, overall body composition, and racial and sex
differences.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the
following are components of a mental status examination?
a) Mood and affect
b) Thought content
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, c) Personal hygiene
d) Cognitive function
Correct Answers: a) Mood and affect, b) Thought
content, d) Cognitive function
Rationale: A mental status examination includes
assessment of mood, affect, thought content, and cognitive
functions, but not personal hygiene.
5. Multiple Choice: A comprehensive health assessment
typically begins with:
a) A physical examination
b) A review of systems
c) Taking vital signs
d) A health history
Correct Answer: d) A health history
Rationale: A health history provides a foundation for the
assessment and guides the subsequent physical
examination and review of systems.
6. Fill-in-the-Blank: The term used to describe difficulty in
breathing is ________.
Correct Answer: dyspnea
Rationale: Dyspnea is the term used to describe the
sensation of difficult or uncomfortable breathing, a common
symptom in many health conditions.
7. True/False: Palpation is used primarily to assess the
texture and temperature of the skin.
Correct Answer: False
Rationale: Palpation is a method used to assess not only
the skin but also organs, masses, and tenderness.
8. Multiple Response: Which of the following should be
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Health Assessment
OA READINESS EXAM GUIDE
Q&S
©2024/2025
,1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a primary
objective in conducting a comprehensive health
assessment?
a) Diagnosis of acute conditions
b) Identification of health promotion needs
c) Establishment of a nurse-patient relationship
d) All of the above
Correct Answer: d) All of the above
Rationale: A comprehensive health assessment aims to
diagnose conditions, identify health promotion needs, and
establish a rapport with patients.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The ________ is the instrument used to
measure blood pressure.
Correct Answer: sphygmomanometer
Rationale: A sphygmomanometer is used by healthcare
professionals to measure blood pressure, an essential part
of any health assessment.
3. True/False: Body mass index (BMI) is a reliable single
indicator of an individual's health status.
Correct Answer: False
Rationale: BMI is a useful tool for assessing weight
relative to height but does not account for muscle mass,
bone density, overall body composition, and racial and sex
differences.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the
following are components of a mental status examination?
a) Mood and affect
b) Thought content
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, c) Personal hygiene
d) Cognitive function
Correct Answers: a) Mood and affect, b) Thought
content, d) Cognitive function
Rationale: A mental status examination includes
assessment of mood, affect, thought content, and cognitive
functions, but not personal hygiene.
5. Multiple Choice: A comprehensive health assessment
typically begins with:
a) A physical examination
b) A review of systems
c) Taking vital signs
d) A health history
Correct Answer: d) A health history
Rationale: A health history provides a foundation for the
assessment and guides the subsequent physical
examination and review of systems.
6. Fill-in-the-Blank: The term used to describe difficulty in
breathing is ________.
Correct Answer: dyspnea
Rationale: Dyspnea is the term used to describe the
sensation of difficult or uncomfortable breathing, a common
symptom in many health conditions.
7. True/False: Palpation is used primarily to assess the
texture and temperature of the skin.
Correct Answer: False
Rationale: Palpation is a method used to assess not only
the skin but also organs, masses, and tenderness.
8. Multiple Response: Which of the following should be
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