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Physical Examination and Health Assessment CANADIAN 3rd Edition Jarvis Test Bank
Chapter 28: The Complete Health Assessment: Adult, Infant, Child, and Adolescent
Jarvis: Physical Examination & Health Assessment, 3rd Canadian edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. An 85-year-old man has come in for a physical examination, and the nurse observes that he
uses a cane. When documenting general appearance, the nurse should document this
information under the section that covers:
a. Posture
b. Mobility
c. Mood and affect
d. Physical deformity
ANS: B
Use of assistive devices would be documented under the mobility section. The other
responses are all other categories of the general appearance section of the health history.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering (Knowledge)
MSC: Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care
2. The nurse is performing a vision examination. Which of these charts is most widely used for
vision examinations?
a. Snellen
b. Shetllen
c. Smoollen
d. Snell N R I G B.C M
U S N T O
ANS: A
The Snellen eye chart is most widely used for vision examinations. The other options are not
tests for vision examinations.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering (Knowledge)
MSC: Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care
3. After the health history has been obtained and before beginning the physical examination,
the nurse should first ask the patient to:
a. Empty the bladder
b. Completely disrobe
c. Lie on the examination table
d. Walk around the room
ANS: A
Before beginning the examination, the nurse should ask the person to empty the bladder
(save the specimen, if needed), disrobe except for underpants, put on a gown, and sit with
the legs dangling off side of the bed or table.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering (Knowledge)
MSC: Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care
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chapter 28 - Jarvis 3rd edition- test bank - for final exam
Health Assessment (Athabasca University)
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Physical Examination and Health Assessment CANADIAN 3rd Edition Jarvis Test Bank
Chapter 28: The Complete Health Assessment: Adult, Infant, Child, and Adolescent
Jarvis: Physical Examination & Health Assessment, 3rd Canadian edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. An 85-year-old man has come in for a physical examination, and the nurse observes that he
uses a cane. When documenting general appearance, the nurse should document this
information under the section that covers:
a. Posture
b. Mobility
c. Mood and affect
d. Physical deformity
ANS: B
Use of assistive devices would be documented under the mobility section. The other
responses are all other categories of the general appearance section of the health history.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering (Knowledge)
MSC: Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care
2. The nurse is performing a vision examination. Which of these charts is most widely used for
vision examinations?
a. Snellen
b. Shetllen
c. Smoollen
d. Snell N R I G B.C M
U S N T O
ANS: A
The Snellen eye chart is most widely used for vision examinations. The other options are not
tests for vision examinations.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering (Knowledge)
MSC: Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care
3. After the health history has been obtained and before beginning the physical examination,
the nurse should first ask the patient to:
a. Empty the bladder
b. Completely disrobe
c. Lie on the examination table
d. Walk around the room
ANS: A
Before beginning the examination, the nurse should ask the person to empty the bladder
(save the specimen, if needed), disrobe except for underpants, put on a gown, and sit with
the legs dangling off side of the bed or table.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering (Knowledge)
MSC: Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care
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