D222 NURS 3640
Comprehensive Health Assessment
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,1. Which of the following is the primary goal of a
comprehensive health assessment?
A. To confirm a patient's diagnosis
B. To evaluate the effectiveness of treatment
C. To establish a detailed baseline of the
patient's health status
D. To monitor progress towards health goals
Answer: C
Rationale: A comprehensive health assessment
is conducted to gather extensive data about a
patient's overall health to inform healthcare
decisions.
2. When conducting a cardiovascular assessment,
which of the following findings is considered
abnormal?
A. Heart rate of 70 beats per minute
B. Regular heart rhythm
C. Presence of S3 heart sound
D. Blood pressure of 120/80 mmHg
Answer: C
Rationale: The S3 heart sound, also known as a
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, ventricular gallop, may indicate heart failure or
volume overload.
3. Which of the following is NOT typically included
in a comprehensive respiratory assessment?
A. Palpation of peripheral pulses
B. Percussion of the thorax
C. Auscultation of breath sounds
D. Inspection of chest symmetry
Answer: A
Rationale: Palpation of peripheral pulses is
more related to cardiovascular assessment.
4. What is the first step in obtaining a
comprehensive health history from a patient?
A. Conduct a physical examination
B. Ask about past medical history
C. Establish rapport and explain the purpose of
the assessment
D. Collect a family medical history
Answer: C
Rationale: Establishing rapport helps in
gaining patient trust and facilitates the collection
of accurate information.
©2024/2025
Comprehensive Health Assessment
LATEST FA GUIDE
Q&S
©2024/2025
,1. Which of the following is the primary goal of a
comprehensive health assessment?
A. To confirm a patient's diagnosis
B. To evaluate the effectiveness of treatment
C. To establish a detailed baseline of the
patient's health status
D. To monitor progress towards health goals
Answer: C
Rationale: A comprehensive health assessment
is conducted to gather extensive data about a
patient's overall health to inform healthcare
decisions.
2. When conducting a cardiovascular assessment,
which of the following findings is considered
abnormal?
A. Heart rate of 70 beats per minute
B. Regular heart rhythm
C. Presence of S3 heart sound
D. Blood pressure of 120/80 mmHg
Answer: C
Rationale: The S3 heart sound, also known as a
©2024/2025
, ventricular gallop, may indicate heart failure or
volume overload.
3. Which of the following is NOT typically included
in a comprehensive respiratory assessment?
A. Palpation of peripheral pulses
B. Percussion of the thorax
C. Auscultation of breath sounds
D. Inspection of chest symmetry
Answer: A
Rationale: Palpation of peripheral pulses is
more related to cardiovascular assessment.
4. What is the first step in obtaining a
comprehensive health history from a patient?
A. Conduct a physical examination
B. Ask about past medical history
C. Establish rapport and explain the purpose of
the assessment
D. Collect a family medical history
Answer: C
Rationale: Establishing rapport helps in
gaining patient trust and facilitates the collection
of accurate information.
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