Health Assessment Final 214 National University Questions
With Complete Solutions
___ sounds are auscultated over the trachea. Correct Answers
bronchovesicular sounds
__________ sounds are heard over the lung fields Correct
Answers vesicular
- Which of the following patients should the nurse see first? A.
A patient with unilateral changes in vision B. A patient with
ectropion of the lower lid C. A patient with presbyopia D. A
patient with senile ptosis Correct Answers a- UNILATERAL
MAY INDICATE A STROKE
. A 20-year-old male patient presents with scrotal pain. A
suspected diagnosis that requires immediate referral is A.
testicular torsion. B. hydrocele. C. epididymitis. D. inguinal
hernia. Correct Answers A
. A history of smoking has an extremely significant role in the
development of which of the following? A. Venous
insufficiency B. DVT C. PAD D. Raynaud disease Correct
Answers C
. After completing a history on a 45-year-old patient, the nurse
suspects the patient may have uterine fibroids. What information
might have led her to this conclusion? A. History of STIs B.
History of multiple births C. Vaginal discharge D. Heavier than
usual menstrual periods Correct Answers b
,. One of the guests at a health promotion fair asks the nurse,
"What is the greatest killer of women?" The nurse knows by
current evidence that it is A. cardiovascular disease. B. lung
cancer. C. breast cancer. D. osteoporosis. Correct Answers a
. The nurse is inspecting the urethra and the Skene glands. She
knows these are a part of what area? A. Mons pubis B. Vulva C.
Posterior fourchette D. Vestibule Correct Answers D
1. The correct position in which to place a healthy adult male
client to examine the rectum and prostate is A. the left lateral
Sims position with right knee flexed and left leg extended. B.
the supine position with hips and legs flexed and feet positioned
on the examining table. C. the modified knee-chest position with
the patient prone and knees flexed under hips. D. standing and
leaning over the examination table with chest and shoulders
resting on the table Correct Answers D - standing allows for
visualization of the anus and palpation of rectum. if patient
cannot stand use the sims position
1. The nurse is taking a menstrual history. What would be an
appropriate question to ask? A. Do you have any history of
cancer in your family? B. Do you ever skip periods? C. Do you
use condoms during intercourse? D. How many sexual partners
have you had? Correct Answers b
1. Which of the following statements describes the
cardiovascular system most accurately? A. It is a double pump
circulating blood out to the lungs and body. B. It has a heart
with six chambers, great vessels, and valves. C. It includes
concepts of precontractility, postcontractility, and load. D. It
, functions with a conduction system that starts in the ventricles.
Correct Answers A
10. When documenting a finding over the stomach, the nurse
most accurately identifies the region as A. epigastric. B.
hypogastric. C. RUQ. D. LUQ Correct Answers A
3. A 20-year-old Caucasian man complains of a mass in his left
testicle. In addition to his age and race, what else is a risk factor
for testicular cancer? A. Colon cancer in his mother B. Personal
history of cryptorchidism C. UTI in the previous month D.
Congenital hydrocele Correct Answers B- cryptochidism is a
risk for testicle cancer
3. A 62-year-old woman comes to the clinic with an
exacerbation of asthma. Which of the following findings
indicate worsening status of her asthma? A. Increased wheezing
B. Sustained rhonchi C. Decreased respirations D. Oxygen
saturation 94% Correct Answers a - wheezing is associated
with airway inflammation
5. The nurse is caring for a patient with a sudden onset of chest
pain. Which assessment is highest priority? A. Auscultate heart
sounds. B. Inspect the precordium. C. Percuss the left border. D.
Obtain pulse and blood pressure Correct Answers d-
6. A patient who visits the clinic has the controllable risk factors
of smoking, high-fat diet, overweight, decreased activity, and
high blood pressure. What concept should the nurse use when
performing patient teaching? A. Teach the patient the most
serious information. B. Give the patient brochures to review
With Complete Solutions
___ sounds are auscultated over the trachea. Correct Answers
bronchovesicular sounds
__________ sounds are heard over the lung fields Correct
Answers vesicular
- Which of the following patients should the nurse see first? A.
A patient with unilateral changes in vision B. A patient with
ectropion of the lower lid C. A patient with presbyopia D. A
patient with senile ptosis Correct Answers a- UNILATERAL
MAY INDICATE A STROKE
. A 20-year-old male patient presents with scrotal pain. A
suspected diagnosis that requires immediate referral is A.
testicular torsion. B. hydrocele. C. epididymitis. D. inguinal
hernia. Correct Answers A
. A history of smoking has an extremely significant role in the
development of which of the following? A. Venous
insufficiency B. DVT C. PAD D. Raynaud disease Correct
Answers C
. After completing a history on a 45-year-old patient, the nurse
suspects the patient may have uterine fibroids. What information
might have led her to this conclusion? A. History of STIs B.
History of multiple births C. Vaginal discharge D. Heavier than
usual menstrual periods Correct Answers b
,. One of the guests at a health promotion fair asks the nurse,
"What is the greatest killer of women?" The nurse knows by
current evidence that it is A. cardiovascular disease. B. lung
cancer. C. breast cancer. D. osteoporosis. Correct Answers a
. The nurse is inspecting the urethra and the Skene glands. She
knows these are a part of what area? A. Mons pubis B. Vulva C.
Posterior fourchette D. Vestibule Correct Answers D
1. The correct position in which to place a healthy adult male
client to examine the rectum and prostate is A. the left lateral
Sims position with right knee flexed and left leg extended. B.
the supine position with hips and legs flexed and feet positioned
on the examining table. C. the modified knee-chest position with
the patient prone and knees flexed under hips. D. standing and
leaning over the examination table with chest and shoulders
resting on the table Correct Answers D - standing allows for
visualization of the anus and palpation of rectum. if patient
cannot stand use the sims position
1. The nurse is taking a menstrual history. What would be an
appropriate question to ask? A. Do you have any history of
cancer in your family? B. Do you ever skip periods? C. Do you
use condoms during intercourse? D. How many sexual partners
have you had? Correct Answers b
1. Which of the following statements describes the
cardiovascular system most accurately? A. It is a double pump
circulating blood out to the lungs and body. B. It has a heart
with six chambers, great vessels, and valves. C. It includes
concepts of precontractility, postcontractility, and load. D. It
, functions with a conduction system that starts in the ventricles.
Correct Answers A
10. When documenting a finding over the stomach, the nurse
most accurately identifies the region as A. epigastric. B.
hypogastric. C. RUQ. D. LUQ Correct Answers A
3. A 20-year-old Caucasian man complains of a mass in his left
testicle. In addition to his age and race, what else is a risk factor
for testicular cancer? A. Colon cancer in his mother B. Personal
history of cryptorchidism C. UTI in the previous month D.
Congenital hydrocele Correct Answers B- cryptochidism is a
risk for testicle cancer
3. A 62-year-old woman comes to the clinic with an
exacerbation of asthma. Which of the following findings
indicate worsening status of her asthma? A. Increased wheezing
B. Sustained rhonchi C. Decreased respirations D. Oxygen
saturation 94% Correct Answers a - wheezing is associated
with airway inflammation
5. The nurse is caring for a patient with a sudden onset of chest
pain. Which assessment is highest priority? A. Auscultate heart
sounds. B. Inspect the precordium. C. Percuss the left border. D.
Obtain pulse and blood pressure Correct Answers d-
6. A patient who visits the clinic has the controllable risk factors
of smoking, high-fat diet, overweight, decreased activity, and
high blood pressure. What concept should the nurse use when
performing patient teaching? A. Teach the patient the most
serious information. B. Give the patient brochures to review
