ATI Physical Assessment of an Adult Posttest Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

ATI Physical Assessment of an Adult Posttest Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified Which part of the stethoscope is best used to listen to high-pitched lung sounds? The diaphragm During a physical assessment, what is the first action a nurse should take when inspecting the skin? Look for color, moisture, and lesions When assessing an adult’s pulse, where is the best location to palpate for a rapid heart rate? Radial artery What technique is used to assess for fluid in the lungs during auscultation? Listening for crackles or rales What is the correct sequence for abdominal examination? Inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation 2 What is the expected finding when palpating a healthy lymph node? Small, mobile, and non-tender How should the nurse position an adult patient to assess the jugular vein? At a 45-degree angle with the head turned slightly Which cranial nerve is assessed by testing pupillary reaction to light? Cranial nerve III (oculomotor nerve) What is the best method to assess for peripheral edema in the lower extremities? Press firmly over the tibia or ankle for a few seconds and observe for indentation How does the nurse evaluate tactile fremitus during chest assessment? By placing hands on the chest and asking the patient to say "99" What is the correct technique for assessing an adult’s abdominal aorta? Palpate deeply just above the umbilicus for pulsations 3 What is the normal range for adult respiratory rate during physical assessment? 12 to 20 breaths per minute What is a normal finding when percussing the liver border in adults? Dullness Which assessment finding indicates adequate hydration of an adult patient? Skin turgor returns quickly after being pinched How is the Glasgow Coma Scale score determined during a neurological exam? By evaluating eye opening, verbal response, and motor response What is the purpose of auscultating bowel sounds in an abdominal assessment? To assess intestinal motility and function Which technique is appropriate for assessing muscle strength in an adult? Asking the patient to push and pull against resistance 4 When checking for carotid bruits, where should the stethoscope be placed? Over the carotid artery in the neck