Physical Examination and Health Assessment 2025 Qualified
Questions and Verified Answers
Data - ANSWER-Observable findings during physical examination.
Subjective Data - ANSWER-Patient-reported feelings and experiences.
Cognitive Level - ANSWER-Classification of understanding and comprehension skills.
Eupneic - ANSWER-Normal, unlabored breathing pattern.
Respirations - ANSWER-Rate of breathing measured in breaths per minute.
Pulse Rate - ANSWER-Number of heartbeats per minute.
Assessment Techniques - ANSWER-Methods used for patient evaluation.
Cultural Assessment - ANSWER-Evaluating cultural factors affecting health.
Health History - ANSWER-Comprehensive record of patient's medical background.
Mental Status Assessment - ANSWER-Evaluation of cognitive and emotional functioning.
Substance Use Assessment - ANSWER-Evaluation of patient's use of drugs or alcohol.
Family Violence - ANSWER-Abuse occurring within familial relationships.
Human Trafficking - ANSWER-Illegal trade of individuals for exploitation.
General Survey - ANSWER-Initial assessment of overall patient appearance.
Vital Signs - ANSWER-Measurements of body functions: temperature, pulse, respiration.
Pain Assessment - ANSWER-Evaluation of patient's pain level and characteristics.
Nutrition Assessment - ANSWER-Evaluation of dietary habits and nutritional status.
Skin Assessment - ANSWER-Examination of skin, hair, and nails.
Neurologic System - ANSWER-Assessment of brain and nervous system functions.
Genitourinary System - ANSWER-Assessment of reproductive and urinary organs.
Complete Health Assessment - ANSWER-Thorough evaluation of a patient's health
status.
,Bedside Assessment - ANSWER-Quick evaluation performed at patient's bedside.
Functional Assessment - ANSWER-Evaluation of patient's ability to perform daily
activities.
Database - ANSWER-Combination of patient records and data types.
Breath sounds - ANSWER-Noises produced by air movement in lungs.
Validation of data - ANSWER-Confirming findings by reassessing or consulting others.
Novice nurses - ANSWER-Beginner nurses relying on structured rules for decisions.
Evidence-based practice (EBP) - ANSWER-Integrates best evidence with clinician
experience and patient preferences.
Intuition - ANSWER-Instinctive understanding developed through experience.
Clinical decisions - ANSWER-Choices made regarding patient care and treatment.
Patient preferences - ANSWER-Individual choices and values influencing healthcare
decisions.
Physical examination - ANSWER-Assessment method involving inspection, palpation,
percussion, auscultation.
Management of care - ANSWER-Coordinating patient care for safety and effectiveness.
Cognitive Level: Understanding - ANSWER-Ability to comprehend and interpret
information.
Cognitive Level: Remembering - ANSWER-Ability to recall previously learned
information.
Cognitive Level: Applying - ANSWER-Using knowledge in practical situations.
Assessment accuracy - ANSWER-Ensuring correct interpretation of clinical findings.
Nurse's role - ANSWER-To assess, validate, and document patient information.
Clinical competency - ANSWER-Skill level achieved through experience and practice.
Expert practitioner - ANSWER-Professional with extensive experience and intuition in
practice.
Laboratory studies - ANSWER-Tests performed to analyze patient health data.
, Patient record - ANSWER-Comprehensive documentation of patient history and care.
Admitting data - ANSWER-Information collected upon patient admission to healthcare
facility.
Discharge summary - ANSWER-Document summarizing patient care upon leaving
facility.
Documentation - ANSWER-Recording clinical findings and patient interactions.
EBP - ANSWER-Evidence-Based Practice; integrates research, expertise, patient values.
First-level priority problems - ANSWER-Emergent, life-threatening issues needing
immediate attention.
Second-level priority problems - ANSWER-Require prompt intervention to prevent
deterioration.
Third-level priority problems - ANSWER-Important but can be addressed later.
Clustering related cues - ANSWER-Grouping assessment data to identify relationships.
Validation - ANSWER-Ensuring accuracy of collected data.
Identifying gaps in data - ANSWER-Looking for missing information in assessments.
Distinguishing relevant from irrelevant data - ANSWER-Identifying data that supports the
problem.
Postoperative pain - ANSWER-Pain experienced after surgical procedures.
Diabetic teaching - ANSWER-Education for managing diabetes effectively.
Small laceration - ANSWER-Minor cut that may require care.
Shortness of breath - ANSWER-Difficulty breathing, indicating possible emergency.
Abnormal laboratory values - ANSWER-Test results outside normal ranges indicating
issues.
Mental status change - ANSWER-Alteration in cognitive function or awareness.
Acute pain - ANSWER-Severe pain requiring immediate attention.
Risks to safety or security - ANSWER-Potential threats to patient well-being.
Questions and Verified Answers
Data - ANSWER-Observable findings during physical examination.
Subjective Data - ANSWER-Patient-reported feelings and experiences.
Cognitive Level - ANSWER-Classification of understanding and comprehension skills.
Eupneic - ANSWER-Normal, unlabored breathing pattern.
Respirations - ANSWER-Rate of breathing measured in breaths per minute.
Pulse Rate - ANSWER-Number of heartbeats per minute.
Assessment Techniques - ANSWER-Methods used for patient evaluation.
Cultural Assessment - ANSWER-Evaluating cultural factors affecting health.
Health History - ANSWER-Comprehensive record of patient's medical background.
Mental Status Assessment - ANSWER-Evaluation of cognitive and emotional functioning.
Substance Use Assessment - ANSWER-Evaluation of patient's use of drugs or alcohol.
Family Violence - ANSWER-Abuse occurring within familial relationships.
Human Trafficking - ANSWER-Illegal trade of individuals for exploitation.
General Survey - ANSWER-Initial assessment of overall patient appearance.
Vital Signs - ANSWER-Measurements of body functions: temperature, pulse, respiration.
Pain Assessment - ANSWER-Evaluation of patient's pain level and characteristics.
Nutrition Assessment - ANSWER-Evaluation of dietary habits and nutritional status.
Skin Assessment - ANSWER-Examination of skin, hair, and nails.
Neurologic System - ANSWER-Assessment of brain and nervous system functions.
Genitourinary System - ANSWER-Assessment of reproductive and urinary organs.
Complete Health Assessment - ANSWER-Thorough evaluation of a patient's health
status.
,Bedside Assessment - ANSWER-Quick evaluation performed at patient's bedside.
Functional Assessment - ANSWER-Evaluation of patient's ability to perform daily
activities.
Database - ANSWER-Combination of patient records and data types.
Breath sounds - ANSWER-Noises produced by air movement in lungs.
Validation of data - ANSWER-Confirming findings by reassessing or consulting others.
Novice nurses - ANSWER-Beginner nurses relying on structured rules for decisions.
Evidence-based practice (EBP) - ANSWER-Integrates best evidence with clinician
experience and patient preferences.
Intuition - ANSWER-Instinctive understanding developed through experience.
Clinical decisions - ANSWER-Choices made regarding patient care and treatment.
Patient preferences - ANSWER-Individual choices and values influencing healthcare
decisions.
Physical examination - ANSWER-Assessment method involving inspection, palpation,
percussion, auscultation.
Management of care - ANSWER-Coordinating patient care for safety and effectiveness.
Cognitive Level: Understanding - ANSWER-Ability to comprehend and interpret
information.
Cognitive Level: Remembering - ANSWER-Ability to recall previously learned
information.
Cognitive Level: Applying - ANSWER-Using knowledge in practical situations.
Assessment accuracy - ANSWER-Ensuring correct interpretation of clinical findings.
Nurse's role - ANSWER-To assess, validate, and document patient information.
Clinical competency - ANSWER-Skill level achieved through experience and practice.
Expert practitioner - ANSWER-Professional with extensive experience and intuition in
practice.
Laboratory studies - ANSWER-Tests performed to analyze patient health data.
, Patient record - ANSWER-Comprehensive documentation of patient history and care.
Admitting data - ANSWER-Information collected upon patient admission to healthcare
facility.
Discharge summary - ANSWER-Document summarizing patient care upon leaving
facility.
Documentation - ANSWER-Recording clinical findings and patient interactions.
EBP - ANSWER-Evidence-Based Practice; integrates research, expertise, patient values.
First-level priority problems - ANSWER-Emergent, life-threatening issues needing
immediate attention.
Second-level priority problems - ANSWER-Require prompt intervention to prevent
deterioration.
Third-level priority problems - ANSWER-Important but can be addressed later.
Clustering related cues - ANSWER-Grouping assessment data to identify relationships.
Validation - ANSWER-Ensuring accuracy of collected data.
Identifying gaps in data - ANSWER-Looking for missing information in assessments.
Distinguishing relevant from irrelevant data - ANSWER-Identifying data that supports the
problem.
Postoperative pain - ANSWER-Pain experienced after surgical procedures.
Diabetic teaching - ANSWER-Education for managing diabetes effectively.
Small laceration - ANSWER-Minor cut that may require care.
Shortness of breath - ANSWER-Difficulty breathing, indicating possible emergency.
Abnormal laboratory values - ANSWER-Test results outside normal ranges indicating
issues.
Mental status change - ANSWER-Alteration in cognitive function or awareness.
Acute pain - ANSWER-Severe pain requiring immediate attention.
Risks to safety or security - ANSWER-Potential threats to patient well-being.
