ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT
TEST COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR
2026 PRACTICE EXAMS AND
RETAKE EXAM NEWEST VERSION
2026
"What assessment finding will the nurse document in a patient with pneumonia?
A. A smooth chest expansion
B. A lag in the chest expansion
C. A palpable grating sensation
D. A slight inspiratory variation - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
"Increased tactile fremitus would be evident in an individual who has which of the following
conditions?
A. Emphysema
B. Pneumonia
C. Crepitus
D. Pneumothorax - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
"A common clinical manifestation in a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) is
:A. periodic breathing patterns
.B. pursed-lip breathing.
C. unequal chest expansion
.D. hyperventilation. - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
"Which of the following is not included in the definition of the thoracic cage?
A. Sternum
B. Ribs
C. Costochondral junction
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,D. Diaphragm - CORRECT ANSWER=> C"
"Inspiration is primarily facilitated by which of the following muscles?
A. Diaphragm and rectus abdominis
B. Trapezius and sternomastoids
C. Internal intercostal and abdominis
D. Diaphragm and intercostal - CORRECT ANSWER=> D"
"Which of the following voice sounds would be a normal finding?
A. The voice transmission is distinct and sounds close to the ear.
B. The "eeeee" sound is clear and sounds like "eeeee."
C. The whispered sound is transmitted clearly.
D. Whispered "1-2-3" is audible and distinct. - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
"The gradual loss of intra-alveolar septa and a decreased number of alveoli in the lungs of
elderly adults cause:
A. hyperventilation.
B. spontaneous atelectasis.
C. decreased surface area for gas exchange.
D. decreased dead space. - CORRECT ANSWER=> C"
"The function of the trachea and bronchi is to:
A. transport gases between the environment and the lung parenchyma.
B. condense inspired air for better gas exchange.
C. moisturize air for optimum respiration.
D. increase air turbulence and velocity for maximum gas transport. - CORRECT ANSWER=> A"
"Stridor is a high-pitched, inspiratory crowing sound commonly associated with:
A. upper airway obstruction.
B. atelectasis.
C. congestive heart failure
.D. pneumothorax. - CORRECT ANSWER=> A"
"Percussion of the chest is:
A. a useful technique for identifying small lesions in lung tissue.
B. helpful only in identifying surface alterations of lung tissue.
C. is not influenced by the overlying chest muscle and fat tissue.
D. normal if a dull note is elicited. - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
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,"Which of the following pairs correctly expresses the relationship to the lobes of the lungs and
their anatomic position
?A. Upper lobes—lateral chest
B. Upper lobes—posterior chest
C. Lower lobes—posterior chest
D. Lower lobes—anterior chest - CORRECT ANSWER=> C"
"An increase in the transverse diameter of the chest cage in a pregnant woman is due to a(n):
A. compensatory increase in respiratory parenchyma
.B. increase in estrogen.
C. increase in surfactant
.D. increase in tidal volume. - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
"A flat macular hemorrhage is called a(n)
:A. purpura.
B. ecchymosis.
C. petechiae.
D. hemangioma. - CORRECT ANSWER=> A"
"A scooped-out, shallow depression in the skin is called a(n):
A. ulcer.
B. excoriation.
C. fissure.
D. erosion. - CORRECT ANSWER=> D"
"Risk factors that may lead to skin disease and breakdown include:
A. loss of protective cushioning of the dermal skin layer.
B. decreased vascular fragility.
C. a lifetime of environmental trauma.
D. increased thickness of the skin. - CORRECT ANSWER=> C"
"The components of a nail examination include:
A. Contour, consistency, and color
B. Shape, surface, circulation
C. Clubbing, pitting, and grooving
D. Texture, toughness, and translucency - CORRECT ANSWER=> A"
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, "What term refers to a linear skin lesion that runs along a nerve route?
A. Zosteriform
B. Annular
C. Dermatome
D. Shingles - CORRECT ANSWER=> A"
"To determine if a dark-skinned patient is pale, the nurse should assess the color of the:
A. conjunctivae.
B. earlobes.
C. palms of the hands.
D. skin in the antecubital space. - CORRECT ANSWER=> A"
"An example of a primary lesion is a(n):
A. erosion.
B. ulcer
.C. urticaria.
D. port-wine stain. - CORRECT ANSWER=> C"
"When taking the health history, the patient complains of pruritus. What is a common cause of
this symptom?
A. Excessive bruising
B. Hyperpigmentation
C. Melasma
D. Drug reactions - CORRECT ANSWER=> D"
"A student nurse has been assigned to teach fourth graders about hygiene. While preparing, the
student nurse adds information about the sweat glands. Which of the following should be
included while discussing this topic?
A. There are two types of sweat glands: eccrine glands and sebaceous glands.
B. The evaporation of sweat, a dilute saline solution, increases body temperature.
C. Eccrine glands produce sweat and are mainly located in the axillae, anogenital area, and navel
.D. Newborn infants do not sweat and use compensatory mechanisms to control body
temperature. - CORRECT ANSWER=> D"
"Functions of the skin include:
A. production of vitamin C
.B. temperature regulation.
C. production of new cells by melanocytes.
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TEST COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR
2026 PRACTICE EXAMS AND
RETAKE EXAM NEWEST VERSION
2026
"What assessment finding will the nurse document in a patient with pneumonia?
A. A smooth chest expansion
B. A lag in the chest expansion
C. A palpable grating sensation
D. A slight inspiratory variation - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
"Increased tactile fremitus would be evident in an individual who has which of the following
conditions?
A. Emphysema
B. Pneumonia
C. Crepitus
D. Pneumothorax - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
"A common clinical manifestation in a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) is
:A. periodic breathing patterns
.B. pursed-lip breathing.
C. unequal chest expansion
.D. hyperventilation. - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
"Which of the following is not included in the definition of the thoracic cage?
A. Sternum
B. Ribs
C. Costochondral junction
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,D. Diaphragm - CORRECT ANSWER=> C"
"Inspiration is primarily facilitated by which of the following muscles?
A. Diaphragm and rectus abdominis
B. Trapezius and sternomastoids
C. Internal intercostal and abdominis
D. Diaphragm and intercostal - CORRECT ANSWER=> D"
"Which of the following voice sounds would be a normal finding?
A. The voice transmission is distinct and sounds close to the ear.
B. The "eeeee" sound is clear and sounds like "eeeee."
C. The whispered sound is transmitted clearly.
D. Whispered "1-2-3" is audible and distinct. - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
"The gradual loss of intra-alveolar septa and a decreased number of alveoli in the lungs of
elderly adults cause:
A. hyperventilation.
B. spontaneous atelectasis.
C. decreased surface area for gas exchange.
D. decreased dead space. - CORRECT ANSWER=> C"
"The function of the trachea and bronchi is to:
A. transport gases between the environment and the lung parenchyma.
B. condense inspired air for better gas exchange.
C. moisturize air for optimum respiration.
D. increase air turbulence and velocity for maximum gas transport. - CORRECT ANSWER=> A"
"Stridor is a high-pitched, inspiratory crowing sound commonly associated with:
A. upper airway obstruction.
B. atelectasis.
C. congestive heart failure
.D. pneumothorax. - CORRECT ANSWER=> A"
"Percussion of the chest is:
A. a useful technique for identifying small lesions in lung tissue.
B. helpful only in identifying surface alterations of lung tissue.
C. is not influenced by the overlying chest muscle and fat tissue.
D. normal if a dull note is elicited. - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
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,"Which of the following pairs correctly expresses the relationship to the lobes of the lungs and
their anatomic position
?A. Upper lobes—lateral chest
B. Upper lobes—posterior chest
C. Lower lobes—posterior chest
D. Lower lobes—anterior chest - CORRECT ANSWER=> C"
"An increase in the transverse diameter of the chest cage in a pregnant woman is due to a(n):
A. compensatory increase in respiratory parenchyma
.B. increase in estrogen.
C. increase in surfactant
.D. increase in tidal volume. - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
"A flat macular hemorrhage is called a(n)
:A. purpura.
B. ecchymosis.
C. petechiae.
D. hemangioma. - CORRECT ANSWER=> A"
"A scooped-out, shallow depression in the skin is called a(n):
A. ulcer.
B. excoriation.
C. fissure.
D. erosion. - CORRECT ANSWER=> D"
"Risk factors that may lead to skin disease and breakdown include:
A. loss of protective cushioning of the dermal skin layer.
B. decreased vascular fragility.
C. a lifetime of environmental trauma.
D. increased thickness of the skin. - CORRECT ANSWER=> C"
"The components of a nail examination include:
A. Contour, consistency, and color
B. Shape, surface, circulation
C. Clubbing, pitting, and grooving
D. Texture, toughness, and translucency - CORRECT ANSWER=> A"
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, "What term refers to a linear skin lesion that runs along a nerve route?
A. Zosteriform
B. Annular
C. Dermatome
D. Shingles - CORRECT ANSWER=> A"
"To determine if a dark-skinned patient is pale, the nurse should assess the color of the:
A. conjunctivae.
B. earlobes.
C. palms of the hands.
D. skin in the antecubital space. - CORRECT ANSWER=> A"
"An example of a primary lesion is a(n):
A. erosion.
B. ulcer
.C. urticaria.
D. port-wine stain. - CORRECT ANSWER=> C"
"When taking the health history, the patient complains of pruritus. What is a common cause of
this symptom?
A. Excessive bruising
B. Hyperpigmentation
C. Melasma
D. Drug reactions - CORRECT ANSWER=> D"
"A student nurse has been assigned to teach fourth graders about hygiene. While preparing, the
student nurse adds information about the sweat glands. Which of the following should be
included while discussing this topic?
A. There are two types of sweat glands: eccrine glands and sebaceous glands.
B. The evaporation of sweat, a dilute saline solution, increases body temperature.
C. Eccrine glands produce sweat and are mainly located in the axillae, anogenital area, and navel
.D. Newborn infants do not sweat and use compensatory mechanisms to control body
temperature. - CORRECT ANSWER=> D"
"Functions of the skin include:
A. production of vitamin C
.B. temperature regulation.
C. production of new cells by melanocytes.
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