NUR 341 FINAL EXAM VERIFIED
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
\.What aspects are included in the general survey of physical appearance? - Answer-✔Age, sex,
level of consciousness, skin color, facial features, overall appearance.
\.What body structure characteristics are assessed during a general appearance evaluation? -
Answer-✔Stature (height), nutrition (weight and body fat distribution), symmetry, posture, body
build/contour, and obvious physical deformities.
\.What mobility factors are observed in a general appearance assessment? - Answer-✔Gait and
range of motion, ensuring no involuntary movements.
\.What behavioral aspects are evaluated in a general appearance assessment? - Answer-✔Facial
expression, mood and affect, speech ability, speech pattern, dress, and personal hygiene.
\.What is the normal body temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit? - Answer-✔Normal body
temperature is 37°C or 98.6°F.
\.What technique should be used for measuring oral temperature with a glass thermometer? -
Answer-✔Shake down to 96°F, place at the base of the tongue in posterior sublingual pockets,
close lips, and leave for 3-4 minutes if afebrile, 8 minutes if febrile.
, \.What is the procedure for using an electronic thermometer? - Answer-✔Ensure it is charged
and calibrated, wait 15 minutes after eating or drinking, place in posterior sublingual pockets,
and close lips.
\.How is the normal temporal temperature measured? - Answer-✔Slide the probe across the
forehead and behind the ear; it takes about 6 seconds to get an average reading.
\.What is the normal blood pressure reading? - Answer-✔Normal reading is less than 120/80
mmHg.
\.What are the steps to measure blood pressure manually? - Answer-✔Palpate the brachial
artery, center the cuff above it, inflate until pulsation is obliterated, add 20-30 mmHg, and then
deflate while noting Korotkoff sounds.
\.What does the 0-10 pain scale represent? - Answer-✔0 = no pain, 5 = moderate pain, 10 =
unbearable pain.
\.What is the PAINAD scale used for? - Answer-✔Pain Assessment in Advanced Dementia.
\.How should weight be measured in a clinical setting? - Answer-✔On a scale without shoes and
heavy outer clothing, recorded in kilograms and pounds.
\.What vital signs should be measured as baseline? - Answer-✔Temperature, pulse, respirations,
and blood pressure.
\.What should be noted regarding blood pressure measurement in patients with surgery or IV
access? - Answer-✔Note which arm to avoid for blood pressure measurement.
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
\.What aspects are included in the general survey of physical appearance? - Answer-✔Age, sex,
level of consciousness, skin color, facial features, overall appearance.
\.What body structure characteristics are assessed during a general appearance evaluation? -
Answer-✔Stature (height), nutrition (weight and body fat distribution), symmetry, posture, body
build/contour, and obvious physical deformities.
\.What mobility factors are observed in a general appearance assessment? - Answer-✔Gait and
range of motion, ensuring no involuntary movements.
\.What behavioral aspects are evaluated in a general appearance assessment? - Answer-✔Facial
expression, mood and affect, speech ability, speech pattern, dress, and personal hygiene.
\.What is the normal body temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit? - Answer-✔Normal body
temperature is 37°C or 98.6°F.
\.What technique should be used for measuring oral temperature with a glass thermometer? -
Answer-✔Shake down to 96°F, place at the base of the tongue in posterior sublingual pockets,
close lips, and leave for 3-4 minutes if afebrile, 8 minutes if febrile.
, \.What is the procedure for using an electronic thermometer? - Answer-✔Ensure it is charged
and calibrated, wait 15 minutes after eating or drinking, place in posterior sublingual pockets,
and close lips.
\.How is the normal temporal temperature measured? - Answer-✔Slide the probe across the
forehead and behind the ear; it takes about 6 seconds to get an average reading.
\.What is the normal blood pressure reading? - Answer-✔Normal reading is less than 120/80
mmHg.
\.What are the steps to measure blood pressure manually? - Answer-✔Palpate the brachial
artery, center the cuff above it, inflate until pulsation is obliterated, add 20-30 mmHg, and then
deflate while noting Korotkoff sounds.
\.What does the 0-10 pain scale represent? - Answer-✔0 = no pain, 5 = moderate pain, 10 =
unbearable pain.
\.What is the PAINAD scale used for? - Answer-✔Pain Assessment in Advanced Dementia.
\.How should weight be measured in a clinical setting? - Answer-✔On a scale without shoes and
heavy outer clothing, recorded in kilograms and pounds.
\.What vital signs should be measured as baseline? - Answer-✔Temperature, pulse, respirations,
and blood pressure.
\.What should be noted regarding blood pressure measurement in patients with surgery or IV
access? - Answer-✔Note which arm to avoid for blood pressure measurement.
