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NSG316 Health Assessment Practice Exam (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS) | GUARANTEED PASS A+ [2026-2027]
General Survey & Vital Signs (Q1–20)
1. What is included in a general survey of a patient?
A. Vital signs only
B. Appearance, hygiene, posture, gait, and mood
C. Physical exam of each organ system
D. Only mental status
Answer: B
Rationale: The general survey provides an overall impression of a patient’s health and well-
being.
2. Normal adult temperature range:
A. 34–35°C
B. 36–37.5°C
C. 38–39°C
D. 37.5–39°C
Answer: B
3. Which pulse site is commonly assessed first for rate, rhythm, and strength?
A. Radial
B. Carotid
C. Femoral
D. Popliteal
Answer: A
4. Normal adult respiratory rate:
A. 8–12/min
B. 12–20/min
C. 20–28/min
D. 28–36/min
Answer: B
5. SATA: When assessing vital signs, what factors should be considered?
A. Age and baseline health
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B. Environmental temperature
C. Emotional stress
D. Time of day
E. Only the current measurement
Answers: A, B, C, D
6. A patient has a blood pressure reading of 145/95 mmHg. This is classified as:
A. Normal
B. Prehypertension
C. Hypertension stage 1
D. Hypertensive crisis
Answer: C
7. Orthostatic hypotension is defined as a drop in:
A. SBP ≥10 mmHg or DBP ≥5 mmHg within 3 min of standing
B. SBP ≥20 mmHg or DBP ≥10 mmHg within 3 min of standing
C. SBP ≥30 mmHg only
D. Only diastolic pressure changes
Answer: B
8. Pain assessment uses which mnemonic?
A. OLDCART
B. ABCDE
C. PQRST
D. LOC
Answer: C
Rationale: PQRST (Provocation, Quality, Region, Severity, Timing) helps assess pain
systematically.
9. Which method is used to assess oxygen saturation?
A. Blood pressure cuff
B. Pulse oximeter
C. Thermometer
D. Stethoscope
Answer: B
10. True or False: Temperature should always be measured orally.
Answer: False
Rationale: Temperature can be measured orally, tympanically, rectally, or axillary, depending
on patient condition.
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11. Bradycardia is defined as:
A. Pulse <60 bpm
B. Pulse 60–100 bpm
C. Pulse >100 bpm
D. Pulse irregular
Answer: A
12. Tachypnea is:
A. Slow breathing <12/min
B. Normal breathing 12–20/min
C. Rapid breathing >20/min
D. Irregular breathing
Answer: C
13. SATA: General appearance inspection should include:
A. Hygiene and grooming
B. Body posture
C. Facial expressions
D. Hand dominance only
E. Gait and mobility
Answers: A, B, C, E
14. What is considered normal adult BMI?
A. 15–18.5
B. 18.5–24.9
C. 25–29.9
D. ≥30
Answer: B
15. Which vital sign is most sensitive to pain or anxiety?
A. Temperature
B. Heart rate
C. BP
D. SpO₂
Answer: B
16. What is the primary purpose of the general survey?
A. Diagnose specific disease
B. Identify immediate life threats
C. Establish baseline for all body systems
D. Replace comprehensive assessment
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NSG316 Health Assessment Practice Exam (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS) | GUARANTEED PASS A+ [2026-2027]
General Survey & Vital Signs (Q1–20)
1. What is included in a general survey of a patient?
A. Vital signs only
B. Appearance, hygiene, posture, gait, and mood
C. Physical exam of each organ system
D. Only mental status
Answer: B
Rationale: The general survey provides an overall impression of a patient’s health and well-
being.
2. Normal adult temperature range:
A. 34–35°C
B. 36–37.5°C
C. 38–39°C
D. 37.5–39°C
Answer: B
3. Which pulse site is commonly assessed first for rate, rhythm, and strength?
A. Radial
B. Carotid
C. Femoral
D. Popliteal
Answer: A
4. Normal adult respiratory rate:
A. 8–12/min
B. 12–20/min
C. 20–28/min
D. 28–36/min
Answer: B
5. SATA: When assessing vital signs, what factors should be considered?
A. Age and baseline health
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B. Environmental temperature
C. Emotional stress
D. Time of day
E. Only the current measurement
Answers: A, B, C, D
6. A patient has a blood pressure reading of 145/95 mmHg. This is classified as:
A. Normal
B. Prehypertension
C. Hypertension stage 1
D. Hypertensive crisis
Answer: C
7. Orthostatic hypotension is defined as a drop in:
A. SBP ≥10 mmHg or DBP ≥5 mmHg within 3 min of standing
B. SBP ≥20 mmHg or DBP ≥10 mmHg within 3 min of standing
C. SBP ≥30 mmHg only
D. Only diastolic pressure changes
Answer: B
8. Pain assessment uses which mnemonic?
A. OLDCART
B. ABCDE
C. PQRST
D. LOC
Answer: C
Rationale: PQRST (Provocation, Quality, Region, Severity, Timing) helps assess pain
systematically.
9. Which method is used to assess oxygen saturation?
A. Blood pressure cuff
B. Pulse oximeter
C. Thermometer
D. Stethoscope
Answer: B
10. True or False: Temperature should always be measured orally.
Answer: False
Rationale: Temperature can be measured orally, tympanically, rectally, or axillary, depending
on patient condition.
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11. Bradycardia is defined as:
A. Pulse <60 bpm
B. Pulse 60–100 bpm
C. Pulse >100 bpm
D. Pulse irregular
Answer: A
12. Tachypnea is:
A. Slow breathing <12/min
B. Normal breathing 12–20/min
C. Rapid breathing >20/min
D. Irregular breathing
Answer: C
13. SATA: General appearance inspection should include:
A. Hygiene and grooming
B. Body posture
C. Facial expressions
D. Hand dominance only
E. Gait and mobility
Answers: A, B, C, E
14. What is considered normal adult BMI?
A. 15–18.5
B. 18.5–24.9
C. 25–29.9
D. ≥30
Answer: B
15. Which vital sign is most sensitive to pain or anxiety?
A. Temperature
B. Heart rate
C. BP
D. SpO₂
Answer: B
16. What is the primary purpose of the general survey?
A. Diagnose specific disease
B. Identify immediate life threats
C. Establish baseline for all body systems
D. Replace comprehensive assessment
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