NR 302
Health Assessment 1
Comprehensive Midterms Review (Qns &
Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following techniques is most appropriate for
assessing the trachea in a physical examination?
- A) Auscultation
- B) Palpation
- C) Inspection
- D) Percussion
- ANS: B) Palpation
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, - Rationale: Palpation is used to assess the trachea for any
deviations, which may indicate underlying conditions such as
tracheal shift due to a pneumothorax or mass.
2. What is the primary purpose of performing a comprehensive
health history during an initial patient assessment?
- A) To evaluate the patient's exercise habits
- B) To establish a baseline for future assessments
- C) To document current medications
- D) To determine the patient's insurance coverage
- ANS: B) To establish a baseline for future assessments
- Rationale: A comprehensive health history provides
essential information to establish a baseline for future
assessments, aiding in the identification of any changes or
developments in the patient's health.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
3. The __________ reflex is tested by tapping the patellar
tendon just below the kneecap.
- ANS: patellar
- Rationale: The patellar reflex, also known as the knee-jerk
reflex, is tested by tapping the patellar tendon, causing the lower
leg to kick out.
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,4. __________ is the technique used to assess the contour,
symmetry, and movement of the chest wall.
- ANS: Inspection
- Rationale: Inspection is the visual examination technique
used to assess the contour, symmetry, and movement of the chest
wall.
True/False Questions
5. True or False: When performing auscultation of the lungs, the
patient should breathe through their mouth.
- ANS: True
- Rationale: Breathing through the mouth ensures that lung
sounds are not obscured by nasal airflow and provides a clearer
assessment of respiratory function.
6. True or False: The Romberg test is used to evaluate cerebellar
function and balance.
- ANS: True
- Rationale: The Romberg test assesses cerebellar function
and balance by having the patient stand with feet together and
eyes closed, observing for any swaying or instability.
Multiple Response Questions
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, 7. Which of the following are components of a head-to-toe
assessment? (Select all that apply)
- A) Neurological assessment
- B) Cardiac assessment
- C) Musculoskeletal assessment
- D) Gastrointestinal assessment
- ANS: A) Neurological assessment, B) Cardiac assessment,
C) Musculoskeletal assessment, D) Gastrointestinal assessment
- Rationale: A head-to-toe assessment includes components
such as neurological, cardiac, musculoskeletal, and
gastrointestinal assessments to provide a comprehensive
evaluation of the patient's health.
8. Which of the following are signs and symptoms of
dehydration? (Select all that apply)
- A) Dry mucous membranes
- B) Tachycardia
- C) Edema
- D) Decreased skin turgor
- ANS: A) Dry mucous membranes, B) Tachycardia, D)
Decreased skin turgor
- Rationale: Signs and symptoms of dehydration include dry
mucous membranes, tachycardia, and decreased skin turgor.
Edema is not typically associated with dehydration.
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Health Assessment 1
Comprehensive Midterms Review (Qns &
Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following techniques is most appropriate for
assessing the trachea in a physical examination?
- A) Auscultation
- B) Palpation
- C) Inspection
- D) Percussion
- ANS: B) Palpation
©/2025
, - Rationale: Palpation is used to assess the trachea for any
deviations, which may indicate underlying conditions such as
tracheal shift due to a pneumothorax or mass.
2. What is the primary purpose of performing a comprehensive
health history during an initial patient assessment?
- A) To evaluate the patient's exercise habits
- B) To establish a baseline for future assessments
- C) To document current medications
- D) To determine the patient's insurance coverage
- ANS: B) To establish a baseline for future assessments
- Rationale: A comprehensive health history provides
essential information to establish a baseline for future
assessments, aiding in the identification of any changes or
developments in the patient's health.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
3. The __________ reflex is tested by tapping the patellar
tendon just below the kneecap.
- ANS: patellar
- Rationale: The patellar reflex, also known as the knee-jerk
reflex, is tested by tapping the patellar tendon, causing the lower
leg to kick out.
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,4. __________ is the technique used to assess the contour,
symmetry, and movement of the chest wall.
- ANS: Inspection
- Rationale: Inspection is the visual examination technique
used to assess the contour, symmetry, and movement of the chest
wall.
True/False Questions
5. True or False: When performing auscultation of the lungs, the
patient should breathe through their mouth.
- ANS: True
- Rationale: Breathing through the mouth ensures that lung
sounds are not obscured by nasal airflow and provides a clearer
assessment of respiratory function.
6. True or False: The Romberg test is used to evaluate cerebellar
function and balance.
- ANS: True
- Rationale: The Romberg test assesses cerebellar function
and balance by having the patient stand with feet together and
eyes closed, observing for any swaying or instability.
Multiple Response Questions
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, 7. Which of the following are components of a head-to-toe
assessment? (Select all that apply)
- A) Neurological assessment
- B) Cardiac assessment
- C) Musculoskeletal assessment
- D) Gastrointestinal assessment
- ANS: A) Neurological assessment, B) Cardiac assessment,
C) Musculoskeletal assessment, D) Gastrointestinal assessment
- Rationale: A head-to-toe assessment includes components
such as neurological, cardiac, musculoskeletal, and
gastrointestinal assessments to provide a comprehensive
evaluation of the patient's health.
8. Which of the following are signs and symptoms of
dehydration? (Select all that apply)
- A) Dry mucous membranes
- B) Tachycardia
- C) Edema
- D) Decreased skin turgor
- ANS: A) Dry mucous membranes, B) Tachycardia, D)
Decreased skin turgor
- Rationale: Signs and symptoms of dehydration include dry
mucous membranes, tachycardia, and decreased skin turgor.
Edema is not typically associated with dehydration.
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