PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND HEALTH
ASSESSMENT PRACTICE TEST 2026
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GUARANTEED TO PASS
●● Describe the techniques used with each assessment skill.
Answer: Inspect - Palpation - Percussion - Auscultation
EXCEPT for the abdomen which is Inspect -
Auscultation - Percuss - Palpate.
A. Inspection - critical observation *always first*
B. Palpation - light and deep touch
C. Percussion - Tap body with fingertips
to produce a vibration.
Sound determines location, size, and density of
structures.
D. Auscultation - Requires
Good hearing
A good stethoscope
Knowledge
Concentration and practice
Sound characteristics
ASSESSMENT PRACTICE TEST 2026
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GUARANTEED TO PASS
●● Describe the techniques used with each assessment skill.
Answer: Inspect - Palpation - Percussion - Auscultation
EXCEPT for the abdomen which is Inspect -
Auscultation - Percuss - Palpate.
A. Inspection - critical observation *always first*
B. Palpation - light and deep touch
C. Percussion - Tap body with fingertips
to produce a vibration.
Sound determines location, size, and density of
structures.
D. Auscultation - Requires
Good hearing
A good stethoscope
Knowledge
Concentration and practice
Sound characteristics
