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NURS 190 Physical
Assessment Midterm Exam
Questions & Answers
2026/2027 with
Comprehensive Health
Assessment Topics
Verified Answers Exam Ready 194 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This comprehensive document provides 194 verified questions with correct answers,
covering core principles of physical assessment. It is an invaluable resource for reviewing
health assessment topics and preparing for certification exams. Students can effectively
utilize this material to reinforce their understanding and identify areas for further study.
TOPICS
• Integumentary System: Lesions & • Head & Neck Assessment: Eyes, Ears,
Conditions Nose, Mouth, Throat
• Eye Conditions & Vision Tests • Vital Signs & General Assessment
• Skin Cancer Risk Factors • Respiratory System Assessment
• Pulmonary Edema & Fluid Overload • Breast & Axilla Assessment
• Edema & Pitting • Cardiovascular System Assessment
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, • Abdominal & Gastrointestinal • Neurological & Musculoskeletal
Assessment Assessment
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 194
insect bites, allergic reactions, and hives are examples of?
ANSWER
wheals
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 194
melanoma and hemangioma are examples of?
ANSWER
nodules
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 194
acne and herpes simplex are examples of?
ANSWER
pustules
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 194
cystic acne and sebaceous cysts are examples of?
ANSWER
cysts
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, Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 194
a blister is an example of a?
ANSWER
bulla
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 194
varicella, shingles, and eczema are examples of?
ANSWER
vesicles
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 194
a freckle, mole, measles are examples of a?
ANSWER
mole
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 194
a birthmark or vitiligo are examples of a?
ANSWER
patch
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 194
a wart, elevated mole, or skin tag are examples of?
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, ANSWER
papule
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 194
psoriasis and eczema are examples of?
ANSWER
plaque
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 194
what are the stages of herepes zooster (shingles)
ANSWER
1. paresthesia
2. redness/swelling
3. vesicles
4. weeping blisters
5. crusted lesions
6.postherpic neuralgia
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 194
papules in the genital region can also be identified as a?
ANSWER
wart
Q13 QUESTION 13 OF 194
a "ringworm shape"
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NURS 190 Physical
Assessment Midterm Exam
Questions & Answers
2026/2027 with
Comprehensive Health
Assessment Topics
Verified Answers Exam Ready 194 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This comprehensive document provides 194 verified questions with correct answers,
covering core principles of physical assessment. It is an invaluable resource for reviewing
health assessment topics and preparing for certification exams. Students can effectively
utilize this material to reinforce their understanding and identify areas for further study.
TOPICS
• Integumentary System: Lesions & • Head & Neck Assessment: Eyes, Ears,
Conditions Nose, Mouth, Throat
• Eye Conditions & Vision Tests • Vital Signs & General Assessment
• Skin Cancer Risk Factors • Respiratory System Assessment
• Pulmonary Edema & Fluid Overload • Breast & Axilla Assessment
• Edema & Pitting • Cardiovascular System Assessment
Page 1
, • Abdominal & Gastrointestinal • Neurological & Musculoskeletal
Assessment Assessment
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 194
insect bites, allergic reactions, and hives are examples of?
ANSWER
wheals
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 194
melanoma and hemangioma are examples of?
ANSWER
nodules
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 194
acne and herpes simplex are examples of?
ANSWER
pustules
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 194
cystic acne and sebaceous cysts are examples of?
ANSWER
cysts
Page 2
, Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 194
a blister is an example of a?
ANSWER
bulla
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 194
varicella, shingles, and eczema are examples of?
ANSWER
vesicles
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 194
a freckle, mole, measles are examples of a?
ANSWER
mole
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 194
a birthmark or vitiligo are examples of a?
ANSWER
patch
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 194
a wart, elevated mole, or skin tag are examples of?
Page 3
, ANSWER
papule
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 194
psoriasis and eczema are examples of?
ANSWER
plaque
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 194
what are the stages of herepes zooster (shingles)
ANSWER
1. paresthesia
2. redness/swelling
3. vesicles
4. weeping blisters
5. crusted lesions
6.postherpic neuralgia
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 194
papules in the genital region can also be identified as a?
ANSWER
wart
Q13 QUESTION 13 OF 194
a "ringworm shape"
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