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Physical Assessment NURS
190 Midterm Exam
Questions & Answers
2026/2027 West Coast
University
Verified Answers Exam Ready 257 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 257 questions with their correct answers, covering comprehensive
physical assessment principles. It is an invaluable study aid for nursing students, offering
direct insights into expected knowledge for exams and certification preparation. The
resource facilitates efficient review and mastery of essential physical assessment concepts.
TOPICS
• Assessment Fundamentals • Vital Signs & Measurements
• Smoking History • Skin Assessment
• Nail Assessment • Pressure Injuries
• Cranial Nerves I-XII • Head & Neck Lymphatics
• Eye Assessment • Headaches & Thyroid
• Ear Assessment • Reproductive Health
• Respiratory System • Health Promotion
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, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 257
What is subjective data?
ANSWER
Information the patient tells you, such as symptoms, feelings, concerns, or experiences.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 257
What is objective data?
ANSWER
Information you can observe, measure, or assess.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 257
Is pain subjective or objective data?
ANSWER
Subjective data.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 257
"I feel short of breath" is what type of data?
ANSWER
Subjective data.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 257
"Oxygen saturation is 88%" is what type of data?
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, ANSWER
Objective data.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 257
What are the 4 basic assessment techniques?
ANSWER
Inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 257
What is inspection?
ANSWER
Using your senses to observe color, size, shape, symmetry, movement, drainage, and other
physical findings.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 257
When palpating a tender area, when should you assess it?
ANSWER
Last.
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 257
What does percussion assess?
ANSWER
The density of underlying structures and whether an area is air-filled, fluid-filled, or solid.
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, Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 257
What are the 4 superficial lymph node groups listed in the breast/lymphatic slides?
ANSWER
Cervical, axillary, epitrochlear, and inguinal.
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 257
How do you calculate BMI using pounds and inches?
ANSWER
Weight in pounds ÷ height in inches² × 703.
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 257
What BMI is underweight?
ANSWER
Less than 18.5.
Q13 QUESTION 13 OF 257
What BMI is normal?
ANSWER
18.5-24.9.
Q14 QUESTION 14 OF 257
What BMI is overweight?
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Physical Assessment NURS
190 Midterm Exam
Questions & Answers
2026/2027 West Coast
University
Verified Answers Exam Ready 257 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 257 questions with their correct answers, covering comprehensive
physical assessment principles. It is an invaluable study aid for nursing students, offering
direct insights into expected knowledge for exams and certification preparation. The
resource facilitates efficient review and mastery of essential physical assessment concepts.
TOPICS
• Assessment Fundamentals • Vital Signs & Measurements
• Smoking History • Skin Assessment
• Nail Assessment • Pressure Injuries
• Cranial Nerves I-XII • Head & Neck Lymphatics
• Eye Assessment • Headaches & Thyroid
• Ear Assessment • Reproductive Health
• Respiratory System • Health Promotion
Page 1
, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 257
What is subjective data?
ANSWER
Information the patient tells you, such as symptoms, feelings, concerns, or experiences.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 257
What is objective data?
ANSWER
Information you can observe, measure, or assess.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 257
Is pain subjective or objective data?
ANSWER
Subjective data.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 257
"I feel short of breath" is what type of data?
ANSWER
Subjective data.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 257
"Oxygen saturation is 88%" is what type of data?
Page 2
, ANSWER
Objective data.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 257
What are the 4 basic assessment techniques?
ANSWER
Inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 257
What is inspection?
ANSWER
Using your senses to observe color, size, shape, symmetry, movement, drainage, and other
physical findings.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 257
When palpating a tender area, when should you assess it?
ANSWER
Last.
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 257
What does percussion assess?
ANSWER
The density of underlying structures and whether an area is air-filled, fluid-filled, or solid.
Page 3
, Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 257
What are the 4 superficial lymph node groups listed in the breast/lymphatic slides?
ANSWER
Cervical, axillary, epitrochlear, and inguinal.
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 257
How do you calculate BMI using pounds and inches?
ANSWER
Weight in pounds ÷ height in inches² × 703.
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 257
What BMI is underweight?
ANSWER
Less than 18.5.
Q13 QUESTION 13 OF 257
What BMI is normal?
ANSWER
18.5-24.9.
Q14 QUESTION 14 OF 257
What BMI is overweight?
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