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NURS 190 Physical
Assessment Week 1 Exam
Questions & Answers
2026/2027 Updated Edition
Verified Answers Exam Ready 201 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 201 updated physical assessment questions with their correct
answers, including diagrams. It covers fundamental physical assessment techniques and
their application across various developmental and cultural considerations. This resource is
suitable for comprehensive study, thorough review, and certification preparation for
nursing students.
TOPICS
• Assessment Techniques & Equipment • Head & Skull Anatomy
• Neck & Thyroid Anatomy • Pediatric Head & Neck
• Head, Neck, & Lymphatic Assessment • Head, Neck, & Face Abnormalities
• Developmental & Cultural • Integumentary System Anatomy &
Considerations Function
• Skin, Hair, & Nail Assessment • Skin Lesions & Abnormalities
Page 1
, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 201
#Basic Assessment Techniques
ANSWER
For all others
-Inspection
-Auscultation
-Percussion
-Palpation
Abdm
-Palpation
-Percussion
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 201
When the client refuses to continue the examination
ANSWER
Document what was done
&
What was refused
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 201
Inspection
Page 2
, ANSWER
Observe
-beginning to end
-in a systemic manner
Talk (speech)
Observe for
-Symmetry, color size, shape, contour, movement, drainage
Sound
Smell
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 201
Palpation
ANSWER
Used to find
-Size
-Shape
-Location
-Mobility
-Position
-Vibrations
>Fremitus
-Temperature
-Texture
-Moisture
-Tenderness
-Edema
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 201
Sensitive Areas of the Hand for Palpation
ANSWER
Dorsal surface
Finger tips
Finger pads
Ulnar surface of the hand
Metacarpophalangeal-base of fingers
Palmar surface of the fingers
Page 3
, Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 201
Sensitive Areas of the Hand for Palpation (Dorsal surface)
ANSWER
Skin Temp
Page 4
NURS 190 Physical
Assessment Week 1 Exam
Questions & Answers
2026/2027 Updated Edition
Verified Answers Exam Ready 201 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 201 updated physical assessment questions with their correct
answers, including diagrams. It covers fundamental physical assessment techniques and
their application across various developmental and cultural considerations. This resource is
suitable for comprehensive study, thorough review, and certification preparation for
nursing students.
TOPICS
• Assessment Techniques & Equipment • Head & Skull Anatomy
• Neck & Thyroid Anatomy • Pediatric Head & Neck
• Head, Neck, & Lymphatic Assessment • Head, Neck, & Face Abnormalities
• Developmental & Cultural • Integumentary System Anatomy &
Considerations Function
• Skin, Hair, & Nail Assessment • Skin Lesions & Abnormalities
Page 1
, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 201
#Basic Assessment Techniques
ANSWER
For all others
-Inspection
-Auscultation
-Percussion
-Palpation
Abdm
-Palpation
-Percussion
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 201
When the client refuses to continue the examination
ANSWER
Document what was done
&
What was refused
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 201
Inspection
Page 2
, ANSWER
Observe
-beginning to end
-in a systemic manner
Talk (speech)
Observe for
-Symmetry, color size, shape, contour, movement, drainage
Sound
Smell
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 201
Palpation
ANSWER
Used to find
-Size
-Shape
-Location
-Mobility
-Position
-Vibrations
>Fremitus
-Temperature
-Texture
-Moisture
-Tenderness
-Edema
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 201
Sensitive Areas of the Hand for Palpation
ANSWER
Dorsal surface
Finger tips
Finger pads
Ulnar surface of the hand
Metacarpophalangeal-base of fingers
Palmar surface of the fingers
Page 3
, Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 201
Sensitive Areas of the Hand for Palpation (Dorsal surface)
ANSWER
Skin Temp
Page 4
