NUR101
Health Assessment
READINESS EXAM GUIDE
Q&S
©2024/2025
, 1. Multiple Choice: When conducting a health assessment,
which of the following is the most important factor to
consider for ensuring accurate patient diagnosis?
a) Patient's self-reported symptoms
b) Medical history
c) Family history
d) All of the above
Correct Answer: d) All of the above
Rationale: A thorough health assessment must include all
these factors to form a complete picture of the patient's
health status.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The ________ is the first point of
contact in the healthcare system and plays a crucial role in
health assessment.
Correct Answer: Primary Care Provider
Rationale: The primary care provider assesses health
needs, provides continuity of care, and refers patients to
specialists.
3. True/False: Palpation is used before percussion and
auscultation in abdominal assessments to prevent altering
bowel sounds.
Correct Answer: False
Rationale: Palpation is performed after percussion and
auscultation to avoid altering the bowel sounds which can
interfere with the assessment.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the
following are components of a mental status examination?
a) Appearance
b) Mood
©2024/2025
Health Assessment
READINESS EXAM GUIDE
Q&S
©2024/2025
, 1. Multiple Choice: When conducting a health assessment,
which of the following is the most important factor to
consider for ensuring accurate patient diagnosis?
a) Patient's self-reported symptoms
b) Medical history
c) Family history
d) All of the above
Correct Answer: d) All of the above
Rationale: A thorough health assessment must include all
these factors to form a complete picture of the patient's
health status.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The ________ is the first point of
contact in the healthcare system and plays a crucial role in
health assessment.
Correct Answer: Primary Care Provider
Rationale: The primary care provider assesses health
needs, provides continuity of care, and refers patients to
specialists.
3. True/False: Palpation is used before percussion and
auscultation in abdominal assessments to prevent altering
bowel sounds.
Correct Answer: False
Rationale: Palpation is performed after percussion and
auscultation to avoid altering the bowel sounds which can
interfere with the assessment.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the
following are components of a mental status examination?
a) Appearance
b) Mood
©2024/2025
