10/16/24, 12:42 Physical Assment Final Exam
PM Review
Physical Assessment
Final Exam
Cumulative – 50 questions
What type of data are vital signs?
- Objective
“No skin color change, lesion, or marks noted on the skin” is an example of
subjective data? T/F
- False
Purpose of health hx is to collect SUBJECTIVE data about a person's health
- True
Which answer would indicate drinking at risk?
- “I have 7-10 drinks a week but I never get drunk”
What condition is associated with IPV?
- Depression
Mental status exam is inferred throughout the assessment process: T/F
- True
Order of technique for physical assessment
- IPPA: inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation
- IAPP for abdomen: Inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation
When speaking to toddlers during a physical examination you should...?
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, 10/16/24, 12:42 Physical Assment Final Exam
PM Review
- Do not offer choices when not available
o Example: “Can I listen to your belly now?”
“Should I look in your left ear first or your right
ear first?”
Pulse force reflects:
- Heart's stroke volume
The width of the BP cuff should be 40% of the arm circumference
- True: Should be 80% arm circumference for length
What is the best practice when weighing a patient?
- If consecutive weights are needed, weigh at the same time each day.
Decreased skin turgor is an indicator of?
- Dehydration
What auscultatory site is at the 2nd ICS LSB
- Pulmonic
What auscultatory site is at the 2nd ICS RSB
- Aortic
What auscultatory site is at the 5th ICS MCL
- Apical/mitral
What auscultatory site is at the 3rd ICS LSB
- Erb’s point
What auscultatory site is at the 4th ICS LSB
- Tricuspid
Pulse force:
- 0-3=+, 1+ weak, 2+ normal, 3+ bounding
What distance should you be at when conducting a health interview?
about:blan 2/
k 6
PM Review
Physical Assessment
Final Exam
Cumulative – 50 questions
What type of data are vital signs?
- Objective
“No skin color change, lesion, or marks noted on the skin” is an example of
subjective data? T/F
- False
Purpose of health hx is to collect SUBJECTIVE data about a person's health
- True
Which answer would indicate drinking at risk?
- “I have 7-10 drinks a week but I never get drunk”
What condition is associated with IPV?
- Depression
Mental status exam is inferred throughout the assessment process: T/F
- True
Order of technique for physical assessment
- IPPA: inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation
- IAPP for abdomen: Inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation
When speaking to toddlers during a physical examination you should...?
about:blan 1/
k 6
, 10/16/24, 12:42 Physical Assment Final Exam
PM Review
- Do not offer choices when not available
o Example: “Can I listen to your belly now?”
“Should I look in your left ear first or your right
ear first?”
Pulse force reflects:
- Heart's stroke volume
The width of the BP cuff should be 40% of the arm circumference
- True: Should be 80% arm circumference for length
What is the best practice when weighing a patient?
- If consecutive weights are needed, weigh at the same time each day.
Decreased skin turgor is an indicator of?
- Dehydration
What auscultatory site is at the 2nd ICS LSB
- Pulmonic
What auscultatory site is at the 2nd ICS RSB
- Aortic
What auscultatory site is at the 5th ICS MCL
- Apical/mitral
What auscultatory site is at the 3rd ICS LSB
- Erb’s point
What auscultatory site is at the 4th ICS LSB
- Tricuspid
Pulse force:
- 0-3=+, 1+ weak, 2+ normal, 3+ bounding
What distance should you be at when conducting a health interview?
about:blan 2/
k 6
