NRS 420
Health Assessment
Final Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
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1. Which assessment technique is most appropriate for detecting
abnormalities in the thyroid gland?
- A. Auscultation
- B. Palpation
- C. Percussion
- D. Inspection
- ANS: B. Palpation
- Rationale: Palpation is used to feel the size, shape, and
consistency of the thyroid gland to detect any abnormalities.
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,2. What is the primary purpose of conducting a head-to-toe
assessment?
- A. To diagnose medical conditions
- B. To establish a baseline for future assessments
- C. To expedite patient discharge
- D. To comply with hospital policy
- ANS: B. To establish a baseline for future assessments
- Rationale: A head-to-toe assessment establishes a baseline
for the patient's health status, which can be used for comparison
in future assessments.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
3. _________ is the assessment technique used to listen to the
sounds produced by the body.
- ANS: Auscultation
- Rationale: Auscultation involves listening to body sounds,
such as heart, lung, and bowel sounds, using a stethoscope.
4. The ___________ scale is used to assess the level of
consciousness in a patient.
- ANS: Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
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, - Rationale: The Glasgow Coma Scale is a standardized tool
used to assess a patient's level of consciousness.
True/False Questions
5. True or False: The Rinne test is used to assess hearing by
comparing air conduction to bone conduction.
- ANS: True
- Rationale: The Rinne test evaluates hearing by comparing
the sound perceived through air conduction versus bone
conduction.
6. True or False: A positive Babinski sign in an adult is
considered a normal finding.
- ANS: False
- Rationale: A positive Babinski sign in an adult indicates an
abnormal finding, often associated with central nervous system
disorders.
Multiple Response Questions
7. Which of the following are components of a comprehensive
health history? (Select all that apply)
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, - A. Chief complaint
- B. Past medical history
- C. Vital signs
- D. Social history
- ANS: A. Chief complaint, B. Past medical history, D.
Social history
- Rationale: Components of a comprehensive health history
include the chief complaint, past medical history, social history,
and other relevant information. Vital signs are part of the physical
examination.
8. What factors should be assessed during a skin assessment?
(Select all that apply)
- A. Color
- B. Texture
- C. Temperature
- D. Symmetry
- ANS: A. Color, B. Texture, C. Temperature
- Rationale: Skin assessment includes evaluating color,
texture, temperature, moisture, and integrity, among other factors.
Symmetry is not typically assessed during a skin assessment.
Case Study Scenario Questions
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Health Assessment
Final Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which assessment technique is most appropriate for detecting
abnormalities in the thyroid gland?
- A. Auscultation
- B. Palpation
- C. Percussion
- D. Inspection
- ANS: B. Palpation
- Rationale: Palpation is used to feel the size, shape, and
consistency of the thyroid gland to detect any abnormalities.
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,2. What is the primary purpose of conducting a head-to-toe
assessment?
- A. To diagnose medical conditions
- B. To establish a baseline for future assessments
- C. To expedite patient discharge
- D. To comply with hospital policy
- ANS: B. To establish a baseline for future assessments
- Rationale: A head-to-toe assessment establishes a baseline
for the patient's health status, which can be used for comparison
in future assessments.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
3. _________ is the assessment technique used to listen to the
sounds produced by the body.
- ANS: Auscultation
- Rationale: Auscultation involves listening to body sounds,
such as heart, lung, and bowel sounds, using a stethoscope.
4. The ___________ scale is used to assess the level of
consciousness in a patient.
- ANS: Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
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, - Rationale: The Glasgow Coma Scale is a standardized tool
used to assess a patient's level of consciousness.
True/False Questions
5. True or False: The Rinne test is used to assess hearing by
comparing air conduction to bone conduction.
- ANS: True
- Rationale: The Rinne test evaluates hearing by comparing
the sound perceived through air conduction versus bone
conduction.
6. True or False: A positive Babinski sign in an adult is
considered a normal finding.
- ANS: False
- Rationale: A positive Babinski sign in an adult indicates an
abnormal finding, often associated with central nervous system
disorders.
Multiple Response Questions
7. Which of the following are components of a comprehensive
health history? (Select all that apply)
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, - A. Chief complaint
- B. Past medical history
- C. Vital signs
- D. Social history
- ANS: A. Chief complaint, B. Past medical history, D.
Social history
- Rationale: Components of a comprehensive health history
include the chief complaint, past medical history, social history,
and other relevant information. Vital signs are part of the physical
examination.
8. What factors should be assessed during a skin assessment?
(Select all that apply)
- A. Color
- B. Texture
- C. Temperature
- D. Symmetry
- ANS: A. Color, B. Texture, C. Temperature
- Rationale: Skin assessment includes evaluating color,
texture, temperature, moisture, and integrity, among other factors.
Symmetry is not typically assessed during a skin assessment.
Case Study Scenario Questions
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