PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND HEALTH
ASSESSMENT EXAM WITH VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS|| GUARANTEED
PASS || ALREADY GRADED A+ || LATEST
VERSION 2025
A murmur is heard after S1 and before S2. This murmur would be classified as:
- ANSWER-Systolic (possibly benign)
When assessing the carotid artery, the nurse should palpate: - ANSWER-Medial
to the sternomastoid muscle, one side at a time
S1 is best heard at the _____ of the heart, whereas S2 is loudest at the _____ of
the heart. S1 coincides with the pulse in the _____ and coincides with the
______ wave if the patient is on an ECG monitor. - ANSWER-1) Apex = S1
2) Base = S2
3) S1 coinsides with the pulse in the carotid artery and coincides with the R
wave if the patient is on a ECG monitor
When assessing a patient's ear with an otoscope, the patient's head should be
positioned: - ANSWER-Tilted away from the examiner
The hearing receptors are located in which region? - ANSWER-Cochlea
The sensation of vertigo may indicate: - ANSWER-pathology in the
semicircular canals
,A common cause of a conductive hearing loss is: - ANSWER-Impacted
cerumen
You are assessing a patient's tympanic membrane and suspect an infection of
acute purulent otitis media. Which of the following findings supports this? -
ANSWER-Absent light reflex, reddened drum, bulging drum
You are teaching a parent of an infant the health promotion activities to reduce
the risk for acute otitis media. Which would you include in the teaching plan? -
ANSWER-Eliminating smoking in the house and care
When assessing haring acuity in a 6 month old child, the examiner would: -
ANSWER-Watch for head turning when saying the child's name
A patient with a head injuring has clear, watery drainage from the ear. How
should you proceed? - ANSWER-Assess for the presence of glucose in the
drainagE
What is the most common site of nose bleeds? - ANSWER-Kiesselbach plexus
Which sinuses can you assess through examination? - ANSWER-Frontal and
maxillary
Tough, fibrous, double-walled sac that surrounds and protects the heart -
ANSWER-Pericardium
Thin later of endothelial tissue that lines the inner surface of the heart chambers
and valves - ANSWER-Endocardium
,A positive Murphy's sign is best described as: - ANSWER-pain felt when taking
a deep breath when the examiner's fingers are on the approximate location of
the inflamed gallbladder
A positive Blumberg sign indicates: - ANSWER-peritoneal inflammation
During the assessment of the spine, the patient would be asked to: - ANSWER-
Flex, extend, abduct, and rotate
Pronation and supination of the hand and forearm are the result of the
articulation of the - ANSWER-Radius and ulna
Anterior and posterior stability are provided to the knee joint by the: -
ANSWER-Anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments
A 70 year old woman has come for a health examination. Which of the
following is a common age related change in the curvature of the spinal
column? - ANSWER-Kyphosis
Examination of the shoulder includes 4 motions. These are: - ANSWER-
Forward flexion, internal rotation, abduction and external rotation
The bulge sign is a test for - ANSWER-swelling in the suprapatellar pouch
The examiner measures a patient's leg for length discrepancy. Which is a
normal finding? - ANSWER-within 1 cm of each other
A 2-year-old child comes to the clinic for a health examination. A common
finding for this age group is: - ANSWER-Lordosis
, A positive Phalen test and Tinel sign are found in a patient with: - ANSWER-
Carpal tunnel syndrome
When assessing an infant, the examiner completes the Ortolani manuever by: -
ANSWER-Gently lifting and abducting the infant's flexed knees while palpating
the greater trochanter with the finger
Hematopoiesis takes place in which of the following? - ANSWER-Bone
marrow
Fibrous bands running directly from one bone to another that strengthen the
joint and help prevent movement in undesirable directions are known as: -
ANSWER-Ligaments
Reservoir for holding blood - ANSWER-Atrium
Ensure smooth, friction-free movement of the heart muscle - ANSWER-
Pericardial fluid
Muscular pumping chamber - ANSWER-Ventricle
Muscular wall of the heart - ANSWER-myocardium
A function of the venous system includes: - ANSWER-holding more blood
when blood volume increases
The best description of the secretion of the eccrine glands - ANSWER-Dilute
saline solution
To assess for early jaundice, you will assess: - ANSWER-Sclera and hard palate
ASSESSMENT EXAM WITH VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS|| GUARANTEED
PASS || ALREADY GRADED A+ || LATEST
VERSION 2025
A murmur is heard after S1 and before S2. This murmur would be classified as:
- ANSWER-Systolic (possibly benign)
When assessing the carotid artery, the nurse should palpate: - ANSWER-Medial
to the sternomastoid muscle, one side at a time
S1 is best heard at the _____ of the heart, whereas S2 is loudest at the _____ of
the heart. S1 coincides with the pulse in the _____ and coincides with the
______ wave if the patient is on an ECG monitor. - ANSWER-1) Apex = S1
2) Base = S2
3) S1 coinsides with the pulse in the carotid artery and coincides with the R
wave if the patient is on a ECG monitor
When assessing a patient's ear with an otoscope, the patient's head should be
positioned: - ANSWER-Tilted away from the examiner
The hearing receptors are located in which region? - ANSWER-Cochlea
The sensation of vertigo may indicate: - ANSWER-pathology in the
semicircular canals
,A common cause of a conductive hearing loss is: - ANSWER-Impacted
cerumen
You are assessing a patient's tympanic membrane and suspect an infection of
acute purulent otitis media. Which of the following findings supports this? -
ANSWER-Absent light reflex, reddened drum, bulging drum
You are teaching a parent of an infant the health promotion activities to reduce
the risk for acute otitis media. Which would you include in the teaching plan? -
ANSWER-Eliminating smoking in the house and care
When assessing haring acuity in a 6 month old child, the examiner would: -
ANSWER-Watch for head turning when saying the child's name
A patient with a head injuring has clear, watery drainage from the ear. How
should you proceed? - ANSWER-Assess for the presence of glucose in the
drainagE
What is the most common site of nose bleeds? - ANSWER-Kiesselbach plexus
Which sinuses can you assess through examination? - ANSWER-Frontal and
maxillary
Tough, fibrous, double-walled sac that surrounds and protects the heart -
ANSWER-Pericardium
Thin later of endothelial tissue that lines the inner surface of the heart chambers
and valves - ANSWER-Endocardium
,A positive Murphy's sign is best described as: - ANSWER-pain felt when taking
a deep breath when the examiner's fingers are on the approximate location of
the inflamed gallbladder
A positive Blumberg sign indicates: - ANSWER-peritoneal inflammation
During the assessment of the spine, the patient would be asked to: - ANSWER-
Flex, extend, abduct, and rotate
Pronation and supination of the hand and forearm are the result of the
articulation of the - ANSWER-Radius and ulna
Anterior and posterior stability are provided to the knee joint by the: -
ANSWER-Anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments
A 70 year old woman has come for a health examination. Which of the
following is a common age related change in the curvature of the spinal
column? - ANSWER-Kyphosis
Examination of the shoulder includes 4 motions. These are: - ANSWER-
Forward flexion, internal rotation, abduction and external rotation
The bulge sign is a test for - ANSWER-swelling in the suprapatellar pouch
The examiner measures a patient's leg for length discrepancy. Which is a
normal finding? - ANSWER-within 1 cm of each other
A 2-year-old child comes to the clinic for a health examination. A common
finding for this age group is: - ANSWER-Lordosis
, A positive Phalen test and Tinel sign are found in a patient with: - ANSWER-
Carpal tunnel syndrome
When assessing an infant, the examiner completes the Ortolani manuever by: -
ANSWER-Gently lifting and abducting the infant's flexed knees while palpating
the greater trochanter with the finger
Hematopoiesis takes place in which of the following? - ANSWER-Bone
marrow
Fibrous bands running directly from one bone to another that strengthen the
joint and help prevent movement in undesirable directions are known as: -
ANSWER-Ligaments
Reservoir for holding blood - ANSWER-Atrium
Ensure smooth, friction-free movement of the heart muscle - ANSWER-
Pericardial fluid
Muscular pumping chamber - ANSWER-Ventricle
Muscular wall of the heart - ANSWER-myocardium
A function of the venous system includes: - ANSWER-holding more blood
when blood volume increases
The best description of the secretion of the eccrine glands - ANSWER-Dilute
saline solution
To assess for early jaundice, you will assess: - ANSWER-Sclera and hard palate
