Physical Assessment - Final Exam
(Bates) Questions and All Correct
Answers 2025-2026 Updated.
Sensitivity - Answer Number of people who test positive.
A test with a high sensitivity will rule _______ (in/out)? - Answer IN
Specificity - Answer Number of people who test negative.
A test with a high specificity will rule _____(in/out)? - Answer OUT
If 100 patients known to have a colon cancer were tested, and 43 tested positive, what
percentage would be the sensitivity of the test? - Answer 43%
Do we rule out a disease with high sensitivity or high specificity? - Answer Specificity
If 100 patients with no known colon cancer are tested and 94 return with a negative results,
what percentage would the specificity of the test? - Answer 94%
What does the phrase Lets Tackle Symptoms with Q's and A's stand for? - Answer Location,
timing (duration, onset, frequency), setting (when, where), quality/quantity (burning, itching,
sharp, aggravating/associating/alleviating
True or False:
An established patient comes to your office with a new onset of sore throat and headache. She
has recently given birth (3 weeks ago), which was uncomplicated. A comprehensive exam is
necessary. - Answer True
What is a macule? - Answer Flat lesion, <1cm
What is a patch? - Answer Flat lesion, >1cm
,What is a vesicle? - Answer Raised lesion, <1cm, fluid filled
What is a bulla? - Answer Raised lesion, >1com, fluid filled
True or False:
A papule is a fluid filled lesion. - Answer False
A patient recently had a malignant melanoma removed from her back. Which statement by the
patient ensures she understood your instructions about preventing skin cancer and further skin
care?
A. Melanoma rarely metastasis only squamous cell.
B. I will wear SPF greater than 30 and check for any skin changes weekly.
C. I can go outside without sunscreen after 3 pm because the dangerous sun rays has gone
away.
D. I will only concern myself with moles that have had constant sun exposure. - Answer B
The most sensitive criteria when ruling in melanoma is? - Answer Evolution
During a full body skin assessment of a patient you see the following lesion with these
characteristics: waxy border, red papule with a central crater. This describes what type of
lesion?
A. Basal Cell
B. Normal nevi
C. Squamous Cell
D. Melanoma - Answer A
A nurse assesses a client suspected of having major depressive disorder. Which client symptom
would eliminate this diagnosis?
A. The client is disheveled and malodorous.
B. The client refuses to interact with others.
, What is the rationale for a nurse practitioner to perform a full physical health assessment on a
client admitted with a diagnosis of major depressive disorder?
A. The attention during the assessment is beneficial in decreasing social isolation.
B. Depression can generate somatic symptoms that can mask actual physical disorders.
C. Physical health complications are likely to arise from antidepressant therapy.
D. Depressed clients avoid addressing physical health and ignore medical problems. - Answer
B
A nurse admits an older client who is experiencing memory loss, confused thinking, and apathy.
A psychiatrist suspects depression. What is the rationale for performing a mini-mental status
exam?
A. To rule out bipolar disorder
B. To rule out schizophrenia
C. To rule out dementia
D. To rule out a personality disorder - Answer C
What are the functional syndromes? - Answer IBS, Chronic Fatigue, Fibro Myalgia, TMJ
It is not uncommon for a patient to experience high volume nocturia when diagnosed with?
A. CHF
B. Benigh Prostate Hypertrophy
C. Nephrotic Syndrome
D. Hepatic Cirrohsis
E. Pancretitis
F. A & B
G. A, B, & D
H. A, C, & E
I. A, C, & D - Answer I
(Bates) Questions and All Correct
Answers 2025-2026 Updated.
Sensitivity - Answer Number of people who test positive.
A test with a high sensitivity will rule _______ (in/out)? - Answer IN
Specificity - Answer Number of people who test negative.
A test with a high specificity will rule _____(in/out)? - Answer OUT
If 100 patients known to have a colon cancer were tested, and 43 tested positive, what
percentage would be the sensitivity of the test? - Answer 43%
Do we rule out a disease with high sensitivity or high specificity? - Answer Specificity
If 100 patients with no known colon cancer are tested and 94 return with a negative results,
what percentage would the specificity of the test? - Answer 94%
What does the phrase Lets Tackle Symptoms with Q's and A's stand for? - Answer Location,
timing (duration, onset, frequency), setting (when, where), quality/quantity (burning, itching,
sharp, aggravating/associating/alleviating
True or False:
An established patient comes to your office with a new onset of sore throat and headache. She
has recently given birth (3 weeks ago), which was uncomplicated. A comprehensive exam is
necessary. - Answer True
What is a macule? - Answer Flat lesion, <1cm
What is a patch? - Answer Flat lesion, >1cm
,What is a vesicle? - Answer Raised lesion, <1cm, fluid filled
What is a bulla? - Answer Raised lesion, >1com, fluid filled
True or False:
A papule is a fluid filled lesion. - Answer False
A patient recently had a malignant melanoma removed from her back. Which statement by the
patient ensures she understood your instructions about preventing skin cancer and further skin
care?
A. Melanoma rarely metastasis only squamous cell.
B. I will wear SPF greater than 30 and check for any skin changes weekly.
C. I can go outside without sunscreen after 3 pm because the dangerous sun rays has gone
away.
D. I will only concern myself with moles that have had constant sun exposure. - Answer B
The most sensitive criteria when ruling in melanoma is? - Answer Evolution
During a full body skin assessment of a patient you see the following lesion with these
characteristics: waxy border, red papule with a central crater. This describes what type of
lesion?
A. Basal Cell
B. Normal nevi
C. Squamous Cell
D. Melanoma - Answer A
A nurse assesses a client suspected of having major depressive disorder. Which client symptom
would eliminate this diagnosis?
A. The client is disheveled and malodorous.
B. The client refuses to interact with others.
, What is the rationale for a nurse practitioner to perform a full physical health assessment on a
client admitted with a diagnosis of major depressive disorder?
A. The attention during the assessment is beneficial in decreasing social isolation.
B. Depression can generate somatic symptoms that can mask actual physical disorders.
C. Physical health complications are likely to arise from antidepressant therapy.
D. Depressed clients avoid addressing physical health and ignore medical problems. - Answer
B
A nurse admits an older client who is experiencing memory loss, confused thinking, and apathy.
A psychiatrist suspects depression. What is the rationale for performing a mini-mental status
exam?
A. To rule out bipolar disorder
B. To rule out schizophrenia
C. To rule out dementia
D. To rule out a personality disorder - Answer C
What are the functional syndromes? - Answer IBS, Chronic Fatigue, Fibro Myalgia, TMJ
It is not uncommon for a patient to experience high volume nocturia when diagnosed with?
A. CHF
B. Benigh Prostate Hypertrophy
C. Nephrotic Syndrome
D. Hepatic Cirrohsis
E. Pancretitis
F. A & B
G. A, B, & D
H. A, C, & E
I. A, C, & D - Answer I
