HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM
2026/2027 WITH 200 QUESTIONS
AND EXPERT-VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS | ALREADY
GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED PASS
When should you not use an automatic BP cuff? - ANSWER--If systolic < 90 mm
Hg, irregular heart rate, shivering, tremors or seizures
Orthostatic, or postural vital signs: when should you take serial measurements of
pulse and blood pressure? - ANSWER--you suspect volume depletion
-person known to have hypertension or taking antihypertensive medications
-person reports fainting or syncope
How should you take postural vital signs? - ANSWER--Have the person rest
supine for 2 or 3 minutes and take baseline readings of pulse and BP
-Repeat with person sitting
,-Repeat with person standing
-LYING, SITTING, STANDING
When should you take orthostatic, or postural vital signs? - ANSWER--When the
position changed from supine to standing, normally slight decrease (less than 10
mm Hg) in systolic pressure may occur
-Record BP by using even numbers
-Also record person's position, arm used, and cuff size, if different from standard
size cuff
What is orthostatic hypertension? - ANSWER-B/P systolic drop of 20 mm Hg or
increase in pulse by 20 beats/min with quick change to standing
How should you weigh an infant? - ANSWER--on a platform-type balance scale
-by age 2 or 3, use upright scale
How should you measure an infant's body length? - ANSWER-Measure it supine
by using horizontal measuring board
What is the best index of a child's general health? - ANSWER-Physical growth***
Arteries, aorta, away, oxygen - ANSWER-
Study measurement of oxygen saturation - ANSWER-
,What is a normal range of SpO2 for someone with no lung disease and no anemia?
- ANSWER--97 to 99%
-greater than 95% with normal hemoglobin
At lower oxygen saturations, what is more accurate than the pulse oximeter? -
ANSWER-An earlobe probe is more accurate and less affected by peripheral
vasoconstriction
What is a general survey? - ANSWER-study of whole person
What does a general survey cover? - ANSWER-Covers general health state and
any obvious physical characteristics
You should launch a general survey every moment you first encounter someone or
a situation. What are some things you should look for? - ANSWER-What leaves an
immediate impression?
-Does the person stand promptly as his or her name is called and walk to meet
you? Or do they look sick, rising slowly, with shoulders slumped and eyes
downcast?
-Is a hospital patient conversing with visitors, involved in reading or television, or
lying perfectly still?
As you proceed through health history, measurements and vital signs, note
following points that will add up to general survey. What are the four areas you
should be aware of during a GS? - ANSWER--physical appearance
-body structure
-mobility
-behavior
, What does physical appearance consist of? - ANSWER--age: person appears his or
her stated age
-sex: sexual development appropriate for gender and age
-level of consciousness: person alert and oriented, attends to your questions and
responds appropriately
-skin color: color tone even, pigmentation varying with genetic background, skin
intact with no obvious lesions
What does body structure consist of? - ANSWER--facial features: symmetric with
movement
-no signs of acute distress present
-stature: height appears within normal range for age, genetic heritage
-nutrition weight appears within normal range for height and body build; body fat
distributed even
-symmetry: body parts look equal bilaterally and are in relative proportion
posture: person stands comfortably erect as appropriate for age
What does mobility consist of? - ANSWER-Gait, normally, base is as wide as
shoulder width
-Foot placement: accurate, walk smooth, even and well balanced, symmetric in
things such as arm swing
-Range of motion: note full mobility for each joint, and that movement is
deliberate, accurate, smooth ad coordinated
-No involuntary movement
-Toe and heel walking
What does behavior consist of? - ANSWER--Facial expression: person maintains
eye contact (unless a cultural taboo exists), expressions appropriate to situation,
2026/2027 WITH 200 QUESTIONS
AND EXPERT-VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS | ALREADY
GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED PASS
When should you not use an automatic BP cuff? - ANSWER--If systolic < 90 mm
Hg, irregular heart rate, shivering, tremors or seizures
Orthostatic, or postural vital signs: when should you take serial measurements of
pulse and blood pressure? - ANSWER--you suspect volume depletion
-person known to have hypertension or taking antihypertensive medications
-person reports fainting or syncope
How should you take postural vital signs? - ANSWER--Have the person rest
supine for 2 or 3 minutes and take baseline readings of pulse and BP
-Repeat with person sitting
,-Repeat with person standing
-LYING, SITTING, STANDING
When should you take orthostatic, or postural vital signs? - ANSWER--When the
position changed from supine to standing, normally slight decrease (less than 10
mm Hg) in systolic pressure may occur
-Record BP by using even numbers
-Also record person's position, arm used, and cuff size, if different from standard
size cuff
What is orthostatic hypertension? - ANSWER-B/P systolic drop of 20 mm Hg or
increase in pulse by 20 beats/min with quick change to standing
How should you weigh an infant? - ANSWER--on a platform-type balance scale
-by age 2 or 3, use upright scale
How should you measure an infant's body length? - ANSWER-Measure it supine
by using horizontal measuring board
What is the best index of a child's general health? - ANSWER-Physical growth***
Arteries, aorta, away, oxygen - ANSWER-
Study measurement of oxygen saturation - ANSWER-
,What is a normal range of SpO2 for someone with no lung disease and no anemia?
- ANSWER--97 to 99%
-greater than 95% with normal hemoglobin
At lower oxygen saturations, what is more accurate than the pulse oximeter? -
ANSWER-An earlobe probe is more accurate and less affected by peripheral
vasoconstriction
What is a general survey? - ANSWER-study of whole person
What does a general survey cover? - ANSWER-Covers general health state and
any obvious physical characteristics
You should launch a general survey every moment you first encounter someone or
a situation. What are some things you should look for? - ANSWER-What leaves an
immediate impression?
-Does the person stand promptly as his or her name is called and walk to meet
you? Or do they look sick, rising slowly, with shoulders slumped and eyes
downcast?
-Is a hospital patient conversing with visitors, involved in reading or television, or
lying perfectly still?
As you proceed through health history, measurements and vital signs, note
following points that will add up to general survey. What are the four areas you
should be aware of during a GS? - ANSWER--physical appearance
-body structure
-mobility
-behavior
, What does physical appearance consist of? - ANSWER--age: person appears his or
her stated age
-sex: sexual development appropriate for gender and age
-level of consciousness: person alert and oriented, attends to your questions and
responds appropriately
-skin color: color tone even, pigmentation varying with genetic background, skin
intact with no obvious lesions
What does body structure consist of? - ANSWER--facial features: symmetric with
movement
-no signs of acute distress present
-stature: height appears within normal range for age, genetic heritage
-nutrition weight appears within normal range for height and body build; body fat
distributed even
-symmetry: body parts look equal bilaterally and are in relative proportion
posture: person stands comfortably erect as appropriate for age
What does mobility consist of? - ANSWER-Gait, normally, base is as wide as
shoulder width
-Foot placement: accurate, walk smooth, even and well balanced, symmetric in
things such as arm swing
-Range of motion: note full mobility for each joint, and that movement is
deliberate, accurate, smooth ad coordinated
-No involuntary movement
-Toe and heel walking
What does behavior consist of? - ANSWER--Facial expression: person maintains
eye contact (unless a cultural taboo exists), expressions appropriate to situation,
