Questions & Answers UPATED 2026
Question
The reliability of health-related findings and observations is
the responsibility of the:
Selected Answer:
Professional and the patient.
Question
During chest assessment, you note the patient's voice quality
while auscultating. The voice sound is intensified, there is a nasal
quality to the voice, and the e's sound like a s. This sound is indicative
of:
Selected Answer:
lung consolidation.
Question
Which of the following statements is true regarding the
examination of peripheral arteries?
Selected Answer:
The pulses are most readily felt over bony prominences.
, Question
As Mr. B. enters the room, you observe that his gait is wide
based and he staggers from side to side while swaying his
trunk. You would document Mr. B.'s pattern as:
Selected Answer:
Cerebellar ataxia.
Question
You are conducting a clinical breast examination for your 30-
year-old patient. Her breasts are symmetrical with bilateral,
multiple tender masses that are freely moveable with well-
defined borders. You recognize that these symptoms and
assessment findings are consistent with:
Selected Answer:
Fibrocystic changes.
Question
Which one of the following is a proper technique for use of a
speculum during a vaginal examination?
Selected Answer:
Press introitus downward; insert closed speculum obliquely.
, Question
When is the mental status portion of the neurologic system
examination performed?
Selected Answer:
Constantly, throughout the entire interaction with a patient
Question
Normal changes of the aging brain include:
Selected Answer:
Diminished perception of touch.
Question
The finger-to-nose test allows assessment of:
Selected Answer:
Coordination and fine motor function.
Question
The difference in blood pressure readings between the right
and the left arms is considered normal up to _____ mm Hg.
Selected Answer: