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Ace Your NR509/NR 509 Advanced Physical Assessment Final Exam! - 200 Practice Questions with Answers (Latest 2024/2025 Content)
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The answers are highlighted in bold. Good luck in your exams1. Which of the following is NOT a component of the comprehensive health history?
A. Past medical history
B. Family history
C. Vital signs
D. Social history
2. Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
A. Patient reports a headache
B. Blood pressure reading of 120/80 mmHg
C. Heart rate of 72 beats per minute
D. Temperature of 98.6°F
3. When performing a physical assessment, which technique involves listening to sounds produced by
the body?
A. Inspection
B. Palpation
C. Auscultation
D. Percussion
4. Which of the following is the correct order of examination techniques for the abdomen?
A. Inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation
B. Palpation, inspection, percussion, auscultation
C. Inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation
D. Auscultation, inspection, palpation, percussion
5. Which cranial nerve is responsible for vision?
A. Cranial Nerve II (Optic)
B. Cranial Nerve III (Oculomotor)
C. Cranial Nerve IV (Trochlear)
, D. Cranial Nerve VI (Abducens)
6. Which of the following is NOT a component of the mental status examination?
A. Reflexes
B. Appearance
C. Mood and affect
D. Thought process
7. When assessing the skin, which of the following is an abnormal finding?
A. Cyanosis
B. Elasticity
C. Warmth
D. Moisture
8. Which of the following is the correct technique for assessing lymph nodes?
A. Gentle circular motion with fingertips
B. Firm pressure with the palm of the hand
C. Striking with the ulnar surface of the hand
D. Pinching the skin between thumb and forefinger
9. When assessing the eyes, which of the following is a normal finding?
A. PERRLA (Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light and Accommodation)
B. Anisocoria (unequal pupil size)
C. Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement)
D. Strabismus (misalignment of the eyes)
10. Which of the following is NOT a component of the Weber test?
A. Tuning fork placed on the mastoid process
B. Tuning fork placed on the midline of the head
C. Patient reports which ear the sound is heard louder in
, D. Assesses for sensorineural hearing loss
11. When assessing the lungs, which of the following is an adventitious breath sound?
A. Wheezes
B. Vesicular breath sounds
C. Bronchovesicular breath sounds
D. Tracheal breath sounds
12. Which of the following is NOT a component of the cardiovascular assessment?
A. Assessing for peripheral edema
B. Auscultating heart sounds
C. Palpating the carotid pulse
D. Inspecting the jugular venous pressure
13. When assessing the abdomen, which of the following is a normal finding?
A. Normoactive bowel sounds
B. Rebound tenderness
C. Absent bowel sounds
D. Murphy's sign
14. Which of the following is NOT a component of the musculoskeletal assessment?
A. Assessing cranial nerves
B. Assessing muscle strength
C. Assessing range of motion
D. Assessing for joint deformities
15. When assessing the neurological system, which of the following is a normal finding?
A. Positive Babinski reflex in adults
B. Intact sensation to light touch
C. Hyperreflexia
, D. Loss of coordination
16. Which of the following is NOT a component of the female genitalia assessment?
A. Assessing for inguinal hernia
B. Inspecting the external genitalia
C. Performing a bimanual examination
D. Obtaining a Pap smear
17. When assessing the male genitalia, which of the following is an abnormal finding?
A. Testicular mass
B. Presence of foreskin
C. Scrotal rugae
D. Symmetrical testicles
18. Which of the following is NOT a component of the rectal assessment?
A. Assessing for cervical motion tenderness
B. Inspecting the perianal area
C. Performing a digital rectal examination
D. Testing for occult blood
19. Which of the following is a normal finding in the older adult?
A. Decreased visual acuity
B. Increased muscle mass
C. Hyperreflexia
D. Increased skin elasticity
20. Which of the following is an example of a cultural consideration in physical assessment?
A. Respecting personal space
B. Using medical jargon
C. Ignoring nonverbal cues
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