(NR-302) Final Readiness Exam Q & S - Health Assessment I(NR-302) Final Readiness Exam Q & S - Health Assessment I(NR-302) Final Readiness Exam Q & S - Health Assessment I(NR-302) Final Readiness Exam Q & S - Health Assessment I
,1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a primary
objective in conducting a comprehensive health
assessment?
a) Diagnosis of acute conditions
b) Establishing a baseline of health
c) Identification of medical emergencies
d) Assessment of psychological well-being
Answer: b) Establishing a baseline of health
Rationale: A comprehensive health assessment aims to
establish a baseline of health, understand risk factors, and
create a foundation for future care.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The process of listening to sounds
within the body, typically using a stethoscope, is known as
__________.
Answer: Auscultation
Rationale: Auscultation allows healthcare professionals to
evaluate the condition of the heart, lungs, and other organs,
often revealing clues to the patient's health.
3. True/False: Palpation is only used for assessing the
texture and size of surface lesions.
Answer: False
Rationale: Palpation is a versatile assessment technique
used to examine various body parts to determine size,
consistency, texture, symmetry, and tenderness.
, c) Checking vital signs
d) Observing mood and behavior
Answers: a) Assessing cognitive function, d) Observing
mood and behavior
Rationale: A mental status examination includes
evaluating cognitive function and observing mood and
behavior, not typically checking vital signs or evaluating
personal hygiene.
5. Multiple Choice: In assessing a patient's nutritional
status, which anthropometric measurement is considered
the most reliable?
a) Body mass index (BMI)
b) Waist-to-hip ratio
c) Skin fold thickness
d) Mid-upper arm circumference
Answer: a) Body mass index (BMI)
Rationale: BMI is a widely used and reliable indicator of
nutritional status that correlates with body fat and health
outcomes.
6. Fill-in-the-Blank: The term used to describe difficulty in
swallowing is __________.
Answer: Dysphagia
Rationale: Dysphagia can indicate problems with the
throat or esophagus, ranging from benign to more serious
conditions.
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