NR 509 / NR509 Advanced Physical Assessment Final Practice Questions with Verified Answers (2024 / 2025 Update) - Chamberlain
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NR 509 / NR509 Advanced Physical
Assessment Final Practice Questions with
Verified Answers (2024 / 2025 Update) -
Chamberlain
1. What is the primary purpose of a physical assessment?
o A) To confirm a diagnosis
o B) To gather baseline data
o C) To develop a treatment plan
o D) To prescrib...
NR 509 / NR509 Advanced Physical
Assessment Final Practice Questions with
Verified Answers ( Update) -
Chamberlain
1. What is the primary purpose of a physical assessment?
o A) To confirm a diagnosis
o B) To gather baseline data
o C) To develop a treatment plan
o D) To prescribe medication
Answer: B) To gather baseline data
Rationale: The primary purpose of a physical assessment is to
collect comprehensive baseline data about a patient's health status.
2. Which of the following techniques is NOT commonly used in
physical assessment?
o A) Inspection
o B) Auscultation
o C) Palpation
o D) Extraction
Answer: D) Extraction
Rationale: Extraction is not a standard technique in physical
assessment; the common techniques include inspection,
auscultation, and palpation.
3. When performing an abdominal examination, in which order should
the techniques be applied?
o A) Inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation
o B) Auscultation, inspection, palpation, percussion
o C) Inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation
o D) Inspection, percussion, palpation, auscultation
Answer: C) Inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation
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Rationale: The correct order is important to avoid altering bowel
sounds and is standard practice for abdominal examinations.
4. Which cranial nerve is tested by assessing the patient’s ability to
smell?
o A) Cranial Nerve I
o B) Cranial Nerve II
o C) Cranial Nerve III
o D) Cranial Nerve V
Answer: A) Cranial Nerve I
Rationale: Cranial Nerve I is responsible for the sense of smell
(olfactory nerve).
5. What is the normal range for adult resting heart rate?
o A) 40-60 bpm
o B) 60-100 bpm
o C) 100-120 bpm
o D) 120-140 bpm
Answer: B) 60-100 bpm
Rationale: The normal resting heart rate for adults typically ranges
from 60 to 100 beats per minute.
6. What does a positive Murphy’s sign indicate?
o A) Appendicitis
o B) Cholecystitis
o C) Pancreatitis
o D) Renal calculi
Answer: B) Cholecystitis
Rationale: A positive Murphy’s sign suggests inflammation of the
gallbladder, commonly seen in cholecystitis.
7. When assessing the respiratory system, which finding would
indicate potential respiratory distress?
o A) Bradypnea
o B) Tachypnea
o C) Hyperventilation
o D) Eupnea
Answer: B) Tachypnea
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Rationale: Tachypnea, or an increased respiratory rate, can
indicate respiratory distress.
8. In a physical exam, how would you assess a patient’s level of
consciousness?
o A) Ask about their medical history
o B) Use the Glasgow Coma Scale
o C) Monitor vital signs
o D) Perform a reflex test
Answer: B) Use the Glasgow Coma Scale
Rationale: The Glasgow Coma Scale is a standardized tool to
assess a patient’s level of consciousness based on verbal, motor,
and eye-opening responses.
9. Which heart sound is typically associated with heart failure?
o A) S1
o B) S2
o C) S3
o D) S4
Answer: C) S3
Rationale: An S3 heart sound can indicate heart failure or volume
overload, often described as a "gallop."
10. What is the appropriate technique for palpating the abdomen?
o A) Deep and rapid palpation
o B) Light palpation followed by deep palpation
o C) Only deep palpation
o D) Circular motion only
Answer: B) Light palpation followed by deep palpation
Rationale: Light palpation is performed first to assess for
tenderness and surface abnormalities, followed by deep palpation
to assess underlying structures.
11. Which of the following is considered a normal finding during a
neurological examination?
o A) Hyperreflexia
o B) Decreased sensation
o C) Intact cranial nerves
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