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Physical Assessment
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Physical Assessment
FA DAVIS QUIZ 19 PHYSICAL
ASSESSMENT| Comprehensive Study
Exam Guide| 2025
The nurse is preparing to assess a client's respiratory system. Which sequence of actions should
the nurse follow when performing the respiratory assessment?
1. Inspection
2. Palpation
3. Percussion
4. Auscultati...
FA DAVIS QUIZ 19 PHYSICAL
ASSESSMENT| Comprehensive Study
Exam Guide| 2025
The nurse is preparing to assess a client's respiratory system. Which sequence of actions should
the nurse follow when performing the respiratory assessment?
1. Inspection
2. Palpation
3. Percussion
4. Auscultation
A nurse is examining the abdomen of a client with suspected liver disease. Which finding would
be most concerning?
A. Firm, non-tender liver edge
B. Distended abdomen with increased tympany
C. Dullness over the liver
D. Hypoactive bowel sounds B. Distended abdomen with increased tympany
A nurse is performing a cardiac assessment on a client. Which of the following would be an
abnormal finding during palpation of the chest?
1
,A. Pulsations along the left sternal border
B. A heaving sensation at the apex
C. A palpable thrill over the aortic valve area
D. An irregular rhythm during the apical pulse assessment B. A heaving sensation at the apex
A nurse is assessing a client's skin for possible pressure ulcers. Which area is most at risk for
developing a pressure ulcer?
A. Elbows
B. Heels
C. Hands
D. Knees B. Heels
A nurse is assessing a client who has a suspected right-sided stroke. Which symptom would the
nurse expect to observe during the neurological assessment?
A. Hemiplegia of the left side of the body
B. Hemiplegia of the right side of the body
C. Difficulty speaking with the right side of the mouth drooping
D. Visual field loss in the left eye A. Hemiplegia of the left side of the body
The nurse is performing a routine health assessment. Which finding would be considered an
abnormality in the client's musculoskeletal system?
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, A. Full range of motion in all joints
B. Joint stiffness and swelling after exercise
C. Unilateral joint tenderness
D. No pain or discomfort during passive range of motion C. Unilateral joint tenderness
The nurse is performing a neurological assessment on a client and notes that the client has
difficulty walking and a shuffling gait. Which condition could this symptom indicate?
A. Parkinson's disease
B. Cerebellar ataxia
C. Stroke
D. Multiple sclerosis A. Parkinson's disease
During a routine physical assessment, the nurse notes a 2 cm, non-tender mass on the right
breast. Which action is appropriate for the nurse to take next?
A. Record the finding and inform the physician
B. Recommend the client schedule a mammogram
C. Encourage the client to perform self-breast examinations regularly
D. Reassess the mass in 6 months to see if it changes in size B. Recommend the client
schedule a mammogram
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