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Physical Assessment Final Exam
Practice Q&A| | A level
Is a sideways curvature of the spine that occurs most often during the growth spurt just before
puberty. scoliosis
**A nurse is preparing to perform a physical examination on a patient. Which of the following is
the most important aspec...
Physical Assessment Final Exam
Practice Q&A| 2025-2026| A level
Is a sideways curvature of the spine that occurs most often during the growth spurt just before
puberty. scoliosis
**A nurse is preparing to perform a physical examination on a patient. Which of the following is
the most important aspect of preparation?**
Ensuring that the patient is in a comfortable, quiet environment.
**During a physical exam, the nurse observes a patient’s pupils constricting in response to light.
What does this indicate?**
Normal response of the pupillary light reflex.
**When performing an abdominal assessment, what should the nurse do first?**
Inspection, to observe the shape, color, and movement of the abdomen before palpation or
percussion.
**The nurse is palpating a patient’s abdomen and feels a hard, fixed mass. What is the most
likely concern?**
This could indicate a tumor or an abnormal growth, requiring further investigation.
**The nurse auscultates the lungs and hears wheezing. What does this indicate?**
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, Narrowed or obstructed airways, commonly seen in asthma or chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD).
**A nurse is assessing a patient’s gait. What would an abnormal gait suggest?**
Potential neurological or musculoskeletal dysfunction, such as from stroke or arthritis.
**During an assessment, the nurse notices cyanosis around the lips and fingertips. What could
this indicate?**
Hypoxemia or poor oxygenation, often due to respiratory or cardiac issues.
**The nurse asks the patient to sit up, lean forward, and take deep breaths. What is this test used
to assess?**
The heart sounds, especially for murmurs that may be more noticeable when the patient is in
a sitting position.
**The nurse is palpating a patient’s carotid pulse. What is the most appropriate action?**
Palpate one carotid artery at a time to avoid compromising blood flow to the brain.
**The nurse listens for heart sounds using the bell of the stethoscope. What type of sounds is this
best for?**
Low-pitched heart sounds, such as murmurs or S3/S4 heart sounds.
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, **The nurse notices a patient has a skin lesion with irregular borders, asymmetry, and varied
coloration. What should the nurse do next?**
Refer the patient for further evaluation to rule out melanoma.
**A nurse notices that a patient's skin is dry, and the skin does not return to its normal position
after being pinched. What does this finding indicate?**
Dehydration or possible malnutrition.
**The nurse performs a test to assess the patient’s cranial nerve function by asking them to smile
and raise their eyebrows. Which cranial nerve is being assessed?**
Cranial nerve VII (facial nerve).
**The nurse is inspecting a patient's nails. What finding would be most concerning in a physical
assessment?**
Clubbing of the nails, which may suggest chronic hypoxia, such as seen in chronic lung
diseases.
**During a neurological assessment, the nurse asks the patient to stand with feet together and
arms at the sides with eyes closed. What is this test called?**
The Romberg test, which assesses balance and proprioception.
**The nurse is checking for pitting edema in a patient’s legs. What is the correct way to assess
this?**
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