Advanced Health Assessment Midterm Review with Complete Solutions
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Advanced health assessment
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Advanced Health Assessment
Advanced Health Assessment Midterm
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What is the primary focus of a focused health assessment?
- To evaluate overall health status
- To assess specific health issues
- To gather comprehensive historical data
To assess specific health issues
In which position ...
What is the primary assessment technique used for detecting skin lesions?
- Palpation
- Inspection
- Percussion
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,✔✔Inspection
Which of the following findings would be considered a normal respiratory sound?
- Wheezing
- Rales
- Clear breath sounds
✔✔Clear breath sounds
What is the purpose of percussion in a health assessment?
- To listen to heart sounds
- To determine the density of underlying structures
- To assess skin temperature
✔✔To determine the density of underlying structures
In assessing the abdomen, which quadrant is typically palpated first?
- Right upper quadrant
- Left lower quadrant
- Left upper quadrant
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, ✔✔Right upper quadrant
What does an increased capillary refill time indicate?
- Adequate blood circulation
- Poor peripheral circulation
- Normal hydration status
✔✔Poor peripheral circulation
Which condition is characterized by sudden, severe headache and a stiff neck?
- Tension headache
- Migraine
- Meningitis
✔✔Meningitis
When assessing vision, what does the Snellen chart evaluate?
- Near vision acuity
- Color vision
- Distant vision acuity
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