Exam 1: The Complete Health Assessment

The nurse is preparing to begin a health history for a new patient. Which question is most appropriate for the nurse to begin the process?

Which activity is an example of secondary prevention?

Glass thermometers and sphygmomanometers have been replaced by other equipment in many healthcare settings. Which is the rationale for this change?

The nurse is planning to use percussion during the physical examination of a patient. Which is the reason for using percussion?

The nurse is using an ophthalmoscope during a routine head-to-toe assessment. Which is the nurse assessing?

Which setting is the best place to gather data for a health history?

The nurse is preparing to conduct a health history for a new patient. Where would the nurse gather data for this portion of the assessment?

The primary level of preventive health care focuses on which topic?

The nurse is unable to palpate pedal pulses bilaterally on an obese patient. Which is the priority action for the nurse to take?

Which part of the assessment provides the most subjective data?

Which assessment data is considered a symptom?

Which type of skill is most important when performing a physical assessment?

The nurse is using a nasoscope during a head-to-toe assessment. Which assessments require the use of this tool? Select all that apply.

When is it appropriate for the nurse to conduct the focused physical assessment?

The nurse is preparing to assess the patient's thyroid gland. Which action is appropriate?

Which critical thinking skill allows the nurse to think outside of the box when assessing a patient?

The nurse is preparing to conduct a health history interview with a patient. Which is the best position for the nurse to assume during this process?