NURSING 1010 Jarvis Test Questions
and Correct Answers 2026.
Sequence of physical examination (According to Jarvis Book) - Answer 1. Inspection
2. Palpation
3. Percussion
4. Auscultation
Inspection - Answer 1. First of step of patient's examination.
2. General observation of the patient as a whole.
3. Usually takes time and reveals a surprising amount of information.
Auscultation - Answer listening to organ sounds with a stethoscope
Palpation - Answer An examination technique in which the examiner's hands are used to feel
the texture, size, consistency, and location of certain body parts.
An examination techniques uses the sense of touch to assess texture, temperature, moisture,
and swelling.
Percussion (physical assessment) - Answer _____, producing sounds by tapping on specific
areas of the body with fingers, hands, or small instruments, allows evaluation of the size,
consistency, and borders of the body organs, and the presence or absence of fluid in body areas.
Stethoscope - Answer A medical instrument for listening to the sounds generated inside the
body
Stethoscope diaphragm is used for: - Answer The larger part of stethoscope. Used to listen a
higher pitch sounds - S1, S2
May hear aortic and mitral regurg murmurs better
Stethoscope bell - Answer Deep hallow cup like shape
For soft, low pitched sounds (extra heart sounds or murmurs)
Hold lightly against skin
Dorsal (Back of the hand) - Answer Part of the hand that is use for examination/ assessment.
, Best to assess the patient's skin temperature.
The skin is thinner on this surface than on the palms.
sphygmomanometer - Answer Instrument to measure blood pressure
Psychomotor - Answer Mental process that control movement
or
pertaining to motor effects caused by cerebral activity
Standard Precautions - Answer A strict form of infection control that is based on the
assumption that all blood and other body fluids are infectious.
You have to treat everyone like they have disease.
Hand washing - Answer Single most important pre-caution
Handwashing procedure - Answer 1) wet hands and arms with water at least 100 degrees
2) apply soap to build a lather
3) scrub hands and arms vigorously for at least 10-15 seconds
4) rinse hands and arms with warm running water
5) dry hands and arms with a single use paper towel or hand dryer
Part of hand to use for examination/assesment - Answer Back of hand/dorsal
Tip of fingers
Head to toe assessment - Answer an assessment that organizes the collection of
comprehensive physical data by proceeding through the entire body from head to toe
Head to toe assessment sequence - Answer 1. Vital signs
2. Heart rate
3. Blood pressure
4. Temperature
5. Pulse Oximetry
6. Respiratory Rate
7. Pain
and Correct Answers 2026.
Sequence of physical examination (According to Jarvis Book) - Answer 1. Inspection
2. Palpation
3. Percussion
4. Auscultation
Inspection - Answer 1. First of step of patient's examination.
2. General observation of the patient as a whole.
3. Usually takes time and reveals a surprising amount of information.
Auscultation - Answer listening to organ sounds with a stethoscope
Palpation - Answer An examination technique in which the examiner's hands are used to feel
the texture, size, consistency, and location of certain body parts.
An examination techniques uses the sense of touch to assess texture, temperature, moisture,
and swelling.
Percussion (physical assessment) - Answer _____, producing sounds by tapping on specific
areas of the body with fingers, hands, or small instruments, allows evaluation of the size,
consistency, and borders of the body organs, and the presence or absence of fluid in body areas.
Stethoscope - Answer A medical instrument for listening to the sounds generated inside the
body
Stethoscope diaphragm is used for: - Answer The larger part of stethoscope. Used to listen a
higher pitch sounds - S1, S2
May hear aortic and mitral regurg murmurs better
Stethoscope bell - Answer Deep hallow cup like shape
For soft, low pitched sounds (extra heart sounds or murmurs)
Hold lightly against skin
Dorsal (Back of the hand) - Answer Part of the hand that is use for examination/ assessment.
, Best to assess the patient's skin temperature.
The skin is thinner on this surface than on the palms.
sphygmomanometer - Answer Instrument to measure blood pressure
Psychomotor - Answer Mental process that control movement
or
pertaining to motor effects caused by cerebral activity
Standard Precautions - Answer A strict form of infection control that is based on the
assumption that all blood and other body fluids are infectious.
You have to treat everyone like they have disease.
Hand washing - Answer Single most important pre-caution
Handwashing procedure - Answer 1) wet hands and arms with water at least 100 degrees
2) apply soap to build a lather
3) scrub hands and arms vigorously for at least 10-15 seconds
4) rinse hands and arms with warm running water
5) dry hands and arms with a single use paper towel or hand dryer
Part of hand to use for examination/assesment - Answer Back of hand/dorsal
Tip of fingers
Head to toe assessment - Answer an assessment that organizes the collection of
comprehensive physical data by proceeding through the entire body from head to toe
Head to toe assessment sequence - Answer 1. Vital signs
2. Heart rate
3. Blood pressure
4. Temperature
5. Pulse Oximetry
6. Respiratory Rate
7. Pain
