ACCN 5531: MODULE 1 AND 2:
GENERAL AND PULMONARY
ASSESSMENT EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
Physical examination is the process of ______ the patient for _____ signs of _____. - ANS 1.
examining
2. physical
3. dysfunction
What are the 4 basic components of physical examination? - ANS 1. inspection
2. palpation
3. percussion
4. auscultation
The use of relevant additional assessments strategies provides important data that augments
and ____ the info obtained from the _____ and physical examination - ANS 1. verifies
2. history
A systematic method of assessment involves collecting and analyzing data so you can:
1. identify patient's _____ / presenting ____
2. evaluate the patient's response to _____
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, 3. evaluate _____ in patient's condition
4. detect the _____ conditions
5. develop a ____ with patient to meet their needs
6. evaluate the patient's ____ - ANS 1. problems
2. complaint
3. illness
4. changes
5. early development of life-threatening
6. plan of action
7. response to therapies
_______ is the first step of assessment. It is obtained from the ____, _____, or ____. - ANS 1.
history
2. patient
3. significant other
4. old charts
It is the info obtained during the history taking process that directs the emphasis of the _____
and ____ - ANS 1. physical exams
2. diagnostic tests
The history may take ____ shifts to complete but the physical exam should be accomplished
_____ and _____ - ANS 1. several
2. ASAP after patient is admitted
3. repeated at frequent intervals
What are the 2 mnemonics used to guide history taking? - ANS 1. OLDCARTS
2. OPQRST
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GENERAL AND PULMONARY
ASSESSMENT EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
Physical examination is the process of ______ the patient for _____ signs of _____. - ANS 1.
examining
2. physical
3. dysfunction
What are the 4 basic components of physical examination? - ANS 1. inspection
2. palpation
3. percussion
4. auscultation
The use of relevant additional assessments strategies provides important data that augments
and ____ the info obtained from the _____ and physical examination - ANS 1. verifies
2. history
A systematic method of assessment involves collecting and analyzing data so you can:
1. identify patient's _____ / presenting ____
2. evaluate the patient's response to _____
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1
, 3. evaluate _____ in patient's condition
4. detect the _____ conditions
5. develop a ____ with patient to meet their needs
6. evaluate the patient's ____ - ANS 1. problems
2. complaint
3. illness
4. changes
5. early development of life-threatening
6. plan of action
7. response to therapies
_______ is the first step of assessment. It is obtained from the ____, _____, or ____. - ANS 1.
history
2. patient
3. significant other
4. old charts
It is the info obtained during the history taking process that directs the emphasis of the _____
and ____ - ANS 1. physical exams
2. diagnostic tests
The history may take ____ shifts to complete but the physical exam should be accomplished
_____ and _____ - ANS 1. several
2. ASAP after patient is admitted
3. repeated at frequent intervals
What are the 2 mnemonics used to guide history taking? - ANS 1. OLDCARTS
2. OPQRST
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