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HEALTH ASSESSMENT (CLEMSON
UNIVERSITY): TEST 1 SAMPLE/REVIEW
2026 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
EXPERTLY VERIFIED ANSWERS.
1. ______ is defined as the rituals, practices, and experiences
involving a search for the sacred that are shared within a
group. - correct answer -religion
2. ___________ measurements are used to evaluate client's
physical growth, development, and nutritional status. - correct
answer -Anthropometric
3. ____________ is defined as excessive body fat in relation to
lean body mass, with BMI >30. - correct answer -obesity
4. Excessive fat storage deep within the client's abdominal cavity
is called ____________ fat. - correct answer -visceral
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5. The amount of ______________ tissue includes concern for fat
distribution throughout the body. - correct answer -adipose
6. True or False: Mid-arm muscle circumference evaluates
skeletal muscle mass and fat stores. - correct answer -true
7. True or False: A nutritional assessment in a client should begin
with an individual's dietary habits. - correct answer -True
8. True or False: The body's protein stores are affected in a
malnourished client. - correct answer -true
9. True or False: A body mass index does not accurately reflect
body fat in tall adult clients. - correct answer -False
10. True or False: Clients taking diuretic medications may lack
adequate hydration. - correct answer -True
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11. True or False: Spoon nails are a characteristic feature of iron
deficiency anemia. - correct answer -True
12. True or False: Perspiration increases with aging because
sweat gland activity increases. - correct answer -false
13. True or false: A macule is an elevated, palpable, solid mass
with circumscribed border. - correct answer -false
14. True or False: Pressure areas in stage 1 involve epidermis,
dermis, and subcutaneous tissues. - correct answer -false
15. True or False: Carotene is responsible for yellow color of the
skin. - correct answer -True
16. _______ is an oily substance that lubricates hair and skin
and reduces water loss through the skin. - correct answer -
sebum
HEALTH ASSESSMENT (CLEMSON
UNIVERSITY): TEST 1 SAMPLE/REVIEW
2026 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
EXPERTLY VERIFIED ANSWERS.
1. ______ is defined as the rituals, practices, and experiences
involving a search for the sacred that are shared within a
group. - correct answer -religion
2. ___________ measurements are used to evaluate client's
physical growth, development, and nutritional status. - correct
answer -Anthropometric
3. ____________ is defined as excessive body fat in relation to
lean body mass, with BMI >30. - correct answer -obesity
4. Excessive fat storage deep within the client's abdominal cavity
is called ____________ fat. - correct answer -visceral
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5. The amount of ______________ tissue includes concern for fat
distribution throughout the body. - correct answer -adipose
6. True or False: Mid-arm muscle circumference evaluates
skeletal muscle mass and fat stores. - correct answer -true
7. True or False: A nutritional assessment in a client should begin
with an individual's dietary habits. - correct answer -True
8. True or False: The body's protein stores are affected in a
malnourished client. - correct answer -true
9. True or False: A body mass index does not accurately reflect
body fat in tall adult clients. - correct answer -False
10. True or False: Clients taking diuretic medications may lack
adequate hydration. - correct answer -True
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11. True or False: Spoon nails are a characteristic feature of iron
deficiency anemia. - correct answer -True
12. True or False: Perspiration increases with aging because
sweat gland activity increases. - correct answer -false
13. True or false: A macule is an elevated, palpable, solid mass
with circumscribed border. - correct answer -false
14. True or False: Pressure areas in stage 1 involve epidermis,
dermis, and subcutaneous tissues. - correct answer -false
15. True or False: Carotene is responsible for yellow color of the
skin. - correct answer -True
16. _______ is an oily substance that lubricates hair and skin
and reduces water loss through the skin. - correct answer -
sebum
