NUR101 EXAM 1 2026 EXAM STUDY GUIDE
SOLVED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED
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◉ What are the types of physical examinations? Answer:
Comprehensive, focused, system-specific, and ongoing.
◉ What is included in a comprehensive physical examination?
Answer: An interview plus a complete head-to-toe examination.
◉ What is a focused physical examination? Answer: An examination
that is focused on a presenting problem.
◉ What are the four major skills used in physical assessment?
Answer: Inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.
◉ What is the role of inspection in physical assessment? Answer: To
use sight to gather data throughout the examination.
◉ What is palpation in the context of physical assessment? Answer:
The use of touch to gather data, starting with light pressure and
moving to deep palpation.
,◉ What does percussion involve? Answer: Tapping on the skin to
elicit sound for assessment.
◉ What is the general survey in a comprehensive examination?
Answer: An overall impression of the client that begins at first
contact.
◉ What are the basic components assessed in a neurological
examination? Answer: Cerebral functioning, level of consciousness,
orientation, and mental status.
◉ What skin characteristics are assessed during a physical
examination? Answer: Color, temperature, moisture, texture, turgor,
lesions, hair, and nails.
◉ What is included in a genitourinary assessment for males?
Answer: External genitalia, reproductive information, and
examination for hernia.
◉ What should be documented after a physical assessment? Answer:
All clinical findings and alerting the physician of any new or
worsening abnormal findings.
, ◉ What is the importance of communication in physical
assessment? Answer: To build rapport, explain procedures, and
respect cultural differences.
◉ What should be considered when preparing the environment for a
physical assessment? Answer: Privacy, noise control, and enabling
visualization.
◉ What is the significance of vital signs in a physical assessment?
Answer: They provide critical information about the client's health
status.
◉ What is the role of cultural differences in physical assessment?
Answer: To ensure respect and appropriate communication during
the assessment process.
◉ What is the significance of body type and posture in a general
survey? Answer: They can indicate overall health and potential
issues that may require further assessment.
◉ What factors are included in the health history component of a
physical assessment? Answer: Biographical data, past health history,
present illness, and lifestyle factors.
SOLVED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED
A+
◉ What are the types of physical examinations? Answer:
Comprehensive, focused, system-specific, and ongoing.
◉ What is included in a comprehensive physical examination?
Answer: An interview plus a complete head-to-toe examination.
◉ What is a focused physical examination? Answer: An examination
that is focused on a presenting problem.
◉ What are the four major skills used in physical assessment?
Answer: Inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.
◉ What is the role of inspection in physical assessment? Answer: To
use sight to gather data throughout the examination.
◉ What is palpation in the context of physical assessment? Answer:
The use of touch to gather data, starting with light pressure and
moving to deep palpation.
,◉ What does percussion involve? Answer: Tapping on the skin to
elicit sound for assessment.
◉ What is the general survey in a comprehensive examination?
Answer: An overall impression of the client that begins at first
contact.
◉ What are the basic components assessed in a neurological
examination? Answer: Cerebral functioning, level of consciousness,
orientation, and mental status.
◉ What skin characteristics are assessed during a physical
examination? Answer: Color, temperature, moisture, texture, turgor,
lesions, hair, and nails.
◉ What is included in a genitourinary assessment for males?
Answer: External genitalia, reproductive information, and
examination for hernia.
◉ What should be documented after a physical assessment? Answer:
All clinical findings and alerting the physician of any new or
worsening abnormal findings.
, ◉ What is the importance of communication in physical
assessment? Answer: To build rapport, explain procedures, and
respect cultural differences.
◉ What should be considered when preparing the environment for a
physical assessment? Answer: Privacy, noise control, and enabling
visualization.
◉ What is the significance of vital signs in a physical assessment?
Answer: They provide critical information about the client's health
status.
◉ What is the role of cultural differences in physical assessment?
Answer: To ensure respect and appropriate communication during
the assessment process.
◉ What is the significance of body type and posture in a general
survey? Answer: They can indicate overall health and potential
issues that may require further assessment.
◉ What factors are included in the health history component of a
physical assessment? Answer: Biographical data, past health history,
present illness, and lifestyle factors.
