PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND HEALTH
ASSESSMENT BY JARVIS COMPREHENSIVE
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
◉ what is the general survey? Answer: study of the overall pt
presentation and behavior, beginning when you first meet a pt
- can shed light on illness, independence, body image, emotional
state, hygiene, developmental status
◉ what are things you would look at with general appearance and
behavior? Answer: - gender and race
- age (does biological age match with appearance)
- signs of distress: emotional or physical
- body type
- posture (if abnormal, why?)
- gait
- body movements
- hygiene and grooming
- dress (cleanliness or put-togetherness)
- body odor
- affect (what their face displays like a flat affect) and mood
,- speech (like dysphagia or slurred or if they are coherent)
- patient abuse
- subculture abuse
◉ what are some signs of child abuse? Answer: - vaginal or penile
discharge
- blood on underwear (unless menstruating)
- pain, itching, or odd odor from genitals
- genital injury
- sitting or walking difficulty
- recurrent UTIs or pain while urinating
- STIs
- problems sleeping or eating
- anxiety or depression
- fear or certain people or places
- play activities that recreate abuse scenarios
- sexual acting out
- profound and rapid personality changes
- rapidly declining school performance
◉ what are some signs of intimate partner violence? Answer: -
injuries/trauma inconsistent with reported cause
, - unexplained injuries
- stress-related disorders like IBS, chronic pain, etc.
- overuse of health services
- thoughts of or attempted suicide
- eating or sleeping disorders
- patterns of substance abuse
- sense of helplessness
- financial dependence on abuser
- unsafe sexual behaviors
◉ what are some signs of older adult abuse? Answer: -
injuries/trauma inconsistent with reported cause
- over- or under- medication
- exposure to severe weather
- signs of sexual abuse (torn or bloody underwear or genital
bruising)
- sunken eyes or weight loss
- extreme thirst
- dependent on caregiver
- combative or verbally aggressive
- minimal social support
- prolonged interval between incident and medical treatment
ASSESSMENT BY JARVIS COMPREHENSIVE
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
◉ what is the general survey? Answer: study of the overall pt
presentation and behavior, beginning when you first meet a pt
- can shed light on illness, independence, body image, emotional
state, hygiene, developmental status
◉ what are things you would look at with general appearance and
behavior? Answer: - gender and race
- age (does biological age match with appearance)
- signs of distress: emotional or physical
- body type
- posture (if abnormal, why?)
- gait
- body movements
- hygiene and grooming
- dress (cleanliness or put-togetherness)
- body odor
- affect (what their face displays like a flat affect) and mood
,- speech (like dysphagia or slurred or if they are coherent)
- patient abuse
- subculture abuse
◉ what are some signs of child abuse? Answer: - vaginal or penile
discharge
- blood on underwear (unless menstruating)
- pain, itching, or odd odor from genitals
- genital injury
- sitting or walking difficulty
- recurrent UTIs or pain while urinating
- STIs
- problems sleeping or eating
- anxiety or depression
- fear or certain people or places
- play activities that recreate abuse scenarios
- sexual acting out
- profound and rapid personality changes
- rapidly declining school performance
◉ what are some signs of intimate partner violence? Answer: -
injuries/trauma inconsistent with reported cause
, - unexplained injuries
- stress-related disorders like IBS, chronic pain, etc.
- overuse of health services
- thoughts of or attempted suicide
- eating or sleeping disorders
- patterns of substance abuse
- sense of helplessness
- financial dependence on abuser
- unsafe sexual behaviors
◉ what are some signs of older adult abuse? Answer: -
injuries/trauma inconsistent with reported cause
- over- or under- medication
- exposure to severe weather
- signs of sexual abuse (torn or bloody underwear or genital
bruising)
- sunken eyes or weight loss
- extreme thirst
- dependent on caregiver
- combative or verbally aggressive
- minimal social support
- prolonged interval between incident and medical treatment
