BATES NURSING GUIDE TO PHYSICAL
EXAMINATION AND HISTORY TAKING
EDITION 3 TEST BANK ACTUAL COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 2026 GRADED A+
⩥ when learning about physical assessment, students often want to
proceed directly to the examination; however. Answer: the collection of
subjective information during history taking assists to focus your
examination accordingly
⩥ the physical examination is a process to obtain
____________________ from the patient. Answer: objective data
⩥ the ____________________ in the health history is obtained prior to
the examination and will assist the nurse to navigate through a complex
examination. Answer: subjective data
⩥ a finding in one system may not be an ____________ finding.
Answer: isolated
for example, the patient who presents with a chief complaint of blurred
vision may be having vision changes because of age, an injury, a retina
or macular affliction, or changes due to hyperglycemia
,⩥ what is the purpose of the physical examination?. Answer: to
determine changes in a patient's health status and how to respond to a
problem as well as promote healthy lifestyles and well-being
⩥ how to prepare for the physical examination?. Answer: -reflect on
your approach to the patient
-adjust the lighting and the environment
-check that the equipment is available and in working order
-make the patient comfortable
-choose the sequence of examination
⩥ as you enter the room to conduct a physical examination, identify.
Answer: yourself as a nursing student
appear calm and organized, even when you feel inexperienced
it is common to forget part of the examination, especially at first
if that occurs, simply examine that area out of sequence
it is not unusual to go back to the patient and ask to check one or two
items that might have been overlooked
⩥ beginners will need to spend more time than experienced nurses on
select portions of the examination, such as. Answer: the fundoscopic
examination or cardiac auscultation
, ⩥ to avoid alarming the patient, warn the patient ahead of time by
saying, for example,. Answer: "i would like to spend extra time listening
to your heart and the heart sounds, but this doesn't mean i hear anything
wrong"
⩥ many patients view the physical examination with some anxiety. they
feel. Answer: vulnerable, physically exposed, apprehensive about
possible pain, and uneasy about what the nurse may find
at the same time, they appreciate your concern about their health and
respond to your attention
⩥ the skillful nurse is thorough without _____________, systematic but
______________, and ___________ yet not afraid to cause discomfort
should it be required. Answer: -wasting time
-flexible
-gentle
⩥ when doing a physical examination the skillful nurse. Answer:
examines each region of the body and at the same time is aware of the
whole patient, notes the wince or worried glance, and shares information
that calms, explains, and reassures
⩥ as a beginner, avoid _________________ your findings. Answer:
interpreting
EXAMINATION AND HISTORY TAKING
EDITION 3 TEST BANK ACTUAL COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 2026 GRADED A+
⩥ when learning about physical assessment, students often want to
proceed directly to the examination; however. Answer: the collection of
subjective information during history taking assists to focus your
examination accordingly
⩥ the physical examination is a process to obtain
____________________ from the patient. Answer: objective data
⩥ the ____________________ in the health history is obtained prior to
the examination and will assist the nurse to navigate through a complex
examination. Answer: subjective data
⩥ a finding in one system may not be an ____________ finding.
Answer: isolated
for example, the patient who presents with a chief complaint of blurred
vision may be having vision changes because of age, an injury, a retina
or macular affliction, or changes due to hyperglycemia
,⩥ what is the purpose of the physical examination?. Answer: to
determine changes in a patient's health status and how to respond to a
problem as well as promote healthy lifestyles and well-being
⩥ how to prepare for the physical examination?. Answer: -reflect on
your approach to the patient
-adjust the lighting and the environment
-check that the equipment is available and in working order
-make the patient comfortable
-choose the sequence of examination
⩥ as you enter the room to conduct a physical examination, identify.
Answer: yourself as a nursing student
appear calm and organized, even when you feel inexperienced
it is common to forget part of the examination, especially at first
if that occurs, simply examine that area out of sequence
it is not unusual to go back to the patient and ask to check one or two
items that might have been overlooked
⩥ beginners will need to spend more time than experienced nurses on
select portions of the examination, such as. Answer: the fundoscopic
examination or cardiac auscultation
, ⩥ to avoid alarming the patient, warn the patient ahead of time by
saying, for example,. Answer: "i would like to spend extra time listening
to your heart and the heart sounds, but this doesn't mean i hear anything
wrong"
⩥ many patients view the physical examination with some anxiety. they
feel. Answer: vulnerable, physically exposed, apprehensive about
possible pain, and uneasy about what the nurse may find
at the same time, they appreciate your concern about their health and
respond to your attention
⩥ the skillful nurse is thorough without _____________, systematic but
______________, and ___________ yet not afraid to cause discomfort
should it be required. Answer: -wasting time
-flexible
-gentle
⩥ when doing a physical examination the skillful nurse. Answer:
examines each region of the body and at the same time is aware of the
whole patient, notes the wince or worried glance, and shares information
that calms, explains, and reassures
⩥ as a beginner, avoid _________________ your findings. Answer:
interpreting
