NUR 2180 PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026 VERIFIED CLINICAL FINDINGS HIGH PERFORMANCE RESULTS

NUR 2180 PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT ACTUAL
EXAM PAPER 2026 VERIFIED CLINICAL
FINDINGS HIGH PERFORMANCE RESULTS


◉ Explain kyphosis.
Answer: an exaggerated posterior curvature of the thoracic spine
that will appear humpback


◉ Assessment of kyphosis.
Answer: look for a humpback when one stands


◉ Explain lordosis.
Answer: pronounced lumbar curve in the spine, usually is seen in
obese people or in pregnancy


◉ Assessment of lordosis.
Answer: see if the clients stomach and abdomen is more pronounced
when standing up, sticking the belly out


◉ Explain resistance and range of motion when assessing
extremeties.

, Answer: Clients may have resistance when they are in pain or have a
joint disease, crepitus.
Muscle strength is usually tested by having resistance by pushing up
and having the client push as well with all arms, elbows, wrists, feet,
knees and legs.Motion can be active or passive


◉ Grading Scale for muscle strength testing.
Answer: 5/5= full motion against gravity and resistance
4/5=full motion against gravity, some resistance
3/5= full range of motion with gravity
2/5= full range of motion with gravity using passive motion
1/5= slight contractions
0/5=no contraction


◉ 5/5 grading scale.
Answer: full motion against gravity and resistance


◉ 4/5 grading scale.
Answer: full motion against gravity, some resistance


◉ 3/5 grading scale.
Answer: full range of motion with gravity