NUR 101 / NUR101 Health Assessment Exam 3
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Question 1
A nurse is assessing a patient’s peripheral pulses. Which characteristics should the nurse
evaluate?
A. Rate, rhythm, amplitude, and contour
B. Color, temperature, and odor
C. Height, weight, and BMI
D. Pain level and location
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pulse assessment includes rate, rhythm, amplitude (strength), and contour.
Question 2
The nurse identifies a pulse graded as 2+. What does this indicate?
A. Absent pulse
B. Normal pulse strength
C. Weak pulse requiring emergency care
D. Bounding pulse
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A 2+ pulse is considered normal amplitude.
Question 3
Where should the nurse auscultate the apical pulse?
,A. Right second intercostal space
B. Left fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line
C. Carotid artery
D. Radial artery
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The apical impulse is normally heard at the fifth intercostal space, left midclavicular
line.
Question 4
A nurse hears a blowing sound over the carotid artery. This finding may indicate:
A. Normal circulation
B. Bruit caused by turbulent blood flow
C. Normal heart sounds
D. Decreased oxygen saturation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A bruit is an abnormal sound caused by turbulent blood flow, often related to vessel
narrowing.
Question 5
The nurse assesses jugular venous distention. This may indicate:
A. Right-sided heart failure
B. Normal aging
C. Low blood glucose
D. Dehydration only
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Jugular venous distention can occur when blood backs up due to impaired right
ventricular function.
Respiratory Assessment
,Question 6
The nurse hears crackles during lung auscultation. The nurse should suspect:
A. Fluid in the alveoli
B. Normal airway movement
C. Improved ventilation
D. Decreased heart rate
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Crackles often occur when air moves through fluid-filled or collapsed airways.
Question 7
Wheezing is most commonly associated with:
A. Narrowed airways
B. Fluid overload only
C. Bone injury
D. Normal lung sounds
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wheezing occurs when air moves through constricted airways.
Question 8
A nurse should place a pulse oximeter to measure:
A. Blood pressure
B. Oxygen saturation
C. Temperature
D. Respiratory depth
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pulse oximetry measures oxygen saturation (SpO₂).
Abdominal Assessment
, Question 9
What is the correct sequence for abdominal assessment?
A. Palpation, percussion, inspection, auscultation
B. Inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation
C. Auscultation, palpation, percussion, inspection
D. Percussion, inspection, palpation, auscultation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The abdomen is assessed in this order because palpation and percussion may alter
bowel sounds.
Question 10
The nurse assesses bowel sounds using:
A. Percussion
B. Palpation
C. Auscultation
D. Inspection
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A stethoscope is used to listen for bowel sounds.
Nutrition & Skin Assessment
Question 11
Dry, flaky skin and eczema-like changes may indicate deficiency of:
A. Essential fatty acids
B. Protein only
C. Sodium
D. Iron only
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Essential fatty acid deficiency may cause dry, scaly skin changes.
Comprehensive Review Bundle Practice Questions +
Answers + Rationales LATTEST EXAM 3 ALREADY
GRADED A+
Question 1
A nurse is assessing a patient’s peripheral pulses. Which characteristics should the nurse
evaluate?
A. Rate, rhythm, amplitude, and contour
B. Color, temperature, and odor
C. Height, weight, and BMI
D. Pain level and location
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pulse assessment includes rate, rhythm, amplitude (strength), and contour.
Question 2
The nurse identifies a pulse graded as 2+. What does this indicate?
A. Absent pulse
B. Normal pulse strength
C. Weak pulse requiring emergency care
D. Bounding pulse
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A 2+ pulse is considered normal amplitude.
Question 3
Where should the nurse auscultate the apical pulse?
,A. Right second intercostal space
B. Left fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line
C. Carotid artery
D. Radial artery
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The apical impulse is normally heard at the fifth intercostal space, left midclavicular
line.
Question 4
A nurse hears a blowing sound over the carotid artery. This finding may indicate:
A. Normal circulation
B. Bruit caused by turbulent blood flow
C. Normal heart sounds
D. Decreased oxygen saturation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A bruit is an abnormal sound caused by turbulent blood flow, often related to vessel
narrowing.
Question 5
The nurse assesses jugular venous distention. This may indicate:
A. Right-sided heart failure
B. Normal aging
C. Low blood glucose
D. Dehydration only
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Jugular venous distention can occur when blood backs up due to impaired right
ventricular function.
Respiratory Assessment
,Question 6
The nurse hears crackles during lung auscultation. The nurse should suspect:
A. Fluid in the alveoli
B. Normal airway movement
C. Improved ventilation
D. Decreased heart rate
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Crackles often occur when air moves through fluid-filled or collapsed airways.
Question 7
Wheezing is most commonly associated with:
A. Narrowed airways
B. Fluid overload only
C. Bone injury
D. Normal lung sounds
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wheezing occurs when air moves through constricted airways.
Question 8
A nurse should place a pulse oximeter to measure:
A. Blood pressure
B. Oxygen saturation
C. Temperature
D. Respiratory depth
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pulse oximetry measures oxygen saturation (SpO₂).
Abdominal Assessment
, Question 9
What is the correct sequence for abdominal assessment?
A. Palpation, percussion, inspection, auscultation
B. Inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation
C. Auscultation, palpation, percussion, inspection
D. Percussion, inspection, palpation, auscultation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The abdomen is assessed in this order because palpation and percussion may alter
bowel sounds.
Question 10
The nurse assesses bowel sounds using:
A. Percussion
B. Palpation
C. Auscultation
D. Inspection
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A stethoscope is used to listen for bowel sounds.
Nutrition & Skin Assessment
Question 11
Dry, flaky skin and eczema-like changes may indicate deficiency of:
A. Essential fatty acids
B. Protein only
C. Sodium
D. Iron only
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Essential fatty acid deficiency may cause dry, scaly skin changes.
