NSG3160 Health Assessment Exam 2 Questions
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Question 1
The nurse educator is preparing an education module on skin, hair, and nails for the nursing staff. Which of these
statements about the dermal layer of the skin should be included in the module?
A Is replaced every 4 weeks
B Contains mostly fat cells
C Contains sensory receptors
D Consists mostly of keratin
Correct Answer
C Contains sensory receptors
Question 2
Conductive hearing loss:
Correct Answer
Hearing impairment caused by interference with sound or vibratory energy in the external canal, middle ear, or ossicles.
Caused by otosclerosis, drainage, ear infection, busted eardrum, impacted cerumen, or trauma.
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,Question 3
A woman brings her husband to the clinic for an examination. She is particularly worried because after a recent fall, he
seems to have lost a great deal of his memory of recent events. Which statement reflects the nurse's best course of action?
A Plan to integrate the mental status examination into the history and physical examination.
B Reassure his wife that memory loss after a physical shock is normal and will soon subside.
C Perform a complete mental status examination.
D Refer him to a psychometrician.
Correct Answer
C Perform a complete mental status examination.
Question 4
In obtaining a health history on a 74-year-old patient, the nurse notes that he drinks alcohol daily and that he has noticed
a tremor in his hands that affects his ability to hold things. With this information, what response should the nurse make?
A "Does the tremor change when you drink alcohol?"
B "We'll do some tests to see what is causing the tremor."
C "You really shouldn't drink so much alcohol; it may be causing your tremor."
D "Does your family know you are drinking every day?"
Correct Answer
A "Does the tremor change when you drink alcohol?"
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,Question 5
A patient comes in for a physical examination in late July and states that she was "freezing to death" while waiting for her
examination. The nurse notes that her skin is pale and cool. What should the nurse understand is the likely cause?
A Peripheral vasodilation
B Peripheral vasoconstriction
C Venous pooling
D Decreased arterial perfusion
Correct Answer
B Peripheral vasoconstriction
Question 6
The nurse is asking an adolescent about illicit substance abuse. The adolescent answers, "Yes, I've used marijuana at parties
with my friends." What is the next question the nurse should ask?
A "When was the last time you used marijuana?"
B "Do your parents know about this?"
C "Who are these friends?"
D "Is this a regular habit?"
Correct Answer
A "When was the last time you used marijuana?"
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, Question 7
A 50-year-old woman is in the clinic for weakness in her left arm and leg that she has noticed for the past week. The nurse
should perform which type of neurologic examination?
A Complete neurologic examination
B Glasgow Coma Scale
C Screening neurologic examination
D Neurologic recheck examination
Correct Answer
A Complete neurologic examination
Question 8
A Caucasian patient has liver issues. Which areas would the nurse assess for this disease process? Select all that apply.
The hard and soft palate
Patient eyes by the edge of the iris
The skin on the peripheral parts of the body
Palm of hands
Correct Answer
The hard and soft palate
Patient eyes by the edge of the iris
Palm of hands
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and Answers Top Rated A+ Latest Version 2026
Question 1
The nurse educator is preparing an education module on skin, hair, and nails for the nursing staff. Which of these
statements about the dermal layer of the skin should be included in the module?
A Is replaced every 4 weeks
B Contains mostly fat cells
C Contains sensory receptors
D Consists mostly of keratin
Correct Answer
C Contains sensory receptors
Question 2
Conductive hearing loss:
Correct Answer
Hearing impairment caused by interference with sound or vibratory energy in the external canal, middle ear, or ossicles.
Caused by otosclerosis, drainage, ear infection, busted eardrum, impacted cerumen, or trauma.
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,Question 3
A woman brings her husband to the clinic for an examination. She is particularly worried because after a recent fall, he
seems to have lost a great deal of his memory of recent events. Which statement reflects the nurse's best course of action?
A Plan to integrate the mental status examination into the history and physical examination.
B Reassure his wife that memory loss after a physical shock is normal and will soon subside.
C Perform a complete mental status examination.
D Refer him to a psychometrician.
Correct Answer
C Perform a complete mental status examination.
Question 4
In obtaining a health history on a 74-year-old patient, the nurse notes that he drinks alcohol daily and that he has noticed
a tremor in his hands that affects his ability to hold things. With this information, what response should the nurse make?
A "Does the tremor change when you drink alcohol?"
B "We'll do some tests to see what is causing the tremor."
C "You really shouldn't drink so much alcohol; it may be causing your tremor."
D "Does your family know you are drinking every day?"
Correct Answer
A "Does the tremor change when you drink alcohol?"
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,Question 5
A patient comes in for a physical examination in late July and states that she was "freezing to death" while waiting for her
examination. The nurse notes that her skin is pale and cool. What should the nurse understand is the likely cause?
A Peripheral vasodilation
B Peripheral vasoconstriction
C Venous pooling
D Decreased arterial perfusion
Correct Answer
B Peripheral vasoconstriction
Question 6
The nurse is asking an adolescent about illicit substance abuse. The adolescent answers, "Yes, I've used marijuana at parties
with my friends." What is the next question the nurse should ask?
A "When was the last time you used marijuana?"
B "Do your parents know about this?"
C "Who are these friends?"
D "Is this a regular habit?"
Correct Answer
A "When was the last time you used marijuana?"
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, Question 7
A 50-year-old woman is in the clinic for weakness in her left arm and leg that she has noticed for the past week. The nurse
should perform which type of neurologic examination?
A Complete neurologic examination
B Glasgow Coma Scale
C Screening neurologic examination
D Neurologic recheck examination
Correct Answer
A Complete neurologic examination
Question 8
A Caucasian patient has liver issues. Which areas would the nurse assess for this disease process? Select all that apply.
The hard and soft palate
Patient eyes by the edge of the iris
The skin on the peripheral parts of the body
Palm of hands
Correct Answer
The hard and soft palate
Patient eyes by the edge of the iris
Palm of hands
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