Test Bank For Essential Health Assessment 1st Edition By
Janice M Thompson
ubjective versus Objective Data - ANSWER:Subjective data is based on personal
opinions, interpretations, and feelings. Objective data is observable and measurable.
Cardiovascular Assessment Components - ANSWER:Includes inspection, palpation,
percussion, and auscultation of the heart and blood vessels.
Rinne Test - ANSWER:Assessment of hearing; related to the auditory system.
Tactile Fremitus Test - ANSWER:Assessment of vibrations felt on the chest wall;
related to the respiratory system.
ABCDE Rule of Skin Cancer - ANSWER:Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color
variation, Diameter larger than 6mm, Evolution or change over time.
Doppler Ultrasound - ANSWER:Used when unable to palpate the dorsalis pedis pulse.
Self-Breast Examination Teaching - ANSWER:Instruct on circular motions, varying
pressure levels, and examination frequency.
COPD Patient Discharge Education - ANSWER:Educate on medication use, inhaler
techniques, oxygen therapy, and symptom management.
Tools for Head-to-Toe Assessment - ANSWER:Include stethoscope, blood pressure
cuff, thermometer, penlight, reflex hammer, and scale.
Elderly Client Interview - ANSWER:Allow extra time, use open-ended questions,
provide support, and ensure a comfortable environment.
Cranial Nerve VII Assessment - ANSWER:Assess facial movements, symmetry, and
ability to smile, frown, close eyes tightly, and show teeth.
Achilles Reflex Expected Findings - ANSWER:Normal response is plantar flexion of the
foot.
Trust Building with Gender Biased Patient - ANSWER:Use active listening, show
empathy, respect privacy, and address concerns professionally.
Head-to-Toe Assessment Order - ANSWER:Start from head and progress downwards,
ending with feet.
, HEENT Normal Findings - ANSWER:Head: normocephalic, Ears: symmetrical, Eyes:
PERRLA, Nose: midline septum, Throat: pink and moist.
Skin Functions - ANSWER:Protection, sensation, temperature regulation, and vitamin
D synthesis.
PRQST Questions for Pain - ANSWER:Provocative, quality, region, severity, timing
questions for pain assessment.
General Survey Components - ANSWER:Include physical appearance, body structure,
mobility, behavior, and vital signs.
Older Adults Expected Findings - ANSWER:Decreased height, kyphosis, decreased
subcutaneous fat, and slower movements.
Bilateral Simultaneous Pulse Assessment - ANSWER:Radial and brachial pulses can be
assessed bilaterally and simultaneously.
Nutritional Assessment Contents - ANSWER:Dietary habits, weight changes, nutrient
deficiencies, and eating patterns.
Radial Pulse Abnormal Findings - ANSWER:Weak, thready, irregular, or absent radial
pulses.
Tapping Motion Assessment - ANSWER:Percussion is the tapping motion used to
assess underlying tissues.
F.A.S.T. Mnemonic - ANSWER:Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties,
Time to call emergency services.
Visual Acuity Assessment - ANSWER:Use Snellen chart to assess distant vision and
Rosenbaum chart for near vision.
Hemorrhoid Manifestations - ANSWER:Pain, itching, swelling, and bleeding in the
rectal area.
Atrial vs. Venous Insufficiency - ANSWER:Atrial insufficiency presents with edema
and cyanosis, while venous insufficiency shows edema and brownish skin
discoloration.
Bowel Sounds Variations - ANSWER:Include hypoactive, hyperactive, absent, and
normal bowel sounds.
Snoring vs. Wheezing - ANSWER:Snoring is a continuous low-pitched sound, while
wheezing is a high-pitched musical sound.
Janice M Thompson
ubjective versus Objective Data - ANSWER:Subjective data is based on personal
opinions, interpretations, and feelings. Objective data is observable and measurable.
Cardiovascular Assessment Components - ANSWER:Includes inspection, palpation,
percussion, and auscultation of the heart and blood vessels.
Rinne Test - ANSWER:Assessment of hearing; related to the auditory system.
Tactile Fremitus Test - ANSWER:Assessment of vibrations felt on the chest wall;
related to the respiratory system.
ABCDE Rule of Skin Cancer - ANSWER:Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color
variation, Diameter larger than 6mm, Evolution or change over time.
Doppler Ultrasound - ANSWER:Used when unable to palpate the dorsalis pedis pulse.
Self-Breast Examination Teaching - ANSWER:Instruct on circular motions, varying
pressure levels, and examination frequency.
COPD Patient Discharge Education - ANSWER:Educate on medication use, inhaler
techniques, oxygen therapy, and symptom management.
Tools for Head-to-Toe Assessment - ANSWER:Include stethoscope, blood pressure
cuff, thermometer, penlight, reflex hammer, and scale.
Elderly Client Interview - ANSWER:Allow extra time, use open-ended questions,
provide support, and ensure a comfortable environment.
Cranial Nerve VII Assessment - ANSWER:Assess facial movements, symmetry, and
ability to smile, frown, close eyes tightly, and show teeth.
Achilles Reflex Expected Findings - ANSWER:Normal response is plantar flexion of the
foot.
Trust Building with Gender Biased Patient - ANSWER:Use active listening, show
empathy, respect privacy, and address concerns professionally.
Head-to-Toe Assessment Order - ANSWER:Start from head and progress downwards,
ending with feet.
, HEENT Normal Findings - ANSWER:Head: normocephalic, Ears: symmetrical, Eyes:
PERRLA, Nose: midline septum, Throat: pink and moist.
Skin Functions - ANSWER:Protection, sensation, temperature regulation, and vitamin
D synthesis.
PRQST Questions for Pain - ANSWER:Provocative, quality, region, severity, timing
questions for pain assessment.
General Survey Components - ANSWER:Include physical appearance, body structure,
mobility, behavior, and vital signs.
Older Adults Expected Findings - ANSWER:Decreased height, kyphosis, decreased
subcutaneous fat, and slower movements.
Bilateral Simultaneous Pulse Assessment - ANSWER:Radial and brachial pulses can be
assessed bilaterally and simultaneously.
Nutritional Assessment Contents - ANSWER:Dietary habits, weight changes, nutrient
deficiencies, and eating patterns.
Radial Pulse Abnormal Findings - ANSWER:Weak, thready, irregular, or absent radial
pulses.
Tapping Motion Assessment - ANSWER:Percussion is the tapping motion used to
assess underlying tissues.
F.A.S.T. Mnemonic - ANSWER:Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties,
Time to call emergency services.
Visual Acuity Assessment - ANSWER:Use Snellen chart to assess distant vision and
Rosenbaum chart for near vision.
Hemorrhoid Manifestations - ANSWER:Pain, itching, swelling, and bleeding in the
rectal area.
Atrial vs. Venous Insufficiency - ANSWER:Atrial insufficiency presents with edema
and cyanosis, while venous insufficiency shows edema and brownish skin
discoloration.
Bowel Sounds Variations - ANSWER:Include hypoactive, hyperactive, absent, and
normal bowel sounds.
Snoring vs. Wheezing - ANSWER:Snoring is a continuous low-pitched sound, while
wheezing is a high-pitched musical sound.
