NR 414
Health Assessment Across the
Lifespan
MIDTERM EXAM READINESS
GUIDE
Q&S
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,1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common sign
of dehydration in older adults?
A) Tachycardia
B) Hypertension
C) Increased skin turgor
D) Dry mucous membranes
Correct Answer: D) Dry mucous membranes
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The absence of bowel sounds after
_______ seconds is considered indicative of bowel
obstruction.
Correct Answer: 240
3. True/False: The Glasgow Coma Scale is only applicable
for assessing patients with head injuries.
Correct Answer: False
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the
following are components of the Apgar score?
A) Heart rate
B) Muscle tone
C) Blood pressure
D) Respiratory effort
Correct Answers: A) Heart rate, B) Muscle tone, D)
Respiratory effort
5. Multiple Choice: In pediatric patients, which pulse is
primarily assessed for evaluating circulation?
A) Radial
B) Brachial
C) Carotid
D) Femoral
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, Correct Answer: B) Brachial
6. Fill-in-the-Blank: A score below ______ on the Edinburgh
Postnatal Depression Scale indicates the need for a
comprehensive mental health evaluation.
Correct Answer: 10
7. True/False: Rebound tenderness is a reliable sign of
appendicitis in pregnant women.
Correct Answer: False
8. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which
assessments are crucial for a patient with suspected
stroke?
A) Blood glucose level
B) Pupillary response
C) Deep tendon reflexes
D) Facial symmetry
Correct Answers: A) Blood glucose level, B) Pupillary
response, D) Facial symmetry
9. Multiple Choice: What is the first-line treatment for a
patient presenting with an acute asthma exacerbation?
A) Corticosteroids
B) Anticholinergics
C) Beta-agonists
D) Magnesium sulfate
Correct Answer: C) Beta-agonists
10. Fill-in-the-Blank: The normal range for an adult's resting
heart rate is between _______ beats per minute.
Correct Answer: 60-100
©2024/2025
Health Assessment Across the
Lifespan
MIDTERM EXAM READINESS
GUIDE
Q&S
©2024/2025
,1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common sign
of dehydration in older adults?
A) Tachycardia
B) Hypertension
C) Increased skin turgor
D) Dry mucous membranes
Correct Answer: D) Dry mucous membranes
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The absence of bowel sounds after
_______ seconds is considered indicative of bowel
obstruction.
Correct Answer: 240
3. True/False: The Glasgow Coma Scale is only applicable
for assessing patients with head injuries.
Correct Answer: False
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the
following are components of the Apgar score?
A) Heart rate
B) Muscle tone
C) Blood pressure
D) Respiratory effort
Correct Answers: A) Heart rate, B) Muscle tone, D)
Respiratory effort
5. Multiple Choice: In pediatric patients, which pulse is
primarily assessed for evaluating circulation?
A) Radial
B) Brachial
C) Carotid
D) Femoral
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, Correct Answer: B) Brachial
6. Fill-in-the-Blank: A score below ______ on the Edinburgh
Postnatal Depression Scale indicates the need for a
comprehensive mental health evaluation.
Correct Answer: 10
7. True/False: Rebound tenderness is a reliable sign of
appendicitis in pregnant women.
Correct Answer: False
8. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which
assessments are crucial for a patient with suspected
stroke?
A) Blood glucose level
B) Pupillary response
C) Deep tendon reflexes
D) Facial symmetry
Correct Answers: A) Blood glucose level, B) Pupillary
response, D) Facial symmetry
9. Multiple Choice: What is the first-line treatment for a
patient presenting with an acute asthma exacerbation?
A) Corticosteroids
B) Anticholinergics
C) Beta-agonists
D) Magnesium sulfate
Correct Answer: C) Beta-agonists
10. Fill-in-the-Blank: The normal range for an adult's resting
heart rate is between _______ beats per minute.
Correct Answer: 60-100
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