HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND ITS
EXPECTED ANSWERS
During a physical examination, which area of the body
should the nurse assess for cyanosis in a client?
Nail beds, lips, skin
Which sign best indicates strabismus in a client?
Inability to focus both eyes on an object simultaneously
A nurse is performing a physical examination on a
client. What position is the most suitable for an
abdominal examination?
A dorsal recumbent position
A nurse is assessing a client's heart and lungs. Which
positions are usually recommended for this?
lateral recumbent position, sitting position
Which of the following physical examination
techniques are most helpful when assessing a client?
auscultation, palpation, and percussion
A client is admitted to the hospital with cirrhosis of
the liver. A nurse performs a physical assessment on
the client. Which body areas should the nurse inspect
for jaundice?
sclera, mucus membranes, skin
A nurse is examining a client in the examination room.
At what angle should the nurse elevate the head of the
examination table so that the client is comfortable?
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND ITS
EXPECTED ANSWERS
During a physical examination, which area of the body
should the nurse assess for cyanosis in a client?
Nail beds, lips, skin
Which sign best indicates strabismus in a client?
Inability to focus both eyes on an object simultaneously
A nurse is performing a physical examination on a
client. What position is the most suitable for an
abdominal examination?
A dorsal recumbent position
A nurse is assessing a client's heart and lungs. Which
positions are usually recommended for this?
lateral recumbent position, sitting position
Which of the following physical examination
techniques are most helpful when assessing a client?
auscultation, palpation, and percussion
A client is admitted to the hospital with cirrhosis of
the liver. A nurse performs a physical assessment on
the client. Which body areas should the nurse inspect
for jaundice?
sclera, mucus membranes, skin
A nurse is examining a client in the examination room.
At what angle should the nurse elevate the head of the
examination table so that the client is comfortable?
