NUR101 Health Assessment
Midterm Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is a priority in conducting a
comprehensive health assessment?
A. Collecting the patient’s insurance information
B. Establishing rapport with the patient
C. Using only subjective data for diagnosis
D. Avoiding cultural considerations during assessment
ANS: B. Establishing rapport with the patient
Rationale: Building trust ensures patient cooperation, allowing
for accurate and thorough assessment.
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,2. What is the best position to assess the respiratory expansion of
a patient?
A. Supine
B. Sitting upright
C. Prone
D. Lateral decubitus
ANS: B. Sitting upright
Rationale: The upright position allows optimal access to
observe and palpate respiratory movements.
3. Which tool is commonly used to evaluate pain intensity in
patients?
A. Stethoscope
B. Sphygmomanometer
C. Numerical pain rating scale
D. Otoscope
ANS: C. Numerical pain rating scale
Rationale: The numerical scale provides a standardized
method for patients to describe their pain intensity.
4. What is the purpose of performing percussion during a health
assessment?
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, A. To evaluate sound changes over body tissues
B. To observe skin color changes
C. To listen to heart murmurs
D. To measure blood pressure
ANS: A. To evaluate sound changes over body tissues
Rationale: Percussion helps assess underlying structures by
analyzing sound resonance.
5. What does a capillary refill time greater than 3 seconds
indicate?
A. Adequate perfusion
B. Poor peripheral circulation
C. Normal vascular function
D. Reduced oxygen saturation
ANS: B. Poor peripheral circulation
Rationale: Prolonged capillary refill suggests impaired blood
flow and peripheral perfusion.
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Midterm Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is a priority in conducting a
comprehensive health assessment?
A. Collecting the patient’s insurance information
B. Establishing rapport with the patient
C. Using only subjective data for diagnosis
D. Avoiding cultural considerations during assessment
ANS: B. Establishing rapport with the patient
Rationale: Building trust ensures patient cooperation, allowing
for accurate and thorough assessment.
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,2. What is the best position to assess the respiratory expansion of
a patient?
A. Supine
B. Sitting upright
C. Prone
D. Lateral decubitus
ANS: B. Sitting upright
Rationale: The upright position allows optimal access to
observe and palpate respiratory movements.
3. Which tool is commonly used to evaluate pain intensity in
patients?
A. Stethoscope
B. Sphygmomanometer
C. Numerical pain rating scale
D. Otoscope
ANS: C. Numerical pain rating scale
Rationale: The numerical scale provides a standardized
method for patients to describe their pain intensity.
4. What is the purpose of performing percussion during a health
assessment?
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, A. To evaluate sound changes over body tissues
B. To observe skin color changes
C. To listen to heart murmurs
D. To measure blood pressure
ANS: A. To evaluate sound changes over body tissues
Rationale: Percussion helps assess underlying structures by
analyzing sound resonance.
5. What does a capillary refill time greater than 3 seconds
indicate?
A. Adequate perfusion
B. Poor peripheral circulation
C. Normal vascular function
D. Reduced oxygen saturation
ANS: B. Poor peripheral circulation
Rationale: Prolonged capillary refill suggests impaired blood
flow and peripheral perfusion.
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