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NURS 307: HEALTH AND PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT EXAM 1
250 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATED VERSION THIS YEAR
Question: A nurse is preparing to perform a physical examination on a client. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse perform to ensure client privacy?
A. Close the examination room door but do not pull the curtain in the examination room
B. Remain in the client's room while the client is getting undressed
C. Ask the client if they would like to empty their bladder and bowel before the physical
examination begins
D. Do not expose any more of the client's body than required at a time - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Do not expose any more of the client's body than required at a time
Question: A nurse is performing a pre-admission assessment on a client and employs the use of
nonverbal and verbal communication. Which of the following actions demonstrates the use of a
nonverbal communication technique by the nurse?
A. Asking the client to clarify a statement
B. Asking the client open-ended questions
C. Maintaining an arm's length between self and client
D. Stating name and providing credentials upon entering the client's room - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Maintaining an arm's length between self and client
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Question: A nurse is preparing to irrigate a client's leg wound. Which of the following pieces of
PPE should the nurse wear while performing this task? (Select All that Apply)
Gown
Gloves
Goggles
N95 Mask
Surgical Cap - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Gown, Gloves, Goggles
Question: A nurse has performed preoperative care on a client and is transferring the client to
the surgical holding area when the client states, "I have changed my mind. I do not want to have
this surgery." Which of the following ethical principles is the client using?
A. Nonmaleficence
B. Autonomy
C. Justice
D. Fidelity - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Autonomy
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Question: A nurse is assisting a client with ambulating around the nurses' station. Which of the
following steps of the nursing process is the nurse performing?
A. Implementation
B. Evaluation
C. Analysis
D. Planning - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Implementation
Question: A nurse is documenting their assessment and documents that the client states, "I
have a dry cough every morning when I wake up." Which of the following types of data is the
nurse documenting?
A. Subjective
B. Social determinants of health
C. Objective
D. Olfactory - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Subjective
Question: A nurse is caring for a client who is crying and appears upset after receiving news
that they will need to have a surgical procedure. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take to display empathy towards the client?
A. Tell the client that everything will be fine
B. Change the subject while the client is discussing their feelings
C. Show interest in the client's feelings by acknowledging that they are upset
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D. Tell the client that it is wrong to be crying over this situation - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Show
interest in the client's feelings by acknowledging that they are upset
Question: A nurse is preparing to assess a newly admitted client. Which of the following pieces
of equipment does the nurse need to begin the inspection part of the physical examination?
(Select All That Apply).
Electrocardiogram monitor
Doppler
Penlight
Tape Measure
Tonge Depressor - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Penlight, Tape Measure, Tongue Depressor
Question: A nurse is performing auscultation during a client's physical assessment. Which of
the following tools should the nurse use for this part of the assessment?
A. Tongue Depressor
B. Penlight
C. Reflex Hammer
D. Stethoscope - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Stethoscope
NURS 307: HEALTH AND PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT EXAM 1
250 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATED VERSION THIS YEAR
Question: A nurse is preparing to perform a physical examination on a client. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse perform to ensure client privacy?
A. Close the examination room door but do not pull the curtain in the examination room
B. Remain in the client's room while the client is getting undressed
C. Ask the client if they would like to empty their bladder and bowel before the physical
examination begins
D. Do not expose any more of the client's body than required at a time - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Do not expose any more of the client's body than required at a time
Question: A nurse is performing a pre-admission assessment on a client and employs the use of
nonverbal and verbal communication. Which of the following actions demonstrates the use of a
nonverbal communication technique by the nurse?
A. Asking the client to clarify a statement
B. Asking the client open-ended questions
C. Maintaining an arm's length between self and client
D. Stating name and providing credentials upon entering the client's room - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Maintaining an arm's length between self and client
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Question: A nurse is preparing to irrigate a client's leg wound. Which of the following pieces of
PPE should the nurse wear while performing this task? (Select All that Apply)
Gown
Gloves
Goggles
N95 Mask
Surgical Cap - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Gown, Gloves, Goggles
Question: A nurse has performed preoperative care on a client and is transferring the client to
the surgical holding area when the client states, "I have changed my mind. I do not want to have
this surgery." Which of the following ethical principles is the client using?
A. Nonmaleficence
B. Autonomy
C. Justice
D. Fidelity - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Autonomy
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Question: A nurse is assisting a client with ambulating around the nurses' station. Which of the
following steps of the nursing process is the nurse performing?
A. Implementation
B. Evaluation
C. Analysis
D. Planning - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Implementation
Question: A nurse is documenting their assessment and documents that the client states, "I
have a dry cough every morning when I wake up." Which of the following types of data is the
nurse documenting?
A. Subjective
B. Social determinants of health
C. Objective
D. Olfactory - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Subjective
Question: A nurse is caring for a client who is crying and appears upset after receiving news
that they will need to have a surgical procedure. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take to display empathy towards the client?
A. Tell the client that everything will be fine
B. Change the subject while the client is discussing their feelings
C. Show interest in the client's feelings by acknowledging that they are upset
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D. Tell the client that it is wrong to be crying over this situation - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Show
interest in the client's feelings by acknowledging that they are upset
Question: A nurse is preparing to assess a newly admitted client. Which of the following pieces
of equipment does the nurse need to begin the inspection part of the physical examination?
(Select All That Apply).
Electrocardiogram monitor
Doppler
Penlight
Tape Measure
Tonge Depressor - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Penlight, Tape Measure, Tongue Depressor
Question: A nurse is performing auscultation during a client's physical assessment. Which of
the following tools should the nurse use for this part of the assessment?
A. Tongue Depressor
B. Penlight
C. Reflex Hammer
D. Stethoscope - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Stethoscope
