NSG 3009 Principles of Assessment-
Exam 1 review guide Exam Questions
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QUESTIONS CORRECT ANSWERS
temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood
vital signs
pressure
1. Inspection
2. Palpation
four assessment techniques
3. Percussion
4. Auscultation
arm at heart level, seated position, cuff
importance of proper positioning during BP
placement, resting before measuring, consistent
measurement
positioning
rate, rhythm, force, elasticity
pulse assessment 30sec and multiply by 2 (regular)
1 minute (irregular)
, it is usually lower because less effective heat
temperature considerations in older adults
control mechanisms
waist/hip
kid 85% and above (overweight)
BMI classification and data needed
adult 25 (overweight)
30 (obese)
120/80 perfect
Recognizing hypertension 130/90 and above hypertension
90/60 and below hypotension
- tympanic(ear) adult(up and back) kid 3
under(down and back)
Temperature measuring equipment - oral(mouth)
- axillary(armpit)
- temporal(forehead)
proper inspection techniques during physical good lighting, adequate exposure, provide
assessment privacy, occasional use of instruments
IPPA
order of techniques in physical assessment
inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation
tools used in auscultation Stethoscope
Tachycardia Fast heart rate (HR greater than 100bpm)
Bradycardia slow heart rate (less than 60 bpm)
Exam 1 review guide Exam Questions
Complete Latest 2025/2026 with
Correct Answers and Rationales
GRADED A+
QUESTIONS CORRECT ANSWERS
temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood
vital signs
pressure
1. Inspection
2. Palpation
four assessment techniques
3. Percussion
4. Auscultation
arm at heart level, seated position, cuff
importance of proper positioning during BP
placement, resting before measuring, consistent
measurement
positioning
rate, rhythm, force, elasticity
pulse assessment 30sec and multiply by 2 (regular)
1 minute (irregular)
, it is usually lower because less effective heat
temperature considerations in older adults
control mechanisms
waist/hip
kid 85% and above (overweight)
BMI classification and data needed
adult 25 (overweight)
30 (obese)
120/80 perfect
Recognizing hypertension 130/90 and above hypertension
90/60 and below hypotension
- tympanic(ear) adult(up and back) kid 3
under(down and back)
Temperature measuring equipment - oral(mouth)
- axillary(armpit)
- temporal(forehead)
proper inspection techniques during physical good lighting, adequate exposure, provide
assessment privacy, occasional use of instruments
IPPA
order of techniques in physical assessment
inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation
tools used in auscultation Stethoscope
Tachycardia Fast heart rate (HR greater than 100bpm)
Bradycardia slow heart rate (less than 60 bpm)
