NURS 3020 Midterm Exam Questions and
Answers - Graded A+ | Latest Update 2026-
2027 | 100% Correct
Question 1
1 out of 1 points
Correct
Before performing an abdominal examination, the examiner should:
Selected Answer:
have the patient empty his or her bladder.
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
Correct
The most common form of birth trauma of the scalp is:
Selected Answer:
caput succedaneum.
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
Correct
Unusual white areas on the skin may be due to:
,Selected Answer:
C. vitiligo.
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
Correct
Mr. Franklin is speaking with you, the health care provider, about his respiratory
problem. Mr. Franklin says, "I've had this cough for 3 days, and it's getting
worse." You reply, "Tell me more about your cough." Mr. Franklin states, "I
wish I could tell you more. That's why I'm here. You tell me what's wrong!"
Which caregiver response would be most appropriate for enhancing
communication?
Selected Answer:
After 3 days, you're tired of coughing. Have you had a fever?
Question 6
1 out of 1 points
Correct
Expected hair distribution changes in older adults include:
Selected Answer:
increased terminal hair follicles to the tragus of men’s ears.
Question 7
,1 out of 1 points
Correct
You have just completed a skin assessment on Mr. Baker. During your assessment,
you have transilluminated a skin lesion. During the physical examination, you know
that skin lesions are transilluminated to distinguish:
Selected Answer:
C. fluid-filled from solid cysts or masses.
Question 8
1 out of 1 points
Correct
Percussing at the right midclavicular line, below the umbilicus, and continuing
upward is the correct technique for locating the:
Selected Answer:
lower liver border.
Question 4
1 out of 1 points
Correct
Mrs. G. reports an increase in her alcohol intake over the past 5 years. To screen
her for problem drinking, you would use the:
Selected Answer:
CAGE questionnaire.
, Question 9
1 out of 1 points
Correct
When you are questioning a patient regarding alcohol intake, she tells you that she
is only a social drinker. Which initial response is appropriate?
Selected Answer:
"What amount and what kind of alcohol do you drink in a week?"
Question 10
1 out of 1 points
Correct
A 17-year-old girl presents to the clinic for a sports physical. Physical examination
findings reveal bradycardia, multiple erosions of tooth enamel, and scars on her
knuckles. She appears healthy otherwise. You should ask her if she:
Selected Answer:
binges and vomits.
Question 11
1 out of 1 points
Correct
A 51-year-old woman calls with complaints of weight loss and constipation. She
reports enlarged hemorrhoids and rectal bleeding. You advise her to:
Answers - Graded A+ | Latest Update 2026-
2027 | 100% Correct
Question 1
1 out of 1 points
Correct
Before performing an abdominal examination, the examiner should:
Selected Answer:
have the patient empty his or her bladder.
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
Correct
The most common form of birth trauma of the scalp is:
Selected Answer:
caput succedaneum.
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
Correct
Unusual white areas on the skin may be due to:
,Selected Answer:
C. vitiligo.
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
Correct
Mr. Franklin is speaking with you, the health care provider, about his respiratory
problem. Mr. Franklin says, "I've had this cough for 3 days, and it's getting
worse." You reply, "Tell me more about your cough." Mr. Franklin states, "I
wish I could tell you more. That's why I'm here. You tell me what's wrong!"
Which caregiver response would be most appropriate for enhancing
communication?
Selected Answer:
After 3 days, you're tired of coughing. Have you had a fever?
Question 6
1 out of 1 points
Correct
Expected hair distribution changes in older adults include:
Selected Answer:
increased terminal hair follicles to the tragus of men’s ears.
Question 7
,1 out of 1 points
Correct
You have just completed a skin assessment on Mr. Baker. During your assessment,
you have transilluminated a skin lesion. During the physical examination, you know
that skin lesions are transilluminated to distinguish:
Selected Answer:
C. fluid-filled from solid cysts or masses.
Question 8
1 out of 1 points
Correct
Percussing at the right midclavicular line, below the umbilicus, and continuing
upward is the correct technique for locating the:
Selected Answer:
lower liver border.
Question 4
1 out of 1 points
Correct
Mrs. G. reports an increase in her alcohol intake over the past 5 years. To screen
her for problem drinking, you would use the:
Selected Answer:
CAGE questionnaire.
, Question 9
1 out of 1 points
Correct
When you are questioning a patient regarding alcohol intake, she tells you that she
is only a social drinker. Which initial response is appropriate?
Selected Answer:
"What amount and what kind of alcohol do you drink in a week?"
Question 10
1 out of 1 points
Correct
A 17-year-old girl presents to the clinic for a sports physical. Physical examination
findings reveal bradycardia, multiple erosions of tooth enamel, and scars on her
knuckles. She appears healthy otherwise. You should ask her if she:
Selected Answer:
binges and vomits.
Question 11
1 out of 1 points
Correct
A 51-year-old woman calls with complaints of weight loss and constipation. She
reports enlarged hemorrhoids and rectal bleeding. You advise her to:
