Adult Physical Assessment Techniques Quiz

Test your knowledge on physical assessment techniques including auscultation, palpation, and reflex tests in this comprehensive quiz.

#1

Which of the following is a component of a comprehensive physical assessment?

Family history
Recent vacations
Favorite foods
Television preferences
#2

What is the primary purpose of auscultation during a physical assessment?

To measure blood pressure
To listen to sounds produced by the body
To inspect the skin
To test reflexes
#3

Which of the following is NOT a component of a neurological assessment?

Mental status examination
Reflex assessment
Pulse assessment
Cranial nerve examination
#4

What is the purpose of palpation during a physical assessment?

To measure temperature
To observe skin color
To feel for abnormalities
To measure blood pressure
#5

What is the purpose of percussion during a physical assessment?

To listen to sounds produced by the body
To measure temperature
To test reflexes
To assess underlying tissue density
#6

Which of the following is NOT typically assessed during the musculoskeletal examination?

Range of motion
Strength
Digestive function
Deformities
#7

What is the primary purpose of the Allen's test?

To assess arterial blood flow to the hands
To assess visual acuity
To assess neurological function
To assess cranial nerve function
#8

Which of the following is NOT a technique used to assess the respiratory system?

Percussion
Palpation
Auscultation
Olfaction
#9

During a physical assessment, what does the Romberg test assess?

Hearing acuity
Visual acuity
Balance
Flexibility
#10

Which of the following is NOT a vital sign?

Blood pressure
Temperature
Body mass index
Pulse rate
#11

What does the Glasgow Coma Scale assess?

Cardiac function
Respiratory function
Neurological function
Renal function
#12

What is the primary purpose of the Babinski reflex test?

To assess cranial nerve function
To assess muscle strength
To assess neurological function
To assess cardiovascular function
#13

Which of the following assessments involves testing the integrity of the optic nerve?

Babinski reflex
Pupillary response
Romberg test
Tympanic membrane assessment
#14

What does the Babinski reflex indicate when present in adults?

Normal neurological function
Reduced cranial nerve function
Impaired muscle strength
Significant neurological dysfunction
#15

What is the purpose of the Snellen chart in a physical assessment?

To test hearing
To test smell
To test vision
To test reflexes
#16

Which of the following is a part of the HEENT examination?

Hearing assessment
Hand strength assessment
Heart rate assessment
Hormone level assessment
#17

What is the primary purpose of assessing capillary refill time?

To evaluate peripheral circulation
To assess respiratory function
To assess liver function
To measure blood pressure
#18

Which of the following is typically assessed during the gait examination?

Hand grip strength
Peripheral pulses
Stride length and pattern
Liver size and tenderness
#19

What is the primary purpose of the Tinel's sign test?

To assess cardiovascular function
To assess respiratory function
To assess neurological function
To assess musculoskeletal function

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