#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