Physical Assessment and Health Promotion in Adult Patients Quiz

Test your knowledge on health assessment with questions on vital signs, cranial nerves, nutritional assessment & more!

#1

Which of the following vital signs is typically measured first during a physical assessment?

Blood pressure
Temperature
Heart rate
Respiratory rate
#2

What is the normal range for blood pressure in adults?

100/60 mmHg
120/80 mmHg
140/90 mmHg
160/100 mmHg
#3

When assessing the abdomen, which quadrant is the liver primarily located in?

Right upper quadrant
Left upper quadrant
Right lower quadrant
Left lower quadrant
#4

Which of the following is NOT typically included in a nutritional assessment?

Body mass index (BMI)
Waist circumference
Fasting blood glucose level
Dietary recall
#5

Which of the following is a recommended screening test for cervical cancer?

Mammogram
Colonoscopy
Pap smear
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test
#6

Which of the following assessment techniques involves tapping the body to produce sounds and assess the underlying structures?

Palpation
Auscultation
Percussion
Inspection
#7

When performing a skin assessment, which term refers to the bluish discoloration of the skin due to decreased oxygenation of the blood?

Jaundice
Cyanosis
Pallor
Erythema
#8

Which of the following is a component of the Glasgow Coma Scale used to assess level of consciousness?

Motor response
Pulse oximetry
Blood glucose level
Pupil size
#9

Which of the following cranial nerves is responsible for assessing the sense of smell?

Olfactory nerve (I)
Optic nerve (II)
Facial nerve (VII)
Accessory nerve (XI)
#10

During a health assessment, which assessment finding might indicate a potential thyroid disorder?

Clubbing of fingers
Goiter
Pitting edema
Tachypnea
#11

During a health promotion session, which of the following would be considered a primary prevention measure?

Screening for breast cancer
Administering antibiotics for an infection
Promoting regular exercise to prevent heart disease
Educating about proper wound care
#12

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

Range of motion
Muscle strength testing
Heart rate measurement
Joint inspection
#13

Which of the following is a correct assessment finding for a patient with dehydration?

Decreased heart rate
Increased skin turgor
Decreased urine output
Hypertension
#14

Which of the following conditions is characterized by excessive accumulation of fluid within the tissues?

Ascites
Anasarca
Atelectasis
Emphysema
#15

Which of the following statements regarding the assessment of pulse is accurate?

Pulse is typically assessed using a sphygmomanometer
A pulse rate of 100 bpm is considered bradycardia
The radial artery is commonly used to assess pulse
A bounding pulse suggests peripheral artery disease

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