Nursing Health Assessment Quiz

Which of the following is NOT considered an internal factor influencing psychosocial health?

What is the primary source of data for a health assessment, according to the text?

Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider in a psychosocial health assessment?

Why is it important to consider the developmental level of a patient when interpreting findings related to their intellectual ability?

What is the main point of focus for "psychosocial history"?

What is the main purpose of a physical examination in a health assessment?

What is the most important thing to consider when assessing the psychosocial health of a patient?

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of a physical assessment?

What is the primary purpose of a physical assessment in nursing?

Which of these actions is MOST IMPORTANT during the preparatory phase of a physical assessment?

What is the PRIMARY benefit of using a stethoscope to listen to heart and lung sounds during a physical assessment?

Which of these best describes the role of a physical assessment in relation to a client's health history?

Which position is CONTRAINDICATED for an elderly patient due to potential discomfort and fatigue?

Which position is CONTRAINDICATED for a patient with cardiovascular or respiratory problems?

Which assessment technique is MOST likely to be used to check for temperature and turgor?

Which position is commonly used to assess the rectal area in both adults and children?

Which assessment technique is used to visually examine the patient's body surfaces?

Which of the following assessment approaches is ideal for pediatric patients?

What is the primary purpose of light palpation?

What is the MAIN purpose of tangential lighting during the assessment?

During a complete health history, which aspect is emphasized for identifying nursing problems?

When collecting biographical data, why is the client considered the primary source of information?

When is using secondary sources for biographical data particularly helpful?

Why should subjective data collection be modified or shortened during a complete health history?

During a complete health history, how can data be used to identify areas of strength and limitation in an individual's lifestyle?

Why is it important to focus on a specific area during a subjective data collection?

Which of the following aspects are NOT listed within the provided content as a component of the complete health history interview?

What is the maximum depth of palpation typically performed in deep palpation techniques?

Which of the following best describes the technique of bimanual deep palpation?

What is the primary purpose of percussion in a physical examination?

In direct percussion, how is the body surface typically struck?

What is the correct position of the nondominant hand during indirect percussion?

What is the primary goal of applying a quick, sharp stroke during percussion?

During percussion, what is the most important factor to ensure effective sound transmission?

In which situation is indirect percussion primarily utilized?

A nurse is assessing a client's social and community activities. Which question would be most appropriate to ask the client?

When assessing a client's relationships, the nurse is trying to understand the client's family of origin. What is the primary purpose of gathering this information?

A nurse is assessing a client's values and beliefs. What is the most important thing to remember during this part of the assessment?

A nurse is assessing a client's education and work history. What information is the nurse trying to gather by asking about the client's work satisfaction?

When assessing a client's stress level and coping style, which question would be most helpful to ask?

During the assessment of a client's environment, the nurse should be looking for which of the following?

A nurse asks a client, “What do you do for fun and relaxation?” What aspect of the client's life is the nurse trying to assess?

A nurse asks a client, “Tell me about your experiences in school or about your education.” What aspect of the client's life is the nurse trying to assess?

Which of the following is NOT a common question asked during a client assessment related to their values and beliefs?

A nurse is assessing a client's relationships. Which of the following questions is LEAST likely to be asked?