,1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a primary objective of an
advanced physical assessment?
a) To diagnose acute medical conditions
b) To establish a comprehensive patient history
c) To evaluate the effectiveness of interventions
d) To assess for potential genetic disorders
Correct Answer: b) To establish a comprehensive patient history
Rationale: The primary objective of an advanced physical assessment is to
gather a comprehensive patient history that guides further examination and
intervention.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The technique used to assess joint range of motion
during a physical assessment is called __________.
Correct Answer: Goniometry
Rationale: Goniometry is the technique used to measure the angle of joint
movement and assess the range of motion.
3. True/False: Palpation is not a reliable method for assessing the texture of
organs.
Correct Answer: False
Rationale: Palpation is a critical assessment technique that provides
valuable information about the texture, size, consistency, and location of
organs.
, 4. Multiple Response: Select all the correct steps in the sequence of an
abdominal assessment:
a) Inspection
b) Palpation
c) Percussion
d) Auscultation
Correct Answers: a) Inspection, d) Auscultation, c) Percussion, b)
Palpation
Rationale: The correct sequence for abdominal assessment is inspection,
auscultation, percussion, and then palpation to prevent altering bowel
sounds before auscultation.
5. Multiple Choice: A murmur heard during cardiac auscultation may
indicate:
a) A normal heart sound
b) A respiratory infection
c) Valvular heart disease
d) Gastrointestinal distress
Correct Answer: c) Valvular heart disease
Rationale: A murmur is an abnormal heart sound that may indicate
valvular heart disease or other cardiac abnormalities.
6. Fill-in-the-Blank: The term for listening to the internal sounds of the
body using a stethoscope is __________.
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