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Health Assessment




LATEST MIDTERM EXAM GUIDE




© HU 2024/2025

,A patient presents with decreased lung sounds on auscultation.
Which of the following conditions could most likely explain this
finding?
A) Asthma
B) Pneumothorax
C) Bronchitis
D) Pulmonary Edema
Correct Answer: B) Pneumothorax
Rationale: Decreased lung sounds are commonly associated with
pneumothorax due to air in the pleural space, which prevents
normal lung expansion.


During a focused abdominal assessment, the nurse notes a midline
pulsatile mass. What should be the nurse's immediate action?
A) Document the finding
B) Perform deep palpation
C) Notify the healthcare provider
D) Measure the abdomen
Correct Answer: C) Notify the healthcare provider
Rationale: A pulsatile mass may indicate an abdominal aortic
aneurysm, which requires immediate medical attention.
© HU 2024/2025

, A patient with diabetes presents with a foot ulcer. Which
assessment technique is most appropriate to evaluate the
circulation to the affected foot?
A) Capillary refill time
B) Skin turgor assessment
C) Temperature comparison
D) Auscultation of the popliteal pulse
Correct Answer: A) Capillary refill time
Rationale: Capillary refill time assesses peripheral perfusion and
circulation, which is crucial in diabetic patients with ulcers.


In assessing a patient's neurological status, which finding would be
considered abnormal?
A) Glascow Coma Scale score of 15
B) Unequal pupils
C) Spontaneous movement of all extremities
D) Patient is oriented to person, place, and time
Correct Answer: B) Unequal pupils
Rationale: Unequal pupils may indicate increased intracranial
pressure or neurological impairment.


© HU 2024/2025

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