NUR 104 MODULE I: HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION QUESTION AND
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
### 1. What is the purpose of a physical examination?
A) Gather information about health status
B) Only confirm previous diagnoses
C) Make clinical judgments about past illnesses
D) Evaluate only the outcomes of care
**Answer: A) Gather information about health status**
### 2. What does cultural sensitivity involve?
A) Stereotyping patients
B) Considering cultural influences on behavior
C) Ignoring family dynamics
D) Focusing solely on medical history
**Answer: B) Considering cultural influences on behavior**
### 3. Which skills are used in physical assessment?
A) Inspection, palpation, percussion
B) Writing, typing, drawing
C) Listening, speaking, observing
D) All of the above
**Answer: A) Inspection, palpation, percussion**
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### 4. How should a physical examination be organized?
A) Random order
B) By body system, head-to-toe approach
C) Based on patient preference
D) Only focusing on the main complaint
**Answer: B) By body system, head-to-toe approach**
### 5. What should be assessed in the skin?
A) Age only
B) Color, moisture, temperature, lesions
C) Only for rashes
D) None of the above
**Answer: B) Color, moisture, temperature, lesions**
### 6. What does the condition of nails reflect?
A) Nothing about health
B) General health and nutrition
C) Only hygiene
D) Just appearance
**Answer: B) General health and nutrition**
### 7. Which areas are assessed when examining the mouth and pharynx?
A) Only the tongue
B) Lips, mouth, gums, teeth
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