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Health Assessment




FINAL EXAM REVIEW




©GCU 2024/2025

,1. Which of the following is a key component of a comprehensive
health assessment?
a) Vital signs
b) Dietary history
c) Family health history
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Rationale: A comprehensive health assessment includes
various components such as vital signs, dietary history, and family
health history to gain a holistic understanding of the patient’s
health.


2. During the head-to-toe assessment, which cranial nerve is
assessed when testing the patient’s ability to smile?
a) Cranial nerve II
b) Cranial nerve V
c) Cranial nerve VII
d) Cranial nerve X
Answer: c) Cranial nerve VII


©GCU 2024/2025

, Rationale: The ability to smile involves the facial nerve
(Cranial Nerve VII), which controls the muscles of facial
expression.


3. When performing an abdominal assessment, what is the
correct order of examination techniques?
a) Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation
b) Palpation, Inspection, Auscultation, Percussion
c) Inspection, Auscultation, Percussion, Palpation
d) Inspection, Percussion, Auscultation, Palpation
Answer: c) Inspection, Auscultation, Percussion, Palpation
Rationale: The correct order for abdominal assessment is
inspection first, followed by auscultation, percussion, and palpation
to avoid altering bowel sounds.


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4. The __________ examination focuses on assessing the patient's
cardiovascular system by evaluating heart sounds and peripheral
pulses.
Answer: cardiovascular
Rationale: This examination is specifically tailored to observe
indicators of cardiovascular health.

©GCU 2024/2025

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