,1. In the context of health assessment, which technique is
most appropriate to assess the liver size in a patient?
- A. Palpation
- B. Percussion
- C. Auscultation
- D. Inspection
Answer: B. Percussion
Rationale: Percussion allows the healthcare provider to
estimate the liver size by identifying the borders through
changes in sound.
2. Which tool is considered most reliable for measuring
blood pressure in a clinical assessment?
- A. Mercury sphygmomanometer
- B. Electronic blood pressure cuff
- C. Finger pulse oximeter
- D. Doppler ultrasound
Answer: A. Mercury sphygmomanometer
Rationale: The mercury sphygmomanometer is the gold
standard for accuracy in blood pressure measurement.
3. When conducting an advanced cardiac assessment,
which heart sound is associated with heart failure?
- A. S1
- B. S2
- C. S3
- D. S4
, Rationale: An S3 heart sound is often indicative of
heart failure, particularly in adults.
4. To evaluate a patient's nutritional status, which
measurement directly assesses body fat percentage?
- A. Body Mass Index (BMI)
- B. Skinfold thickness
- C. Waist circumference
- D. Bioelectrical impedance analysis
Answer: D. Bioelectrical impedance analysis
Rationale: Bioelectrical impedance provides a direct
estimate of body fat percentage by measuring resistance to
electrical flow.
5. In a geriatric health assessment, the Timed Up and Go
(TUG) test is primarily used to assess what?
- A. Cognitive function
- B. Cardiovascular fitness
- C. Mobility and balance
- D. Nutritional status
Answer: C. Mobility and balance
Rationale: The TUG test is a simple test used to assess
a person's mobility and risk of falling.
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6. The ___________ test is used in health assessments to
evaluate a patient’s risk of osteoporosis.
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