NSG 3133 Physical Assessment| Clinical Scenarios| Questions and Answers 2025/2026
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Physical Assessment
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Physical Assessment
NSG 3133 Physical Assessment| Clinical
Scenarios| Questions and Answers
2025/2026
**1.** Sarah, a 75-year-old female with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) and osteoarthritis, lives alone and has recently reported feeling more fatigued and short
of breath during act...
NSG 3133 Physical Assessment| Clinical
Scenarios| Questions and Answers
2025/2026
**1.** Sarah, a 75-year-old female with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) and osteoarthritis, lives alone and has recently reported feeling more fatigued and short
of breath during activities. Current medications include albuterol inhaler and acetaminophen.
Assessment findings include:
- Wheezing in both lungs
- Clubbing of fingers
- Increased respiratory rate
- Mild edema in lower extremities
Which assessment findings indicate chronic respiratory issues in Sarah?
A. Edema in lower extremities
B. Fatigue
C. Clubbing of fingers
D. Use of acetaminophen
**2.** Robert (he/him), a 63-year-old male, comes to the clinic with complaints of fatigue and
swollen ankles. He has a history of heart failure and hypertension and takes metoprolol and
furosemide. His vital signs are stable, but he has jugular vein distension and mild shortness of
breath.
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,Which findings suggest worsening heart failure in Robert?
A. Jugular vein distension
B. Stable vital signs
C. Use of metoprolol
D. Mild ankle swelling
**3.** A 78-year-old male with a history of Parkinson's disease and hypertension is being
evaluated. He recently started experiencing tremors in his hands and reports difficulty with
balance and walking.
Which items place him at an increased risk for falls?
A. Tremors and difficulty with balance
B. Hypertension management
C. Good visual acuity
D. Recent history of chest pain
**4.** The nurse is assessing Eleanor, a 68-year-old female with diabetes and a recent urinary
tract infection. Current findings include:
- Temperature of 101.2°F
- Confusion and disorientation
- Pain on urination
- Decreased appetite
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, What should the nurse prioritize as an immediate intervention?
A. Addressing the fever and disorientation
B. Monitoring decreased appetite
C. Providing education on diabetes
D. Assessing pain levels
**5.** A 45-year-old male comes to the emergency department with complaints of chest pain,
sweating, and difficulty breathing. He has a history of smoking and high cholesterol but no prior
heart issues.
Which symptoms would require immediate action by the nurse?
A. History of smoking
B. Chest pain and difficulty breathing
C. High cholesterol
D. No prior heart issues
**6.** In assessing a 70-year-old patient with osteoporosis, the nurse notes:
- A curved upper back (kyphosis)
- Reduced height
- Joint stiffness in the mornings
Which finding is most indicative of osteoporosis?
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