NU 209 Health Assessment MIDTERM EXAM GUIDE 2026/2027

NU 209 Health Assessment MIDTERM EXAM GUIDE 2026/2027

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.