NURS 6810 Advanced Health Assessment FA READINESS EXAM Q & S 2026/2027

NURS 6810 Advanced Health Assessment FA READINESS EXAM Q & S 2026/2027

1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a primary
component of a comprehensive health assessment?
 A) Medical history review
 B) Physical examination
 C) Both A and B
 D) Patient education
 Correct Answer: C) Both A and B
 Rationale: A comprehensive health assessment includes
both a thorough medical history review and a physical
examination to gather complete information about the
patient's health status.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The technique used to assess the
presence of fluid in the lungs is called __________.
 Correct Answer: Percussion
 Rationale: Percussion is a technique used to assess the
presence of fluid in the lungs by tapping on the chest wall
and listening to the sound produced.
3. True/False: Palpation is only used for abdominal
assessments.
 Correct Answer: False
 Rationale: Palpation is a method used in various parts of
the physical examination, not just the abdomen, to assess
texture, size, consistency, and location of certain body
parts.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the
following are components of the mental status examination?
 A) Appearance
 B) Mood