Health Assessment Proctored Exam

The nurse is caring for an adult patient with sickle cell anemia. Which of these vital signs is concerning? Select all that apply.

A patient tells the nurse he feels hopeless and sad since his wife died six months ago. Which question is a priority for nursing assessment?

The nurse notes that the patient has been diagnosed with arterial insufficiency. The patient has a dark-skinned complexion. Which assessment finding would support this diagnosis?

Which statements are true about an infant's neurologic status? Select all that apply.

The nurse suspects that the patient has carpal tunnel syndrome and wants to perform the Phalen test. How should the nurse instruct the patient?

The patient states, "I hear a crunching, grating sound when I kneel." What is the likely cause?

The patient's posture is stooped and he walks with shuffling steps. Starting, stopping, and turning are difficult. Which gait pattern is likely?

The nurse assesses a patient experiencing atrial fibrillation. The patient has new onset palmar drift and an unsteady gait. Which is the priority action for the nurse to take?

The nurse is assessing an older adult who has a Glasgow Coma Score of 3. How should the nurse document the patient's level of consciousness?

Which is a function of the musculoskeletal system? Select all that apply.

The patient has a high fever and states, "There is a monster in the corner of the room." This is an example of which type of mental disorder? Select all that apply.

Which condition can cause nociceptive pain?

The patient has been admitted to the hospital for an acute myocardial infarction (heart attack). She reports pain in her neck and left arm. Which type of pain is this?

The nurse is assessing a female patient who reports severe abdominal pain in the right lower quadrant (RLQ). Which condition should the nurse suspect? Select all that apply.

An adult female patient reports black stools. Which follow up question is most important for the nurse to ask?

The patient has a spinal anesthetic block to the T-10 level. Which landmark is associated with T-10?

The nurse is caring for an aging adult with dementia. Which behavioral clue indicates pain? Select all that apply.

A patient who has had rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for years comes to the clinic to ask about changes in her hands. Which changes are associated with chronic RA?

Marcus Lee is a 34-year-old male admitted after a motorcycle accident resulting in a thoracic spinal cord injury (T6). He reports paralysis from the waist down and relies on staff for turning and tran

Marcus Lee is a 34-year-old male admitted after a motorcycle accident resulting in a thoracic spinal cord injury (T6). He reports paralysis from the waist down and relies on staff for turning and tran

The nurse is performing a health history and physical assessment on a patient with chronic rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Which symptom(s) should the nurse anticipate?

The nurse is assessing a patient experiencing COVID-19 who reports anorexia due to a decreased sense of smell and taste. Which cranial nerve is likely affected? Select all that apply.