Health Assessment Basics Week 1 Quiz

Question 1

A patient has made an appointment for a physical exam. This is an example of which of the following types of disease prevention?

Answer 1

Secondary

Question 2

A patient with diabetes is admitted with uncontrolled diabetes. The nurse administers additional insulin at meals and bedtime per a sliding scale as directed by the physician. This is an example of what type of disease prevention?

Answer 2

Tertiary

Question 3

A patient comes to the emergency room with a suspected fracture of their lower leg. Which of the following assessments would the nurse complete?

Answer 3

Focused

Question 4

You are caring for a newly admitted patient with diabetic ketoacidosis. Which of the following assessments would you complete?

Answer 4

Comprehensive

Question 5

You are starting your shift and begin to see your patients. One of which has been on the unit for two days with Covid. Which of the following assessments would be most appropriate?

Answer 5

Basic

Question 6

You are caring for a patient with congestive heart failure. After performing a basic assessment, you notice a murmur. What is the most appropriate assessment type for you to complete?

Answer 6

System based

Question 7

Match each of the following findings with whether they are subjective or objective.

Answer 7

Health History- Subjective
Pain- Subjective
Stiffness when walking- Objective
High BP- Objective

Question 8

A patient had a right total knee replacement this morning. They are groggy from anesthesia and confused. You are getting ready to complete an assessment on them. Which of the following assessments is most appropriate?

Answer 8

Basic