Physical Exam Quiz

What is one purpose of a physical exam?

• To gather baseline data about the patient's health history and present status.

• To prescribe medication.

• To perform surgery.

• To provide psychological counseling.

What role does a physical exam play in clinical judgments?

• It allows nurses to make clinical judgments about a patient's changing health status and management.

• It provides a basis for legal decisions.

• It determines the patient's insurance coverage.

• It assesses the patient's career potential.

Which of the following is a direct outcome of a physical exam?

• Evaluation of the outcomes of care.

• Determination of the patient's favorite activities.

• Assessment of the patient's financial needs.

• Analysis of the patient's social network.

What is the primary focus of gathering baseline data in a physical exam?

• The patient's health history and present status.

• The patient's travel plans.

• The patient's dietary habits.

• The patient's educational achievements.

Which of the following is a purpose of a physical exam?

• To help inform and direct the plan of care.

• To determine the patient's favorite color.

• To assess the patient's musical talent.

• To evaluate the patient's cooking skills.

What is included in the physical preparation of a patient?

• Ensuring privacy

• Specimen collection

• Hand hygiene

• Environmental scan

What is a standard precaution in infection control?

• Ensuring privacy

• Hand hygiene

• Standard precautions

• Environmental scan

What type of observation is required during inspection?

• Casual observation

• Concentrated watching

• Quick glance

• Peripheral vision

Which of the following is NOT a tool used for inspection?

• Specula

• Penlight

• Thermometer

• Ophthalmoscope

Which instrument is used to examine the eyes during inspection?

• Otoscope

• Ophthalmoscope

• Stethoscope

• Thermometer