NUR101 Health Assessment READINESS EXAM GUIDE Q & S 2025/2026

1. Multiple Choice: When conducting a health assessment,
which of the following is the most important factor to
consider for ensuring accurate patient diagnosis?
 a) Patient's self-reported symptoms
 b) Medical history
 c) Family history
 d) All of the above
 Correct Answer: d) All of the above
 Rationale: A thorough health assessment must include all
these factors to form a complete picture of the patient's
health status.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The ________ is the first point of
contact in the healthcare system and plays a crucial role in
health assessment.
 Correct Answer: Primary Care Provider
 Rationale: The primary care provider assesses health
needs, provides continuity of care, and refers patients to
specialists.
3. True/False: Palpation is used before percussion and
auscultation in abdominal assessments to prevent altering
bowel sounds.
 Correct Answer: False
 Rationale: Palpation is performed after percussion and
auscultation to avoid altering the bowel sounds which can
interfere with the assessment.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the
following are components of a mental status examination?
 a) Appearance
 b) Mood