WGU D222 NURS 3640 Comprehensive Health Assessment FA READINESS GUIDE Q & S 2025/2026

1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a primary
objective of a comprehensive health assessment?
 a) Diagnosis of acute conditions
 b) Evaluation of health education needs
 c) Establishment of a baseline for future assessments
 d) All of the above
 Answer: d) All of the above
 Rationale: A comprehensive health assessment aims to
establish a baseline, diagnose conditions, and evaluate
education needs to provide holistic care.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The ________ is the instrument used to
measure blood pressure.
 Answer: Sphygmomanometer
 Rationale: The sphygmomanometer is the standard tool
for measuring blood pressure, which is a vital component of
any health assessment.
3. True/False: Body mass index (BMI) is a direct measure
of body fat.
 Answer: False
 Rationale: BMI is an indirect measure of body fat based
on an individual's weight and height, not a direct
measurement.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the
following are components of a mental status examination?
 a) Mood and affect
 b) Thought content
 c) Cranial nerve function
 d) Cognitive function
 Answers: a) Mood and affect, b) Thought content, d)