Physical Examination Quiz Form
Test your knowledge of physical examination procedures and best practices. Complete all questions to see how well you understand the fundamentals.
Which of the following is typically assessed first during a general physical examination?
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Vital signs
Head and neck
Abdomen
Extremities
What is the normal range for an adult resting heart rate?
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40-60 beats per minute
60-100 beats per minute
100-120 beats per minute
120-140 beats per minute
Which technique is used to assess for fluid in the lungs during a chest examination?
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Palpation
Percussion
Auscultation
Inspection
Match the physical exam finding to the likely associated condition.
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Rows
Likely Condition
Pale conjunctiva
Anemia
Dehydration
Heart Failure
Liver Disease
Jugular venous distention
Anemia
Dehydration
Heart Failure
Liver Disease
Dry mucous membranes
Anemia
Dehydration
Heart Failure
Liver Disease
Jaundice
Anemia
Dehydration
Heart Failure
Liver Disease
How confident are you in performing a basic abdominal examination?
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1
2
3
4
5
Which of these is NOT a component of the neurological examination?
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Cranial nerve assessment
Reflex testing
Heart auscultation
Gait observation
Select all vital signs typically measured during a routine physical exam.
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Blood pressure
Temperature
Pulse
Respiratory rate
Visual acuity
During inspection of the hands, clubbing may indicate which of the following?
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Chronic lung disease
Acute infection
Hypertension
Diabetes mellitus
Arrange the following steps of the cardiovascular exam in the correct order.
Briefly describe one important safety precaution to take during any physical examination.
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