🔹 Section A: MCQ (1 mark each × 10 = 10 marks)
1. Which organization defined health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social
well-being” in 1948?
A) Red Cross B) WHO C) CDC D) UNICEF
2. Which of the following is not a phase of the interview process?
A) Preparatory phase B) Introduction phase C) Investigation phase D)
Termination phase
3. The term "olfaction" in health assessment refers to:
A) Touch B) Smell C) Sight D) Hearing
4. What is the normal range for respiratory rate in adults?
A) 5–10 breaths/min B) 12–20 breaths/min C) 25–35 breaths/min D) 30–40
breaths/min
5. Which instrument is used to examine the eyes?
A) Otoscope B) Ophthalmoscope C) Stethoscope D) Reflex hammer
6. Which type of question allows the patient to speak freely?
A) Closed-ended B) Probing C) Open-ended D) Clarification
7. A focused assessment is done when:
A) The patient is unconscious
B) A new patient is admitted
C) The patient presents with a specific complaint
D) No symptoms are present
8. Clubbing of nails is often associated with:
A) Liver disease B) Lung/heart disease C) Kidney failure D) Skin infection
9. The method of using fingers to feel body structures is called:
A) Percussion B) Palpation C) Inspection D) Auscultation
10. Which of the following is not a characteristic of observation?
A) Subjective B) Continuous C) Systematic D) Non-invasive
🔹 Section B: Short Answer Questions (2 marks each × 10 = 20 marks)
1. Define health assessment.
2. Write two purposes of health assessment.
3. Name four techniques used in physical examination.
4. Mention two examples of open-ended and closed-ended questions.
5. What is subjective observation? Give one example.
6. Write two tools used for inspection and their purpose.
7. List two types of physical examination.
8. Define auscultation and give one example of its use.
9. What is the purpose of using proper draping during examination?
10. State two principles of documentation in health assessment.
🔹 Section C: Long Answer/Descriptive Questions (3 marks each × 10 = 30
marks)
1. Explain the phases of the interview process during health assessment.
2. Describe any three types of observation with examples.
3. Discuss the steps of health assessment in proper sequence.
4. Differentiate between head-to-toe, focused, and system-based physical examination.
5. Explain the method of palpation and its types.
6. Write a short note on tools used in physical examination (any three).
7. What are the normal and abnormal findings in respiratory system assessment?
8. Describe the general assessment of a patient under appearance, gait, and nutrition.
9. Explain the SOAP method of documentation with an example.
10. What are the roles of a nurse before, during, and after physical examination?
