NU 209 Health Assessment LATEST MIDTERM EXAM GUIDE 2025/2026

A patient presents with decreased lung sounds on auscultation.
Which of the following conditions could most likely explain this
finding?
A) Asthma
B) Pneumothorax
C) Bronchitis
D) Pulmonary Edema
Correct Answer: B) Pneumothorax
Rationale: Decreased lung sounds are commonly associated with
pneumothorax due to air in the pleural space, which prevents
normal lung expansion.
During a focused abdominal assessment, the nurse notes a midline
pulsatile mass. What should be the nurse's immediate action?
A) Document the finding
B) Perform deep palpation
C) Notify the healthcare provider
D) Measure the abdomen
Correct Answer: C) Notify the healthcare provider
Rationale: A pulsatile mass may indicate an abdominal aortic
aneurysm, which requires immediate medical attention.

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