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NURS 502 MIDTERM EXAM NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 240 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS||VERIFIED EXAM!! (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|NEWEST EXAM!!!
A 74-year-old man comes to the physician for evaluation
of a speech disorder. He tells the physician that he writes
with a "den" and later when talking about his pet cat says
he has a "pat cat" at home. These findings are most
consistent with a disorder of which of the following aspects
of language?
Rate
Volume
Quantity
Fluency
Articulation - ANSWER-Fluency
A 26-year-old homeless male presents for a new-patient
evaluation at a community health center. He has a history
of intravenous drug use, from which he contracted
hepatitis C. He also suffers from uncontrolled asthma that
he has had since childhood, with treatment including
frequent doses of oral steroids when he cannot keep
inhalers in his possession. Two years ago, he was
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diagnosed with bipolar disorder. On today's visit, his main
concern is a small abscess in his right antecubital fossa at
a heroin injection site. Which of the following is the best
approach to the health history for this patient at his first
visit?
A clinician-centered health history
A health history with only yes-no options
A comprehensive health history
A problem-focused health history
A review of systems (ROS) only - ANSWER-A
comprehensive health history
A 54-year-old diplomat working at the United Nations
reports occasional chest pain and a sense of tightness in
his chest when particularly stressed over work deadlines.
The patient is 6 feet 4 inches tall. He has a temperature of
98.6ºF and blood pressure of 140/78. He has a cut over
one eye that he says is "from shaving." Which of the
following represents subjective information about this
patient?
Employment at the United Nations
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Height of 6 feet 4 inches
Blood pressure of 140/78
Cut over eye from shaving
Temperature of 98.6ºF - ANSWER-Cut over eye from
shaving
A 29-year-old electrician complains of persistent cough
and wheezing, particularly when he exercises. He says he
smokes "occasionally" but rarely so much that he needs to
purchase cigarettes: "Mostly, I bum them," he says,
chuckling. Upon hearing this information, what is the best
next step on the part of the clinician?
Conduct a mental status examination.
Explain the relationship between smoking and cancer.
Determine the patient's exercise regimen.
Determine the number of pack-years the patient smokes.
Determine the patient's immunization history. - ANSWER-
Determine the number of pack-years the patient smokes.
A 32-year-old office worker reports excessive stress at
work and pain in the right lower quadrant. She states that
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last night she vomited twice. Her blood pressure is 120/75,
heart rate 93 bpm. The patient looks pale and is sweating
lightly. Which of the following is an objective finding?
Pain in the right lower quadrant
History of vomiting
Accelerated heart rate
Pale appearance
High stress level - ANSWER-Accelerated heart rate
A 47-year-old fitness trainer visits the physician assistant
(PA) because of skin dryness, night sweats, and irregular
menstrual periods. It is the PA's first contact with this
patient. The patient notes that "My sex life has really gone
downhill lately" and says that she is considering divorcing
her husband of 20 years, stating that "He's not a bad guy. I
just think that I can do better." In which of the following
ways should the clinician proceed?
Determine the patient's out-of-country travel history.
Inform the patient that menopause is a normal part of
aging.
Help the patient review the pros and cons of divorce.
NURS 502 MIDTERM EXAM NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 240 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS||VERIFIED EXAM!! (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|NEWEST EXAM!!!
A 74-year-old man comes to the physician for evaluation
of a speech disorder. He tells the physician that he writes
with a "den" and later when talking about his pet cat says
he has a "pat cat" at home. These findings are most
consistent with a disorder of which of the following aspects
of language?
Rate
Volume
Quantity
Fluency
Articulation - ANSWER-Fluency
A 26-year-old homeless male presents for a new-patient
evaluation at a community health center. He has a history
of intravenous drug use, from which he contracted
hepatitis C. He also suffers from uncontrolled asthma that
he has had since childhood, with treatment including
frequent doses of oral steroids when he cannot keep
inhalers in his possession. Two years ago, he was
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diagnosed with bipolar disorder. On today's visit, his main
concern is a small abscess in his right antecubital fossa at
a heroin injection site. Which of the following is the best
approach to the health history for this patient at his first
visit?
A clinician-centered health history
A health history with only yes-no options
A comprehensive health history
A problem-focused health history
A review of systems (ROS) only - ANSWER-A
comprehensive health history
A 54-year-old diplomat working at the United Nations
reports occasional chest pain and a sense of tightness in
his chest when particularly stressed over work deadlines.
The patient is 6 feet 4 inches tall. He has a temperature of
98.6ºF and blood pressure of 140/78. He has a cut over
one eye that he says is "from shaving." Which of the
following represents subjective information about this
patient?
Employment at the United Nations
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Height of 6 feet 4 inches
Blood pressure of 140/78
Cut over eye from shaving
Temperature of 98.6ºF - ANSWER-Cut over eye from
shaving
A 29-year-old electrician complains of persistent cough
and wheezing, particularly when he exercises. He says he
smokes "occasionally" but rarely so much that he needs to
purchase cigarettes: "Mostly, I bum them," he says,
chuckling. Upon hearing this information, what is the best
next step on the part of the clinician?
Conduct a mental status examination.
Explain the relationship between smoking and cancer.
Determine the patient's exercise regimen.
Determine the number of pack-years the patient smokes.
Determine the patient's immunization history. - ANSWER-
Determine the number of pack-years the patient smokes.
A 32-year-old office worker reports excessive stress at
work and pain in the right lower quadrant. She states that
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last night she vomited twice. Her blood pressure is 120/75,
heart rate 93 bpm. The patient looks pale and is sweating
lightly. Which of the following is an objective finding?
Pain in the right lower quadrant
History of vomiting
Accelerated heart rate
Pale appearance
High stress level - ANSWER-Accelerated heart rate
A 47-year-old fitness trainer visits the physician assistant
(PA) because of skin dryness, night sweats, and irregular
menstrual periods. It is the PA's first contact with this
patient. The patient notes that "My sex life has really gone
downhill lately" and says that she is considering divorcing
her husband of 20 years, stating that "He's not a bad guy. I
just think that I can do better." In which of the following
ways should the clinician proceed?
Determine the patient's out-of-country travel history.
Inform the patient that menopause is a normal part of
aging.
Help the patient review the pros and cons of divorce.
