NSG 520 FINAL: ADV HEALTH
ASSESSMENT EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2026.
"No chest pain, no dyspnea on exertion." - ANS Which statement belongs most appropriately
in the Review of Systems?
a patient with one acute problem - ANS Which scenario is NOT appropriate for a
"comprehensive health history"?
level of consciousness, personal hygiene, and facial expression - ANS Appropriate areas for
the general survey include:
overestimation of systolic blood pressure - ANS Using a small blood pressure cuff in a patient
with obesity may lead to which of the following?
fine and silky hair - ANS The nurse practitioner is assessing the hair of a patient with a new
diagnosis of hypothyroidism. Which of the following is NOT consistent with hypothyroidism?
hirsutism - ANS You are examining a patient with a past medical history of polycystic ovary
syndrome. Which hair pattern would you expect to find?
dehydration - ANS When palpating the skin over the forearm of a patient, tenting is noted.
This is indicative of _____?
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, Elastcity - ANS Skin turgor refers to degree of:
A = asymmetry; B = irregular borders; C = color changes, especially black; D = diameter >6 mm; E
= evolution - ANS You are speaking to an 8th grade class about health prevention and are
preparing to discuss the ABCDEs of melanoma. Which description correctly defines the ABCDEs?
Flat, circumscribed, red, and circular in distribution - ANS The nurse documents that Mrs. A.
has "annular erythematous macules on her abdomen." This describes skin lesions that are:
psoriasis - ANS Pitting (punctuated depressions of the nail plate) are most common in which
chronic condition?
increased angle of the nail >180 degrees - ANS The nurse practitioner is examining the nails
of a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which of the following findings
is most likely on physical exam?
The patient has conductive hearing loss. - ANS In the Rinne test, bone conduction is greater
than air conduction (BC > AC). What is the most likely explanation?
peripheral vision - ANS When you record that a patient's visual fields are full by
confrontation, you have assessed:
consensual reaction - ANS A light is pointed at a patient's pupil, which contracts. It is also
noted that the other pupil contracts as well, though it is not exposed to bright light. Which term
best describes this latter phenomenon?
She can see at 20 feet what a normal person could see at 100 feet. - ANS A patient is
assigned a visual acuity of 20/100 in her left eye. Which is true?
esotropia - ANS On examination, you note both eyes turn inward. What is this called?
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ASSESSMENT EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2026.
"No chest pain, no dyspnea on exertion." - ANS Which statement belongs most appropriately
in the Review of Systems?
a patient with one acute problem - ANS Which scenario is NOT appropriate for a
"comprehensive health history"?
level of consciousness, personal hygiene, and facial expression - ANS Appropriate areas for
the general survey include:
overestimation of systolic blood pressure - ANS Using a small blood pressure cuff in a patient
with obesity may lead to which of the following?
fine and silky hair - ANS The nurse practitioner is assessing the hair of a patient with a new
diagnosis of hypothyroidism. Which of the following is NOT consistent with hypothyroidism?
hirsutism - ANS You are examining a patient with a past medical history of polycystic ovary
syndrome. Which hair pattern would you expect to find?
dehydration - ANS When palpating the skin over the forearm of a patient, tenting is noted.
This is indicative of _____?
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, Elastcity - ANS Skin turgor refers to degree of:
A = asymmetry; B = irregular borders; C = color changes, especially black; D = diameter >6 mm; E
= evolution - ANS You are speaking to an 8th grade class about health prevention and are
preparing to discuss the ABCDEs of melanoma. Which description correctly defines the ABCDEs?
Flat, circumscribed, red, and circular in distribution - ANS The nurse documents that Mrs. A.
has "annular erythematous macules on her abdomen." This describes skin lesions that are:
psoriasis - ANS Pitting (punctuated depressions of the nail plate) are most common in which
chronic condition?
increased angle of the nail >180 degrees - ANS The nurse practitioner is examining the nails
of a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which of the following findings
is most likely on physical exam?
The patient has conductive hearing loss. - ANS In the Rinne test, bone conduction is greater
than air conduction (BC > AC). What is the most likely explanation?
peripheral vision - ANS When you record that a patient's visual fields are full by
confrontation, you have assessed:
consensual reaction - ANS A light is pointed at a patient's pupil, which contracts. It is also
noted that the other pupil contracts as well, though it is not exposed to bright light. Which term
best describes this latter phenomenon?
She can see at 20 feet what a normal person could see at 100 feet. - ANS A patient is
assigned a visual acuity of 20/100 in her left eye. Which is true?
esotropia - ANS On examination, you note both eyes turn inward. What is this called?
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