NURS 612 ADVANCED HEALTH
ASSESSMENT EXAM
NURS 612 ADVANCED HEALTH
ASSESSMENT EXAM 3 LATEST 2025-
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Ms. Pammy is a 36-year-old woman who presents to your office with a complaint of depression. She is
experiencing anger, fear, and sorrow. Which of the following regulates feelings of anger, fear, and
sorrow?
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A. Limbic system
B. Corpus callosum
C. Temporal lobes
Caudate nucleus
A. Limbic system
The limbic system mediates certain patterns of behavior that determine survival (e.g., mating,
aggression, fear, and affection). Reactions to emotions such as anger, love, hostility, and envy
originate here, but the expression of emotion and behavior is mediated by connections between the
limbic system and the frontal lobe. Answers b, c, and d are incorrect because they are responsible for
other functions.
Mrs. Hilliard brings her 9-year-old daughter to your office. She has been diagnosed with autistic
disorder. Which of the following statements best describes this disorder?
A. Pervasive neurodevelopmental disorder
B. Global intellectual deficit
C. Social impairment syndrome
D. Right brain dysfunction
A. Pervasive neurodevelopmental disorder
Autism is a pervasive neurodevelopmental disorder of unknown etiology that includes a wide
spectrum of disorders typically identified before 3 years of age and is more common in boys than girls.
Mr. Edwards presents to the emergency department after an auto accident. Which of the following
scales would be used to evaluate the mental status of a patient after head trauma?
A. Mini-Mental State Examination
B. Perceptual distortion assessment
C. Glasgow Coma Scale
D. Functional assessment
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C. Glasgow Coma Scale
The Glasgow Coma Scale is used to quantify level of consciousness after an acute brain injury or
medical condition. The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is a standardized tool to assess
cognitive function changes over time. Perceptual distortion assessment evaluates the variation
between a reported perception of a stimulus and the normal response. Functional assessment is an
objective measure of a person's ability to perform the activities of daily living.
Disordered perceptions, decreased attention span, suspiciousness, and fear with motor and sensory
excitement are characteristics of which disorder?
A. Delirium
B. Dementia
C. Schizophrenia
D. Depression
A. Delirium
Delirium is impaired cognition and consciousness and mood and behavioral dysfunction of acute
onset. Disordered perceptions, decreased attention span, suspiciousness, and fear with motor and
sensory excitement are objective characteristics found in delirium.
Mr. Yates is a 67-year-old patient who presents to your office with his son. Which of the following
would best test Mr. Yates's comprehension?
A. Ask him to count backward by 7s from 100.
B. Ask him to follow one- and two-step commands.
C. Ask him the meaning of "a stitch in time saves nine."
D. Ask him his name, the date, and the season.
B. Ask him to follow one- and two-step commands.
Asking simple one- and two-step directions measures a patient's comprehension. Patients should be
able to follow instructions of this type. Answers a, c, and d measure other cognitive abilities, like
abstract reasoning.
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Mrs. Tucker presents to your office today for a follow-up appointment. She appears to fidget in her
seat and with her hands. Which of the following would assess her attention span?
A. Are you usually this anxious?
B. I am going to ask you to name four items; do the best you can.
C. What does this phrase mean: "A stitch in time saves nine?"
D. Could you take this paper, fold it in half, and put it on the counter?
D. Could you take this paper, fold it in half, and put it on the counter?
Answer d is an example of asking the patient a set of short commands that measures attention span.
Answer a is a form of validation. Asking answer c measures cognitive abilities, whereas answer b does
not provide enough information to determine what the examiner is trying to measure.
A mother brings her child, an 18-month-old boy, to the clinic. She states that the child rarely talks or
smiles. She has also noticed that he does not like to be held. She states that his motor development
seems to be normal. With what condition are these symptoms consistent?
A. Dementia
B. Autistic disorder
C. Attention deficit
D. Delirium
B. Autistic disorder
Symptoms such as delayed or underdeveloped language skills and resisting being held or touched are
signs of autism, a pervasive neurodevelopmental disorder of unknown etiology that includes a wide
spectrum of disorders typically identified before 3 years of age and is more common in boys than girls.
Mr. Johnson presents to your office with a complaint of anxiety. Which area of the mental assessment
corresponds to his complaint?
A. Cognitive abilities
B. Speech/language
C. Emotional stability
D. Appearance and behavior
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ASSESSMENT EXAM
NURS 612 ADVANCED HEALTH
ASSESSMENT EXAM 3 LATEST 2025-
2026 MARYVILLE COLLEGE ACCURATE
SPRING-SUMMER GRADED A+ Verified
Questions And Answers With Detailed
Guaranteed Pass – Ace your Exam
Ms. Pammy is a 36-year-old woman who presents to your office with a complaint of depression. She is
experiencing anger, fear, and sorrow. Which of the following regulates feelings of anger, fear, and
sorrow?
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A. Limbic system
B. Corpus callosum
C. Temporal lobes
Caudate nucleus
A. Limbic system
The limbic system mediates certain patterns of behavior that determine survival (e.g., mating,
aggression, fear, and affection). Reactions to emotions such as anger, love, hostility, and envy
originate here, but the expression of emotion and behavior is mediated by connections between the
limbic system and the frontal lobe. Answers b, c, and d are incorrect because they are responsible for
other functions.
Mrs. Hilliard brings her 9-year-old daughter to your office. She has been diagnosed with autistic
disorder. Which of the following statements best describes this disorder?
A. Pervasive neurodevelopmental disorder
B. Global intellectual deficit
C. Social impairment syndrome
D. Right brain dysfunction
A. Pervasive neurodevelopmental disorder
Autism is a pervasive neurodevelopmental disorder of unknown etiology that includes a wide
spectrum of disorders typically identified before 3 years of age and is more common in boys than girls.
Mr. Edwards presents to the emergency department after an auto accident. Which of the following
scales would be used to evaluate the mental status of a patient after head trauma?
A. Mini-Mental State Examination
B. Perceptual distortion assessment
C. Glasgow Coma Scale
D. Functional assessment
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C. Glasgow Coma Scale
The Glasgow Coma Scale is used to quantify level of consciousness after an acute brain injury or
medical condition. The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is a standardized tool to assess
cognitive function changes over time. Perceptual distortion assessment evaluates the variation
between a reported perception of a stimulus and the normal response. Functional assessment is an
objective measure of a person's ability to perform the activities of daily living.
Disordered perceptions, decreased attention span, suspiciousness, and fear with motor and sensory
excitement are characteristics of which disorder?
A. Delirium
B. Dementia
C. Schizophrenia
D. Depression
A. Delirium
Delirium is impaired cognition and consciousness and mood and behavioral dysfunction of acute
onset. Disordered perceptions, decreased attention span, suspiciousness, and fear with motor and
sensory excitement are objective characteristics found in delirium.
Mr. Yates is a 67-year-old patient who presents to your office with his son. Which of the following
would best test Mr. Yates's comprehension?
A. Ask him to count backward by 7s from 100.
B. Ask him to follow one- and two-step commands.
C. Ask him the meaning of "a stitch in time saves nine."
D. Ask him his name, the date, and the season.
B. Ask him to follow one- and two-step commands.
Asking simple one- and two-step directions measures a patient's comprehension. Patients should be
able to follow instructions of this type. Answers a, c, and d measure other cognitive abilities, like
abstract reasoning.
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ASSESSMENT EXAM
Mrs. Tucker presents to your office today for a follow-up appointment. She appears to fidget in her
seat and with her hands. Which of the following would assess her attention span?
A. Are you usually this anxious?
B. I am going to ask you to name four items; do the best you can.
C. What does this phrase mean: "A stitch in time saves nine?"
D. Could you take this paper, fold it in half, and put it on the counter?
D. Could you take this paper, fold it in half, and put it on the counter?
Answer d is an example of asking the patient a set of short commands that measures attention span.
Answer a is a form of validation. Asking answer c measures cognitive abilities, whereas answer b does
not provide enough information to determine what the examiner is trying to measure.
A mother brings her child, an 18-month-old boy, to the clinic. She states that the child rarely talks or
smiles. She has also noticed that he does not like to be held. She states that his motor development
seems to be normal. With what condition are these symptoms consistent?
A. Dementia
B. Autistic disorder
C. Attention deficit
D. Delirium
B. Autistic disorder
Symptoms such as delayed or underdeveloped language skills and resisting being held or touched are
signs of autism, a pervasive neurodevelopmental disorder of unknown etiology that includes a wide
spectrum of disorders typically identified before 3 years of age and is more common in boys than girls.
Mr. Johnson presents to your office with a complaint of anxiety. Which area of the mental assessment
corresponds to his complaint?
A. Cognitive abilities
B. Speech/language
C. Emotional stability
D. Appearance and behavior
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