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NURS 6512 ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT
FINAL EXAM (WALDEN UNIVERSITY)
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS,
VERIFIED STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
Question 11 1 out of 1 points
Anterior cruciate ligament integrity is assessed via the test.
Selected Answer:
Lachman
Question 12 1 out of 1 points
Examination of the patient in the lithotomy, or knee-chest, position
includes: Selected Answer:
Palpation of anal sphincter tone.
Question 13 1 out of 1 points
Inquiry about nocturnal muscle spasms would be most significant
when taking the musculoskeletal history of: Selected Answer:
Older adults.
Question 14 1 out of 1 points
Which cranial nerves are usually evaluated during the examination of
the eyes? Selected Answer:
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III and VI
Question 15 1 out of 1 points

Assessing orientation to person, place, and time helps determine:
Selected Answer:
state of
consciousness.
Question 1 1 out of 1 points
The reliability of health-related findings and observations is the
responsibility of the: Selected Answer:
Professional and the patient.
Question 2 1 out of 1 points
Which of the following statements is true regarding the examination
of peripheral arteries? Selected Answer:
The pulses are most readily felt over bony prominences.
Question 3 1 out of 1 points
As Mr. B. enters the room, you observe that his gait is wide based and
he staggers from side to side while swaying his trunk. You would
document Mr. B.'s pattern as: Selected Answer:
Cerebellar ataxia.
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Question 4 1 out of 1 points
You are conducting a clinical breast examination for your 30-year-old
patient. Her breasts are symmetrical with bilateral, multiple tender
masses that are freely moveable with well-defined borders. You
recognize that these symptoms and assessment findings are consistent
with: Selected Answer:
Fibrocystic changes.
Question 5 1 out of 1 points
Which one of the following is a proper technique for use of a speculum
during a vaginal examination? Selected Answer:
Press introitus downward; insert closed speculum obliquely.
Question 6 1 out of 1 points
When is the mental status portion of the neurologic system examination
performed? Selected Answer:
Constantly, throughout the entire interaction with a patient
Question 7 1 out of 1 points
Normal changes of the aging brain include: Selected
Answer:
Diminished perception of touch.
Question 8 1 out of 1 points
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NURS 6512 ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT
FINAL EXAM (WALDEN UNIVERSITY)
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS,
VERIFIED STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
Question 11 1 out of 1 points
Anterior cruciate ligament integrity is assessed via the test.
Selected Answer:
Lachman
Question 12 1 out of 1 points
Examination of the patient in the lithotomy, or knee-chest, position
includes: Selected Answer:
Palpation of anal sphincter tone.
Question 13 1 out of 1 points
Inquiry about nocturnal muscle spasms would be most significant
when taking the musculoskeletal history of: Selected Answer:
Older adults.
Question 14 1 out of 1 points
Which cranial nerves are usually evaluated during the examination of
the eyes? Selected Answer:
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III and VI
Question 15 1 out of 1 points

Assessing orientation to person, place, and time helps determine:
Selected Answer:
state of
consciousness.
Question 1 1 out of 1 points
The reliability of health-related findings and observations is the
responsibility of the: Selected Answer:
Professional and the patient.
Question 2 1 out of 1 points
Which of the following statements is true regarding the examination
of peripheral arteries? Selected Answer:
The pulses are most readily felt over bony prominences.
Question 3 1 out of 1 points
As Mr. B. enters the room, you observe that his gait is wide based and
he staggers from side to side while swaying his trunk. You would
document Mr. B.'s pattern as: Selected Answer:
Cerebellar ataxia.
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Question 4 1 out of 1 points
You are conducting a clinical breast examination for your 30-year-old
patient. Her breasts are symmetrical with bilateral, multiple tender
masses that are freely moveable with well-defined borders. You
recognize that these symptoms and assessment findings are consistent
with: Selected Answer:
Fibrocystic changes.
Question 5 1 out of 1 points
Which one of the following is a proper technique for use of a speculum
during a vaginal examination? Selected Answer:
Press introitus downward; insert closed speculum obliquely.
Question 6 1 out of 1 points
When is the mental status portion of the neurologic system examination
performed? Selected Answer:
Constantly, throughout the entire interaction with a patient
Question 7 1 out of 1 points
Normal changes of the aging brain include: Selected
Answer:
Diminished perception of touch.
Question 8 1 out of 1 points
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