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NUR 643E ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM 2026 Edition Actual
Questions And Correct Detailed Answers
What is the periosteum? - CORRECT ANSWER-A dense layer of vascular connective
tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints.
Name 4 bone shapes and give an example of each-CORRECT
ANSWER-1.Flat-sternum,ribs,skull
2. Irregular-hips, mandible, vertebrae
3.Long-humerus,femur
4.Short-carpals
What does ROM stand for?- CORRECT ANSWER-Range of motion
tendons vs ligaments-CORRECT ANSWER-Tendons connect muscle to bone
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Ligaments connect bone to bone
Name the types of joints and provide an example of each?-CORRECT ANSWER-
1.Fibrous-sutures
2.Cartilaginous-vertebrae
3.Synovial-shoulders,wrists,knees,etc
What is a bursa? - CORRECT ANSWER-Small sac filled with synovial fluid that
cushions joints
What are "red flag" symptoms you should always ask about when evaluating a
patient with back pain? - CORRECT ANSWER-Incontinence
Fever
Night sweats
Weight loss
Saddle anesthesia
IV drug use
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13 y/o female presents with repeated broken bones with minimal trauma.On
physical exam you see the patient's sclera have a blue/purple tint. What do you
want to work her upfor?-CORRECT ANSWER-Osteogenesis imperfecta
When inspecting a patient's muscles what are you looking for?-CORRECT
ANSWER-Symmetry
Hypertrophy
Atrophy
Fasiculations
Spasms
You are performing a musculoskeletal exam for a well visit. What are you palpating
for?-CORRECT ANSWER-Palpate bones, joints, and muscles for--
Heat
Tenderness Swelling
Fluctuation
Crepitus
Resistance to pressure
Tone
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You are evaluating for muscle strength in a patient who thinks he pulled his bicep
lifting. He has full range of motion against gravity but not against resistance. What do
you grade him? - CORRECT ANSWER-3What is the muscle strength grading system?-
CORRECT ANSWER-Non voluntary contraction=0
Trace of movement=1
FROM,but not against gravity =2
FROM, against gravity, not resistance=3
FROM against gravity, some resistance butwak=4
FROM against gravity, full resistance=5
What is active range of motion versus passive range of motion?-
CORRECT ANSWER-Active =pt moves it
Passive-practitioner move it
What movements should you test each muscle active and passive when doing
a complete musculoskeletal exam? - CORRECT
ANSWERFlexion
Extension
Rotation
Abduction
Adduction
Pronation
NUR 643E ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM 2026 Edition Actual
Questions And Correct Detailed Answers
What is the periosteum? - CORRECT ANSWER-A dense layer of vascular connective
tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints.
Name 4 bone shapes and give an example of each-CORRECT
ANSWER-1.Flat-sternum,ribs,skull
2. Irregular-hips, mandible, vertebrae
3.Long-humerus,femur
4.Short-carpals
What does ROM stand for?- CORRECT ANSWER-Range of motion
tendons vs ligaments-CORRECT ANSWER-Tendons connect muscle to bone
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Ligaments connect bone to bone
Name the types of joints and provide an example of each?-CORRECT ANSWER-
1.Fibrous-sutures
2.Cartilaginous-vertebrae
3.Synovial-shoulders,wrists,knees,etc
What is a bursa? - CORRECT ANSWER-Small sac filled with synovial fluid that
cushions joints
What are "red flag" symptoms you should always ask about when evaluating a
patient with back pain? - CORRECT ANSWER-Incontinence
Fever
Night sweats
Weight loss
Saddle anesthesia
IV drug use
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13 y/o female presents with repeated broken bones with minimal trauma.On
physical exam you see the patient's sclera have a blue/purple tint. What do you
want to work her upfor?-CORRECT ANSWER-Osteogenesis imperfecta
When inspecting a patient's muscles what are you looking for?-CORRECT
ANSWER-Symmetry
Hypertrophy
Atrophy
Fasiculations
Spasms
You are performing a musculoskeletal exam for a well visit. What are you palpating
for?-CORRECT ANSWER-Palpate bones, joints, and muscles for--
Heat
Tenderness Swelling
Fluctuation
Crepitus
Resistance to pressure
Tone
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You are evaluating for muscle strength in a patient who thinks he pulled his bicep
lifting. He has full range of motion against gravity but not against resistance. What do
you grade him? - CORRECT ANSWER-3What is the muscle strength grading system?-
CORRECT ANSWER-Non voluntary contraction=0
Trace of movement=1
FROM,but not against gravity =2
FROM, against gravity, not resistance=3
FROM against gravity, some resistance butwak=4
FROM against gravity, full resistance=5
What is active range of motion versus passive range of motion?-
CORRECT ANSWER-Active =pt moves it
Passive-practitioner move it
What movements should you test each muscle active and passive when doing
a complete musculoskeletal exam? - CORRECT
ANSWERFlexion
Extension
Rotation
Abduction
Adduction
Pronation
