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NUR 643E ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM
LATEST FOR
2025,2026 NEW GRADED A+/ NUR 643E ADVANCED HEALTH
ASSESSMENT
FINAL EXAM LATEST FOR 2025,2026NEW GRADED A+/ NUR
643E
ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM LATEST FOR
2025,2026 NEW GRADED A+
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
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tendons vs ligaments - CORRECT ANSWER-Tendons connect muscle to
bone
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
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Weight loss
Saddle anesthesia
IV drug use
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 up for? - 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
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Fluctuation
Crepitus
Resistance to pressure
Tone
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-3
What 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 but weak = 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
NUR 643E ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM
LATEST FOR
2025,2026 NEW GRADED A+/ NUR 643E ADVANCED HEALTH
ASSESSMENT
FINAL EXAM LATEST FOR 2025,2026NEW GRADED A+/ NUR
643E
ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM LATEST FOR
2025,2026 NEW GRADED A+
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
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tendons vs ligaments - CORRECT ANSWER-Tendons connect muscle to
bone
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
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Weight loss
Saddle anesthesia
IV drug use
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 up for? - 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
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Fluctuation
Crepitus
Resistance to pressure
Tone
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-3
What 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 but weak = 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
