WGU D117 NURS 6810 FINAL EXAM (ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT) FA PREP 2026 - WITH SOLUTIONS

WGU D117 NURS 6810 FINAL EXAM
(ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT) FA PREP
2026 - WITH SOLUTIONS

,Advanced Health Assessment & Mental Status
Question: A patient presents with auditory hallucinations and disorganized
thought. Which mental status exam domain best captures these findings?
• A. Mood
• B. Thought process/content

, • C. Cognition
• D. Insight
Answer: B. Thought process/content
Rationale: Hallucinations and disorganized thought are key elements assessed
under the thought process and content domain of the mental status exam.
Question: A patient with suspected delirium is assessed using the Confusion
Assessment Method (CAM). Which feature is most diagnostic?
• A. Disorganized speech
• B. Acute onset and fluctuating course
• C. Memory impairment
• D. Hallucinations
Answer: B. Acute onset and fluctuating course
Rationale: The CAM diagnostic algorithm requires the presence of acute onset
and fluctuating course, along with inattention and either disorganized thinking or
an altered level of consciousness. The acute and fluctuating feature is a hallmark
that distinguishes delirium from dementia.
Question: A patient with depression scores 25 on the PHQ-9. How is this severity
classified?
• A. Mild
• B. Moderate
• C. Moderately severe
• D. Severe
Answer: D. Severe
Rationale: A PHQ-9 score of 20-27 is classified as severe depression.
Differential Diagnosis & Medical Screening