ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT TEST 2025 LATEST UPDATED
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES ALREADY GRADED A+
Which occurrence marks the completion of skeletal growth?
A. Fused epiphyses of long bones
B. Eighteenth birthday
C. Fused epiphyses of all bones
D. Fifteenth birthday - ANSWER-A. Fused epiphyses of long bones
Skeletal growth is considered complete when the epiphyses of long bones have completely
fused during late puberty. Although more than 90% of the skeletal mass is present by 18 years
of age, this is incorrect because it does not apply to everyone. Answers c and d are false
statements.
Typically, an infant's weight, height (length), and _______________ are routinely measured to
assess and monitor growth.
A. head circumference
B. hip-to-toe length
C. forearm length
D. chest circumference - ANSWER-A. head circumference
A newborn's fetal growth pattern and size for gestational age can be determined once
gestational age is assigned. An intrauterine growth curve is used to plot the newborn's birth
weight, length, and head circumference (see Evolve website for growth curves). The infant is
then classified as small, appropriate, or large for gestational age by percentile curve placement
for weeks of gestation.
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Mrs. Niland brings her 13-year-old daughter in for a physical examination. Which of the
following rating tools would you use to determine the child's pubertal development?
A. Philip pubertal rating
B. Turner maturation rating
C. Sexual maturity rating
D. Pubertal maturation rating - ANSWER-C. Sexual maturity rating
Sexual maturity rating (SMR) may be assigned to determine the child's overall pubertal
development. This is done after the secondary sexual characteristics are examined.
Which is a true statement about lymphatic tissue?
A. The number of adipose cells affects development of lymph tissue.
B. At 10 to 12 years of age, lymph tissue is at its peak.
C. Lymphatic tissues are completely developed by 6 years of age.
D. During adolescence, lymphatic tissues increase in size. - ANSWER-B. At 10 to 12 years of age,
lymph tissue is at its peak.
Lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils, adenoids, and blood lymphocytes constitute lymph tissue. These
tissues grow rapidly to reach adult size by 6 years of age but peak and double the adult size
between 10 to 12 years of age.
A baby's height, until 2 years of age, is measured by:
A. the recumbent length.
B. stadiometer.
C. height weight parameters.
D. skinfold thickness. - ANSWER-A. the recumbent length.
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Measure the length of infants between birth and 24 months of age in supine position on a
measuring device. Answers b, c, and d are false.
Which factor is an indicator of a newborn's maturity?
A. Motor skills
B. Recumbent length
C. Head circumference
D. Gestational age - ANSWER-D. Gestational age
Gestational age is an indicator of a newborn's maturity and is used to evaluate an infant's
developmental progress. Answers a, b, and c are used to measure other characteristics from
infancy to 24 years.
How is a patient classified who has a body mass index (BMI) of 24.8?
A. Undernurished
B. Appropriate weight for height
C. Overweight
D. Obese - ANSWER-B. Appropriate weight for height
The BMI is the most common method used to assess nutritional status and total body fat. A BMI
of 18.5 to 24.9 is the appropriate weight and height. Answers a, c, and d have different BMIs
associated with their meaning.
Which occurrence is generally associated with SMR 4 or breast stage 3 to 4?
A. Enlargement of the areola
B. Appearance of pubic hair
C. Onset of menstruation
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D. Completion of puberty - ANSWER-C. Onset of menstruation
Most girls have breast development before pubic hair appears. Completion of puberty is when
breast stage 4 or public hair stage 5 has been reached. Menarche generally occurs in sexual
maturity rate 4 or breast stage 3 to 4.
Which factor best accounts for the changes in the head circumference in adolescence?
A. Development of air sinuses and thickening of the scalp and skull
B. Decrease of fluid in the brain
C. Brain growth continuing until 18 years of age
D. Development of ventricles increasing brain size - ANSWER-A. Development of air sinuses and
thickening of the scalp and skull
During adolescence, the size of the head further increases because of the development of air
sinuses and thickening of the scalp and skull. Answers b, c, and d are incorrect.
What is the expected weight gain of a neonate from 2 weeks to 3 months of age?
A. 15 g/day
B. 20 g/day
C. 25 g/day
D. 30 g/day - ANSWER-D. 30 g/day
After losing up to 10% of their birth weight, newborns regain that weight within 2 weeks and
then gain weight at a rate of approximately 30 g (1 oz) per day. This decreases starting at about
3 months of age.
Which factor accounts for the decline in stature of an older adult?
A. Increased trifold skin thickness