8/22/25, 6:03 PM NUR 634 Midterm Exam- Adv Health Assessment
NURS 634 ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT study guide
Midterm Exam QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE DETAILED
ANSWERS\VERIFIED 100% LATEST UPDATE 2025-2026
What is the depressive Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
disorder that is
characterized by at least
two weeks of
depressed/irritable mood,
with at least four of the
following: anhedonia,
insomnia or
hypersomnia, decreased
self-esteem, low energy,
poor concentration or
indecision, changes in
appetite, feeling slowed or
restless, and thoughts of
death or suicide?
What form of depression is Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD)
characterized by a
depressive/irritable mood
lasting for at least two
years with at least two
symptoms of the following:
anhedonia,
insomnia or hypersomnia,
decreased self- esteem,
low energy, poor
concentration or indecision,
changes in appetite, feeling
slowed or restless, and
thoughts of death or
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,8/22/25, 6:03 PM NUR 634 Midterm Exam- Adv Health Assessment
suicide?
Assess by using the 6 Cranial nerves III, IV and VI
cardinal fields of gaze.
Unexplained weight loss Oral chewing/swallowing problems, Malignancy, Eating
in a patients history disorder not being disclosed, Thyroid disorder
should warrant (hyperthyroidism)
consideration of
Flexion of the neck is Sternocleidomastoid (SCM)
assessing which muscle
group
Full passive ROM of a joint Articular ( joint) The joint is normal **Know extra-articular is the
without pain, swelling, supporting anatomy
tenderness or redness
indicates a normal exam
With resisted extension of the wrist. Cozen test: Make
Lateral epicondylitis (tennis
a fist, pronate forearm, and radially deviate writs.
elbow)will elicit pain from
Extend wrist and against counter resistance by
patient
examiner. Test positive if pt experiences pain in
lateral elbow
A sebaceous cyst excision will Cheesy-textured substance from sebum
most likely result in
An 8th grader fell and now Scaphoid fracture "FOSH injury" fall on out-stretched
reports pain between the two hand Can be a liability if this fracture is missed and can
tendons at the base of his cause functional mobility if missed!!
thumb. The differential must
consider is
The muscle group responsible Erector Spinae
for the extension of the
spine:
Physical manifestations of SOB, Facial paresthesia, Perioral paresthesia
anxiety may include:(Choose
all that apply)
Vague somatic complaints of Clinical depression
headaches, muscle aches,
and fatigue may be
associated with
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, 8/22/25, 6:03 PM NUR 634 Midterm Exam- Adv Health Assessment
Chronic pain is defined as pain True
not due to cancer or a
recognized medical that
persists for >3-6 months
Cholecystitis may have Positive murphy sign (deep inspiration and patient has sharp pain
associated symptoms of: when breathing in)
*Associated Right shoulder pain
select all that apply
Positive McBurney's sign: Between umbilicus and iliac crest *Indicates Appendicitis
Condition that is associated Acute cholecystitis
with Right shoulder pain:
Pain that is associated Diverticulitis
with left lower
quadrant pain:
Tinnitus is most Vertigo
commonly associated
with
Hypertension is not the False
leading risk factor for
both ischemic and
hemorrhagic stroke
Current U.S. Preventive USPSTF states that there is not enough evidence to
Services Task Force recommend for or against
recommendations for
skin cancer
screening:
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NURS 634 ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT study guide
Midterm Exam QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE DETAILED
ANSWERS\VERIFIED 100% LATEST UPDATE 2025-2026
What is the depressive Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
disorder that is
characterized by at least
two weeks of
depressed/irritable mood,
with at least four of the
following: anhedonia,
insomnia or
hypersomnia, decreased
self-esteem, low energy,
poor concentration or
indecision, changes in
appetite, feeling slowed or
restless, and thoughts of
death or suicide?
What form of depression is Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD)
characterized by a
depressive/irritable mood
lasting for at least two
years with at least two
symptoms of the following:
anhedonia,
insomnia or hypersomnia,
decreased self- esteem,
low energy, poor
concentration or indecision,
changes in appetite, feeling
slowed or restless, and
thoughts of death or
/ 1/1
8
,8/22/25, 6:03 PM NUR 634 Midterm Exam- Adv Health Assessment
suicide?
Assess by using the 6 Cranial nerves III, IV and VI
cardinal fields of gaze.
Unexplained weight loss Oral chewing/swallowing problems, Malignancy, Eating
in a patients history disorder not being disclosed, Thyroid disorder
should warrant (hyperthyroidism)
consideration of
Flexion of the neck is Sternocleidomastoid (SCM)
assessing which muscle
group
Full passive ROM of a joint Articular ( joint) The joint is normal **Know extra-articular is the
without pain, swelling, supporting anatomy
tenderness or redness
indicates a normal exam
With resisted extension of the wrist. Cozen test: Make
Lateral epicondylitis (tennis
a fist, pronate forearm, and radially deviate writs.
elbow)will elicit pain from
Extend wrist and against counter resistance by
patient
examiner. Test positive if pt experiences pain in
lateral elbow
A sebaceous cyst excision will Cheesy-textured substance from sebum
most likely result in
An 8th grader fell and now Scaphoid fracture "FOSH injury" fall on out-stretched
reports pain between the two hand Can be a liability if this fracture is missed and can
tendons at the base of his cause functional mobility if missed!!
thumb. The differential must
consider is
The muscle group responsible Erector Spinae
for the extension of the
spine:
Physical manifestations of SOB, Facial paresthesia, Perioral paresthesia
anxiety may include:(Choose
all that apply)
Vague somatic complaints of Clinical depression
headaches, muscle aches,
and fatigue may be
associated with
/ 2/1
8
, 8/22/25, 6:03 PM NUR 634 Midterm Exam- Adv Health Assessment
Chronic pain is defined as pain True
not due to cancer or a
recognized medical that
persists for >3-6 months
Cholecystitis may have Positive murphy sign (deep inspiration and patient has sharp pain
associated symptoms of: when breathing in)
*Associated Right shoulder pain
select all that apply
Positive McBurney's sign: Between umbilicus and iliac crest *Indicates Appendicitis
Condition that is associated Acute cholecystitis
with Right shoulder pain:
Pain that is associated Diverticulitis
with left lower
quadrant pain:
Tinnitus is most Vertigo
commonly associated
with
Hypertension is not the False
leading risk factor for
both ischemic and
hemorrhagic stroke
Current U.S. Preventive USPSTF states that there is not enough evidence to
Services Task Force recommend for or against
recommendations for
skin cancer
screening:
/ 3/1
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