NSG 6020 MIDTERM EXAM NEWEST UPDATE
2025|2026 COMPLETE FREQUENTLY TESTED
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED AND
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VERIFIED ANSWERS| GURANTEED PASS| TOP
RATED A+.
NSG 6020 MIDTERM
Pass the NSG 6020 exam 2025/2026 with confidence. This exam resource
features questions in areas like: patient care, med-surg, pharmacology, and
critical thinking. This study guide is perfect for ADN, BSN, and graduate
nursing students preparing for exams and clinical practice.
For which of the following patients would a comprehensive health history
be appropriate ...... ANSWER .......a new patient with the chief
complaint of "I am here to establish care"
Is the following information subjective or objective? Mr. M. has shortness
of breath that has persisted for the past 10 days; it is worse with activity
and relieved by rest. ...... ANSWER .......subjective
is the following information subjective or objective. Mr. M has a
respiratory rate of 32 and pulse rate of 120 ...... ANSWER .......objective
the following information is recorded in the health history: "Patient
denies chest pain, palpitations, orthopnea and paroxysmal nocturnal
dyspnea ...... ANSWER .......Review of systems
, A patient presents for evaluation of a sharp, aching chest pain which
increases with breathing. Which anatomic area would you localize the
symptom to ...... ANSWER .......Musculoskeletal
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a 22 year old advertising copywriter presents for evaluation of joint pain.
The pain is new, located in the wrists and fingers bilaterally, with some
subjective fever. The patient denies a rash; she also denies recent travel or
camping activities. She has a family history significant for rheumatoid
arthritis. Based on this information, which of the following pathological
processes would be most correct ...... ANSWER .......Inflammatory
a 15 year old high school sophomore comes to the clinic for evaluation of
a 3 week history of sneezing; itch, watery eyes; clear nasal discharge; ear
pain; and nonproductive cough. which is most likely pathological process
...... ANSWER .......allergic
You are seeing an elderly man with multiple complaints. He has chronic
arthritis, pain from an old war injury, and headaches. Today he
complains of these pains, as well as dull chest pain under his sternum.
What would the order of priority be for your problem list? ...... ANSWER
.......Chest pain, headaches, arthritis, war injury pain
Suzanne, a 25 year old, comes to your clinic to establish care. You are the
student preparing to go into the examination room to interview her.
Which of the following is the most logical sequence for the patient-
provider interview? ...... ANSWER .......Greet the patient, establish
rapport, invite the patient's story, establish the agenda, expand and clarify
the patient's story, and negotiate a plan.
, Alexandra is a 28-year-old editor who presents to the clinic with
abdominal pain. The pain is a dull ache, located in the right upper
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started a few weeks ago, it lasts for 2 to 3 hours at a time, it comes and
goes, and it seems to be worse a couple of hours after eating. She has
noticed that it starts after eating greasy foods, so she has cut down on
these as much as she can. Initially it occurred once a week, but now it is
occurring every other day. Nothing makes it better. From this description,
which of the seven attributes of a symptom has been omitted? ......
ANSWER .......Associated manifestations
A 23-year-old graduate student comes to your clinic for evaluation of a
urethral discharge. As the provider, you need to get a sexual history.
Which one of the following questions is inappropriate for eliciting the
information? ...... ANSWER .......Are you sexually active?
On a very busy day in the office, Mrs. Donelan, who is 81 years old,
comes for her usual visit for her blood pressure. She is on a low-dose
diuretic chronically and denies any side effects. Her blood pressure is
118/78 today, which is well-controlled. As you are writing her script, she
mentions that it is hard not having her husband Bill around anymore.
What would you do next? ...... ANSWER .......Ask why Bill is not there.
When you enter your patient's examination room, his wife is waiting
there with him. Which of the following is most appropriate? ......
ANSWER .......Ask if it's okay to carry out the visit with both people in
the room.
, You are performing a young woman's first pelvic examination. You make
sure to tell her verbally what is coming next and what to expect. Then
you carry out each maneuver of the examination. You let her know at the
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outset that if she needs a break or wants to stop, this is possible. You ask
several times during the examination, "How are you doing, Brittney?"
What are you accomplishing with these techniques? ...... ANSWER
.......All of the above
A 15-year-old high school sophomore and her mother come to your clinic
because the mother is concerned about her daughter's weight. You
measure her daughter's height and weight and obtain a BMI of 19.5
kg/m2. Based on this information, which of the following is appropriate?
...... ANSWER .......Reassure the mother that this is a normal body
weight.
A 25-year-old radio announcer comes to the clinic for an annual
examination. His BMI is 26.0 kg/m2. He is concerned about his weight.
Based on this information, what is appropriate counsel for the patient
during the visit? ...... ANSWER .......Give the patient information about
reduction of fat, cholesterol, and calories because he is overweight
Common or concerning symptoms to inquire about in the General
Survey and vital signs include all of the following except: ...... ANSWER
.......cough
You are beginning the examination of a patient. All of the following areas
are important to observe as part of the General Survey except: ......
ANSWER .......blood pressure
2025|2026 COMPLETE FREQUENTLY TESTED
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED AND
Page | 1
VERIFIED ANSWERS| GURANTEED PASS| TOP
RATED A+.
NSG 6020 MIDTERM
Pass the NSG 6020 exam 2025/2026 with confidence. This exam resource
features questions in areas like: patient care, med-surg, pharmacology, and
critical thinking. This study guide is perfect for ADN, BSN, and graduate
nursing students preparing for exams and clinical practice.
For which of the following patients would a comprehensive health history
be appropriate ...... ANSWER .......a new patient with the chief
complaint of "I am here to establish care"
Is the following information subjective or objective? Mr. M. has shortness
of breath that has persisted for the past 10 days; it is worse with activity
and relieved by rest. ...... ANSWER .......subjective
is the following information subjective or objective. Mr. M has a
respiratory rate of 32 and pulse rate of 120 ...... ANSWER .......objective
the following information is recorded in the health history: "Patient
denies chest pain, palpitations, orthopnea and paroxysmal nocturnal
dyspnea ...... ANSWER .......Review of systems
, A patient presents for evaluation of a sharp, aching chest pain which
increases with breathing. Which anatomic area would you localize the
symptom to ...... ANSWER .......Musculoskeletal
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a 22 year old advertising copywriter presents for evaluation of joint pain.
The pain is new, located in the wrists and fingers bilaterally, with some
subjective fever. The patient denies a rash; she also denies recent travel or
camping activities. She has a family history significant for rheumatoid
arthritis. Based on this information, which of the following pathological
processes would be most correct ...... ANSWER .......Inflammatory
a 15 year old high school sophomore comes to the clinic for evaluation of
a 3 week history of sneezing; itch, watery eyes; clear nasal discharge; ear
pain; and nonproductive cough. which is most likely pathological process
...... ANSWER .......allergic
You are seeing an elderly man with multiple complaints. He has chronic
arthritis, pain from an old war injury, and headaches. Today he
complains of these pains, as well as dull chest pain under his sternum.
What would the order of priority be for your problem list? ...... ANSWER
.......Chest pain, headaches, arthritis, war injury pain
Suzanne, a 25 year old, comes to your clinic to establish care. You are the
student preparing to go into the examination room to interview her.
Which of the following is the most logical sequence for the patient-
provider interview? ...... ANSWER .......Greet the patient, establish
rapport, invite the patient's story, establish the agenda, expand and clarify
the patient's story, and negotiate a plan.
, Alexandra is a 28-year-old editor who presents to the clinic with
abdominal pain. The pain is a dull ache, located in the right upper
Page | 3 quadrant, that she rates as a 3 at the least and an 8 at the worst. The pain
started a few weeks ago, it lasts for 2 to 3 hours at a time, it comes and
goes, and it seems to be worse a couple of hours after eating. She has
noticed that it starts after eating greasy foods, so she has cut down on
these as much as she can. Initially it occurred once a week, but now it is
occurring every other day. Nothing makes it better. From this description,
which of the seven attributes of a symptom has been omitted? ......
ANSWER .......Associated manifestations
A 23-year-old graduate student comes to your clinic for evaluation of a
urethral discharge. As the provider, you need to get a sexual history.
Which one of the following questions is inappropriate for eliciting the
information? ...... ANSWER .......Are you sexually active?
On a very busy day in the office, Mrs. Donelan, who is 81 years old,
comes for her usual visit for her blood pressure. She is on a low-dose
diuretic chronically and denies any side effects. Her blood pressure is
118/78 today, which is well-controlled. As you are writing her script, she
mentions that it is hard not having her husband Bill around anymore.
What would you do next? ...... ANSWER .......Ask why Bill is not there.
When you enter your patient's examination room, his wife is waiting
there with him. Which of the following is most appropriate? ......
ANSWER .......Ask if it's okay to carry out the visit with both people in
the room.
, You are performing a young woman's first pelvic examination. You make
sure to tell her verbally what is coming next and what to expect. Then
you carry out each maneuver of the examination. You let her know at the
Page | 4
outset that if she needs a break or wants to stop, this is possible. You ask
several times during the examination, "How are you doing, Brittney?"
What are you accomplishing with these techniques? ...... ANSWER
.......All of the above
A 15-year-old high school sophomore and her mother come to your clinic
because the mother is concerned about her daughter's weight. You
measure her daughter's height and weight and obtain a BMI of 19.5
kg/m2. Based on this information, which of the following is appropriate?
...... ANSWER .......Reassure the mother that this is a normal body
weight.
A 25-year-old radio announcer comes to the clinic for an annual
examination. His BMI is 26.0 kg/m2. He is concerned about his weight.
Based on this information, what is appropriate counsel for the patient
during the visit? ...... ANSWER .......Give the patient information about
reduction of fat, cholesterol, and calories because he is overweight
Common or concerning symptoms to inquire about in the General
Survey and vital signs include all of the following except: ...... ANSWER
.......cough
You are beginning the examination of a patient. All of the following areas
are important to observe as part of the General Survey except: ......
ANSWER .......blood pressure
