NUR 6001: Advanced
Health Assessment of the
Adult Client Exam 1
Practice Questions
, Health History & Documentation
1. Which component of a SOAP note includes the patient’s chief complaint and history of
present illness (HPI)?
A. Subjective
B. Objective
C. Assessment
D. Plan
2. Which mnemonic is commonly used to assess a patient’s pain characteristics?
A. SOAP
B. OLD CARTS
C. RSVP
D. ROM
3. What is the correct definition of "Objective Data" in SOAP documentation?
A. Patient-reported symptoms
B. Findings observed by the practitioner
C. Patient’s interpretation of their symptoms
D. Family history details
Skin Assessment
4. Which skin condition is the most common cause of pruritus (itching) in the elderly?
A. Rosacea
B. Stasis Dermatitis
C. Xerosis
D. Pityriasis Rosea
5. A patient presents with dry, itchy skin on the lower legs, along with hyperpigmentation
and superficial varicose veins. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Eczema
B. Stasis Dermatitis
C. Actinic Keratosis
D. Psoriasis
6. The hallmark of rosacea in the geriatric population includes:
A. Erythematous patches with scaly plaques
B. Phymatous changes and dilated telangiectatic vessels
C. Blistering and ulcerations
D. Nodular skin lesions
Health Assessment of the
Adult Client Exam 1
Practice Questions
, Health History & Documentation
1. Which component of a SOAP note includes the patient’s chief complaint and history of
present illness (HPI)?
A. Subjective
B. Objective
C. Assessment
D. Plan
2. Which mnemonic is commonly used to assess a patient’s pain characteristics?
A. SOAP
B. OLD CARTS
C. RSVP
D. ROM
3. What is the correct definition of "Objective Data" in SOAP documentation?
A. Patient-reported symptoms
B. Findings observed by the practitioner
C. Patient’s interpretation of their symptoms
D. Family history details
Skin Assessment
4. Which skin condition is the most common cause of pruritus (itching) in the elderly?
A. Rosacea
B. Stasis Dermatitis
C. Xerosis
D. Pityriasis Rosea
5. A patient presents with dry, itchy skin on the lower legs, along with hyperpigmentation
and superficial varicose veins. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Eczema
B. Stasis Dermatitis
C. Actinic Keratosis
D. Psoriasis
6. The hallmark of rosacea in the geriatric population includes:
A. Erythematous patches with scaly plaques
B. Phymatous changes and dilated telangiectatic vessels
C. Blistering and ulcerations
D. Nodular skin lesions