NURS 5220 (EXAM 1, 2 & 3) NEWEST 2026 PACKAGE
DEAL| NURS 5220 ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT
EXAM| 3 LATEST VERSIONS (EXAM 1, 2 & 3) WITH
COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY
GRADED A+|| BRAND NEW!!
Question 1
During a health history, a patient tells the nurse practitioner, "I
feel like someone is watching me all the time." The NP should
first:
A. Ask the patient to describe this feeling in more detail
B. Determine if the patient has a psychiatric diagnosis
C. Assess for safety and ask about thoughts of harming self or
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,others
D. Document the statement and move to the next question
Answer: C
Rationale: Paranoia or suspiciousness may be associated with
underlying psychosis, delirium, or safety risks. The NP must first
assess for danger to self or others before exploring content .
Question 2
When using the mnemonic "OLDCARTS" to assess a symptom,
what does "C" stand for?
A. Character
B. Cause
C. Course
D. Context
Answer: A
Rationale: OLDCARTS: Onset, Location, Duration, Character,
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,Aggravating factors, Relieving factors, Timing, Severity. Character
describes the quality of the symptom (e.g., sharp, dull, burning).
Question 3
A 55-year-old man reports substernal chest pressure that occurs
with exertion and resolves with rest. This is most consistent with:
A. Pericarditis
B. Stable angina
C. Musculoskeletal pain
D. Gastroesophageal reflux
Answer: B
Rationale: Stable angina is triggered by exertion or emotional
stress and relieved by rest or nitroglycerin. It suggests coronary
artery disease .
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, Question 4
What is the most appropriate way to ask a patient about
alcohol use during a health history?
A. "You don't drink alcohol, do you?"
B. "How many drinks do you have per week?"
C. "Do you ever drink alcohol?"
D. "On average, how many days per week do you drink alcohol,
and how many drinks per day?"
Answer: D
Rationale: Specific, non-judgmental, open-ended questions yield
more accurate information. The CAGE questionnaire or AUDIT-C
can be used for screening .
Question 5
A patient describes a headache that is "band-like" around the
head. This is most characteristic of:
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DEAL| NURS 5220 ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT
EXAM| 3 LATEST VERSIONS (EXAM 1, 2 & 3) WITH
COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY
GRADED A+|| BRAND NEW!!
Question 1
During a health history, a patient tells the nurse practitioner, "I
feel like someone is watching me all the time." The NP should
first:
A. Ask the patient to describe this feeling in more detail
B. Determine if the patient has a psychiatric diagnosis
C. Assess for safety and ask about thoughts of harming self or
1
,others
D. Document the statement and move to the next question
Answer: C
Rationale: Paranoia or suspiciousness may be associated with
underlying psychosis, delirium, or safety risks. The NP must first
assess for danger to self or others before exploring content .
Question 2
When using the mnemonic "OLDCARTS" to assess a symptom,
what does "C" stand for?
A. Character
B. Cause
C. Course
D. Context
Answer: A
Rationale: OLDCARTS: Onset, Location, Duration, Character,
2
,Aggravating factors, Relieving factors, Timing, Severity. Character
describes the quality of the symptom (e.g., sharp, dull, burning).
Question 3
A 55-year-old man reports substernal chest pressure that occurs
with exertion and resolves with rest. This is most consistent with:
A. Pericarditis
B. Stable angina
C. Musculoskeletal pain
D. Gastroesophageal reflux
Answer: B
Rationale: Stable angina is triggered by exertion or emotional
stress and relieved by rest or nitroglycerin. It suggests coronary
artery disease .
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, Question 4
What is the most appropriate way to ask a patient about
alcohol use during a health history?
A. "You don't drink alcohol, do you?"
B. "How many drinks do you have per week?"
C. "Do you ever drink alcohol?"
D. "On average, how many days per week do you drink alcohol,
and how many drinks per day?"
Answer: D
Rationale: Specific, non-judgmental, open-ended questions yield
more accurate information. The CAGE questionnaire or AUDIT-C
can be used for screening .
Question 5
A patient describes a headache that is "band-like" around the
head. This is most characteristic of:
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