NSG6020 Midterm Exam Master Review | Advanced
Health Assessment Study Guide & Practice Questions
2026–2027
For which of the following patients would a comprehensive health history be appropriate - correct
answers -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. - correct answers -subjective
is the following information subjective or objective. Mr. M has a respiratory rate of 32 and pulse rate of
120 - correct answers -objective
the following information is recorded in the health history: "Patient denies chest pain, palpitations,
orthopnea and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea - correct answers -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 - correct answers -Musculoskeletal
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 - correct answers
-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 - correct answers -allergic
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, 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? - correct answers -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? - correct answers -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 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? - correct answers -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? - correct answers -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? - correct answers -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? - correct answers -Ask if it's okay to carry out the visit with both people
in the room.
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Health Assessment Study Guide & Practice Questions
2026–2027
For which of the following patients would a comprehensive health history be appropriate - correct
answers -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. - correct answers -subjective
is the following information subjective or objective. Mr. M has a respiratory rate of 32 and pulse rate of
120 - correct answers -objective
the following information is recorded in the health history: "Patient denies chest pain, palpitations,
orthopnea and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea - correct answers -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 - correct answers -Musculoskeletal
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 - correct answers
-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 - correct answers -allergic
1
, 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? - correct answers -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? - correct answers -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 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? - correct answers -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? - correct answers -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? - correct answers -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? - correct answers -Ask if it's okay to carry out the visit with both people
in the room.
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