NU 673 Assessment Midterm | Actual Exam Questions &
100% Correct Answers | Latest Update 2026 | Nursing
Exam Prep
1. Which system in the body helps coordinate head and eye movements?
auditory system
vestibular system
enteric nervous system
parasympathetic nervous system
somatosensory system
2. The APRN is assessing the thought content and processes of a 22 year old
patient in the Emergency Room. The patient has a family history of
schizophrenia. Which abnormality of thought content would be most
concerning for psychotic disorders?
catatonia
delusions
phobias
compulsions
3. The APRN is assessing a pt for peripheral vascular disease in the arms, s/t pt
reporting increasing weakness and a history of CAD and diabetes. The APRN
assesses the brachial and radial pulses and they are bounding. This would be
recorded as:
2+
0
1+
, 3+
4. Which valve is hear best in the left decubitus position?
Tricuspid
Mitral
Aortic
Pulmonic
5. Describe the significance of the positive drop arm test in diagnosing
shoulder injuries.
A positive drop arm test shows normal shoulder function.
A positive drop arm test indicates a significant rotator cuff injury,
often suggesting a tear.
A positive drop arm test indicates acromioclavicular arthritis.
A positive drop arm test is used to diagnose bicipital tendinitis.
6. In a scenario where a patient has a specific plan for suicide, what should the
APRN prioritize next?
Discuss medication options with the patient.
Ensure the patient's immediate safety and arrange for emergency
intervention.
Schedule a follow-up appointment for therapy.
Notify the patient's family about the situation.
7. What is the primary purpose of assessing deep tendon reflexes in a clinical
setting?
To measure muscle strength
, To diagnose respiratory conditions
To assess joint mobility
To evaluate the integrity of the nervous system
8. What is the characteristic appearance of a spider angioma?
A cluster of small red dots without a central body.
A small, fiery red lesion with a central body and radiating legs.
A flat, brownish spot on the skin.
A raised, purple lesion with a smooth surface.
9. A 50-year-old female patient with a history of smoking two packs per day
presents to the office with complaints of progressive shortness of breath. On
physical examination, the nurse practitioner notes the most prominent
palpable impulse in the xiphoid area. This is most likely the result of which
condition?
Pulmonary Hypertension
Mitral Regurgitation
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Aortic Stenosis
, 10. A 21-year-old construction worker presents for evaluation of a rash. The
patient notes that it started on their back with a multitude of spots and is
also on their upper chest and arms. It itches a little. The patient also reports
sweating more than before because being outdoors is part of their new job.
On physical examination, you note hyperpigmented, oval macules scattered
more prominently around the upper back, chest, neck, and upper arms as
well as under the arms. Based on this description, what is the advanced
practice registered nurse (APRN) most likely diagnosis?
Tinea versicolor
Pityriasis rosea
Atopic eczema
Tinea capitis
11. Which term describes the observable emotional expression of a patient
during a mental status examination?
Affect
Mood
Level of Consciousness
Perceptions
12. Why is percussing the lower border of the liver considered the first step in
assessing an enlarged liver in a COPD patient?
It is a non-invasive method to check for liver function.
Percussing helps determine liver size and assess for hepatomegaly.
It provides immediate results for liver enzyme levels.
It is the only method to diagnose liver diseases.
100% Correct Answers | Latest Update 2026 | Nursing
Exam Prep
1. Which system in the body helps coordinate head and eye movements?
auditory system
vestibular system
enteric nervous system
parasympathetic nervous system
somatosensory system
2. The APRN is assessing the thought content and processes of a 22 year old
patient in the Emergency Room. The patient has a family history of
schizophrenia. Which abnormality of thought content would be most
concerning for psychotic disorders?
catatonia
delusions
phobias
compulsions
3. The APRN is assessing a pt for peripheral vascular disease in the arms, s/t pt
reporting increasing weakness and a history of CAD and diabetes. The APRN
assesses the brachial and radial pulses and they are bounding. This would be
recorded as:
2+
0
1+
, 3+
4. Which valve is hear best in the left decubitus position?
Tricuspid
Mitral
Aortic
Pulmonic
5. Describe the significance of the positive drop arm test in diagnosing
shoulder injuries.
A positive drop arm test shows normal shoulder function.
A positive drop arm test indicates a significant rotator cuff injury,
often suggesting a tear.
A positive drop arm test indicates acromioclavicular arthritis.
A positive drop arm test is used to diagnose bicipital tendinitis.
6. In a scenario where a patient has a specific plan for suicide, what should the
APRN prioritize next?
Discuss medication options with the patient.
Ensure the patient's immediate safety and arrange for emergency
intervention.
Schedule a follow-up appointment for therapy.
Notify the patient's family about the situation.
7. What is the primary purpose of assessing deep tendon reflexes in a clinical
setting?
To measure muscle strength
, To diagnose respiratory conditions
To assess joint mobility
To evaluate the integrity of the nervous system
8. What is the characteristic appearance of a spider angioma?
A cluster of small red dots without a central body.
A small, fiery red lesion with a central body and radiating legs.
A flat, brownish spot on the skin.
A raised, purple lesion with a smooth surface.
9. A 50-year-old female patient with a history of smoking two packs per day
presents to the office with complaints of progressive shortness of breath. On
physical examination, the nurse practitioner notes the most prominent
palpable impulse in the xiphoid area. This is most likely the result of which
condition?
Pulmonary Hypertension
Mitral Regurgitation
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Aortic Stenosis
, 10. A 21-year-old construction worker presents for evaluation of a rash. The
patient notes that it started on their back with a multitude of spots and is
also on their upper chest and arms. It itches a little. The patient also reports
sweating more than before because being outdoors is part of their new job.
On physical examination, you note hyperpigmented, oval macules scattered
more prominently around the upper back, chest, neck, and upper arms as
well as under the arms. Based on this description, what is the advanced
practice registered nurse (APRN) most likely diagnosis?
Tinea versicolor
Pityriasis rosea
Atopic eczema
Tinea capitis
11. Which term describes the observable emotional expression of a patient
during a mental status examination?
Affect
Mood
Level of Consciousness
Perceptions
12. Why is percussing the lower border of the liver considered the first step in
assessing an enlarged liver in a COPD patient?
It is a non-invasive method to check for liver function.
Percussing helps determine liver size and assess for hepatomegaly.
It provides immediate results for liver enzyme levels.
It is the only method to diagnose liver diseases.
