NURS 612 EXAM 1 MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY ADVANCED
HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM 1 NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM 200
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027
1. A patient is experiencing anorexia, myalgia, arthralgia, headache, and
fatigue. The nurse should assess for which of the following?
A) Respirations
B) Temperature
C) Urinary output
D) Hypothermia
Answer B: Temperature
Rationale: These symptoms are classic systemic indicators of infection or fever;
temperature assessment is the priority to identify underlying pathology.
2. During a history, a patient indicates he has an uncle and a brother with
sickle cell disease. Which is the appropriate method to document this
information?
A) Include it in the past medical history
B) Include it in the family history
C) Include it in the social history
D) Document only the brother's diagnosis
,Answer B: Include it in the family history
Rationale: Family history documents health conditions in blood relatives across
generations.
3. Which of the following questions may lead to an inaccurate patient
response?
A) "What brought you here today?"
B) "Tell me about your symptoms."
C) "That was a horrible experience, wasn't it?"
D) "What makes the pain better?"
Answer C: "That was a horrible experience, wasn't it?"
Rationale: Leading questions suggest a desired answer and can bias the patient's
response.
4. The balance of hot and cold and its relationship to wellness is a concept
that:
A) Is only found in Western medicine
B) Is believed by members of many cultures, including Arabs, Asians, Filipinos, and
Hispanics
C) Has been disproven by research
D) Applies only to pediatric patients
Answer B: Is believed by members of many cultures, including Arabs, Asians,
Filipinos, and Hispanics
,Rationale: Hot-cold balance is a cultural belief in wellness systems across many
global cultures.
5. Which technique best facilitates the interview when obtaining a history for
a deaf patient who can read lips?
A) Speaking loudly
B) Speaking slowly
C) Writing all questions down
D) Using a family member as interpreter
Answer B: Speaking slowly
Rationale: Slow, clear speech with good lighting facilitates lip reading; avoid
speaking loudly or distorting words.
6. During an interview, a patient admits to feeling worthless and having a
sleep disturbance for the past 3 weeks. These are clues that warrant
exploration of:
A) Anxiety disorder
B) Risk for suicide
C) Bipolar disorder
D) Adjustment disorder
Answer B: Risk for suicide
Rationale: Worthlessness and sleep disturbance are potential indicators of
depression and suicide risk.
, 7. Jerry, a 26-year-old homosexual man, is having a health history taken.
Which question regarding sexual activity would most likely hamper trust
between Jerry and the interviewer?
A) "Are you sexually active?"
B) "Do you use condoms?"
C) "Are you married or do you have a girlfriend?"
D) "How many partners have you had?"
Answer C: "Are you married or do you have a girlfriend?"
Rationale: Heteronormative assumptions can alienate patients; use gender-
neutral language to build trust.
8. Which of the following is an example of a physical, as opposed to a
cultural, characteristic?
A) Shared belief
B) Values about family
C) Skin color
D) Dietary practices
Answer C: Skin color
Rationale: Physical characteristics are biological; culture includes beliefs, values,
and practices.
HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM 1 NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM 200
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027
1. A patient is experiencing anorexia, myalgia, arthralgia, headache, and
fatigue. The nurse should assess for which of the following?
A) Respirations
B) Temperature
C) Urinary output
D) Hypothermia
Answer B: Temperature
Rationale: These symptoms are classic systemic indicators of infection or fever;
temperature assessment is the priority to identify underlying pathology.
2. During a history, a patient indicates he has an uncle and a brother with
sickle cell disease. Which is the appropriate method to document this
information?
A) Include it in the past medical history
B) Include it in the family history
C) Include it in the social history
D) Document only the brother's diagnosis
,Answer B: Include it in the family history
Rationale: Family history documents health conditions in blood relatives across
generations.
3. Which of the following questions may lead to an inaccurate patient
response?
A) "What brought you here today?"
B) "Tell me about your symptoms."
C) "That was a horrible experience, wasn't it?"
D) "What makes the pain better?"
Answer C: "That was a horrible experience, wasn't it?"
Rationale: Leading questions suggest a desired answer and can bias the patient's
response.
4. The balance of hot and cold and its relationship to wellness is a concept
that:
A) Is only found in Western medicine
B) Is believed by members of many cultures, including Arabs, Asians, Filipinos, and
Hispanics
C) Has been disproven by research
D) Applies only to pediatric patients
Answer B: Is believed by members of many cultures, including Arabs, Asians,
Filipinos, and Hispanics
,Rationale: Hot-cold balance is a cultural belief in wellness systems across many
global cultures.
5. Which technique best facilitates the interview when obtaining a history for
a deaf patient who can read lips?
A) Speaking loudly
B) Speaking slowly
C) Writing all questions down
D) Using a family member as interpreter
Answer B: Speaking slowly
Rationale: Slow, clear speech with good lighting facilitates lip reading; avoid
speaking loudly or distorting words.
6. During an interview, a patient admits to feeling worthless and having a
sleep disturbance for the past 3 weeks. These are clues that warrant
exploration of:
A) Anxiety disorder
B) Risk for suicide
C) Bipolar disorder
D) Adjustment disorder
Answer B: Risk for suicide
Rationale: Worthlessness and sleep disturbance are potential indicators of
depression and suicide risk.
, 7. Jerry, a 26-year-old homosexual man, is having a health history taken.
Which question regarding sexual activity would most likely hamper trust
between Jerry and the interviewer?
A) "Are you sexually active?"
B) "Do you use condoms?"
C) "Are you married or do you have a girlfriend?"
D) "How many partners have you had?"
Answer C: "Are you married or do you have a girlfriend?"
Rationale: Heteronormative assumptions can alienate patients; use gender-
neutral language to build trust.
8. Which of the following is an example of a physical, as opposed to a
cultural, characteristic?
A) Shared belief
B) Values about family
C) Skin color
D) Dietary practices
Answer C: Skin color
Rationale: Physical characteristics are biological; culture includes beliefs, values,
and practices.
