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NU 518 Exam 1 Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Advanced Nursing
Assessment | Updated Edition
Document Overview
This document contains 337 verified questions with correct answers provided, focusing on
advanced nursing assessment. Each question is designed to enhance understanding of key
concepts in nursing, making it suitable for exam preparation, study sessions, and
certification review. With its structured format, it effectively supports learners in
mastering critical assessment skills essential for advanced nursing practice.
Verified Answers · 337 Questions · September 2026
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,Topics Covered
Section 1: Health History
Questions covering health History concepts.
Section 2: Subjective vs Objective Data
Questions covering subjective vs Objective Data concepts.
Section 3: Patient Communication
Questions covering patient Communication concepts.
Section 4: Clinical Reasoning
Questions covering clinical Reasoning concepts.
Section 5: Assessment Techniques
Questions covering assessment Techniques concepts.
Section 6: Emergency Situations
Questions covering emergency Situations concepts.
Section 7: Cultural Considerations
Questions covering cultural Considerations concepts.
Section 8: Physical Examination
Questions covering physical Examination concepts.
Section 9: Genetic and Family History
Questions covering genetic and Family History concepts.
Section 10: Vital Signs
Questions covering vital Signs concepts.
Section 11: General Survey
Questions covering general Survey concepts.
Section 12: Mental Health Assessment
Questions covering mental Health Assessment concepts.
Section 13: Developmental Assessment
Questions covering developmental Assessment concepts.
Section 14: Pediatric Assessment
Questions covering pediatric Assessment concepts.
Section 15: Prenatal Care
Questions covering prenatal Care concepts.
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, QUESTION 1 OF 337
For which of the following patients would a comprehensive health history be
appropriate?
A) A new patient with the chief complaint of "I sprained my ankle"
B) An established patient with the chief complaint of "I have an upper respiratory
infection"
C) A new patient with the chief complaint of "I am here to establish care"
D) A new patient with the chief complaint of "I cut my hand"
Correct Answer: C
QUESTION 2 OF 337
The components of the health history include all of the following except which one?
A) Review of systems
B) Thorax and lungs
C) Present illness
D) Personal and social items
Correct Answer: B
QUESTION 3 OF 337
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.
A) Subjective
B) Objective
Correct Answer: A
QUESTION 4 OF 337
Is the following information subjective or objective?
Mr. M. has a respiratory rate of 32 and a pulse rate of 120.
A) Subjective
B) Objective
Correct Answer: B
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, QUESTION 5 OF 337
The following information is recorded in the health history: "The patient has had
abdominal
pain for 1 week. The pain lasts for 30 minutes at a time; it comes and goes. The severity
is 7 to 9
on a scale of 1 to 10. It is accompanied by nausea and vomiting. It is located in the
midepigastric area."
Which of these categories does it belong to?
A) Chief complaint
B) Present illness
C) Personal and social history
D) Review of systems
Correct Answer: B
QUESTION 6 OF 337
The following information is recorded in the health history: "The patient completed 8th
grade.
He currently lives with his wife and two children. He works on old cars on the weekend.
He
works in a glass factory during the week."
Which category does it belong to?
A) Chief complaint
B) Present illness
C) Personal and social history
D) Review of systems
Correct Answer: C
QUESTION 7 OF 337
The following information is recorded in the health history: "I feel really tired."
Which category does it belong to?
A) Chief complaint
B) Present illness
C) Personal and social history
D) Review of systems
Correct Answer: A
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NU 518 Exam 1 Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Advanced Nursing
Assessment | Updated Edition
Document Overview
This document contains 337 verified questions with correct answers provided, focusing on
advanced nursing assessment. Each question is designed to enhance understanding of key
concepts in nursing, making it suitable for exam preparation, study sessions, and
certification review. With its structured format, it effectively supports learners in
mastering critical assessment skills essential for advanced nursing practice.
Verified Answers · 337 Questions · September 2026
NU 518 Exam 1 Questions & Answers 2026-2027 | Advanced Nursing Assessment | Updated Edition - Practice Questions Page 0
,Topics Covered
Section 1: Health History
Questions covering health History concepts.
Section 2: Subjective vs Objective Data
Questions covering subjective vs Objective Data concepts.
Section 3: Patient Communication
Questions covering patient Communication concepts.
Section 4: Clinical Reasoning
Questions covering clinical Reasoning concepts.
Section 5: Assessment Techniques
Questions covering assessment Techniques concepts.
Section 6: Emergency Situations
Questions covering emergency Situations concepts.
Section 7: Cultural Considerations
Questions covering cultural Considerations concepts.
Section 8: Physical Examination
Questions covering physical Examination concepts.
Section 9: Genetic and Family History
Questions covering genetic and Family History concepts.
Section 10: Vital Signs
Questions covering vital Signs concepts.
Section 11: General Survey
Questions covering general Survey concepts.
Section 12: Mental Health Assessment
Questions covering mental Health Assessment concepts.
Section 13: Developmental Assessment
Questions covering developmental Assessment concepts.
Section 14: Pediatric Assessment
Questions covering pediatric Assessment concepts.
Section 15: Prenatal Care
Questions covering prenatal Care concepts.
NU 518 Exam 1 Questions & Answers 2026-2027 | Advanced Nursing Assessment | Updated Edition - Practice Questions Page 0
, QUESTION 1 OF 337
For which of the following patients would a comprehensive health history be
appropriate?
A) A new patient with the chief complaint of "I sprained my ankle"
B) An established patient with the chief complaint of "I have an upper respiratory
infection"
C) A new patient with the chief complaint of "I am here to establish care"
D) A new patient with the chief complaint of "I cut my hand"
Correct Answer: C
QUESTION 2 OF 337
The components of the health history include all of the following except which one?
A) Review of systems
B) Thorax and lungs
C) Present illness
D) Personal and social items
Correct Answer: B
QUESTION 3 OF 337
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.
A) Subjective
B) Objective
Correct Answer: A
QUESTION 4 OF 337
Is the following information subjective or objective?
Mr. M. has a respiratory rate of 32 and a pulse rate of 120.
A) Subjective
B) Objective
Correct Answer: B
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, QUESTION 5 OF 337
The following information is recorded in the health history: "The patient has had
abdominal
pain for 1 week. The pain lasts for 30 minutes at a time; it comes and goes. The severity
is 7 to 9
on a scale of 1 to 10. It is accompanied by nausea and vomiting. It is located in the
midepigastric area."
Which of these categories does it belong to?
A) Chief complaint
B) Present illness
C) Personal and social history
D) Review of systems
Correct Answer: B
QUESTION 6 OF 337
The following information is recorded in the health history: "The patient completed 8th
grade.
He currently lives with his wife and two children. He works on old cars on the weekend.
He
works in a glass factory during the week."
Which category does it belong to?
A) Chief complaint
B) Present illness
C) Personal and social history
D) Review of systems
Correct Answer: C
QUESTION 7 OF 337
The following information is recorded in the health history: "I feel really tired."
Which category does it belong to?
A) Chief complaint
B) Present illness
C) Personal and social history
D) Review of systems
Correct Answer: A
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