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NUR 6001 Advanced Health
Assessment – Complete Exam 1-3
Prep for William Paterson
University
NUR 6001 Advanced Health Assessment Exams 1–3
study resource for William Paterson University
MSN/DNP students. Covers health history, interviewing,
physical exam techniques, HEENT, cardiovascular,
respiratory, abdominal, musculoskeletal, neurological,
and genitourinary assessment. Includes NCLEX-style
questions with detailed clinical rationales to strengthen
diagnostic reasoning and exam preparation.
1. Which of the following is the correct sequence for performing a general
survey?
A. Vital signs, height, weight, appearance
B. Appearance, behavior, vital signs, measurements
C. Measurements, appearance, behavior, vital signs
D. Behavior, vital signs, appearance, measurements
Answer: B
Rationale: The general survey begins with observation of appearance and
behavior, followed by vital signs and measurements.
2. The first step in the nursing process is:
A. Planning
B. Assessment
C. Implementation
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D. Evaluation
Answer: B
Rationale: Assessment is the first step of the nursing process and involves data
collection.
3. Which of the following is subjective data?
A. Blood pressure 120/80
B. Heart rate 72
C. Patient reports headache
D. Temperature 98.6°F
Answer: C
Rationale: Subjective data includes what the patient reports, such as pain or
headache.
4. Which of the following is objective data?
A. Nausea
B. Dizziness
C. Vomiting
D. Fatigue
Answer: C
Rationale: Vomiting is observable and measurable, making it objective data.
5. The primary purpose of the health history is to:
A. Diagnose disease
B. Establish a therapeutic relationship and gather data
C. Prescribe medication
D. Perform a physical examination
Answer: B
Rationale: The health history establishes rapport and collects subjective data.
6. Which of the following is an open-ended question?
A. Do you have pain?
B. Are you taking medications?
C. Tell me about your pain.
D. Have you ever had surgery?
Answer: C
Rationale: Open-ended questions encourage detailed responses from the
patient.
7. Which of the following is a closed-ended question?
A. How are you feeling today?
B. Describe your pain.
C. What brings you in today?
D. Are you allergic to any medications?
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Answer: D
Rationale: Closed-ended questions elicit yes/no or brief answers.
8. The review of systems is part of the:
A. Physical examination
B. Health history
C. General survey
D. Vital signs
Answer: B
Rationale: The review of systems is a component of the comprehensive health
history.
9. Which of the following is included in the past medical history?
A. Chief complaint
B. Childhood illnesses
C. Family history
D. Social history
Answer: B
Rationale: Past medical history includes childhood illnesses, surgeries, and
hospitalizations.
10. Which of the following is included in the family history?
A. Patient's occupation
B. Patient's allergies
C. Health status of relatives
D. Patient's medications
Answer: C
Rationale: Family history documents health conditions of blood relatives.
11. Which of the following is a component of the social history?
A. Immunizations
B. Alcohol use
C. Surgical history
D. Medication list
Answer: B
Rationale: Social history includes alcohol, tobacco, drug use, and living
situation.
12. The chief complaint should be documented:
A. In the patient's own words
B. In medical terminology
C. As a diagnosis
D. As a nursing diagnosis
NUR 6001 Advanced Health
Assessment – Complete Exam 1-3
Prep for William Paterson
University
NUR 6001 Advanced Health Assessment Exams 1–3
study resource for William Paterson University
MSN/DNP students. Covers health history, interviewing,
physical exam techniques, HEENT, cardiovascular,
respiratory, abdominal, musculoskeletal, neurological,
and genitourinary assessment. Includes NCLEX-style
questions with detailed clinical rationales to strengthen
diagnostic reasoning and exam preparation.
1. Which of the following is the correct sequence for performing a general
survey?
A. Vital signs, height, weight, appearance
B. Appearance, behavior, vital signs, measurements
C. Measurements, appearance, behavior, vital signs
D. Behavior, vital signs, appearance, measurements
Answer: B
Rationale: The general survey begins with observation of appearance and
behavior, followed by vital signs and measurements.
2. The first step in the nursing process is:
A. Planning
B. Assessment
C. Implementation
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D. Evaluation
Answer: B
Rationale: Assessment is the first step of the nursing process and involves data
collection.
3. Which of the following is subjective data?
A. Blood pressure 120/80
B. Heart rate 72
C. Patient reports headache
D. Temperature 98.6°F
Answer: C
Rationale: Subjective data includes what the patient reports, such as pain or
headache.
4. Which of the following is objective data?
A. Nausea
B. Dizziness
C. Vomiting
D. Fatigue
Answer: C
Rationale: Vomiting is observable and measurable, making it objective data.
5. The primary purpose of the health history is to:
A. Diagnose disease
B. Establish a therapeutic relationship and gather data
C. Prescribe medication
D. Perform a physical examination
Answer: B
Rationale: The health history establishes rapport and collects subjective data.
6. Which of the following is an open-ended question?
A. Do you have pain?
B. Are you taking medications?
C. Tell me about your pain.
D. Have you ever had surgery?
Answer: C
Rationale: Open-ended questions encourage detailed responses from the
patient.
7. Which of the following is a closed-ended question?
A. How are you feeling today?
B. Describe your pain.
C. What brings you in today?
D. Are you allergic to any medications?
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Answer: D
Rationale: Closed-ended questions elicit yes/no or brief answers.
8. The review of systems is part of the:
A. Physical examination
B. Health history
C. General survey
D. Vital signs
Answer: B
Rationale: The review of systems is a component of the comprehensive health
history.
9. Which of the following is included in the past medical history?
A. Chief complaint
B. Childhood illnesses
C. Family history
D. Social history
Answer: B
Rationale: Past medical history includes childhood illnesses, surgeries, and
hospitalizations.
10. Which of the following is included in the family history?
A. Patient's occupation
B. Patient's allergies
C. Health status of relatives
D. Patient's medications
Answer: C
Rationale: Family history documents health conditions of blood relatives.
11. Which of the following is a component of the social history?
A. Immunizations
B. Alcohol use
C. Surgical history
D. Medication list
Answer: B
Rationale: Social history includes alcohol, tobacco, drug use, and living
situation.
12. The chief complaint should be documented:
A. In the patient's own words
B. In medical terminology
C. As a diagnosis
D. As a nursing diagnosis
