NURS 6512 ADVANCED HEALTH
ASSESSMENT - EXAM 1
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT |
GRADE A+
1. During a health history, a patient describes their abdominal pain as ‘stabbing’ and
‘radiating to the back.’ In which section of the SOAP note should this information be
documented?
A. Subjective
B. Assessment
C. Objective
D. Plan
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Subjective data includes the information provided by the
patient, including their description of symptoms, history of present illness, and personal
perspectives.
,2. Which of the following physical examination techniques is specifically used to assess for
the presence of fluid or solid masses in the lungs by listening to the sounds produced by
striking the chest wall?
A. Inspection
B. Palpation
C. Auscultation
D. Percussion
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Percussion involves tapping the body surface to produce
vibrations and sound waves, which help determine the density of underlying tissues.
3. When assessing a dark-skinned patient for inflammation, the nurse practitioner should
prioritize which of the following areas?
A. Inspecting for pallor on the palms
B. Looking for a yellow tint in the sclera
C. Observing for a bluish tint in the nail beds
D. Checking for increased warmth via the dorsal surface of the hand
Answer: D
, Conceptual Explanation: In dark-skinned patients, redness may be difficult to see;
therefore, palpating for increased skin temperature (warmth) and edema is a more reliable
indicator of inflammation.
4. A 45-year-old patient presents with a suspicious skin lesion. Which ‘ABCDE’ criteria for
melanoma assessment indicates the greatest concern for malignancy?
A. Diameter less than 6 mm
B. Symmetrical borders
C. Evolution or change in size over time
D. Uniform brown color
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Evolution (E) refers to any change in the size, shape, symptoms
(itching, tenderness), or color of a lesion, which is a strong indicator of potential
malignancy.
5. Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for the sensation of the face and the motor
function of the muscles of mastication?
A. Cranial Nerve VII (Facial)
B. Cranial Nerve V (Trigeminal)
C. Cranial Nerve IX (Glossopharyngeal)
D. Cranial Nerve XII (Hypoglossal)
ASSESSMENT - EXAM 1
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT |
GRADE A+
1. During a health history, a patient describes their abdominal pain as ‘stabbing’ and
‘radiating to the back.’ In which section of the SOAP note should this information be
documented?
A. Subjective
B. Assessment
C. Objective
D. Plan
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Subjective data includes the information provided by the
patient, including their description of symptoms, history of present illness, and personal
perspectives.
,2. Which of the following physical examination techniques is specifically used to assess for
the presence of fluid or solid masses in the lungs by listening to the sounds produced by
striking the chest wall?
A. Inspection
B. Palpation
C. Auscultation
D. Percussion
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Percussion involves tapping the body surface to produce
vibrations and sound waves, which help determine the density of underlying tissues.
3. When assessing a dark-skinned patient for inflammation, the nurse practitioner should
prioritize which of the following areas?
A. Inspecting for pallor on the palms
B. Looking for a yellow tint in the sclera
C. Observing for a bluish tint in the nail beds
D. Checking for increased warmth via the dorsal surface of the hand
Answer: D
, Conceptual Explanation: In dark-skinned patients, redness may be difficult to see;
therefore, palpating for increased skin temperature (warmth) and edema is a more reliable
indicator of inflammation.
4. A 45-year-old patient presents with a suspicious skin lesion. Which ‘ABCDE’ criteria for
melanoma assessment indicates the greatest concern for malignancy?
A. Diameter less than 6 mm
B. Symmetrical borders
C. Evolution or change in size over time
D. Uniform brown color
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Evolution (E) refers to any change in the size, shape, symptoms
(itching, tenderness), or color of a lesion, which is a strong indicator of potential
malignancy.
5. Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for the sensation of the face and the motor
function of the muscles of mastication?
A. Cranial Nerve VII (Facial)
B. Cranial Nerve V (Trigeminal)
C. Cranial Nerve IX (Glossopharyngeal)
D. Cranial Nerve XII (Hypoglossal)
