NSG 6020 – ADVANCED HEALTH & PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT | 3P PRACTICE BANK
NSG 6020 – Advanced Health and Physical Assessment
3P-Style Practice Exam Bank
1100 Original Questions with Detailed Rationales
History • HEENT • Cardio/Pulm • Abdomen • Neuro • MSK • Skin/GU • Lifespan • Diagnostic Reasoning
DISCLAIMER – This is an ORIGINAL educational practice resource for advanced health assessment themes commonly emphasized in NSG 6020 /
3P-style exams. It is NOT an official South University exam, NOT a reproduction of proprietary test items, and NOT clinical advice. Always follow your
syllabus, required texts, and faculty guidance. A grade of B or higher is commonly required to progress.
Section Mapping
Sec Topic Questions N
1 History, HEENT & Neck Assessment Q1-Q220 220
2 Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Assessment Q221-Q440 220
3 Abdomen & Neurologic Assessment Q441-Q660 220
4 MSK, Skin, GU & Reproductive Assessment Q661-Q880 220
5 Diagnostic Reasoning, Lifespan & Documentation Q881-Q1100 220
TOTAL 1100
3P integration tip: link Physical findings to Pathophysiology and Pharmacology in every case you review.
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Section 1: History, HEENT & Neck Assessment
Q1: The chief concern should be recorded primarily in:
A. Only medical jargon invented by the examiner
B. The patient’s own words when possible [CORRECT]
C. Billing codes only
D. Family members’ opinions exclusively
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Capture the patient’s narrative.
Q2: OLDCARTS is a mnemonic used to expand:
A. Only family history
B. The history of present illness [CORRECT]
C. Only surgical history
D. Vital sign documentation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Onset, Location, Duration, Character, etc.
Q3: A Snellen acuity of 20/40 means the patient:
A. Sees at 40 feet what a normal eye sees at 20
B. Sees at 20 feet what a normal eye sees at 40 [CORRECT]
C. Has no usable vision
D. Needs only near vision testing
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Standard Snellen interpretation.
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Q4: PERRLA assesses:
A. Only color vision
B. Pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation [CORRECT]
C. Only intraocular pressure
D. Only visual fields
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pupillary exam shorthand.
Q5: Papilledema on fundoscopy suggests:
A. Normal aging only
B. Increased intracranial pressure until proven otherwise [CORRECT]
C. Only refractive error
D. Uncomplicated conjunctivitis
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Disc swelling is a red flag.
Q6: Weber test lateralizing to the poorer-hearing ear suggests:
A. Sensorineural loss on that side always
B. Possible conductive loss on that side (classic pattern) [CORRECT]
C. Normal finding only
D. CN III palsy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Conductive loss lateralizes to the affected ear.
Q7: Rinne test with bone greater than air suggests:
A. Normal hearing
B. Conductive hearing loss pattern [CORRECT]
C. Only sensorineural loss
D. CN II deficit
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: BC > AC is conductive pattern.
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Q8: Tonsillar exudate with fever and tender anterior cervical nodes raises concern for:
A. Uncomplicated allergic rhinitis only
B. Streptococcal pharyngitis among other bacterial causes [CORRECT]
C. Only viral URI with no further thought
D. Foreign body exclusively
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Centor-type features.
Q9: A painless, hard, fixed cervical node in an adult smoker warrants:
A. Reassurance only
B. Evaluation for possible malignancy [CORRECT]
C. Only allergy testing
D. Immediate cerumen removal
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Red-flag lymphadenopathy.
Q10: Thyroid bruit may be associated with:
A. Hypothyroidism only always
B. Hyperthyroidism / Graves disease in some patients [CORRECT]
C. Only thyroid cancer exclusively
D. Normal finding in all adults
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased flow in thyrotoxicosis.
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NSG 6020 – Advanced Health and Physical Assessment
3P-Style Practice Exam Bank
1100 Original Questions with Detailed Rationales
History • HEENT • Cardio/Pulm • Abdomen • Neuro • MSK • Skin/GU • Lifespan • Diagnostic Reasoning
DISCLAIMER – This is an ORIGINAL educational practice resource for advanced health assessment themes commonly emphasized in NSG 6020 /
3P-style exams. It is NOT an official South University exam, NOT a reproduction of proprietary test items, and NOT clinical advice. Always follow your
syllabus, required texts, and faculty guidance. A grade of B or higher is commonly required to progress.
Section Mapping
Sec Topic Questions N
1 History, HEENT & Neck Assessment Q1-Q220 220
2 Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Assessment Q221-Q440 220
3 Abdomen & Neurologic Assessment Q441-Q660 220
4 MSK, Skin, GU & Reproductive Assessment Q661-Q880 220
5 Diagnostic Reasoning, Lifespan & Documentation Q881-Q1100 220
TOTAL 1100
3P integration tip: link Physical findings to Pathophysiology and Pharmacology in every case you review.
Original Study Resource | Page 1
, NSG 6020 – ADVANCED HEALTH & PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT | 3P PRACTICE BANK
Section 1: History, HEENT & Neck Assessment
Q1: The chief concern should be recorded primarily in:
A. Only medical jargon invented by the examiner
B. The patient’s own words when possible [CORRECT]
C. Billing codes only
D. Family members’ opinions exclusively
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Capture the patient’s narrative.
Q2: OLDCARTS is a mnemonic used to expand:
A. Only family history
B. The history of present illness [CORRECT]
C. Only surgical history
D. Vital sign documentation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Onset, Location, Duration, Character, etc.
Q3: A Snellen acuity of 20/40 means the patient:
A. Sees at 40 feet what a normal eye sees at 20
B. Sees at 20 feet what a normal eye sees at 40 [CORRECT]
C. Has no usable vision
D. Needs only near vision testing
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Standard Snellen interpretation.
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Q4: PERRLA assesses:
A. Only color vision
B. Pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation [CORRECT]
C. Only intraocular pressure
D. Only visual fields
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pupillary exam shorthand.
Q5: Papilledema on fundoscopy suggests:
A. Normal aging only
B. Increased intracranial pressure until proven otherwise [CORRECT]
C. Only refractive error
D. Uncomplicated conjunctivitis
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Disc swelling is a red flag.
Q6: Weber test lateralizing to the poorer-hearing ear suggests:
A. Sensorineural loss on that side always
B. Possible conductive loss on that side (classic pattern) [CORRECT]
C. Normal finding only
D. CN III palsy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Conductive loss lateralizes to the affected ear.
Q7: Rinne test with bone greater than air suggests:
A. Normal hearing
B. Conductive hearing loss pattern [CORRECT]
C. Only sensorineural loss
D. CN II deficit
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: BC > AC is conductive pattern.
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Q8: Tonsillar exudate with fever and tender anterior cervical nodes raises concern for:
A. Uncomplicated allergic rhinitis only
B. Streptococcal pharyngitis among other bacterial causes [CORRECT]
C. Only viral URI with no further thought
D. Foreign body exclusively
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Centor-type features.
Q9: A painless, hard, fixed cervical node in an adult smoker warrants:
A. Reassurance only
B. Evaluation for possible malignancy [CORRECT]
C. Only allergy testing
D. Immediate cerumen removal
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Red-flag lymphadenopathy.
Q10: Thyroid bruit may be associated with:
A. Hypothyroidism only always
B. Hyperthyroidism / Graves disease in some patients [CORRECT]
C. Only thyroid cancer exclusively
D. Normal finding in all adults
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased flow in thyrotoxicosis.
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