NR545 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2024
SEMESTER 2
TABLE OF CONTENT
1. Health History
● Components: Chief complaint, history of present illness, past medical history, family
history, social history, and review of systems.
● Skills: Interview techniques, building rapport with patients, and collecting
comprehensive and accurate data.
2. Physical Examination Techniques
● Inspection: Visual examination of the patient.
● Palpation: Using hands to feel body parts.
● Percussion: Tapping on a surface to determine the underlying structure.
● Auscultation: Listening to internal body sounds with a stethoscope.
3. Systems Assessment
● Cardiovascular: Assessing heart sounds, blood pressure, and peripheral pulses.
● Respiratory: Evaluating breath sounds and respiratory rate.
● Gastrointestinal: Examining abdomen for tenderness, bowel sounds, and masses.
● Musculoskeletal: Assessing range of motion, strength, and joint stability.
● Neurological: Testing reflexes, sensation, and cognitive function.
4. Diagnostic Reasoning
● Differential Diagnosis: Formulating a list of possible conditions based on assessment
findings.
● Clinical Decision Making: Integrating patient history, physical examination, and
diagnostic tests to arrive at a diagnosis.
5. Cultural Competence
● Understanding: The impact of cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic factors on health
and healthcare delivery.
● Communication: Strategies for effective communication with patients from diverse
backgrounds.
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2024
SEMESTER 2
TABLE OF CONTENT
1. Health History
● Components: Chief complaint, history of present illness, past medical history, family
history, social history, and review of systems.
● Skills: Interview techniques, building rapport with patients, and collecting
comprehensive and accurate data.
2. Physical Examination Techniques
● Inspection: Visual examination of the patient.
● Palpation: Using hands to feel body parts.
● Percussion: Tapping on a surface to determine the underlying structure.
● Auscultation: Listening to internal body sounds with a stethoscope.
3. Systems Assessment
● Cardiovascular: Assessing heart sounds, blood pressure, and peripheral pulses.
● Respiratory: Evaluating breath sounds and respiratory rate.
● Gastrointestinal: Examining abdomen for tenderness, bowel sounds, and masses.
● Musculoskeletal: Assessing range of motion, strength, and joint stability.
● Neurological: Testing reflexes, sensation, and cognitive function.
4. Diagnostic Reasoning
● Differential Diagnosis: Formulating a list of possible conditions based on assessment
findings.
● Clinical Decision Making: Integrating patient history, physical examination, and
diagnostic tests to arrive at a diagnosis.
5. Cultural Competence
● Understanding: The impact of cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic factors on health
and healthcare delivery.
● Communication: Strategies for effective communication with patients from diverse
backgrounds.
