NUR 504 ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT
NUR 504 ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT
MIDTERM EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
Dave, age 76, is brought in by his wife, who states that within the last 2 days Dave has become agitated
and restless, has had few lucid moments, slept very poorly last night and can remember only recent
events. Of the following differential diagnoses, which best fits the symptoms from this brief history?
A. Depression
B. Dementia
C. Delirium
D. Schizophrenia
C. Delirium
Which technique is applied throughout the entire examination and interview process?
A. Inspection
B. Palpation
C. Percussion
D. Auscultation
A. Inspection
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During a patient's pain assessment, the most important element is the patient's:
A. Sleep hygiene
B. Perception of his/her own pain
C. Vital signs
D. Fear of addiction
B. Perception of his/her own pain
The following information belongs in which section of the Comprehensive Heath History (H&P)?
"3 day history of rash and swelling"
A. History of Present Illness
B. Review of Systems
C. Allergies
D. Chief Complaint
D. Chief Complaint
A patient with abdominal pain describes "what" the pain feels like and "how long" it lasts. In which part
of the H&P would you place this information?
A. History of Present Illness
B. Past Medical History
C. Sexual History
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D. Review of Systems
A. History of present illness
Which of the following best describes the patient record?
A. describes the approach to a problem
B. serves a dual purpose as it reflects your anaylsis of the patient's health status and documents
examination findings
C. shows your clinical thought process
D. reflects you interpersonal skills with the patient
B. serves a dual purpose as it reflects your anaylsis of the patient's health status and documents
examination findings
The consideration of culture and ethnicity during the interview process are important because:
A. similar cultures always provide similar responses
B. some cultures consider certain questions and gestures offensive
C. it is politically correct
D. none of the above
B. some cultures consider certain questions and gestures offensive
During an interview, your patient admits to feeling worthless and having a sleep disturbance for the last
3 weeks. These are clues that warrant exploration of:
, NUR 504 ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT
A. risk for suicide
B. split personality
C. cognitive function
D. functional assessment
A. risk for suicide
Worries persisting for =>6 months most likely reflects one of the most prevalent psychiatric conditions
in the United States known as:
A. posttraumatic stress disorder
B. generalized anxiety disorder
C. fatigue
D. social phobia
B. generalized anxiety disorder
Risk factors for fatal overdose of pain medications include all of the following except:
A. age 65 or older
B. depression
C. arthritis
D. concurrent benzodiazepine use
NUR 504 ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT
MIDTERM EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
Dave, age 76, is brought in by his wife, who states that within the last 2 days Dave has become agitated
and restless, has had few lucid moments, slept very poorly last night and can remember only recent
events. Of the following differential diagnoses, which best fits the symptoms from this brief history?
A. Depression
B. Dementia
C. Delirium
D. Schizophrenia
C. Delirium
Which technique is applied throughout the entire examination and interview process?
A. Inspection
B. Palpation
C. Percussion
D. Auscultation
A. Inspection
,NUR 504 ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT
During a patient's pain assessment, the most important element is the patient's:
A. Sleep hygiene
B. Perception of his/her own pain
C. Vital signs
D. Fear of addiction
B. Perception of his/her own pain
The following information belongs in which section of the Comprehensive Heath History (H&P)?
"3 day history of rash and swelling"
A. History of Present Illness
B. Review of Systems
C. Allergies
D. Chief Complaint
D. Chief Complaint
A patient with abdominal pain describes "what" the pain feels like and "how long" it lasts. In which part
of the H&P would you place this information?
A. History of Present Illness
B. Past Medical History
C. Sexual History
,NUR 504 ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT
D. Review of Systems
A. History of present illness
Which of the following best describes the patient record?
A. describes the approach to a problem
B. serves a dual purpose as it reflects your anaylsis of the patient's health status and documents
examination findings
C. shows your clinical thought process
D. reflects you interpersonal skills with the patient
B. serves a dual purpose as it reflects your anaylsis of the patient's health status and documents
examination findings
The consideration of culture and ethnicity during the interview process are important because:
A. similar cultures always provide similar responses
B. some cultures consider certain questions and gestures offensive
C. it is politically correct
D. none of the above
B. some cultures consider certain questions and gestures offensive
During an interview, your patient admits to feeling worthless and having a sleep disturbance for the last
3 weeks. These are clues that warrant exploration of:
, NUR 504 ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT
A. risk for suicide
B. split personality
C. cognitive function
D. functional assessment
A. risk for suicide
Worries persisting for =>6 months most likely reflects one of the most prevalent psychiatric conditions
in the United States known as:
A. posttraumatic stress disorder
B. generalized anxiety disorder
C. fatigue
D. social phobia
B. generalized anxiety disorder
Risk factors for fatal overdose of pain medications include all of the following except:
A. age 65 or older
B. depression
C. arthritis
D. concurrent benzodiazepine use
