NR 509 Adult Assessment Exam (50+ Questions) – Physical Exam Sequence, Systems Review, Clinical Skills – Chamberlain University

This document provides over 50 accurately structured and answered questions covering the complete physical assessment process required for NR 509 (Advanced Physical Assessment) in the 2025/2026 academic year at Chamberlain University. The content is based on current clinical guidelines and designed to help nurse practitioner students master adult health assessment skills and head-to-toe examination procedures. The exam comprehensively reviews general appearance, vital signs, integumentary system, and targeted system-based assessments including cardiovascular, respiratory, abdominal, musculoskeletal, neurologic, and reproductive systems. It outlines correct techniques for palpation, percussion, auscultation, range of motion (ROM), cranial nerve testing, reflex assessment, and proper use of diagnostic tools such as the otoscope and ophthalmoscope. The document also includes assessment nuances for specific populations such as newborns, older adults, and pregnant women. This resource is particularly valuable for: Nurse Practitioner (NP) students Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Adult-Gerontology NP students MSN students in physical assessment courses Physician Assistant (PA) and medical students learning comprehensive exams Clinical educators and OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) preparation Keywords: NR 509, adult assessment, physical exam, head-to-toe, vital signs, neurological assessment, musculoskeletal exam, ROM, breast exam, abdominal palpation, cranial nerves, DTRs, otoscope, ophthalmoscope, heart and lung sounds, male genitalia, female genitalia, rectal exam, clinical skills, nurse practitioner, FNP, OSCE, Chamberlain University