NR 509 WEEK 2 QUIZ ADVANCED PHYSICAL
ASSESSMENT (CHAMBERLAIN) 2026 EDITION
Question 1:
The nurse is reviewing theories of illness. The germ theory, which states
that microscopic organisms such as bacteria and viruses are responsible
for specific disease conditions, is a basic belief of which theory of
illness?
A. Holistic
B. Biomedical
C. Naturalistic
D. Magicoreligious
Answer: B. Biomedical
Rationale: The biomedical model is based on germ theory, focusing on
biological causes of disease (e.g., bacteria, viruses). Holistic considers
mind-body-spirit; naturalistic includes balance theories; magicoreligious
attributes illness to supernatural forces.
Question 2:
In the hot-cold theory, illnesses are believed to be caused by hot or cold
entering the body. Which of these patients’ conditions is most
consistent with a “cold” condition?
A. Diabetic patient with renal failure
B. Teenager with an abscessed tooth
C. Child with symptoms of itching and a rash
D. Elderly male with gastrointestinal discomfort
,Answer: D. Elderly male with gastrointestinal discomfort
Rationale: In hot-cold theory (common in Latin American, Asian, and
Middle Eastern cultures), “cold” illnesses include GI discomfort, colds,
or conditions thought to result from exposure to cold; “hot” illnesses
include fevers, abscesses, or inflammation.
Question 3:
The nurse is conducting a heritage assessment. Which question is most
appropriate for this assessment?
A. “What is your religion?”
B. “Do you mostly participate in the religious traditions of your
family?”
C. “Do you smoke?”
D. “Do you have a history of heart disease?”
Answer: B. “Do you mostly participate in the religious traditions of
your family?”
Rationale: Heritage assessment focuses on cultural, ethnic, and family
practices that influence health behaviors. It goes beyond simply asking
religion to understand participation and traditions.
Question 4:
The nurse is comparing the concepts of religion and spirituality. Which
of the following is an appropriate component of one’s spirituality?
A. Belief in and the worship of God or gods
B. Attendance at a specific church
C. A personal effort to find purpose and meaning in life
, D. Spirituality is closely tied to one’s ethnic background
Answer: C. A personal effort to find purpose and meaning in life
Rationale: Spirituality involves personal meaning and connection, not
necessarily organized religion. Attendance at a church and belief in a
deity relate to religion, not spirituality exclusively.
Question 5:
The nurse is reviewing the hot-cold theory of health and illness. Which
statement best describes the basic tenets of this theory?
A. The causation of illness is based on supernatural forces that
influence the humors of the body.
B. Herbs and medicines are classified on their physical
characteristics of hot and cold and the humors of the body.
C. The four humors of the body consist of blood, yellow bile,
spiritual connectedness, and social aspects of the individual.
D. The treatment of disease consists of adding or subtracting cold,
heat, dryness, or wetness to restore the balance of the humors of
the body.
Answer: B. Herbs and medicines are classified on their physical
characteristics of hot and cold and the humors of the body.
Rationale: The hot-cold theory classifies treatments and foods as hot or
cold to restore balance. Option D describes humoral theory, and A
describes magicoreligious causation.
Question 6:
An elderly Mexican-American woman with traditional beliefs has been
admitted to an inpatient care unit. A culturally-sensitive nurse would:
ASSESSMENT (CHAMBERLAIN) 2026 EDITION
Question 1:
The nurse is reviewing theories of illness. The germ theory, which states
that microscopic organisms such as bacteria and viruses are responsible
for specific disease conditions, is a basic belief of which theory of
illness?
A. Holistic
B. Biomedical
C. Naturalistic
D. Magicoreligious
Answer: B. Biomedical
Rationale: The biomedical model is based on germ theory, focusing on
biological causes of disease (e.g., bacteria, viruses). Holistic considers
mind-body-spirit; naturalistic includes balance theories; magicoreligious
attributes illness to supernatural forces.
Question 2:
In the hot-cold theory, illnesses are believed to be caused by hot or cold
entering the body. Which of these patients’ conditions is most
consistent with a “cold” condition?
A. Diabetic patient with renal failure
B. Teenager with an abscessed tooth
C. Child with symptoms of itching and a rash
D. Elderly male with gastrointestinal discomfort
,Answer: D. Elderly male with gastrointestinal discomfort
Rationale: In hot-cold theory (common in Latin American, Asian, and
Middle Eastern cultures), “cold” illnesses include GI discomfort, colds,
or conditions thought to result from exposure to cold; “hot” illnesses
include fevers, abscesses, or inflammation.
Question 3:
The nurse is conducting a heritage assessment. Which question is most
appropriate for this assessment?
A. “What is your religion?”
B. “Do you mostly participate in the religious traditions of your
family?”
C. “Do you smoke?”
D. “Do you have a history of heart disease?”
Answer: B. “Do you mostly participate in the religious traditions of
your family?”
Rationale: Heritage assessment focuses on cultural, ethnic, and family
practices that influence health behaviors. It goes beyond simply asking
religion to understand participation and traditions.
Question 4:
The nurse is comparing the concepts of religion and spirituality. Which
of the following is an appropriate component of one’s spirituality?
A. Belief in and the worship of God or gods
B. Attendance at a specific church
C. A personal effort to find purpose and meaning in life
, D. Spirituality is closely tied to one’s ethnic background
Answer: C. A personal effort to find purpose and meaning in life
Rationale: Spirituality involves personal meaning and connection, not
necessarily organized religion. Attendance at a church and belief in a
deity relate to religion, not spirituality exclusively.
Question 5:
The nurse is reviewing the hot-cold theory of health and illness. Which
statement best describes the basic tenets of this theory?
A. The causation of illness is based on supernatural forces that
influence the humors of the body.
B. Herbs and medicines are classified on their physical
characteristics of hot and cold and the humors of the body.
C. The four humors of the body consist of blood, yellow bile,
spiritual connectedness, and social aspects of the individual.
D. The treatment of disease consists of adding or subtracting cold,
heat, dryness, or wetness to restore the balance of the humors of
the body.
Answer: B. Herbs and medicines are classified on their physical
characteristics of hot and cold and the humors of the body.
Rationale: The hot-cold theory classifies treatments and foods as hot or
cold to restore balance. Option D describes humoral theory, and A
describes magicoreligious causation.
Question 6:
An elderly Mexican-American woman with traditional beliefs has been
admitted to an inpatient care unit. A culturally-sensitive nurse would:
