NSG 6020 – 3P MIDTERM & FINAL | ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT PRACTICE
NSG 6020 – Advanced Health Assessment
3P Midterm Exam & Final Exam Practice Bank
1100 Original Questions with Detailed Rationales
Physical Assessment • Pathophysiology • Pharmacology Integration
DISCLAIMER – ORIGINAL practice resource only. NOT an official South University or APEA exam. Use your syllabus and textbook as primary
sources.
Exam Section Mapping
Sec Focus Questions N
1 Midterm Focus – History, Interview & Documentation Q1-Q220 220
2 Midterm/Final – HEENT, Cardiovascular & Respiratory Q221-Q440 220
3 Final Focus – Abdomen, Neuro & Musculoskeletal Q441-Q660 220
4 3P Integration – Skin, Pathophysiology & Pharmacology Q661-Q880 220
5 Clinical Reasoning, Special Populations & Safety Q881-Q1100 220
TOTAL 1100
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Section 1: Midterm Focus – History, Interview & Documentation
Q1: A comprehensive health history is most appropriate for:
A. An established patient with a simple URI
B. A new patient establishing care or presenting with a complex problem [CORRECT]
C. Only trauma
D. Only well visits
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: New/complex patients generally need full history.
Q2: Subjective data are:
A. Only clinician measurements
B. What the patient reports — symptoms and history [CORRECT]
C. Only labs
D. Only exam findings
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Subjective = patient report.
Q3: Objective data include:
A. Only chief complaint words
B. Exam findings, vitals, clinician observations [CORRECT]
C. Only family history
D. Only patient opinion
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Objective = measurable/observed.
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Q4: Interview sequence typically starts with:
A. Exam before greeting
B. Greeting, rapport, story, clarify, plan [CORRECT]
C. Only yes/no questions
D. Reading chart only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Patient-centered structure builds trust.
Q5: ROS is used to:
A. Replace the exam
B. Uncover additional unreported symptoms [CORRECT]
C. Only document vitals
D. Eliminate CC
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ROS screens systems systematically.
Q6: Focused history is best when:
A. Every new patient
B. Established patient with limited problem [CORRECT]
C. Never-seen multi-disease patient
D. No time limits
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Focused = efficient for defined problems.
Q7: OLDCARTS helps characterize:
A. Only pedigree
B. History of present illness attributes [CORRECT]
C. Only meds
D. Only social history
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Structures the HPI.
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Q8: Cultural competence includes:
A. Assuming identical beliefs
B. Respecting explanatory model and preferences [CORRECT]
C. Avoiding beliefs
D. Only jargon
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cultural humility supports care.
Q9: Red-flag symptoms should prompt:
A. Dismissal
B. Documentation and appropriate evaluation [CORRECT]
C. Only reassurance
D. Ignore if young
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Red flags drive workup.
Q10: SOAP organizes:
A. Only billing
B. Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan [CORRECT]
C. Only exam
D. Only meds
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Standard note structure.
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NSG 6020 – Advanced Health Assessment
3P Midterm Exam & Final Exam Practice Bank
1100 Original Questions with Detailed Rationales
Physical Assessment • Pathophysiology • Pharmacology Integration
DISCLAIMER – ORIGINAL practice resource only. NOT an official South University or APEA exam. Use your syllabus and textbook as primary
sources.
Exam Section Mapping
Sec Focus Questions N
1 Midterm Focus – History, Interview & Documentation Q1-Q220 220
2 Midterm/Final – HEENT, Cardiovascular & Respiratory Q221-Q440 220
3 Final Focus – Abdomen, Neuro & Musculoskeletal Q441-Q660 220
4 3P Integration – Skin, Pathophysiology & Pharmacology Q661-Q880 220
5 Clinical Reasoning, Special Populations & Safety Q881-Q1100 220
TOTAL 1100
Original Study Resource | Page 1
, NSG 6020 – 3P MIDTERM & FINAL | ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT PRACTICE
Section 1: Midterm Focus – History, Interview & Documentation
Q1: A comprehensive health history is most appropriate for:
A. An established patient with a simple URI
B. A new patient establishing care or presenting with a complex problem [CORRECT]
C. Only trauma
D. Only well visits
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: New/complex patients generally need full history.
Q2: Subjective data are:
A. Only clinician measurements
B. What the patient reports — symptoms and history [CORRECT]
C. Only labs
D. Only exam findings
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Subjective = patient report.
Q3: Objective data include:
A. Only chief complaint words
B. Exam findings, vitals, clinician observations [CORRECT]
C. Only family history
D. Only patient opinion
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Objective = measurable/observed.
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Q4: Interview sequence typically starts with:
A. Exam before greeting
B. Greeting, rapport, story, clarify, plan [CORRECT]
C. Only yes/no questions
D. Reading chart only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Patient-centered structure builds trust.
Q5: ROS is used to:
A. Replace the exam
B. Uncover additional unreported symptoms [CORRECT]
C. Only document vitals
D. Eliminate CC
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ROS screens systems systematically.
Q6: Focused history is best when:
A. Every new patient
B. Established patient with limited problem [CORRECT]
C. Never-seen multi-disease patient
D. No time limits
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Focused = efficient for defined problems.
Q7: OLDCARTS helps characterize:
A. Only pedigree
B. History of present illness attributes [CORRECT]
C. Only meds
D. Only social history
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Structures the HPI.
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Q8: Cultural competence includes:
A. Assuming identical beliefs
B. Respecting explanatory model and preferences [CORRECT]
C. Avoiding beliefs
D. Only jargon
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cultural humility supports care.
Q9: Red-flag symptoms should prompt:
A. Dismissal
B. Documentation and appropriate evaluation [CORRECT]
C. Only reassurance
D. Ignore if young
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Red flags drive workup.
Q10: SOAP organizes:
A. Only billing
B. Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan [CORRECT]
C. Only exam
D. Only meds
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Standard note structure.
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