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NR 304 / NR304 Exam 1 Actual Exam
2026/2027 | Health Assessment II |
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Q001: A 45-year-old female patient presents to the clinic for an annual wellness
visit. During the health history interview, she pauses and appears hesitant when
discussing her family medical history. Which therapeutic communication technique
should the nurse use to encourage her to continue sharing information?
Options:
A. "You should just tell me everything so we can get this over with."
B. "Take your time. I'm here to listen whenever you're ready to share."
C. "Let me just skip that section and move on to the physical exam."
D. "Most people don't have anything significant in their family history anyway."
ANSWER: B
Q002: A student nurse is preparing to perform a complete physical examination on
a 68-year-old male patient. Which piece of equipment should be used first in a
head-to-toe assessment sequence?
Options:
A. Stethoscope for cardiac auscultation
B. Penlight for inspection of the external eye structures
C. Ophthalmoscope for fundoscopic examination
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D. Tuning fork for neurological testing
ANSWER: B
Q003: During inspection of a 30-year-old patient's skin, the nurse observes a
uniform tan color, smooth texture, and even distribution across all exposed areas.
The patient reports spending time outdoors regularly. What do these findings most
likely represent?
Options:
A. Carotene deposition from excessive vegetable intake
B. Melanin production from normal sun exposure without pathology
C. Jaundice indicating liver dysfunction
D. Cyanosis from cardiovascular disease
ANSWER: B
Q004: A nurse is assessing a newborn infant's fontanels. On palpation, the anterior
fontanel measures 3cm x 3cm, is flat, and soft with slight pulsation. Which
documentation is most appropriate for this finding?
Options:
A. Bulging fontanel with increased intracranial pressure
B. Normal anterior fontanel within expected parameters for age
C. Depressed fontanel indicating dehydration
D. Premature closure of fontanel requiring immediate referral
ANSWER: B
Q005: When assessing a patient's visual acuity using a Snellen eye chart at 20 feet,
the patient reads only the top line correctly. Which notation correctly documents
this finding?
Options:
A. 20/20 vision with corrective lenses
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B. 20/200 vision in the affected eye
C. 20/15 superior visual acuity
D. 40/20 reduced distance vision
ANSWER: B
Q006: A nurse is performing otoscopic examination on a 5-year-old child. The
tympanic membrane appears pearly gray, translucent, with a visible light reflex at
the 5 o'clock position. The malleus is partially visible landmarks. How should this
finding be documented?
Options:
A. Acute otitis media with bulging and erythema
B. Normal tympanic membrane appearance with characteristic landmarks
C. Tympanic membrane perforation requiring referral
D. Otitis externa with canal edema
ANSWER: B
Q007: During assessment of a patient's nares, the nurse observes that the nasal
septum is midline, mucosa is pink and moist, and both nasal passages are patent.
There is no tenderness on palpation of the sinuses. What is the correct
interpretation?
Options:
A. Deviated septum with chronic sinusitis
B. Normal nasal cavity and sinus assessment
C. Acute rhinitis with inflamed mucosa
D. Nasal polyp obstruction bilaterally
ANSWER: B
Q008: A nurse is inspecting a patient's oropharynx. The uvula rises midline on
phonation, tonsils are visible but not enlarged (graded as 1+), and the mucosa is
NR 304 / NR304 Exam 1 Actual Exam
2026/2027 | Health Assessment II |
Chamberlain | Questions with Verified
Answers | 100% Correct | Pass
Guaranteed
Q001: A 45-year-old female patient presents to the clinic for an annual wellness
visit. During the health history interview, she pauses and appears hesitant when
discussing her family medical history. Which therapeutic communication technique
should the nurse use to encourage her to continue sharing information?
Options:
A. "You should just tell me everything so we can get this over with."
B. "Take your time. I'm here to listen whenever you're ready to share."
C. "Let me just skip that section and move on to the physical exam."
D. "Most people don't have anything significant in their family history anyway."
ANSWER: B
Q002: A student nurse is preparing to perform a complete physical examination on
a 68-year-old male patient. Which piece of equipment should be used first in a
head-to-toe assessment sequence?
Options:
A. Stethoscope for cardiac auscultation
B. Penlight for inspection of the external eye structures
C. Ophthalmoscope for fundoscopic examination
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D. Tuning fork for neurological testing
ANSWER: B
Q003: During inspection of a 30-year-old patient's skin, the nurse observes a
uniform tan color, smooth texture, and even distribution across all exposed areas.
The patient reports spending time outdoors regularly. What do these findings most
likely represent?
Options:
A. Carotene deposition from excessive vegetable intake
B. Melanin production from normal sun exposure without pathology
C. Jaundice indicating liver dysfunction
D. Cyanosis from cardiovascular disease
ANSWER: B
Q004: A nurse is assessing a newborn infant's fontanels. On palpation, the anterior
fontanel measures 3cm x 3cm, is flat, and soft with slight pulsation. Which
documentation is most appropriate for this finding?
Options:
A. Bulging fontanel with increased intracranial pressure
B. Normal anterior fontanel within expected parameters for age
C. Depressed fontanel indicating dehydration
D. Premature closure of fontanel requiring immediate referral
ANSWER: B
Q005: When assessing a patient's visual acuity using a Snellen eye chart at 20 feet,
the patient reads only the top line correctly. Which notation correctly documents
this finding?
Options:
A. 20/20 vision with corrective lenses
, 3
B. 20/200 vision in the affected eye
C. 20/15 superior visual acuity
D. 40/20 reduced distance vision
ANSWER: B
Q006: A nurse is performing otoscopic examination on a 5-year-old child. The
tympanic membrane appears pearly gray, translucent, with a visible light reflex at
the 5 o'clock position. The malleus is partially visible landmarks. How should this
finding be documented?
Options:
A. Acute otitis media with bulging and erythema
B. Normal tympanic membrane appearance with characteristic landmarks
C. Tympanic membrane perforation requiring referral
D. Otitis externa with canal edema
ANSWER: B
Q007: During assessment of a patient's nares, the nurse observes that the nasal
septum is midline, mucosa is pink and moist, and both nasal passages are patent.
There is no tenderness on palpation of the sinuses. What is the correct
interpretation?
Options:
A. Deviated septum with chronic sinusitis
B. Normal nasal cavity and sinus assessment
C. Acute rhinitis with inflamed mucosa
D. Nasal polyp obstruction bilaterally
ANSWER: B
Q008: A nurse is inspecting a patient's oropharynx. The uvula rises midline on
phonation, tonsils are visible but not enlarged (graded as 1+), and the mucosa is
