NURS-612 ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT
NURS 612 ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT
EXAM 2 LATEST 2025/2026 SPRING-SUMMER
(MARYVILLE) COMPLETE Q&A GRADED A+
A patient with long-standing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has come to the
clinic complaining that his breathing has been getting more difficult over the past
couple of weeks. Which question would best help the examiner understand the
hypoxia this patient is experiencing
"in what way has your activity level been affected"
A patient has atelectasis. What finding would lead the examiner to suspect that an
undiagnosed tumor in the middle lobe of the right lung has caused this problem?
diminished or absent breath sounds in the middle lobe
Which examination finding is consistent with emphysema
Decreased tactile fremitus
The most important clinical signs for pleural effusion include what?
Dull percussion and decreased tactile fremitus
During an examination, which of the following questions would be most appropriate
for the examiner to ask a patient to elicit information about the lymph system
" are you aware of any lumps"
While palpating lymph nodes on an adult, the examiner should remember that
Easily palpable nodes are generally not found in healthy adults
, NURS-612 ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT
In comparison with those of a young adult, the lymph nodes of an older adult will be
small and fatty
midsystolic murmur that radiates to left sternal border with a medium pitch; a
coarse thrill is palpated as well?
Aortic stenosis
During percussion, the patient holds his or her arms in front in order to?
Expose maximum lung area
List 2 HPI questions for Chest pain
1. does the pain radiate to the arm or jaw
2. Are there associated symptoms such as SOB, sweating or N/V
What distinguishes muscle pain from vascular pain
May occur several hours after activity
which condition should the examiner expect the costal angle to be greater than 90
degrees
COPD
The examiner notes a diaphragmatic excursion of 4 cm on the right side and 8 cm on
the left side. What do these findings mean
Possible pleural effusion
NURS 612 ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT
EXAM 2 LATEST 2025/2026 SPRING-SUMMER
(MARYVILLE) COMPLETE Q&A GRADED A+
A patient with long-standing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has come to the
clinic complaining that his breathing has been getting more difficult over the past
couple of weeks. Which question would best help the examiner understand the
hypoxia this patient is experiencing
"in what way has your activity level been affected"
A patient has atelectasis. What finding would lead the examiner to suspect that an
undiagnosed tumor in the middle lobe of the right lung has caused this problem?
diminished or absent breath sounds in the middle lobe
Which examination finding is consistent with emphysema
Decreased tactile fremitus
The most important clinical signs for pleural effusion include what?
Dull percussion and decreased tactile fremitus
During an examination, which of the following questions would be most appropriate
for the examiner to ask a patient to elicit information about the lymph system
" are you aware of any lumps"
While palpating lymph nodes on an adult, the examiner should remember that
Easily palpable nodes are generally not found in healthy adults
, NURS-612 ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT
In comparison with those of a young adult, the lymph nodes of an older adult will be
small and fatty
midsystolic murmur that radiates to left sternal border with a medium pitch; a
coarse thrill is palpated as well?
Aortic stenosis
During percussion, the patient holds his or her arms in front in order to?
Expose maximum lung area
List 2 HPI questions for Chest pain
1. does the pain radiate to the arm or jaw
2. Are there associated symptoms such as SOB, sweating or N/V
What distinguishes muscle pain from vascular pain
May occur several hours after activity
which condition should the examiner expect the costal angle to be greater than 90
degrees
COPD
The examiner notes a diaphragmatic excursion of 4 cm on the right side and 8 cm on
the left side. What do these findings mean
Possible pleural effusion
