NUR 6001 Exam 1
Advanced Health Assessment
William Paterson University (WPU)
2026/2027 | Newly Released
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Q1: A 72-year-old patient arrives for a health assessment accompanied by her adult son, who
answers most of the questions. The patient occasionally nods but does not speak. Which action
by the nurse demonstrates the most culturally competent approach?
A. Politely ask the son to step outside so the nurse can speak with the patient alone
B. Continue the interview with the son present since the patient seems to agree
C. Use the LEARN model by asking the patient directly, "Would you like to share
your thoughts yourself?" while acknowledging the son's involvement
D. Request a professional medical interpreter to facilitate communication
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because the LEARN model emphasizes listening to the patient first,
explaining the need for direct communication, acknowledging cultural dynamics,
recommending inclusive participation, and negotiating a comfortable approach. Asking the
patient directly respects autonomy while acknowledging the son's role, which is more culturally
humble than abruptly excluding family members. This approach aligns with cultural safety
principles by centering the patient's voice without assuming the son's presence is inappropriate.
Q2: During a fundoscopic exam, you observe a pale optic disc with sharply defined margins and
an absent physiological cup. Which finding does this most likely represent?
A. Papilledema
B. Optic atrophy
C. Glaucomatous cupping
D. Normal optic disc appearance
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale: Correct because optic atrophy is characterized by a pale, white optic disc with well-
demarcated margins and loss of the normal physiologic cup, indicating prior optic nerve damage
from conditions such as chronic glaucoma, optic neuritis, or ischemia. Papilledema presents as a
swollen, blurred disc with elevated margins, while glaucomatous cupping shows an enlarged
cup-to-disc ratio greater than 0.5. A normal disc has a pink color with a cup-to-disc ratio of
approximately 0.3.
Q3: A nurse is collecting a health history from a patient who reports, "My headache has been
getting worse over the past three days." Which OLDCARTS component is the nurse addressing
by asking, "Where exactly do you feel the pain?"
A. Onset
B. Location
C. Character
D. Severity
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because the "L" in OLDCARTS stands for Location, which asks where the
symptom is felt and whether it radiates to other areas. Asking "where exactly" directly targets
this component to help differentiate between tension headaches (often bilateral, band-like),
migraines (often unilateral), and referred pain. Onset would address when it began, character
would ask what it feels like (sharp, dull, throbbing), and severity would use a pain scale.
Q4: A 68-year-old woman presents with acute onset vertigo triggered when she rolls over in bed.
The nystagmus is horizontal and rotary, suppresses with visual fixation, and there are no
neurologic deficits. Hearing is intact. Which diagnosis is most consistent with these findings?
A. Vertebrobasilar insufficiency
B. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
C. Acoustic neuroma
D. Cerebellar stroke
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because peripheral vertigo, specifically BPPV, is characterized by sudden
onset triggered by head position changes, severe but brief episodes, horizontal or rotary
nystagmus that is suppressed by visual fixation, absent neurologic signs, and typically preserved
hearing. The Dix-Hallpike maneuver would be positive in this case. Central vertigo presents with
gradual onset, vertical or direction-changing nystagmus not suppressed by fixation, and often
accompanies neurologic deficits such as ataxia or dysarthria.
, Q5: Which therapeutic communication technique involves restating the patient's message in
different words to confirm understanding?
A. Reflection
B. Clarification
C. Summarization
D. Validation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Correct because reflection involves the nurse restating or paraphrasing the patient's
words to demonstrate active listening and confirm accurate understanding of the message
conveyed. Summarization collects and organizes information across the entire interview,
clarification seeks to make ambiguous statements more specific, and validation acknowledges
the patient's feelings as legitimate. Reflection is a core therapeutic technique taught in the NUR
6001 foundations curriculum.
Q6: During an otoscopic exam, you note that the tympanic membrane is retracted, has a reduced
cone of light, and does not move with pneumatic otoscopy. The patient reports recent upper
respiratory symptoms. Which finding is most consistent with this presentation?
A. Otitis media with effusion
B. Acute otitis media
C. Tympanic membrane perforation
D. Normal tympanic membrane
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Correct because otitis media with effusion (OME) presents with a retracted
tympanic membrane, diminished or absent cone of light, decreased or absent mobility on
pneumatic otoscopy, and often follows a recent URI due to eustachian tube dysfunction. Acute
otitis media would show a bulging, erythematous membrane with purulent effusion. A
perforation would show a visible tear in the membrane, and a normal membrane is pearly gray
with a distinct cone of light and normal mobility.
Advanced Health Assessment
William Paterson University (WPU)
2026/2027 | Newly Released
Verified Q & A with Rationales |100% Guaranteed Pass | Graded A+
Q1: A 72-year-old patient arrives for a health assessment accompanied by her adult son, who
answers most of the questions. The patient occasionally nods but does not speak. Which action
by the nurse demonstrates the most culturally competent approach?
A. Politely ask the son to step outside so the nurse can speak with the patient alone
B. Continue the interview with the son present since the patient seems to agree
C. Use the LEARN model by asking the patient directly, "Would you like to share
your thoughts yourself?" while acknowledging the son's involvement
D. Request a professional medical interpreter to facilitate communication
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because the LEARN model emphasizes listening to the patient first,
explaining the need for direct communication, acknowledging cultural dynamics,
recommending inclusive participation, and negotiating a comfortable approach. Asking the
patient directly respects autonomy while acknowledging the son's role, which is more culturally
humble than abruptly excluding family members. This approach aligns with cultural safety
principles by centering the patient's voice without assuming the son's presence is inappropriate.
Q2: During a fundoscopic exam, you observe a pale optic disc with sharply defined margins and
an absent physiological cup. Which finding does this most likely represent?
A. Papilledema
B. Optic atrophy
C. Glaucomatous cupping
D. Normal optic disc appearance
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale: Correct because optic atrophy is characterized by a pale, white optic disc with well-
demarcated margins and loss of the normal physiologic cup, indicating prior optic nerve damage
from conditions such as chronic glaucoma, optic neuritis, or ischemia. Papilledema presents as a
swollen, blurred disc with elevated margins, while glaucomatous cupping shows an enlarged
cup-to-disc ratio greater than 0.5. A normal disc has a pink color with a cup-to-disc ratio of
approximately 0.3.
Q3: A nurse is collecting a health history from a patient who reports, "My headache has been
getting worse over the past three days." Which OLDCARTS component is the nurse addressing
by asking, "Where exactly do you feel the pain?"
A. Onset
B. Location
C. Character
D. Severity
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because the "L" in OLDCARTS stands for Location, which asks where the
symptom is felt and whether it radiates to other areas. Asking "where exactly" directly targets
this component to help differentiate between tension headaches (often bilateral, band-like),
migraines (often unilateral), and referred pain. Onset would address when it began, character
would ask what it feels like (sharp, dull, throbbing), and severity would use a pain scale.
Q4: A 68-year-old woman presents with acute onset vertigo triggered when she rolls over in bed.
The nystagmus is horizontal and rotary, suppresses with visual fixation, and there are no
neurologic deficits. Hearing is intact. Which diagnosis is most consistent with these findings?
A. Vertebrobasilar insufficiency
B. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
C. Acoustic neuroma
D. Cerebellar stroke
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because peripheral vertigo, specifically BPPV, is characterized by sudden
onset triggered by head position changes, severe but brief episodes, horizontal or rotary
nystagmus that is suppressed by visual fixation, absent neurologic signs, and typically preserved
hearing. The Dix-Hallpike maneuver would be positive in this case. Central vertigo presents with
gradual onset, vertical or direction-changing nystagmus not suppressed by fixation, and often
accompanies neurologic deficits such as ataxia or dysarthria.
, Q5: Which therapeutic communication technique involves restating the patient's message in
different words to confirm understanding?
A. Reflection
B. Clarification
C. Summarization
D. Validation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Correct because reflection involves the nurse restating or paraphrasing the patient's
words to demonstrate active listening and confirm accurate understanding of the message
conveyed. Summarization collects and organizes information across the entire interview,
clarification seeks to make ambiguous statements more specific, and validation acknowledges
the patient's feelings as legitimate. Reflection is a core therapeutic technique taught in the NUR
6001 foundations curriculum.
Q6: During an otoscopic exam, you note that the tympanic membrane is retracted, has a reduced
cone of light, and does not move with pneumatic otoscopy. The patient reports recent upper
respiratory symptoms. Which finding is most consistent with this presentation?
A. Otitis media with effusion
B. Acute otitis media
C. Tympanic membrane perforation
D. Normal tympanic membrane
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Correct because otitis media with effusion (OME) presents with a retracted
tympanic membrane, diminished or absent cone of light, decreased or absent mobility on
pneumatic otoscopy, and often follows a recent URI due to eustachian tube dysfunction. Acute
otitis media would show a bulging, erythematous membrane with purulent effusion. A
perforation would show a visible tear in the membrane, and a normal membrane is pearly gray
with a distinct cone of light and normal mobility.
