2026 NR 509 ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT
MIDTERM EXAM REVIEW|107 Qs&As|GRADED A+
The following information belongs in which section of the Comprehensive
Heath History (H&P)?
"3 day history of rash and swelling"
A. History of Present Illness
B. Review of Systems
C. Allergies
D. Chief Complaint
D. Chief Complaint
A patient with abdominal pain describes "what" the pain feels like and "how
long" it lasts. In which part of the H&P would you place this information?
A. History of Present Illness
B. Past Medical History
C. Sexual History
D. Review of Systems
A. History of present illness
Which of the following best describes the patient record?
A. describes the approach to a problem
B. serves a dual purpose as it reflects your anaylsis of the patient's health
status and documents examination findings
,C. shows your clinical thought process
D. reflects you interpersonal skills with the patient
B. serves a dual purpose as it reflects your anaylsis of the patient's health
status and documents examination findings
The consideration of culture and ethnicity during the interview process are
important because:
A. similar cultures always provide similar responses
B. some cultures consider certain questions and gestures offensive
C. it is politically correct
D. none of the above
B. some cultures consider certain questions and gestures offensive
During an interview, your patient admits to feeling worthless and having a
sleep disturbance for the last 3 weeks. These are clues that warrant
exploration of:
A. risk for suicide
B. split personality
C. cognitive function
D. functional assessment
A. risk for suicide
,Worries persisting for =>6 months most likely reflects one of the most
prevalent psychiatric conditions in the United States known as:
A. posttraumatic stress disorder
B. generalized anxiety disorder
C. fatigue
D. social phobia
B. generalized anxiety disorder
Risk factors for fatal overdose of pain medications include all of the following
except:
A. age 65 or older
B. depression
C. arthritis
D. concurrent benzodiazepine use
C. arthritis
A healthy BMI can best be described as:
A. 18.5-24.9
B. 30.0-34.9
C. 25.0-29.9
D. 35.0-39.9
A. 18.5-24.9
, The comprehensive health history:
A. has a completely different format that varies with each institution
B. varies from country to country
C. follows the same general format regardless of the institution or
geographical location
D. follows the exact same format across the world, except Europe
C. follows the same general format regardless of the institution or
geographical location
Which of the following is not a common symptom of depression?
A. Anhedonia
B. Dry lips
C. Appetite disturbance
D. Worthlessness
B. Dry lips
During a mental status exam, which question might you ask to assess
abstraction ability?
A. What does a rolling stone gathers no moss mean?
B. Start with 100 and keep subtracting by 7
C How long have you been here?
D. What's your mother's maiden name?
A. What does a rolling stone gathers no moss mean?
MIDTERM EXAM REVIEW|107 Qs&As|GRADED A+
The following information belongs in which section of the Comprehensive
Heath History (H&P)?
"3 day history of rash and swelling"
A. History of Present Illness
B. Review of Systems
C. Allergies
D. Chief Complaint
D. Chief Complaint
A patient with abdominal pain describes "what" the pain feels like and "how
long" it lasts. In which part of the H&P would you place this information?
A. History of Present Illness
B. Past Medical History
C. Sexual History
D. Review of Systems
A. History of present illness
Which of the following best describes the patient record?
A. describes the approach to a problem
B. serves a dual purpose as it reflects your anaylsis of the patient's health
status and documents examination findings
,C. shows your clinical thought process
D. reflects you interpersonal skills with the patient
B. serves a dual purpose as it reflects your anaylsis of the patient's health
status and documents examination findings
The consideration of culture and ethnicity during the interview process are
important because:
A. similar cultures always provide similar responses
B. some cultures consider certain questions and gestures offensive
C. it is politically correct
D. none of the above
B. some cultures consider certain questions and gestures offensive
During an interview, your patient admits to feeling worthless and having a
sleep disturbance for the last 3 weeks. These are clues that warrant
exploration of:
A. risk for suicide
B. split personality
C. cognitive function
D. functional assessment
A. risk for suicide
,Worries persisting for =>6 months most likely reflects one of the most
prevalent psychiatric conditions in the United States known as:
A. posttraumatic stress disorder
B. generalized anxiety disorder
C. fatigue
D. social phobia
B. generalized anxiety disorder
Risk factors for fatal overdose of pain medications include all of the following
except:
A. age 65 or older
B. depression
C. arthritis
D. concurrent benzodiazepine use
C. arthritis
A healthy BMI can best be described as:
A. 18.5-24.9
B. 30.0-34.9
C. 25.0-29.9
D. 35.0-39.9
A. 18.5-24.9
, The comprehensive health history:
A. has a completely different format that varies with each institution
B. varies from country to country
C. follows the same general format regardless of the institution or
geographical location
D. follows the exact same format across the world, except Europe
C. follows the same general format regardless of the institution or
geographical location
Which of the following is not a common symptom of depression?
A. Anhedonia
B. Dry lips
C. Appetite disturbance
D. Worthlessness
B. Dry lips
During a mental status exam, which question might you ask to assess
abstraction ability?
A. What does a rolling stone gathers no moss mean?
B. Start with 100 and keep subtracting by 7
C How long have you been here?
D. What's your mother's maiden name?
A. What does a rolling stone gathers no moss mean?
