NUR 643E Advanced Health Assessment Final Exam Questions And Correct
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What is the periosteum? - CORRECT ANSWER-A dense layer of vascular
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connective tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints.
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Name 4 bone shapes and give an example of each - CORRECT
ANSWER-1. Flat - sternum, ribs, skull
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2. Irregular - hips, mandible, vertebrae
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3. Long - humerus, femnur
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4. Short - carpals
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What does ROM stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Range of motion
tendons vs ligaments - CORRECT ANSWER-Tendons connect muscle to bone
,Ligaments connect bone to bone
Name the types of joints and provide an example of each? - CORRECT
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ANSWER-1. Fibrous - sutures
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2. Cartilaginous - vertebrae
3. Synovial - shoulders, wrists, knees, etc
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What is a bursa? - CORRECT ANSWER-Small sac filled with synovial fluid
that cushions joints
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What are "red flag" symptoms you should always ask about when evaluating
a patient with back pain? - CORRECT ANSWER-Incontinence
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Fever
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Night sweats
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Weight loss
Saddle anesthesia
IV drug use
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13 y/o female presents with repeated broken bones with minimal trauma. On
physical exam you see the patient's sclera have a blue/purple tint. What do
you want to work her up for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Osteogenesis imperfecta
When inspecting a patient's muscles what are you looking for? -CORRECT
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ANSWER-Symmetry
Hypertrophy
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Atrophy
Fasiculations
Spasms
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You are performing a musculoskeletal exam for a well visit. What are you
palpating for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Palpate bones, joints, and muscles for --
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Heat
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Tenderness Swelling
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Fluctuation
Crepitus
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Resistance to pressure
Tone
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You are evaluating for muscle strength in a patient who thinks he pulled his bicep
lifting. He has full range of motion against gravity but not against resistance. What
do you grade him? - CORRECT ANSWER-3What is the muscle strength grading
system? - CORRECT ANSWER-Non voluntary contraction = 0
Trace of movement = 1
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FROM, but not against gravity = 2
FROM, against gravity, not resistance = 3
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FROM against gravity, some resistance butvwak=4
FROM against gravity, full resistance = 5
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What is active range of motion versus passive range of motion? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Active = pt moves it
Passive-practitioner move it
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What movements should you test each muscle active and passive when doing
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a complete musculoskeletal exam? - CORRECT
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ANSWERFlexion
Extension
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Rotation
Abduction
Adduction
Pronation
Verified Answers 2025/2026 Updated Version
26
What is the periosteum? - CORRECT ANSWER-A dense layer of vascular
20
connective tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints.
ly
Name 4 bone shapes and give an example of each - CORRECT
ANSWER-1. Flat - sternum, ribs, skull
Ju
2. Irregular - hips, mandible, vertebrae
ng
3. Long - humerus, femnur
si
ur
4. Short - carpals
N
What does ROM stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Range of motion
tendons vs ligaments - CORRECT ANSWER-Tendons connect muscle to bone
,Ligaments connect bone to bone
Name the types of joints and provide an example of each? - CORRECT
26
ANSWER-1. Fibrous - sutures
20
2. Cartilaginous - vertebrae
3. Synovial - shoulders, wrists, knees, etc
ly
Ju
What is a bursa? - CORRECT ANSWER-Small sac filled with synovial fluid
that cushions joints
g
in
What are "red flag" symptoms you should always ask about when evaluating
a patient with back pain? - CORRECT ANSWER-Incontinence
s
Fever
ur
Night sweats
N
Weight loss
Saddle anesthesia
IV drug use
, 3|Page
13 y/o female presents with repeated broken bones with minimal trauma. On
physical exam you see the patient's sclera have a blue/purple tint. What do
you want to work her up for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Osteogenesis imperfecta
When inspecting a patient's muscles what are you looking for? -CORRECT
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ANSWER-Symmetry
Hypertrophy
20
Atrophy
Fasiculations
Spasms
ly
Ju
You are performing a musculoskeletal exam for a well visit. What are you
palpating for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Palpate bones, joints, and muscles for --
ng
Heat
si
Tenderness Swelling
ur
Fluctuation
Crepitus
N
Resistance to pressure
Tone
, 4|Page
You are evaluating for muscle strength in a patient who thinks he pulled his bicep
lifting. He has full range of motion against gravity but not against resistance. What
do you grade him? - CORRECT ANSWER-3What is the muscle strength grading
system? - CORRECT ANSWER-Non voluntary contraction = 0
Trace of movement = 1
26
FROM, but not against gravity = 2
FROM, against gravity, not resistance = 3
20
FROM against gravity, some resistance butvwak=4
FROM against gravity, full resistance = 5
ly
Ju
What is active range of motion versus passive range of motion? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Active = pt moves it
Passive-practitioner move it
g
in
What movements should you test each muscle active and passive when doing
s
a complete musculoskeletal exam? - CORRECT
ur
ANSWERFlexion
Extension
N
Rotation
Abduction
Adduction
Pronation
