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NR302 / NR-302 Final Exam
(Latest Update 2026/2027):
Health Assessment | Complete
Guide with Questions and
Verified Answers | 100%
Correct - Chamberlain
2026/2027 -- 2026/2027 Official
Exam
NR302
75 100% 2026/2027
QUESTIONS VERIFIED ANSWERS EDITION
TOPICS COVERED
Health History & Physical Exam Techniques
Abdomen, Musculoskeletal & Neurological
Integumentary, Head, Neck & Lymphatic Special Populations & Developmental Assessment
Thorax, Lung, Heart & Vascular Assessment
Documentation & Clinical Reasoning
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, SECTION 1 | Health History and Physical Examination Techniques | Q1-Q15 | NR302 / NR-302 Final
Exam (Latest Update 2026/2027): He... 2026/2027
Q1 Question 1 of 75
A 42-year-old female patient arrives at the primary care clinic for an annual physical examination. The
nurse begins by collecting a comprehensive health history and notices the patient appears anxious,
frequently shifting in her chair and avoiding eye contact during the interview.
A. The nurse should proceed with a structured closed-ended question format to quickly complete the
history and reduce the patient's discomfort
B. The nurse should establish rapport by using open-ended questions and active listening, allowing the
patient to express concerns at her own pace
C. The nurse should skip the health history and proceed directly to the physical examination since the
patient's body language indicates reluctance to discuss personal information
D. The nurse should ask a family member to provide the health history on the patient's behalf to avoid
causing further anxiety during the interview
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Open-ended questions and active listening are foundational techniques for building rapport during health history
collection. They allow patients to express concerns in their own words and demonstrate that the nurse values their
input, which is especially important when a patient appears anxious. Option A would likely increase anxiety by making
the patient feel rushed and unheard.
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, Q2 Question 2 of 75
A 68-year-old male patient with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is admitted to the
medical unit. The nurse needs to perform a comprehensive health assessment but the patient
becomes short of breath after climbing a single flight of stairs.
A. The nurse should complete the entire assessment in one continuous session to obtain a complete
baseline before treatment begins
B. The nurse should prioritize the respiratory and cardiovascular systems first, then complete remaining
system assessments in shorter segments between rest periods
C. The nurse should defer all assessments until the patient's respiratory status stabilizes, which may
take several days of hospitalization
D. The nurse should perform only a focused assessment of the respiratory system and document that
the full assessment was unable to be completed due to patient condition
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
When a patient has activity intolerance, the nurse should prioritize the most clinically relevant systems and segment
the assessment around rest periods. This approach ensures that critical information is obtained without overexerting
the patient. Option A ignores the patient's physiological limitations and could worsen respiratory distress.
Q3 Question 3 of 75
A nursing student is performing a health history on a 55-year-old woman who reports occasional
headaches and fatigue. The student asks, 'Do you have headaches?' and the patient replies 'No.' The
student then moves on to the next system without further exploration.
A. The student used an effective closed-ended question that efficiently screened for the symptom and
correctly moved forward with the assessment
B. The student should have asked follow-up questions about headache frequency, duration, location,
and associated symptoms before accepting the negative response
C. The student should have documented the patient's denial of headaches and referred her to a
neurologist for further evaluation of fatigue
D. The student correctly prioritized the chief complaint of fatigue over headaches since fatigue is a more
clinically significant finding
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The patient reported occasional headaches in the opening statement but denied them when asked a direct yes-or-no
question, creating a discrepancy that requires follow-up questioning. Clarifying the frequency, severity, and
characteristics of the headaches is essential before accepting a negative screening response. Option A fails to
address the inconsistency between the patient's initial report and her direct answer.
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, Q4 Question 4 of 75
A nurse is preparing to conduct a review of systems (ROS) on a 30-year-old male patient presenting
for a pre-employment physical examination. The patient reports no current health complaints and
states he feels well overall.
A. The ROS can be omitted entirely since the patient has no current complaints and the examination is
for a non-illness purpose
B. The nurse should ask about each body system using a checklist format to identify any asymptomatic
conditions the patient may not have noticed
C. The ROS should be limited to only the systems related to the patient's occupation, such as
musculoskeletal and respiratory systems
D. The nurse should document the ROS as 'unremarkable' based solely on the patient's statement that
he feels well, without asking system-specific questions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The review of systems is a systematic approach to screening for symptoms across all body systems, even when the
patient reports feeling well. Many conditions (such as early hypertension or asymptomatic infections) may not be
noticed by the patient but can be detected through directed questioning. Option A is incorrect because the ROS is a
standard component of a comprehensive assessment regardless of the reason for the visit.
Q5 Question 5 of 75
An emergency department nurse is assessing a 78-year-old woman who was brought in by her
daughter after a fall at home. The patient is oriented to person but confused about time and place. The
daughter reports the confusion started two days ago.
A. The nurse should focus exclusively on the injury from the fall and defer the mental status assessment
to the primary care provider at a follow-up visit
B. The nurse should obtain the health history from the daughter and perform a focused physical
assessment including a thorough mental status evaluation
C. The nurse should document that the patient is unable to provide a reliable history and wait for the
physician to conduct the assessment
D. The nurse should ask the patient only simple yes-or-no questions to avoid increasing her confusion
during the health history interview
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
When a patient has altered mental status, gathering information from a reliable collateral source (the daughter) is
essential. The nurse should combine this collateral history with a focused physical assessment and mental status
evaluation, as acute confusion in an elderly patient after a fall could indicate a head injury, infection, or metabolic
disturbance. Option A is dangerous because it delays evaluation of a potentially serious condition.
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Chamberlain 2026/2027 -- 2026/2027 Official Exam
OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT - EXAM
NR302 / NR-302 Final Exam
(Latest Update 2026/2027):
Health Assessment | Complete
Guide with Questions and
Verified Answers | 100%
Correct - Chamberlain
2026/2027 -- 2026/2027 Official
Exam
NR302
75 100% 2026/2027
QUESTIONS VERIFIED ANSWERS EDITION
TOPICS COVERED
Health History & Physical Exam Techniques
Abdomen, Musculoskeletal & Neurological
Integumentary, Head, Neck & Lymphatic Special Populations & Developmental Assessment
Thorax, Lung, Heart & Vascular Assessment
Documentation & Clinical Reasoning
NR302 / NR-302 Final Exam (Latest Update 2026/2027): Health Assessment | Complet... -- 2026/2027 | Passing Score: 80%% | Page 1 of 1 COVER PAGE - 1
, SECTION 1 | Health History and Physical Examination Techniques | Q1-Q15 | NR302 / NR-302 Final
Exam (Latest Update 2026/2027): He... 2026/2027
Q1 Question 1 of 75
A 42-year-old female patient arrives at the primary care clinic for an annual physical examination. The
nurse begins by collecting a comprehensive health history and notices the patient appears anxious,
frequently shifting in her chair and avoiding eye contact during the interview.
A. The nurse should proceed with a structured closed-ended question format to quickly complete the
history and reduce the patient's discomfort
B. The nurse should establish rapport by using open-ended questions and active listening, allowing the
patient to express concerns at her own pace
C. The nurse should skip the health history and proceed directly to the physical examination since the
patient's body language indicates reluctance to discuss personal information
D. The nurse should ask a family member to provide the health history on the patient's behalf to avoid
causing further anxiety during the interview
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Open-ended questions and active listening are foundational techniques for building rapport during health history
collection. They allow patients to express concerns in their own words and demonstrate that the nurse values their
input, which is especially important when a patient appears anxious. Option A would likely increase anxiety by making
the patient feel rushed and unheard.
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, Q2 Question 2 of 75
A 68-year-old male patient with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is admitted to the
medical unit. The nurse needs to perform a comprehensive health assessment but the patient
becomes short of breath after climbing a single flight of stairs.
A. The nurse should complete the entire assessment in one continuous session to obtain a complete
baseline before treatment begins
B. The nurse should prioritize the respiratory and cardiovascular systems first, then complete remaining
system assessments in shorter segments between rest periods
C. The nurse should defer all assessments until the patient's respiratory status stabilizes, which may
take several days of hospitalization
D. The nurse should perform only a focused assessment of the respiratory system and document that
the full assessment was unable to be completed due to patient condition
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
When a patient has activity intolerance, the nurse should prioritize the most clinically relevant systems and segment
the assessment around rest periods. This approach ensures that critical information is obtained without overexerting
the patient. Option A ignores the patient's physiological limitations and could worsen respiratory distress.
Q3 Question 3 of 75
A nursing student is performing a health history on a 55-year-old woman who reports occasional
headaches and fatigue. The student asks, 'Do you have headaches?' and the patient replies 'No.' The
student then moves on to the next system without further exploration.
A. The student used an effective closed-ended question that efficiently screened for the symptom and
correctly moved forward with the assessment
B. The student should have asked follow-up questions about headache frequency, duration, location,
and associated symptoms before accepting the negative response
C. The student should have documented the patient's denial of headaches and referred her to a
neurologist for further evaluation of fatigue
D. The student correctly prioritized the chief complaint of fatigue over headaches since fatigue is a more
clinically significant finding
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The patient reported occasional headaches in the opening statement but denied them when asked a direct yes-or-no
question, creating a discrepancy that requires follow-up questioning. Clarifying the frequency, severity, and
characteristics of the headaches is essential before accepting a negative screening response. Option A fails to
address the inconsistency between the patient's initial report and her direct answer.
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, Q4 Question 4 of 75
A nurse is preparing to conduct a review of systems (ROS) on a 30-year-old male patient presenting
for a pre-employment physical examination. The patient reports no current health complaints and
states he feels well overall.
A. The ROS can be omitted entirely since the patient has no current complaints and the examination is
for a non-illness purpose
B. The nurse should ask about each body system using a checklist format to identify any asymptomatic
conditions the patient may not have noticed
C. The ROS should be limited to only the systems related to the patient's occupation, such as
musculoskeletal and respiratory systems
D. The nurse should document the ROS as 'unremarkable' based solely on the patient's statement that
he feels well, without asking system-specific questions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The review of systems is a systematic approach to screening for symptoms across all body systems, even when the
patient reports feeling well. Many conditions (such as early hypertension or asymptomatic infections) may not be
noticed by the patient but can be detected through directed questioning. Option A is incorrect because the ROS is a
standard component of a comprehensive assessment regardless of the reason for the visit.
Q5 Question 5 of 75
An emergency department nurse is assessing a 78-year-old woman who was brought in by her
daughter after a fall at home. The patient is oriented to person but confused about time and place. The
daughter reports the confusion started two days ago.
A. The nurse should focus exclusively on the injury from the fall and defer the mental status assessment
to the primary care provider at a follow-up visit
B. The nurse should obtain the health history from the daughter and perform a focused physical
assessment including a thorough mental status evaluation
C. The nurse should document that the patient is unable to provide a reliable history and wait for the
physician to conduct the assessment
D. The nurse should ask the patient only simple yes-or-no questions to avoid increasing her confusion
during the health history interview
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
When a patient has altered mental status, gathering information from a reliable collateral source (the daughter) is
essential. The nurse should combine this collateral history with a focused physical assessment and mental status
evaluation, as acute confusion in an elderly patient after a fall could indicate a head injury, infection, or metabolic
disturbance. Option A is dangerous because it delays evaluation of a potentially serious condition.
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