NUR 6001 Exam 3 - Advanced Health Assessment 2026… 2026/2027 • Verified • Assured Grade A+
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ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS
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Document Type: Exam (Elaborations) / Study Guide
Academic Year:
Total Questions: 50 Multiple Choice
Includes: Correct Answers + Rationales
Grade: A+ Assured
ASSURED GRADE A+
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,NUR 6001 Exam 3 - Advanced Health Assessment 2026… 2026/2027 • Verified • Assured Grade A+
Questions & Verified Answers
1. A patient presents with sharp, stabbing pain in the right lower quadrant that intensifies
when the clinician applies pressure to the left lower quadrant and then quickly releases it.
This clinical finding is known as:
A. Murphy’s Sign
B. Rovsing’s Sign
C. McBurney’s Sign
D. Psoas Sign
Answer: B
Rationale: Rovsing’s sign is positive when pressure applied to the left lower quadrant causes pain in
the right lower quadrant, suggesting peritoneal irritation or appendicitis. Exam questions often test
whether you can pick the most practical and safe choice for the client in real situations. Focus on what
the nurse can actually do right now. This is important because the nurse must choose the action that
keeps the client safest while still meeting their basic needs. Always think about safety first when
answering these questions.
2. When assessing a patient for a suspected meniscus tear, the clinician performs a
maneuver where the knee is flexed, then internally and externally rotated while extending the
leg. This is known as the:
A. McMurray Test
B. Bulge Sign
C. Lachman Test
D. Drawer Test
Answer: A
Rationale: The McMurray test is specifically used to evaluate for tears in the meniscus of the knee by
trapping the meniscus between the femur and tibia during rotation. Exam questions often test whether
you can pick the most practical and safe choice for the client in real situations. Focus on what the
nurse can actually do right now. Remembering this point will help you decide the best nursing action
when similar questions appear on the exam. Link the answer to the client’s current condition and risk
level.
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3. During a neurological exam, the clinician asks the patient to identify a number ‘written’ on
the palm of their hand with a blunt object while their eyes are closed. This tests for:
A. Stereognosis
B. Graphesthesia
C. Two-point discrimination
D. Proprioception
Answer: B
Rationale: Graphesthesia is the ability to ‘read’ a number or letter by having it traced on the skin.
Stereognosis is identifying a common object by touch. Understanding this helps the nurse notice early
warning signs and act before the problem gets worse. Early action often prevents bigger complications
for the client. This is important because the nurse must choose the action that keeps the client safest
while still meeting their basic needs. Always think about safety first when answering these questions.
4. Which cranial nerve is being assessed when the clinician asks the patient to shrug their
shoulders against resistance?
A. CN IX (Glossopharyngeal)
B. CN X (Vagus)
C. CN XII (Hypoglossal)
D. CN XI (Spinal Accessory)
Answer: D
Rationale: Cranial Nerve XI (Spinal Accessory) innervates the trapezius and sternocleidomastoid
muscles, which are responsible for shoulder shrugging and head rotation. Understanding this helps the
nurse notice early warning signs and act before the problem gets worse. Early action often prevents
bigger complications for the client. Knowing the reason behind the correct answer makes it easier to
rule out the wrong options quickly. Look for the choice that protects the client and matches the priority
need.
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✓ VERIFIED • 2026/2027 UPDATE • 100% ACCURATE
NUR 6001 Exam 3 - Advanced Health Assessment 2026/2027
UPDATE WPU
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS
with Clear, Detailed Rationales
Document Type: Exam (Elaborations) / Study Guide
Academic Year:
Total Questions: 50 Multiple Choice
Includes: Correct Answers + Rationales
Grade: A+ Assured
ASSURED GRADE A+
Exam (Elaborations) • Detailed Rationales Page 1
,NUR 6001 Exam 3 - Advanced Health Assessment 2026… 2026/2027 • Verified • Assured Grade A+
Questions & Verified Answers
1. A patient presents with sharp, stabbing pain in the right lower quadrant that intensifies
when the clinician applies pressure to the left lower quadrant and then quickly releases it.
This clinical finding is known as:
A. Murphy’s Sign
B. Rovsing’s Sign
C. McBurney’s Sign
D. Psoas Sign
Answer: B
Rationale: Rovsing’s sign is positive when pressure applied to the left lower quadrant causes pain in
the right lower quadrant, suggesting peritoneal irritation or appendicitis. Exam questions often test
whether you can pick the most practical and safe choice for the client in real situations. Focus on what
the nurse can actually do right now. This is important because the nurse must choose the action that
keeps the client safest while still meeting their basic needs. Always think about safety first when
answering these questions.
2. When assessing a patient for a suspected meniscus tear, the clinician performs a
maneuver where the knee is flexed, then internally and externally rotated while extending the
leg. This is known as the:
A. McMurray Test
B. Bulge Sign
C. Lachman Test
D. Drawer Test
Answer: A
Rationale: The McMurray test is specifically used to evaluate for tears in the meniscus of the knee by
trapping the meniscus between the femur and tibia during rotation. Exam questions often test whether
you can pick the most practical and safe choice for the client in real situations. Focus on what the
nurse can actually do right now. Remembering this point will help you decide the best nursing action
when similar questions appear on the exam. Link the answer to the client’s current condition and risk
level.
Exam (Elaborations) • Detailed Rationales Page 2
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3. During a neurological exam, the clinician asks the patient to identify a number ‘written’ on
the palm of their hand with a blunt object while their eyes are closed. This tests for:
A. Stereognosis
B. Graphesthesia
C. Two-point discrimination
D. Proprioception
Answer: B
Rationale: Graphesthesia is the ability to ‘read’ a number or letter by having it traced on the skin.
Stereognosis is identifying a common object by touch. Understanding this helps the nurse notice early
warning signs and act before the problem gets worse. Early action often prevents bigger complications
for the client. This is important because the nurse must choose the action that keeps the client safest
while still meeting their basic needs. Always think about safety first when answering these questions.
4. Which cranial nerve is being assessed when the clinician asks the patient to shrug their
shoulders against resistance?
A. CN IX (Glossopharyngeal)
B. CN X (Vagus)
C. CN XII (Hypoglossal)
D. CN XI (Spinal Accessory)
Answer: D
Rationale: Cranial Nerve XI (Spinal Accessory) innervates the trapezius and sternocleidomastoid
muscles, which are responsible for shoulder shrugging and head rotation. Understanding this helps the
nurse notice early warning signs and act before the problem gets worse. Early action often prevents
bigger complications for the client. Knowing the reason behind the correct answer makes it easier to
rule out the wrong options quickly. Look for the choice that protects the client and matches the priority
need.
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