NURS 5220 ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM 2 REVIEW
2026/2027 | MOST TESTED CONCEPTS | HIGH-YIELD QUESTIONS &
VERIFIED ANSWERS | COMPREHENSIVE EXAM PREP
1. Describe the primary cause of a hydrocele in males.
A hydrocele is caused by a genetic predisposition.
A hydrocele is caused by a bacterial infection in the testicle.
A hydrocele is primarily caused by an imbalance between the
production and absorption of fluid in the scrotum.
A hydrocele occurs due to trauma to the testicle.
2. What is a common symptom of lower motor neuron damage?
Increased reflexes
Spasticity
Muscle weakness
Tremors
3. Apraxia is characterized by:
Loss of the ability to perform activities that a person is physically
able and willing to do
Paralysis
Failure of muscular coordination; irregularity of muscular action
4. If a male patient presents with symptoms of balanoposthitis, what initial
nursing intervention should be prioritized?
Prescribe antibiotics without further assessment.
, Assess the patient's symptoms and provide education on proper
hygiene.
Ignore the symptoms as they are likely to resolve on their own.
Immediately refer the patient for surgical intervention.
5. What are the primary functions of Cranial Nerve 1?
Taste
Hearing
Vision
Olfaction (smell)
6. What is the primary purpose of the Romberg test in a neurological
examination?
To measure sensory perception.
To evaluate muscle strength.
To check for reflex responses.
To assess balance and proprioception.
7. What condition is indicated by the presence of Grey Turner sign?
Peritonitis
Retroperitoneal hemorrhage
Appendicitis
Hydrocele
,8. Describe the physical changes that occur during the breast bud stage of
development in females.
During thelarche, the breasts become fully developed and functional.
During the breast bud stage, small lumps form under the nipple,
and the surrounding area may darken.
During menopause, breast tissue decreases and becomes less dense.
During infancy, breast tissue is fully developed.
9. A 25-year-old weight lifter complains of pain and swelling in the left hemi-
scrotum. Using the image below, the most likely diagnosis is:
Varicocele
Malignancy
Hydrocele
Hernia
10. A patient presents with ecchymosis of the flanks and abdominal pain. What
should be the immediate nursing action based on the Grey Turner sign?
Schedule an ultrasound for hydrocele evaluation.
, Administer pain relief medication immediately.
Perform a physical examination for appendicitis.
Assess for signs of internal bleeding and notify the physician.
11. During a Romberg test, the patient stands with the feet approximated and
the eyes closed. In a positive Romberg test, the patient is likely to:
sway when the eyes are open.
be oblivious to the surroundings.
speak, think, and balance simultaneously.
ask for water.
fall when the eyes close.
12. True of Hydrocele.
Cause is often idiopathic.
It may be secondary to trauma, infection or tumor.
Refers to fluid collection between the layers of the tunica vaginalis.
All of the above
13. The Romberg test assesses for:
Coordination
Balance
Tactile discrimination
Muscle strength
2026/2027 | MOST TESTED CONCEPTS | HIGH-YIELD QUESTIONS &
VERIFIED ANSWERS | COMPREHENSIVE EXAM PREP
1. Describe the primary cause of a hydrocele in males.
A hydrocele is caused by a genetic predisposition.
A hydrocele is caused by a bacterial infection in the testicle.
A hydrocele is primarily caused by an imbalance between the
production and absorption of fluid in the scrotum.
A hydrocele occurs due to trauma to the testicle.
2. What is a common symptom of lower motor neuron damage?
Increased reflexes
Spasticity
Muscle weakness
Tremors
3. Apraxia is characterized by:
Loss of the ability to perform activities that a person is physically
able and willing to do
Paralysis
Failure of muscular coordination; irregularity of muscular action
4. If a male patient presents with symptoms of balanoposthitis, what initial
nursing intervention should be prioritized?
Prescribe antibiotics without further assessment.
, Assess the patient's symptoms and provide education on proper
hygiene.
Ignore the symptoms as they are likely to resolve on their own.
Immediately refer the patient for surgical intervention.
5. What are the primary functions of Cranial Nerve 1?
Taste
Hearing
Vision
Olfaction (smell)
6. What is the primary purpose of the Romberg test in a neurological
examination?
To measure sensory perception.
To evaluate muscle strength.
To check for reflex responses.
To assess balance and proprioception.
7. What condition is indicated by the presence of Grey Turner sign?
Peritonitis
Retroperitoneal hemorrhage
Appendicitis
Hydrocele
,8. Describe the physical changes that occur during the breast bud stage of
development in females.
During thelarche, the breasts become fully developed and functional.
During the breast bud stage, small lumps form under the nipple,
and the surrounding area may darken.
During menopause, breast tissue decreases and becomes less dense.
During infancy, breast tissue is fully developed.
9. A 25-year-old weight lifter complains of pain and swelling in the left hemi-
scrotum. Using the image below, the most likely diagnosis is:
Varicocele
Malignancy
Hydrocele
Hernia
10. A patient presents with ecchymosis of the flanks and abdominal pain. What
should be the immediate nursing action based on the Grey Turner sign?
Schedule an ultrasound for hydrocele evaluation.
, Administer pain relief medication immediately.
Perform a physical examination for appendicitis.
Assess for signs of internal bleeding and notify the physician.
11. During a Romberg test, the patient stands with the feet approximated and
the eyes closed. In a positive Romberg test, the patient is likely to:
sway when the eyes are open.
be oblivious to the surroundings.
speak, think, and balance simultaneously.
ask for water.
fall when the eyes close.
12. True of Hydrocele.
Cause is often idiopathic.
It may be secondary to trauma, infection or tumor.
Refers to fluid collection between the layers of the tunica vaginalis.
All of the above
13. The Romberg test assesses for:
Coordination
Balance
Tactile discrimination
Muscle strength
