NSG500 / NSG 500 Exam 1 Advanced
Health FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
2026/2027 ACCURATE QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS || 100%
GUARANTEED PASS NEWEST VERSION
Description: This comprehensive revision set contains 200 multiple-choice questions
(MCQs) covering Advanced Health Assessment core content for NSG500 / NSG 500
Exam 1 at Wilkes University. Topics include health history, interview techniques,
cultural competence, physical examination, vital signs, skin, head and neck, eyes,
ears, nose, throat, chest and lungs, cardiovascular system, abdomen, neurological
system, musculoskeletal system, and documentation.
Keywords: NSG500, NSG 500, Advanced Health Assessment, Exam 1, Wilkes University,
MCQ, revision, health history, physical examination, differential diagnosis,
documentation, 2026, 2027.
Section 1: Health History and Interview Techniques (Q1–
Q25)
1. Which component of the health history is considered the most important for
establishing a diagnosis?
A) Review of systems
B) Past medical history
,C) Chief complaint
D) History of present illness ✅
2. During an interview, the nurse should initially use which type of question to
obtain the chief complaint?
A) Leading question
B) Open-ended question ✅
C) Yes/no question
D) Multiple-choice question
3. Which of the following is an example of a leading question?
A) "Can you describe your pain?"
B) "You don't have chest pain, do you?" ✅
C) "When did the pain start?"
D) "How severe is your pain on a scale of 1 to 10?"
4. The review of systems is best described as:
A) A head-to-toe physical exam
B) A systematic check of symptoms by body system ✅
C) The patient's chief complaint
D) Family medical history
5. Which factor is most likely to affect the reliability of the health history?
A) Patient's age
B) Patient's level of consciousness ✅
C) Room temperature
D) Time of day
6. When obtaining a history from a patient with hearing impairment, the nurse
should:
A) Speak loudly and rapidly
B) Use a qualified interpreter or written communication ✅
,C) Skip the history
D) Ask family to answer all questions
7. Which of the following best describes "OLDCARTS"?
A) A mnemonic for evaluating pain and symptoms ✅
B) A physical assessment technique
C) A documentation format
D) A medication reconciliation tool
8. The "P" in OLDCARTS stands for:
A) Palliation ✅
B) Pain
C) Pulse
D) Palpation
9. Which of the following is a closed-ended question?
A) "Tell me about your family history."
B) "Have you ever had surgery?" ✅
C) "What brings you in today?"
D) "How has this affected your life?"
10. The purpose of the health history is to:
A) Replace the physical exam
B) Gather subjective data ✅
C) Determine billing codes
D) Order laboratory tests
11. Which of the following is considered subjective data?
A) Blood pressure 120/80
B) Patient reports nausea ✅
C) Temperature 98.6°F
D) Skin rash observed on arm
, 12. Which of the following is considered objective data?
A) Patient states "I feel dizzy"
B) Patient reports headache
C) Nurse observes jaundice ✅
D) Patient describes fatigue
13. When a patient is reluctant to discuss sensitive topics, the nurse should:
A) Press for information
B) Use a nonjudgmental, empathetic approach ✅
C) Document refusal and move on immediately
D) Ask the family instead
14. The "R" in OLDCARTS stands for:
A) Radiation ✅
B) Review
C) Respiration
D) Reflex
15. Which of the following is an example of a facilitating technique?
A) Changing the subject
B) Using silence ✅
C) Giving advice
D) False reassurance
16. Which of the following is a barrier to effective communication?
A) Active listening
B) Empathy
C) Use of medical jargon ✅
D) Open-ended questions
17. The chief complaint should be documented:
A) In the patient's own words ✅
B) In medical terminology only
Health FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
2026/2027 ACCURATE QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS || 100%
GUARANTEED PASS NEWEST VERSION
Description: This comprehensive revision set contains 200 multiple-choice questions
(MCQs) covering Advanced Health Assessment core content for NSG500 / NSG 500
Exam 1 at Wilkes University. Topics include health history, interview techniques,
cultural competence, physical examination, vital signs, skin, head and neck, eyes,
ears, nose, throat, chest and lungs, cardiovascular system, abdomen, neurological
system, musculoskeletal system, and documentation.
Keywords: NSG500, NSG 500, Advanced Health Assessment, Exam 1, Wilkes University,
MCQ, revision, health history, physical examination, differential diagnosis,
documentation, 2026, 2027.
Section 1: Health History and Interview Techniques (Q1–
Q25)
1. Which component of the health history is considered the most important for
establishing a diagnosis?
A) Review of systems
B) Past medical history
,C) Chief complaint
D) History of present illness ✅
2. During an interview, the nurse should initially use which type of question to
obtain the chief complaint?
A) Leading question
B) Open-ended question ✅
C) Yes/no question
D) Multiple-choice question
3. Which of the following is an example of a leading question?
A) "Can you describe your pain?"
B) "You don't have chest pain, do you?" ✅
C) "When did the pain start?"
D) "How severe is your pain on a scale of 1 to 10?"
4. The review of systems is best described as:
A) A head-to-toe physical exam
B) A systematic check of symptoms by body system ✅
C) The patient's chief complaint
D) Family medical history
5. Which factor is most likely to affect the reliability of the health history?
A) Patient's age
B) Patient's level of consciousness ✅
C) Room temperature
D) Time of day
6. When obtaining a history from a patient with hearing impairment, the nurse
should:
A) Speak loudly and rapidly
B) Use a qualified interpreter or written communication ✅
,C) Skip the history
D) Ask family to answer all questions
7. Which of the following best describes "OLDCARTS"?
A) A mnemonic for evaluating pain and symptoms ✅
B) A physical assessment technique
C) A documentation format
D) A medication reconciliation tool
8. The "P" in OLDCARTS stands for:
A) Palliation ✅
B) Pain
C) Pulse
D) Palpation
9. Which of the following is a closed-ended question?
A) "Tell me about your family history."
B) "Have you ever had surgery?" ✅
C) "What brings you in today?"
D) "How has this affected your life?"
10. The purpose of the health history is to:
A) Replace the physical exam
B) Gather subjective data ✅
C) Determine billing codes
D) Order laboratory tests
11. Which of the following is considered subjective data?
A) Blood pressure 120/80
B) Patient reports nausea ✅
C) Temperature 98.6°F
D) Skin rash observed on arm
, 12. Which of the following is considered objective data?
A) Patient states "I feel dizzy"
B) Patient reports headache
C) Nurse observes jaundice ✅
D) Patient describes fatigue
13. When a patient is reluctant to discuss sensitive topics, the nurse should:
A) Press for information
B) Use a nonjudgmental, empathetic approach ✅
C) Document refusal and move on immediately
D) Ask the family instead
14. The "R" in OLDCARTS stands for:
A) Radiation ✅
B) Review
C) Respiration
D) Reflex
15. Which of the following is an example of a facilitating technique?
A) Changing the subject
B) Using silence ✅
C) Giving advice
D) False reassurance
16. Which of the following is a barrier to effective communication?
A) Active listening
B) Empathy
C) Use of medical jargon ✅
D) Open-ended questions
17. The chief complaint should be documented:
A) In the patient's own words ✅
B) In medical terminology only
