NURS 6512 ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM REVIEW
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1. What are the two primary movements involved in assessing elbow range of
motion?
Abduction and adduction
Rotation and circumduction
Pronation and supination
Flexion and extension
2. Normal findings of a tympanic membrane include:
Multiple perforations
Pearlescent appearance with a visible light reflex
Bright red color
Dullness and opacity
3. According to the UK Medical Research Council Muscle Strength Scale and
Origin of Weakness, a grade of 5 means:
No visible muscle contraction
Limb movement, but not against gravity
Full strength
movement against gravity but no resistance
4. Which cranial nerves are being assessed when a therapist tests extra ocular
eye movements?
, oculomotor nerve (CN 3), trochlear nerve (CN 4), abducens nerve
(CN 6)
oculomotor nerve (CN 3), trochlear nerve (CN 4), trigeminal nerve
(CN 5)
optic nerve (CN 2), oculomotor nerve (CN 3), trochlear nerve (CN 4)
optic nerve (CN 2), oculomotor nerve (CN 3), abducens nerve (CN 6)
5. Cs. The examination of the lips includes the study of the following aspects:
Changes of the color
Changes of the volume
Asymmetry of the lips
Lesions and pathological changes on the lips
All of the above
6. Describe the importance of auscultating bowel sounds during a health
assessment.
Auscultating bowel sounds is primarily used to evaluate respiratory
health.
Auscultating bowel sounds only indicates the presence of food in the
stomach.
Auscultating bowel sounds is not necessary in a health assessment.
Auscultating bowel sounds helps assess gastrointestinal function
and detect abnormalities.
7. Which lymph nodes are typically assessed during a health evaluation of the
head and neck?
Axillary lymph nodes
, Inguinal lymph nodes
Mediastinal lymph nodes
Cervical lymph nodes
8. Posterior lung auscultation should
Cross the spine to bilaterally compare lung fields
Go down the entire lung first
Go through them at random
Use the bell first
9. If a patient presents with signs of hypertension, what specific findings might
you expect to observe during their Fundoscopic Exam?
Increased intraocular pressure readings.
Retinal hemorrhages and changes in the blood vessel appearance.
Clear and normal retinal vessels.
Cataracts or lens opacities.
10. In a clinical scenario, if a patient presents with loss of sensation in the
maxillary region of the face, which cranial nerve assessment would be most
relevant to perform?
Assessment of the Olfactory nerve (CN 1)
Assessment of the Vagus nerve (CN 10)
Assessment of the Trigeminal nerve (CN 5)
Assessment of the Facial nerve (CN 7)
, 11. What is the primary purpose of palpating the spleen during a health
assessment?
To measure blood pressure.
To assess the function of the liver.
To check for abdominal muscle strength.
To evaluate the size and tenderness of the spleen.
12. When auscultating lung sounds, the normal finding over most of the lung
fields is:
Resonant
Bronchial
Tympanic
Vesicular
13. During a health assessment, if a patient reports difficulty seeing objects in
their peripheral vision, what would be the most appropriate next step in the
examination?
Assess the patient's ability to track moving objects with their eyes.
Perform a visual acuity test using an eye chart.
Conduct a thorough assessment of the optic nerve (CN 2) using the
peripheral vision test.
Immediately refer the patient to an ophthalmologist for further
evaluation.
14. What is the primary method used to assess knee strength bilaterally during a
health assessment?
2026/2027 | COMPLETE TEST BANK & STUDY GUIDE | HIGH-YIELD
NURSING QUESTIONS | VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS| COMPREHENSIVE
EXAM PREPARATION | LATEST UPDATED VERSION
1. What are the two primary movements involved in assessing elbow range of
motion?
Abduction and adduction
Rotation and circumduction
Pronation and supination
Flexion and extension
2. Normal findings of a tympanic membrane include:
Multiple perforations
Pearlescent appearance with a visible light reflex
Bright red color
Dullness and opacity
3. According to the UK Medical Research Council Muscle Strength Scale and
Origin of Weakness, a grade of 5 means:
No visible muscle contraction
Limb movement, but not against gravity
Full strength
movement against gravity but no resistance
4. Which cranial nerves are being assessed when a therapist tests extra ocular
eye movements?
, oculomotor nerve (CN 3), trochlear nerve (CN 4), abducens nerve
(CN 6)
oculomotor nerve (CN 3), trochlear nerve (CN 4), trigeminal nerve
(CN 5)
optic nerve (CN 2), oculomotor nerve (CN 3), trochlear nerve (CN 4)
optic nerve (CN 2), oculomotor nerve (CN 3), abducens nerve (CN 6)
5. Cs. The examination of the lips includes the study of the following aspects:
Changes of the color
Changes of the volume
Asymmetry of the lips
Lesions and pathological changes on the lips
All of the above
6. Describe the importance of auscultating bowel sounds during a health
assessment.
Auscultating bowel sounds is primarily used to evaluate respiratory
health.
Auscultating bowel sounds only indicates the presence of food in the
stomach.
Auscultating bowel sounds is not necessary in a health assessment.
Auscultating bowel sounds helps assess gastrointestinal function
and detect abnormalities.
7. Which lymph nodes are typically assessed during a health evaluation of the
head and neck?
Axillary lymph nodes
, Inguinal lymph nodes
Mediastinal lymph nodes
Cervical lymph nodes
8. Posterior lung auscultation should
Cross the spine to bilaterally compare lung fields
Go down the entire lung first
Go through them at random
Use the bell first
9. If a patient presents with signs of hypertension, what specific findings might
you expect to observe during their Fundoscopic Exam?
Increased intraocular pressure readings.
Retinal hemorrhages and changes in the blood vessel appearance.
Clear and normal retinal vessels.
Cataracts or lens opacities.
10. In a clinical scenario, if a patient presents with loss of sensation in the
maxillary region of the face, which cranial nerve assessment would be most
relevant to perform?
Assessment of the Olfactory nerve (CN 1)
Assessment of the Vagus nerve (CN 10)
Assessment of the Trigeminal nerve (CN 5)
Assessment of the Facial nerve (CN 7)
, 11. What is the primary purpose of palpating the spleen during a health
assessment?
To measure blood pressure.
To assess the function of the liver.
To check for abdominal muscle strength.
To evaluate the size and tenderness of the spleen.
12. When auscultating lung sounds, the normal finding over most of the lung
fields is:
Resonant
Bronchial
Tympanic
Vesicular
13. During a health assessment, if a patient reports difficulty seeing objects in
their peripheral vision, what would be the most appropriate next step in the
examination?
Assess the patient's ability to track moving objects with their eyes.
Perform a visual acuity test using an eye chart.
Conduct a thorough assessment of the optic nerve (CN 2) using the
peripheral vision test.
Immediately refer the patient to an ophthalmologist for further
evaluation.
14. What is the primary method used to assess knee strength bilaterally during a
health assessment?
