NUR 5220 ADVANCED HEALTH ASESSEMENT
EXAM 3 2025 WITH ACTUAL CORRECT
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A pill-rolling tremor is an expected finding in patients with which disorder?
A. Multiple sclerosis
B. Parkinson disease
C. Hyperthyroidism
D. Hypoglycemia
B: CorrectParkinson disease is characterized by slow supination-pronation (pill-rolling)
movements when the limb is at rest.
By simultaneously touching the individual in two distinct areas of the body and asking the
number and location of stimuli, you are testing:
A. two-point discrimination.
B. superficial pain.
C. extinction phenomenon.
D. dermatome function.
C: CorrectThe extinction phenomenon is tested by simultaneously touching two areas on each
side of the body (e.g., cheek, hand, or other area) with the sharp edge of a broken tongue blade
and asking the patient to tell you the number of stimuli and where they are felt. Similar
sensations should be felt bilaterally.
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,When stroking the inner thigh of a male patient, which of the following is expected to occur?
A. The individual will experience an erection.
B. The scrotum and testicle on the stroked side will rise.
C. The penis will rotate toward the nonstroked side.
D. The urethral meatus will wink at you.
B: CorrectStroking the inner thigh of the male patient (proximal to distal) elicits the cremasteric
reflex. The testicle and scrotum rise on the stroked side.
The Babinski response of the plantar reflex is normally seen in individuals who:
A. have hyperreflexive deep tendon reflexes.
B. demonstrate clonus.
C. also demonstrate a cremasteric reflex.
D. are younger than 24 months of age.
D: CorrectThe plantar reflex is routinely performed as described in the adult examination. A
positive Babinski sign, fanning of the toes and dorsiflexion of the great toe, is expected until the
infant is 16 to 24 months of age.
Pronation of the forearm and flexion of the elbow is an expected response of the:
A. biceps deep tendon reflex.
B. triceps deep tendon reflex.
C. brachioradial deep tendon reflex.
D. patellar deep tendon reflex.
C: CorrectThe brachioradial reflex results in pronation of the forearm and flexion of the elbow
when the brachioradial tendon is struck with the reflex hammer.
Clonus is associated with reflexes that are:
A. hyperactive.
B. sluggish.
C. superficial.
D. flaccid.
A: CorrectGrade IV reflexes are brisk, hyperactive, and with intermittent or transient clonus.
Mr. Arena is a 64-year-old patient. On examination, you note positive Brudzinski and Kernig
signs. The Brudzinski and Kernig signs are indicators of:
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,A. mental retardation.
B. peripheral neuropathy.
C. meningeal irritation.
D. facial nerve paralysis.
C: CorrectThe presence of Brudzinski and Kernig signs may indicate meningeal irritation.
Emilio Sanchez is a 12 year old who presents for evaluation after getting hit on the side of the
head with a fastball during a game. Which standardized tool would be appropriate to use to
evaluate for concussion?
A. Glasgow Coma Scale
B. Garrick 2-Minute Screening
C. SCAT3 form
D. Mini Mental Status Exam
C:CorrectA diagnosis of a concussion involves a comprehensive assessment of the following
domains: clinical symptoms, physical signs, behavior, balance, sleep, and cognition. These
domains are covered in the Sports Concussion Assessment Tool 3 (SCAT3) form, which is a
standardized tool for evaluating athletes 10 years and older for concussion.
What is the minimal amount of time that a child with mononucleosis must refrain from playing
his or her sport?
A. 2 weeks
B. 3 weeks
C. 4 weeks
D. 6 weeks
B: CorrectPatients with a current viral illness such as mononucleosis may return to play after 3
weeks if no longer symptomatic and if no splenomegaly is present; fever at the time of the
examination is an absolute contraindication because of the association with viral myocarditis.
Mrs. Jones brings in her 16-year-old daughter for a routine preparticipation examination. Your
concerns include the female athlete triad. This triad includes:
A. eating disorder, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis.
B. thyroid dysfunction, eating disorder, and amenorrhea.
C. stress fractures, thyroid dysfunction, and oligomenorrhea.
D. eating disorder, thyroid dysfunction, and osteoporosis.
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, A: CorrectA trio of problems, disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis, define the
female athlete triad. The greatest risk is for athletes whose sport stresses the need to be lean
(gymnastics, figure skating, diving, ballet) or to be able to endure (distance running, swimming,
cross-country skiing). Early recognition of a possible problem is essential, and the sports
preparticipation physical evaluation (PPE) is the right time to begin.
Which is an example of a Special Olympics sport that is particularly risky for persons with
atlantoaxial instability?
A. Swimming
B. Badminton
C. Floor hockey
D. Basketball
A: CorrectAn increased risk for those with atlantoaxial instability is associated with alpine skiing,
diving, equestrian sports, gymnastics, high jump, soccer, and swimming.
Mrs. Planer brings in her 16-year-old daughter for a preparticipation examination for
gymnastics. Her concern is her daughter's weight and growth. As the examiner, you are aware
that in the female athlete during teenage years, a too-thin body frame encourages:
A. primary amenorrhea.
B. thyroid dysfunction.
C. an eating disorder.
D. a hypoestrogenic state.
D: CorrectA too-thin body encourages a low estrogen state and the possibility of menstrual
dysfunction and a resultant osteopenia or osteoporosis.
Mrs. Mills brings in her 17-year-old daughter for a preparticipation examination for field hockey.
She has stated that her daughter has a cardiac history. As the examiner, you know that sudden
cardiac death in athletes is a great concern. Which problem absolutely precludes an athlete
from participation in sports?
A. Hypertension
B. Carditis
C. Heart murmur
D. Dysrhythmia
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EXAM 3 2025 WITH ACTUAL CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED DETAILED
ANSWERS |FREQUENTLY TESTED
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS |ALREADY
GRADED A+|NEWEST|LATEST
UPDATE|GUARANTEED PASS
A pill-rolling tremor is an expected finding in patients with which disorder?
A. Multiple sclerosis
B. Parkinson disease
C. Hyperthyroidism
D. Hypoglycemia
B: CorrectParkinson disease is characterized by slow supination-pronation (pill-rolling)
movements when the limb is at rest.
By simultaneously touching the individual in two distinct areas of the body and asking the
number and location of stimuli, you are testing:
A. two-point discrimination.
B. superficial pain.
C. extinction phenomenon.
D. dermatome function.
C: CorrectThe extinction phenomenon is tested by simultaneously touching two areas on each
side of the body (e.g., cheek, hand, or other area) with the sharp edge of a broken tongue blade
and asking the patient to tell you the number of stimuli and where they are felt. Similar
sensations should be felt bilaterally.
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,When stroking the inner thigh of a male patient, which of the following is expected to occur?
A. The individual will experience an erection.
B. The scrotum and testicle on the stroked side will rise.
C. The penis will rotate toward the nonstroked side.
D. The urethral meatus will wink at you.
B: CorrectStroking the inner thigh of the male patient (proximal to distal) elicits the cremasteric
reflex. The testicle and scrotum rise on the stroked side.
The Babinski response of the plantar reflex is normally seen in individuals who:
A. have hyperreflexive deep tendon reflexes.
B. demonstrate clonus.
C. also demonstrate a cremasteric reflex.
D. are younger than 24 months of age.
D: CorrectThe plantar reflex is routinely performed as described in the adult examination. A
positive Babinski sign, fanning of the toes and dorsiflexion of the great toe, is expected until the
infant is 16 to 24 months of age.
Pronation of the forearm and flexion of the elbow is an expected response of the:
A. biceps deep tendon reflex.
B. triceps deep tendon reflex.
C. brachioradial deep tendon reflex.
D. patellar deep tendon reflex.
C: CorrectThe brachioradial reflex results in pronation of the forearm and flexion of the elbow
when the brachioradial tendon is struck with the reflex hammer.
Clonus is associated with reflexes that are:
A. hyperactive.
B. sluggish.
C. superficial.
D. flaccid.
A: CorrectGrade IV reflexes are brisk, hyperactive, and with intermittent or transient clonus.
Mr. Arena is a 64-year-old patient. On examination, you note positive Brudzinski and Kernig
signs. The Brudzinski and Kernig signs are indicators of:
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,A. mental retardation.
B. peripheral neuropathy.
C. meningeal irritation.
D. facial nerve paralysis.
C: CorrectThe presence of Brudzinski and Kernig signs may indicate meningeal irritation.
Emilio Sanchez is a 12 year old who presents for evaluation after getting hit on the side of the
head with a fastball during a game. Which standardized tool would be appropriate to use to
evaluate for concussion?
A. Glasgow Coma Scale
B. Garrick 2-Minute Screening
C. SCAT3 form
D. Mini Mental Status Exam
C:CorrectA diagnosis of a concussion involves a comprehensive assessment of the following
domains: clinical symptoms, physical signs, behavior, balance, sleep, and cognition. These
domains are covered in the Sports Concussion Assessment Tool 3 (SCAT3) form, which is a
standardized tool for evaluating athletes 10 years and older for concussion.
What is the minimal amount of time that a child with mononucleosis must refrain from playing
his or her sport?
A. 2 weeks
B. 3 weeks
C. 4 weeks
D. 6 weeks
B: CorrectPatients with a current viral illness such as mononucleosis may return to play after 3
weeks if no longer symptomatic and if no splenomegaly is present; fever at the time of the
examination is an absolute contraindication because of the association with viral myocarditis.
Mrs. Jones brings in her 16-year-old daughter for a routine preparticipation examination. Your
concerns include the female athlete triad. This triad includes:
A. eating disorder, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis.
B. thyroid dysfunction, eating disorder, and amenorrhea.
C. stress fractures, thyroid dysfunction, and oligomenorrhea.
D. eating disorder, thyroid dysfunction, and osteoporosis.
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, A: CorrectA trio of problems, disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis, define the
female athlete triad. The greatest risk is for athletes whose sport stresses the need to be lean
(gymnastics, figure skating, diving, ballet) or to be able to endure (distance running, swimming,
cross-country skiing). Early recognition of a possible problem is essential, and the sports
preparticipation physical evaluation (PPE) is the right time to begin.
Which is an example of a Special Olympics sport that is particularly risky for persons with
atlantoaxial instability?
A. Swimming
B. Badminton
C. Floor hockey
D. Basketball
A: CorrectAn increased risk for those with atlantoaxial instability is associated with alpine skiing,
diving, equestrian sports, gymnastics, high jump, soccer, and swimming.
Mrs. Planer brings in her 16-year-old daughter for a preparticipation examination for
gymnastics. Her concern is her daughter's weight and growth. As the examiner, you are aware
that in the female athlete during teenage years, a too-thin body frame encourages:
A. primary amenorrhea.
B. thyroid dysfunction.
C. an eating disorder.
D. a hypoestrogenic state.
D: CorrectA too-thin body encourages a low estrogen state and the possibility of menstrual
dysfunction and a resultant osteopenia or osteoporosis.
Mrs. Mills brings in her 17-year-old daughter for a preparticipation examination for field hockey.
She has stated that her daughter has a cardiac history. As the examiner, you know that sudden
cardiac death in athletes is a great concern. Which problem absolutely precludes an athlete
from participation in sports?
A. Hypertension
B. Carditis
C. Heart murmur
D. Dysrhythmia
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