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NR509 Midterm Exam 2025/2026 – 100+ Verified A+ Questions & Answers on Health Assessment, Cranial Nerves, Musculoskeletal Exam, Neuro, HEENT, Pregnancy & Pediatrics

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This expertly crafted study document contains 100+ verified and graded questions with accurate answers from the NR509 Midterm Exam 2025/2026, essential for nurse practitioner (NP) students, particularly in advanced health assessment courses. Designed to reflect the latest clinical practice guidelines and diagnostic techniques, this resource is tailored for learners in MSN, DNP, or Post-Master’s NP programs and provides the high-yield content needed to pass with confidence. Key systems and concepts featured in this midterm review include: Neurological assessment: Deep tendon reflexes, cerebellar testing (heel-to-shin, rapid alternating movements), cranial nerve testing (III–XII), Romberg sign, sensation testing, coordination, and peripheral neuropathy Musculoskeletal system: Joint function, ROM testing, rotator cuff injuries, osteoporosis education, rheumatoid arthritis vs osteoarthritis, crepitus, gait assessment, and strength testing HEENT system: Cranial nerve-based facial exams, lymph node palpation, thyroid assessment, Snellen vision interpretation, corneal light reflex, nose/sinus exams, and oral cavity changes in pregnancy Pregnancy-related findings: Lordosis, HEENT changes due to vascularity, normal fontanelle assessment in infants, developmental milestones Pediatric & Geriatric considerations: Reflexes in infants (grasp, suck), functional ability tests in older adults, cognitive changes, safety screening, short-term memory evaluation Documentation & Health History: SOAP note format, subjective vs objective data, pain assessment in elderly, gravida-para recording, review of systems (ROS) questions, and spiritual screening (FICA) Patient education scenarios: Health promotion topics like sunscreen use, osteoporosis prevention (vitamin D/calcium), seizure aura assessment, and alcohol-related tremor evaluation Best suited for: NP students enrolled in NR509 or similar health assessment courses FNP, AGNP, PNP, or PMHNP candidates preparing for midterm check-offs or OSCEs Graduate-level nursing students seeking structured clinical review Faculty using standardized question formats for exam prep Each question is followed by the correct answer, clearly marked and formatted for effective test simulation and last-minute review. This document serves as a comprehensive, clinically aligned tool to strengthen assessment skills and exam performance. Keywords: NR509 midterm, cranial nerve assessment, health assessment exam, musculoskeletal review, rotator cuff test, cerebellar testing, crepitus joint, peripheral neuropathy, pregnancy posture lordosis, Romberg sign, HEENT system NP, thyroid palpation, visual acuity Snellen, pediatrics reflexes, SOAP note documentation, geriatric safety, osteoporosis education, seizure aura, Gravidapara calculation, FICA spiritual assessment

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A teenage girl has arrived complaining of pain in her left wrist. She was

playing basketball when

she fell and landed on her left hand. The FNP examined her hand and will

expect a fracture if the


girl complains: - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Of sharp pain that increases with

movement

A patient has been diagnosed with osteoporosis and asked the FNP "what

is osteoporosis?" The

FNP explains to the patient that osteoporosis is defined as: - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔Loss of bone density

,Patient states, "I can hear a crunching or grating sound when I kneel". She

also states "that it is

very difficult to get out of bed in the morning because of stiffness and pain

in my joints". The FNP


should assess for signs of what problem? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Crepitation


When taking the history on a patient with a seizure disorder the FNP

assesses whether the

patient has an aura. Which of these would be the best question for

obtaining this information? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Do you have any warning sign

before you receive your starts?

The FNP is teaching a class on osteoporosis prevention to a group of post

menopausal women. A

participant shows that she needs more instruction when she states I will: - 🧠

ANSWER ✔✔" Start swimming to increase my weight bearing exercise"


The FNP is performing a neurological assessment on a 41-year-old woman

with a history of

, diabetes. When testing her ability to feel the vibrations of a tuning fork the

FNP notices that the

patient is unable to feel vibrations on the great toe or ankle bilaterally, but

she is able to feel

vibrations on both patella. Given this information what would the FNP

suspect? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Peripheral neuropathy


And 80-year-old woman is visiting the clinic for a check up. She states "I

can't walk as much as I

used to". The FNP is observing from motor dysfunction in her hip and

should have her: - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Abduct her hip while she is lying on her

back

The FNP is testing the function of cranial nerve XI. Which of these best

describes the response

the FNP should expect if the nerve is intact?The patient - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔Moves the head and shoulders against resistance with equal strength


A 50-year-old woman is in a clinic for weakness in her left arm and leg that

she noticed for the



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