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NURS 5220 ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM 3
NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM 2025/2026 NEWEST ACTUAL
EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+|
Mr. Jones is a 37-year-old patient who presents to your office with
shoulder pain. Which test would help identify a problem with the
rotator cuff?
Neer test
Phalen test
Bragard stretch test
McMurray test - ANSWER-Neer test
To assess muscle strength of the temporalis and masseter
muscles, the examiner will ask the patient to:
push the jaw forward while the examiner applies counterforce.
attempt to open his or her mouth while the examiner applies
counterforce.
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clench his or her teeth while the examiner palpates the
contracted muscles.
All of the above. - ANSWER-clench his or her teeth while the
examiner palpates the contracted muscles and applies opposing
force
For which type of problem does a family history have
significance?
Rheumatoid arthritis
Dislocation of the radius
Lumbosacral radiculopathy
Bursitis - ANSWER-Rheumatoid arthritis
You are examining a patient who had an ankle fracture of the tibia
and fibula 12 weeks ago. You find that plantar flexion of the
affected foot is 45 degrees. How do you interpret this finding?
Plantar flexion is somewhat diminished but consistent with a
healed fracture.
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Plantar flexion is significantly less than normal.
Plantar flexion is normal.
Plantar flexion is slightly greater than normal. - ANSWER-Plantar
flexion is normal.
Assess range of motion of the foot and ankle. Expect plantar
flexion of 45 degrees.
Which statement made by a patient helps the examiner
differentiate osteoarthritis from rheumatoid arthritis?
"I have swelling and pain in my joints."
"I notice a crackle sound when I move my joints."
"I get extremely tired by mid-morning, even when I sleep well."
"I used to be double jointed when I was younger." - ANSWER-"I
get extremely tired by mid-morning, even when I sleep well."
Which is not a function of the musculoskeletal system?
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Storage of minerals
Production of blood cells
Protecting vital organs
Secretion of minerals - ANSWER-Secretion of minerals
Which is a function of the musculoskeletal system?
Supply body with electrolytes.
Produce synovial fluid.
Provide storage space for minerals.
Protect the body against infection. - ANSWER-Provide storage
space for minerals.
The musculoskeletal system protects vital organs, provides
storage space for minerals, and produces blood cells
(hematopoiesis).
A straight leg raising test would appropriately be performed as
part of the assessment for which problem?
NURS 5220 ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM 3
NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM 2025/2026 NEWEST ACTUAL
EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+|
Mr. Jones is a 37-year-old patient who presents to your office with
shoulder pain. Which test would help identify a problem with the
rotator cuff?
Neer test
Phalen test
Bragard stretch test
McMurray test - ANSWER-Neer test
To assess muscle strength of the temporalis and masseter
muscles, the examiner will ask the patient to:
push the jaw forward while the examiner applies counterforce.
attempt to open his or her mouth while the examiner applies
counterforce.
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clench his or her teeth while the examiner palpates the
contracted muscles.
All of the above. - ANSWER-clench his or her teeth while the
examiner palpates the contracted muscles and applies opposing
force
For which type of problem does a family history have
significance?
Rheumatoid arthritis
Dislocation of the radius
Lumbosacral radiculopathy
Bursitis - ANSWER-Rheumatoid arthritis
You are examining a patient who had an ankle fracture of the tibia
and fibula 12 weeks ago. You find that plantar flexion of the
affected foot is 45 degrees. How do you interpret this finding?
Plantar flexion is somewhat diminished but consistent with a
healed fracture.
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Plantar flexion is significantly less than normal.
Plantar flexion is normal.
Plantar flexion is slightly greater than normal. - ANSWER-Plantar
flexion is normal.
Assess range of motion of the foot and ankle. Expect plantar
flexion of 45 degrees.
Which statement made by a patient helps the examiner
differentiate osteoarthritis from rheumatoid arthritis?
"I have swelling and pain in my joints."
"I notice a crackle sound when I move my joints."
"I get extremely tired by mid-morning, even when I sleep well."
"I used to be double jointed when I was younger." - ANSWER-"I
get extremely tired by mid-morning, even when I sleep well."
Which is not a function of the musculoskeletal system?
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Storage of minerals
Production of blood cells
Protecting vital organs
Secretion of minerals - ANSWER-Secretion of minerals
Which is a function of the musculoskeletal system?
Supply body with electrolytes.
Produce synovial fluid.
Provide storage space for minerals.
Protect the body against infection. - ANSWER-Provide storage
space for minerals.
The musculoskeletal system protects vital organs, provides
storage space for minerals, and produces blood cells
(hematopoiesis).
A straight leg raising test would appropriately be performed as
part of the assessment for which problem?
