NR 509 Final Review:
Advanced Health Assessment
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,Question 1
A 35-year-old female with a history of migraines presents to the clinic with worsening symptoms
for the past few weeks. She reports waking up at night with headaches and nausea. Her only
medication history is oral contraceptive pills (OCPs). Otherwise, she states she is healthy. Which
of the following actions if taken by the NP is the best next step?
Correct Answer
Take a further history and perform a very careful neurological exam
Question 2
A grandmother is accompanying her 9-year-old granddaughter during a routine physical
examination. She asks you privately if her granddaughter has started puberty yet. During the
examination, the NP notes asymmetric projection of the areola and nipple of th e right chest to
form a secondary mound above the level of the breast. The left breast is underdeveloped. These
assessment findings are consistent with which Tanner Stage of development?
Correct Answer
IV
Question 3
Primary prevention is defined as which of the following?
Correct Answer
Interventions designed to prevent disease
Question 4
Based on the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations, which of the
following statements is true about screening for breast cancer in average-risk women?
Correct Answer
Mammography is recommended every 2 years for women aged 50-74 with insufficient evidence
for screening women over the age of 75.
Question 5
Which of the following statements is true regarding recommendations by the eighth Joint
National Committee (JNC8) for adults aged 60 and older? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer
Target blood pressure should be
In those aged 80 or older, blood pressure targets of 140 to <150/70 to 80 appear optimal for
notable reductions in stroke, cardiovascular events, and all-cause mortality.
, Question 6
Which of the following is a useful strategy when examining young children between the ages of
1 and 4?
Correct Answer
Have the parent facilitate the exam (e.g., removing clothes, holding the child on lap).
Question 7
The NP is completing the review of systems on a 4-month-old female during a routine
encounter. Which statement from the parent may indicate a cardiac problem in the infant and
require a more thorough subjective history?
Correct Answer
"It often takes the baby more than 30 minutes to finish a bottle."
Question 8
A 16-year-old male presents to the clinic with a history of a congenital right upper eyelid
drooping as represented in this image. He has no complaints and denies injury or trauma. Which
cranial nerve (CN) is involved in this condition?
Patient with eyelid drooping
Correct Answer
CNIII
Question 9
Which cranial nerve (CN) innervates the muscles of the pharynx and provides sensory fibers to
portions of the tympanic membrane, auditory canal, pharynx, and the posterior third of the
tongue?
Correct Answer
CN IX
Question 10
The NP should suspect injury to which cranial nerve (CN) if a patient presents with complaints of
photosensitivity and uneven pupils after being struck in the eye with a baseball?
Correct Answer
CNIII
Question 11
Which of the following statements is true regarding risks and rapid recognition of suspected
stroke? Select all that apply
Correct Answer
Obesity doubles the risk of stroke even without associated glucose intolerance
Hypertension is the leading risk factor for both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke
Advanced Health Assessment
Q&A
Including Exam Questions
and Certified Answers, with
a 100% Guarantee of
Success
,Question 1
A 35-year-old female with a history of migraines presents to the clinic with worsening symptoms
for the past few weeks. She reports waking up at night with headaches and nausea. Her only
medication history is oral contraceptive pills (OCPs). Otherwise, she states she is healthy. Which
of the following actions if taken by the NP is the best next step?
Correct Answer
Take a further history and perform a very careful neurological exam
Question 2
A grandmother is accompanying her 9-year-old granddaughter during a routine physical
examination. She asks you privately if her granddaughter has started puberty yet. During the
examination, the NP notes asymmetric projection of the areola and nipple of th e right chest to
form a secondary mound above the level of the breast. The left breast is underdeveloped. These
assessment findings are consistent with which Tanner Stage of development?
Correct Answer
IV
Question 3
Primary prevention is defined as which of the following?
Correct Answer
Interventions designed to prevent disease
Question 4
Based on the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations, which of the
following statements is true about screening for breast cancer in average-risk women?
Correct Answer
Mammography is recommended every 2 years for women aged 50-74 with insufficient evidence
for screening women over the age of 75.
Question 5
Which of the following statements is true regarding recommendations by the eighth Joint
National Committee (JNC8) for adults aged 60 and older? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer
Target blood pressure should be
In those aged 80 or older, blood pressure targets of 140 to <150/70 to 80 appear optimal for
notable reductions in stroke, cardiovascular events, and all-cause mortality.
, Question 6
Which of the following is a useful strategy when examining young children between the ages of
1 and 4?
Correct Answer
Have the parent facilitate the exam (e.g., removing clothes, holding the child on lap).
Question 7
The NP is completing the review of systems on a 4-month-old female during a routine
encounter. Which statement from the parent may indicate a cardiac problem in the infant and
require a more thorough subjective history?
Correct Answer
"It often takes the baby more than 30 minutes to finish a bottle."
Question 8
A 16-year-old male presents to the clinic with a history of a congenital right upper eyelid
drooping as represented in this image. He has no complaints and denies injury or trauma. Which
cranial nerve (CN) is involved in this condition?
Patient with eyelid drooping
Correct Answer
CNIII
Question 9
Which cranial nerve (CN) innervates the muscles of the pharynx and provides sensory fibers to
portions of the tympanic membrane, auditory canal, pharynx, and the posterior third of the
tongue?
Correct Answer
CN IX
Question 10
The NP should suspect injury to which cranial nerve (CN) if a patient presents with complaints of
photosensitivity and uneven pupils after being struck in the eye with a baseball?
Correct Answer
CNIII
Question 11
Which of the following statements is true regarding risks and rapid recognition of suspected
stroke? Select all that apply
Correct Answer
Obesity doubles the risk of stroke even without associated glucose intolerance
Hypertension is the leading risk factor for both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke
