ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND
DIAGNOSTIC REASONING 2026 PRACTICE
QUESTION SET ONE
◉ Kernig's sign. Answer: Resistance to leg extension; indicates
meningitis.
◉ Osteomyelitis. Answer: Bone infection; causes localized pain and
swelling.
◉ Facetious fever. Answer: Vague symptoms; normal physical exam
findings.
◉ Roseola infantum. Answer: Childhood illness; fever followed by
rash.
◉ Occult bacteremia. Answer: Bacterial presence without localizing
signs; fever in children.
◉ Periodic fever. Answer: Recurrent fever episodes; lasts about 4
days.
,◉ Calories for age and sex. Answer: Caloric needs vary by age and
gender.
◉ Healthy weight recommendations. Answer: Balance calories with
activity; focus on nutrient-rich foods.
◉ Overweight children guidelines. Answer: Slow weight gain; allow
for growth and development.
◉ Sedentary lifestyle. Answer: Minimal physical activity; affects
caloric needs.
◉ Moderately active. Answer: Regular physical activity; increases
caloric needs.
◉ Active lifestyle. Answer: High physical activity; highest caloric
needs.
◉ Weight-reducing diet. Answer: Consult health care provider
before starting for children.
◉ Pregnant women. Answer: Ensure appropriate weight gain as
advised.
, ◉ Breastfeeding women. Answer: Moderate weight loss is generally
safe.
◉ Overweight adults. Answer: Consult provider for safe weight loss
strategies.
◉ Cancer. Answer: Loss of appetite; may appear cachetic.
◉ Cachexia. Answer: Severe weight loss and muscle wasting.
◉ Frailty syndrome. Answer: Decreased energy, muscle weakness,
and weight loss.
◉ Diabetes symptoms. Answer: Includes polyuria, polyphagia, and
polydipsia.
◉ Hyperthyroidism signs. Answer: Tachycardia, heat intolerance,
and bulging eyes.
◉ GERD in infants. Answer: History of regurgitation and feeding
difficulties.
◉ Addison disease. Answer: Salt craving and fatigue with skin
darkening.
DIAGNOSTIC REASONING 2026 PRACTICE
QUESTION SET ONE
◉ Kernig's sign. Answer: Resistance to leg extension; indicates
meningitis.
◉ Osteomyelitis. Answer: Bone infection; causes localized pain and
swelling.
◉ Facetious fever. Answer: Vague symptoms; normal physical exam
findings.
◉ Roseola infantum. Answer: Childhood illness; fever followed by
rash.
◉ Occult bacteremia. Answer: Bacterial presence without localizing
signs; fever in children.
◉ Periodic fever. Answer: Recurrent fever episodes; lasts about 4
days.
,◉ Calories for age and sex. Answer: Caloric needs vary by age and
gender.
◉ Healthy weight recommendations. Answer: Balance calories with
activity; focus on nutrient-rich foods.
◉ Overweight children guidelines. Answer: Slow weight gain; allow
for growth and development.
◉ Sedentary lifestyle. Answer: Minimal physical activity; affects
caloric needs.
◉ Moderately active. Answer: Regular physical activity; increases
caloric needs.
◉ Active lifestyle. Answer: High physical activity; highest caloric
needs.
◉ Weight-reducing diet. Answer: Consult health care provider
before starting for children.
◉ Pregnant women. Answer: Ensure appropriate weight gain as
advised.
, ◉ Breastfeeding women. Answer: Moderate weight loss is generally
safe.
◉ Overweight adults. Answer: Consult provider for safe weight loss
strategies.
◉ Cancer. Answer: Loss of appetite; may appear cachetic.
◉ Cachexia. Answer: Severe weight loss and muscle wasting.
◉ Frailty syndrome. Answer: Decreased energy, muscle weakness,
and weight loss.
◉ Diabetes symptoms. Answer: Includes polyuria, polyphagia, and
polydipsia.
◉ Hyperthyroidism signs. Answer: Tachycardia, heat intolerance,
and bulging eyes.
◉ GERD in infants. Answer: History of regurgitation and feeding
difficulties.
◉ Addison disease. Answer: Salt craving and fatigue with skin
darkening.
