ADVANCED PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT
OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT - EXAM
NR509 / NR 509 Midterm Exam:
Advanced Physical Assessment
Questions and Answers (2026/2027)
(Verified Answers) 2026/2027
NR509 - Advanced Physical Assessment | Midterm Examination
50 100%
QUESTIONS VERIFIED ANSWERS EDITION
TOPICS COVERED
Health History & Interviewing Documentation Strategies
Physical Exam Techniques Cardiovascular Assessment
Respiratory Assessment Neurological Assessment
COVER PAGE - 1
NR509 - 2026/2027 | Passing Score: 80% | Page 1 of 32
, SECTION 1 | Health History and Documentation | Q1-Q10 | NR509 2026/2027
Q1 Question 1 of 50
Q1. A 58-year-old male presents to the clinic for a routine annual physical. During the
health history interview, he reports occasional chest discomfort when climbing stairs and
a family history of myocardial infarction in his father at age 62. Which component of the
health history does the family history of myocardial infarction represent?
A. Past medical history
B. Family history
C. Social history
D. Review of systems
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Family history documents health conditions affecting blood relatives and their causes of death, which helps
identify genetic predispositions to conditions like cardiovascular disease. Past medical history would
document the patient's own conditions, while social history covers lifestyle factors.
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, SECTION 1 | Health History and Documentation | Q1-Q10 | NR509 2026/2027
Q2 Question 2 of 50
Q2. A 34-year-old female is being assessed for persistent headaches. The nurse
practitioner documents that the patient describes the pain as 'throbbing, rated 7/10,
located bilaterally at the temples, worsening with bright light, and relieved by resting in a
dark room.' Which characteristic of the symptom is being described when the patient
states the pain is 'throbbing'?
A. Severity
B. Quality
C. Timing
D. Location
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Quality describes the character or nature of the symptom, such as throbbing, sharp, dull, or burning. Severity
refers to the intensity (7/10), timing to the pattern or duration, and location to where the symptom is felt. The
OLDCARTS mnemonic helps systematically assess symptoms.
NR509 - 2026/2027 | Passing Score: 80% | Page 3 of 32
, SECTION 1 | Health History and Documentation | Q1-Q10 | NR509 2026/2027
Q3 Question 3 of 50
Q3. During a prenatal visit, a 28-year-old pregnant patient at 32 weeks gestation reports
that she has been experiencing swelling in her ankles and mild shortness of breath when
lying flat. She also mentions that her mother had preeclampsia during pregnancy. Which
documentation strategy best captures this information for future reference?
A. Document only the physical findings in the objective section
B. Record subjective complaints in the patient's own words and family history separately
C. Summarize all information into a single narrative paragraph without categorization
D. Document only abnormal findings and omit normal findings
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The SOAP format requires subjective data (patient's own words and symptoms) to be documented separately
from objective data (physical exam findings). Family history should also be documented in its own section.
This structured approach ensures comprehensive and retrievable documentation.
NR509 - 2026/2027 | Passing Score: 80% | Page 4 of 32
OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT - EXAM
NR509 / NR 509 Midterm Exam:
Advanced Physical Assessment
Questions and Answers (2026/2027)
(Verified Answers) 2026/2027
NR509 - Advanced Physical Assessment | Midterm Examination
50 100%
QUESTIONS VERIFIED ANSWERS EDITION
TOPICS COVERED
Health History & Interviewing Documentation Strategies
Physical Exam Techniques Cardiovascular Assessment
Respiratory Assessment Neurological Assessment
COVER PAGE - 1
NR509 - 2026/2027 | Passing Score: 80% | Page 1 of 32
, SECTION 1 | Health History and Documentation | Q1-Q10 | NR509 2026/2027
Q1 Question 1 of 50
Q1. A 58-year-old male presents to the clinic for a routine annual physical. During the
health history interview, he reports occasional chest discomfort when climbing stairs and
a family history of myocardial infarction in his father at age 62. Which component of the
health history does the family history of myocardial infarction represent?
A. Past medical history
B. Family history
C. Social history
D. Review of systems
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Family history documents health conditions affecting blood relatives and their causes of death, which helps
identify genetic predispositions to conditions like cardiovascular disease. Past medical history would
document the patient's own conditions, while social history covers lifestyle factors.
NR509 - 2026/2027 | Passing Score: 80% | Page 2 of 32
, SECTION 1 | Health History and Documentation | Q1-Q10 | NR509 2026/2027
Q2 Question 2 of 50
Q2. A 34-year-old female is being assessed for persistent headaches. The nurse
practitioner documents that the patient describes the pain as 'throbbing, rated 7/10,
located bilaterally at the temples, worsening with bright light, and relieved by resting in a
dark room.' Which characteristic of the symptom is being described when the patient
states the pain is 'throbbing'?
A. Severity
B. Quality
C. Timing
D. Location
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Quality describes the character or nature of the symptom, such as throbbing, sharp, dull, or burning. Severity
refers to the intensity (7/10), timing to the pattern or duration, and location to where the symptom is felt. The
OLDCARTS mnemonic helps systematically assess symptoms.
NR509 - 2026/2027 | Passing Score: 80% | Page 3 of 32
, SECTION 1 | Health History and Documentation | Q1-Q10 | NR509 2026/2027
Q3 Question 3 of 50
Q3. During a prenatal visit, a 28-year-old pregnant patient at 32 weeks gestation reports
that she has been experiencing swelling in her ankles and mild shortness of breath when
lying flat. She also mentions that her mother had preeclampsia during pregnancy. Which
documentation strategy best captures this information for future reference?
A. Document only the physical findings in the objective section
B. Record subjective complaints in the patient's own words and family history separately
C. Summarize all information into a single narrative paragraph without categorization
D. Document only abnormal findings and omit normal findings
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The SOAP format requires subjective data (patient's own words and symptoms) to be documented separately
from objective data (physical exam findings). Family history should also be documented in its own section.
This structured approach ensures comprehensive and retrievable documentation.
NR509 - 2026/2027 | Passing Score: 80% | Page 4 of 32
