NSG6020 / NSG 6020 FINAL EXAM
(LATEST 2026/2027)] QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026/2027
Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
Core Domains:
1. Neurological Assessment and Cranial Nerve Evaluation
2. HEENT (Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat) and Respiratory Assessment
3. Cardiovascular and Peripheral Vascular Assessment
4. Abdominal and Gastrointestinal Assessment
5. Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Assessment
6. Male and Female Reproductive Assessment
7. Mental Health and Psychosocial Assessment
8. SOAP Documentation and Differential Diagnosis
9. Dermatological Conditions and Skin Lesion Evaluation
10. Health Promotion, Screening, and Lifespan Considerations
Introduction:
This comprehensive examination is meticulously designed to assess the
candidate's mastery of the NSG 6020 Advanced Health Assessment course
content, specifically for the Final Exam at South University for the
2026/2027 academic year. The assessment mirrors the official examination
blueprint, testing candidates on advanced health assessment, diagnostic
reasoning, comprehensive history-taking, and physical examination across
all body systems. Through a rigorous structure of multiple-choice
questions and scenario-based items, candidates will demonstrate their
ability to synthesize theoretical principles with real-world application in
,advanced practice nursing. Each question demands critical thinking,
clinical judgment, and the application of evidence-based practice
principles to realistic patient scenarios. This guide serves as a definitive
tool to identify strengths and areas for improvement, ensuring that future
advanced practice nurses possess the competence and clinical judgment
required to formulate accurate differential diagnoses and provide safe,
patient-centered care across the lifespan.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1 – 100
1. The brain and spinal cord are components of which of the following?
A. Peripheral Nervous System
B. Somatic Nervous System
C. Autonomic Nervous System
D. Central Nervous System
D. Central Nervous System
RATIONALE: The central nervous system (CNS) consists of the brain
and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system includes all nerves
outside the CNS, including cranial nerves and spinal nerves.
2. The cranial nerves, 31 pairs of spinal nerves, and their branches make
up which of the following?
A. Central Nervous System
B. Autonomic Nervous System
C. Sympathetic Nervous System
D. Peripheral Nervous System
D. Peripheral Nervous System
RATIONALE: The peripheral nervous system (PNS) connects the CNS
to limbs and organs and consists of cranial nerves, spinal nerves, and
their branches.
,3. A rotational sensation of spinning is considered to be which of the
following?
A. Lightheadedness
B. Disequilibrium
C. Syncope
D. Vertigo
D. Vertigo
RATIONALE: Vertigo is the illusion of rotational movement. It is
important to distinguish vertigo from lightheadedness (feeling faint),
disequilibrium (imbalance), or syncope (loss of consciousness).
4. A sensation of numbness and/or tingling of the extremities is referred
to as which of the following?
A. Ataxia
B. Paresthesia
C. Paralysis
D. Paresis
B. Paresthesia
RATIONALE: Paresthesia is an abnormal sensation such as
numbness, tingling, or "pins and needles" without an obvious stimulus.
Ataxia refers to an unsteady gait.
5. Lightly touching the cornea with a cotton ball would be examining
which type of reflex?
A. Deep tendon reflex
B. Superficial reflex
C. Visceral reflex
D. Pathologic reflex
B. Superficial reflex
RATIONALE: The corneal reflex is a superficial reflex that tests
cranial nerves V (trigeminal, afferent) and VII (facial, efferent).
, 6. Which of the following is Cranial Nerve XI?
A. Glossopharyngeal
B. Vagus
C. Spinal accessory
D. Hypoglossal
C. Spinal accessory
RATIONALE: Cranial nerve XI is the spinal accessory nerve, which
innervates the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles. It is assessed
by testing shoulder shrug and head turn against resistance.
7. Which of the following is NOT considered a primary headache?
A. Tension headache
B. Migraine headache
C. Cluster headache
D. Meningitis
D. Meningitis
RATIONALE: Meningitis is a secondary headache caused by
inflammation of the meninges, often associated with fever and neck
stiffness. Tension, migraine, and cluster headaches are primary
headaches.
8. Which of the following may be noted in a patient with a migraine
headache?
A. Aura
B. Fever
C. Neck stiffness
D. Unilateral facial droop
A. Aura
RATIONALE: Aura, which may include visual disturbances, is a
common prodromal symptom associated with migraine headaches.
Fever and neck stiffness suggest meningitis.
(LATEST 2026/2027)] QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026/2027
Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
Core Domains:
1. Neurological Assessment and Cranial Nerve Evaluation
2. HEENT (Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat) and Respiratory Assessment
3. Cardiovascular and Peripheral Vascular Assessment
4. Abdominal and Gastrointestinal Assessment
5. Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Assessment
6. Male and Female Reproductive Assessment
7. Mental Health and Psychosocial Assessment
8. SOAP Documentation and Differential Diagnosis
9. Dermatological Conditions and Skin Lesion Evaluation
10. Health Promotion, Screening, and Lifespan Considerations
Introduction:
This comprehensive examination is meticulously designed to assess the
candidate's mastery of the NSG 6020 Advanced Health Assessment course
content, specifically for the Final Exam at South University for the
2026/2027 academic year. The assessment mirrors the official examination
blueprint, testing candidates on advanced health assessment, diagnostic
reasoning, comprehensive history-taking, and physical examination across
all body systems. Through a rigorous structure of multiple-choice
questions and scenario-based items, candidates will demonstrate their
ability to synthesize theoretical principles with real-world application in
,advanced practice nursing. Each question demands critical thinking,
clinical judgment, and the application of evidence-based practice
principles to realistic patient scenarios. This guide serves as a definitive
tool to identify strengths and areas for improvement, ensuring that future
advanced practice nurses possess the competence and clinical judgment
required to formulate accurate differential diagnoses and provide safe,
patient-centered care across the lifespan.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1 – 100
1. The brain and spinal cord are components of which of the following?
A. Peripheral Nervous System
B. Somatic Nervous System
C. Autonomic Nervous System
D. Central Nervous System
D. Central Nervous System
RATIONALE: The central nervous system (CNS) consists of the brain
and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system includes all nerves
outside the CNS, including cranial nerves and spinal nerves.
2. The cranial nerves, 31 pairs of spinal nerves, and their branches make
up which of the following?
A. Central Nervous System
B. Autonomic Nervous System
C. Sympathetic Nervous System
D. Peripheral Nervous System
D. Peripheral Nervous System
RATIONALE: The peripheral nervous system (PNS) connects the CNS
to limbs and organs and consists of cranial nerves, spinal nerves, and
their branches.
,3. A rotational sensation of spinning is considered to be which of the
following?
A. Lightheadedness
B. Disequilibrium
C. Syncope
D. Vertigo
D. Vertigo
RATIONALE: Vertigo is the illusion of rotational movement. It is
important to distinguish vertigo from lightheadedness (feeling faint),
disequilibrium (imbalance), or syncope (loss of consciousness).
4. A sensation of numbness and/or tingling of the extremities is referred
to as which of the following?
A. Ataxia
B. Paresthesia
C. Paralysis
D. Paresis
B. Paresthesia
RATIONALE: Paresthesia is an abnormal sensation such as
numbness, tingling, or "pins and needles" without an obvious stimulus.
Ataxia refers to an unsteady gait.
5. Lightly touching the cornea with a cotton ball would be examining
which type of reflex?
A. Deep tendon reflex
B. Superficial reflex
C. Visceral reflex
D. Pathologic reflex
B. Superficial reflex
RATIONALE: The corneal reflex is a superficial reflex that tests
cranial nerves V (trigeminal, afferent) and VII (facial, efferent).
, 6. Which of the following is Cranial Nerve XI?
A. Glossopharyngeal
B. Vagus
C. Spinal accessory
D. Hypoglossal
C. Spinal accessory
RATIONALE: Cranial nerve XI is the spinal accessory nerve, which
innervates the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles. It is assessed
by testing shoulder shrug and head turn against resistance.
7. Which of the following is NOT considered a primary headache?
A. Tension headache
B. Migraine headache
C. Cluster headache
D. Meningitis
D. Meningitis
RATIONALE: Meningitis is a secondary headache caused by
inflammation of the meninges, often associated with fever and neck
stiffness. Tension, migraine, and cluster headaches are primary
headaches.
8. Which of the following may be noted in a patient with a migraine
headache?
A. Aura
B. Fever
C. Neck stiffness
D. Unilateral facial droop
A. Aura
RATIONALE: Aura, which may include visual disturbances, is a
common prodromal symptom associated with migraine headaches.
Fever and neck stiffness suggest meningitis.
