• NUR 6001 EXAMS 09/15/2026
NUR 6001 EXAMS 1–3–ADVANCEDHEALTH ASSESSMENT
WilliamPaterson University | Complete 200-Question Test
Bank | NGN-Style Questions & Case Scenarios | 2026/2027
Edition | 100% Pass Guarantee
The nurse is assessing a healthy young adult during an annual physical examination. Which assessment
technique should the nurse implement when palpating the abdominal aorta?
Deep palpation above and to the left of the umbilicus.
Palpation of the abdomen as the client completes a deep breath.
With the client standing, compress the abdomen as the nurse stands behind the client.
With the palm of one hand, compress the abdomen 2 fingerbreaths below xiphoid process.
Deep palpation above and to the left of the umbilicus.
Rationale
Deep palpation above and to the left of the umbilicus is effective in sensing the pulsation of the aorta.
P 1
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An older client pushes the nurse's hand away when palpation is initiated during physical assessment. Which
additional objective sign aids the nurse in assessing for abdominal tenderness?
Takes deep breaths when palpation is performed.
Rebound tenderness.
Closes eyes during palpation of the abdomen.
Smiles when asked if pain is illicited with palpation.
Rebound tenderness.
Rationale
An objective sign that can aid in determining abdominal tenderness is the assessment of rebound tenderness
when the person reports abdominal pain or when you elicit tenderness during palpation
The nurse is conducting a family history as part of the assessment interview. Which action should the nurse take
to ensure that sufficient information about the client's blood relatives is obtained?
Document at least 3 generations of the client's family medical history if possible.
Ask about any genetic conditions that may be present in the family.
Instruct the client to develop a genogram to bring to the next visit.
Request medical records of all the client's immediate family members.
Document at least 3 generations of the client's family medical history if possible.
Rationale
The family history assists the healthcare provider in determining the client's health risks. It is recommended that
family medical history be traced back three generations if possible. These generations consists of the client's
blood-relatives of any siblings, parents, and maternal and paternal grandparents.
A Muslim male client refuses to let the female nurse listen to his breath sounds during the examination. How
should the nurse respond?
Explain how the nursing skill will be performed before proceeding.
Examine client with an additional healthcare provider for support.
Request a male nurse or healthcare provider to perform the exam.
P 2
, • NUR 6001 EXAMS 09/15/2026
Avoid any skills that involve touching the client during the exam.
Request a male nurse or healthcare provider to perform the exam.
Rationale
Modesty is an important value in the Muslim community, and Muslims are reluctant to expose any part of their
body to healthcare members. Muslim clients are accustomed to examination by "same-sex" healthcare
providers.
During a health history interview, a male client reports that he smokes cigarettes and does not plan to quit.
Which action is most important for the nurse to take?
Document the client's statement verbatim.
Calculate the client's pack year history.
Express support for the client's right to choose.
Ask about family history of lung cancer.
Calculate the client's pack year history.
Rationale
Calculation of cigarette pack year history provides useful screening data regarding the client's risk for health
problems, which serves as the basis for the plan of care.
The nurse is assessing a client who reports having shoulder pain. Which sign is the best indicator of a rotator cuff
tear?
Inability to adduct the arm from the body.
Inability to slowly lower the arm when abducted.
Inability to externally rotate the arm.
Inability to internally rotate the arm.
Inability to slowly lower the arm when abducted.
Rationale
Rotator cuff damage can be assessed with the Drop Arm test, in which the affected arm is passively abducted at
90 degrees and the client is unable to keep the arm elevated or slowly and smoothly lower the arm from this
position without moving the shoulder forward to have the other muscles compensate for the torn rotator cuff
muscle.
P 3
, • NUR 6001 EXAMS 09/15/2026
The nurse examines the skin of an older adult client. Which skin variation is considered a normal finding for a
client in this age group?
Dryness.
Lentigines.
Bruising.
Tenting.
Lentigines.
Rationale
Lentigines or commonly referred to as liver spots are irregularly shaped dark spots on the skin caused by aging
and extensive sun exposure. This skin variation is a normal finding in an older adult client.
The nurse is testing the client's shoulders for range of motion. What should the nurse document to record
normal internal rotation?
Ability to lift both arms over the head and swing each arm across the front of the body.
Range of 90 degrees when the hands are placed at the small of the back.
A 90 degree range with both hands behind the head with elbows out.
Rolling of shoulders in a circular motion clockwise and counter clockwise.
Range of 90 degrees when the hands are placed at the small of the back.
Rationale
To document normal internal rotation of the shoulders, the client should be able to demonstrate a range of 90
degrees when the hands are placed at the small of the back.
A client has come to the clinic for a routine health assessment. What is the best assessment question for the
nurse to ask a client after observing tophi on the client's ear cartilage?
Have you had sudden and severe pain in the toes or feet?
Do you have a family history of osteoporosis?
Have you ever had pain along the side of your leg?
Do you have a history of rheumatoid arthritis or bursitis?
Have you had sudden and severe pain in the toes or feet?
Rationale
P 4
NUR 6001 EXAMS 1–3–ADVANCEDHEALTH ASSESSMENT
WilliamPaterson University | Complete 200-Question Test
Bank | NGN-Style Questions & Case Scenarios | 2026/2027
Edition | 100% Pass Guarantee
The nurse is assessing a healthy young adult during an annual physical examination. Which assessment
technique should the nurse implement when palpating the abdominal aorta?
Deep palpation above and to the left of the umbilicus.
Palpation of the abdomen as the client completes a deep breath.
With the client standing, compress the abdomen as the nurse stands behind the client.
With the palm of one hand, compress the abdomen 2 fingerbreaths below xiphoid process.
Deep palpation above and to the left of the umbilicus.
Rationale
Deep palpation above and to the left of the umbilicus is effective in sensing the pulsation of the aorta.
P 1
, • NUR 6001 EXAMS 09/15/2026
An older client pushes the nurse's hand away when palpation is initiated during physical assessment. Which
additional objective sign aids the nurse in assessing for abdominal tenderness?
Takes deep breaths when palpation is performed.
Rebound tenderness.
Closes eyes during palpation of the abdomen.
Smiles when asked if pain is illicited with palpation.
Rebound tenderness.
Rationale
An objective sign that can aid in determining abdominal tenderness is the assessment of rebound tenderness
when the person reports abdominal pain or when you elicit tenderness during palpation
The nurse is conducting a family history as part of the assessment interview. Which action should the nurse take
to ensure that sufficient information about the client's blood relatives is obtained?
Document at least 3 generations of the client's family medical history if possible.
Ask about any genetic conditions that may be present in the family.
Instruct the client to develop a genogram to bring to the next visit.
Request medical records of all the client's immediate family members.
Document at least 3 generations of the client's family medical history if possible.
Rationale
The family history assists the healthcare provider in determining the client's health risks. It is recommended that
family medical history be traced back three generations if possible. These generations consists of the client's
blood-relatives of any siblings, parents, and maternal and paternal grandparents.
A Muslim male client refuses to let the female nurse listen to his breath sounds during the examination. How
should the nurse respond?
Explain how the nursing skill will be performed before proceeding.
Examine client with an additional healthcare provider for support.
Request a male nurse or healthcare provider to perform the exam.
P 2
, • NUR 6001 EXAMS 09/15/2026
Avoid any skills that involve touching the client during the exam.
Request a male nurse or healthcare provider to perform the exam.
Rationale
Modesty is an important value in the Muslim community, and Muslims are reluctant to expose any part of their
body to healthcare members. Muslim clients are accustomed to examination by "same-sex" healthcare
providers.
During a health history interview, a male client reports that he smokes cigarettes and does not plan to quit.
Which action is most important for the nurse to take?
Document the client's statement verbatim.
Calculate the client's pack year history.
Express support for the client's right to choose.
Ask about family history of lung cancer.
Calculate the client's pack year history.
Rationale
Calculation of cigarette pack year history provides useful screening data regarding the client's risk for health
problems, which serves as the basis for the plan of care.
The nurse is assessing a client who reports having shoulder pain. Which sign is the best indicator of a rotator cuff
tear?
Inability to adduct the arm from the body.
Inability to slowly lower the arm when abducted.
Inability to externally rotate the arm.
Inability to internally rotate the arm.
Inability to slowly lower the arm when abducted.
Rationale
Rotator cuff damage can be assessed with the Drop Arm test, in which the affected arm is passively abducted at
90 degrees and the client is unable to keep the arm elevated or slowly and smoothly lower the arm from this
position without moving the shoulder forward to have the other muscles compensate for the torn rotator cuff
muscle.
P 3
, • NUR 6001 EXAMS 09/15/2026
The nurse examines the skin of an older adult client. Which skin variation is considered a normal finding for a
client in this age group?
Dryness.
Lentigines.
Bruising.
Tenting.
Lentigines.
Rationale
Lentigines or commonly referred to as liver spots are irregularly shaped dark spots on the skin caused by aging
and extensive sun exposure. This skin variation is a normal finding in an older adult client.
The nurse is testing the client's shoulders for range of motion. What should the nurse document to record
normal internal rotation?
Ability to lift both arms over the head and swing each arm across the front of the body.
Range of 90 degrees when the hands are placed at the small of the back.
A 90 degree range with both hands behind the head with elbows out.
Rolling of shoulders in a circular motion clockwise and counter clockwise.
Range of 90 degrees when the hands are placed at the small of the back.
Rationale
To document normal internal rotation of the shoulders, the client should be able to demonstrate a range of 90
degrees when the hands are placed at the small of the back.
A client has come to the clinic for a routine health assessment. What is the best assessment question for the
nurse to ask a client after observing tophi on the client's ear cartilage?
Have you had sudden and severe pain in the toes or feet?
Do you have a family history of osteoporosis?
Have you ever had pain along the side of your leg?
Do you have a history of rheumatoid arthritis or bursitis?
Have you had sudden and severe pain in the toes or feet?
Rationale
P 4
