South University NSG 6020 / NSG6020 Advanced Health and Physical Assessment Final Exam Review | Complete 100 MCQs with 100% Verified Answers and Detailed Explanations | Latest Edition - 2026/2027 Update | Already Graded A+

South University
NSG 6020/ NSG6020 Advanced Health and
Physical Assessment Final Exam Review |
Complete 100 MCQs with 100% Verified Answers
and Detailed Explanations | Latest Edition -
2026/2027 Update | Already Graded A+

Question 1
Which category should this information be placed in the SOAP note: "Abdominal
pain 3 days, Intermittent with a pain score of 7/10 accompanied by nausea and
vomiting".
A. Chief complaint
B. History of present illness
C. Age > 50 years
D. Family history
Answer: B
Explanation: The History of Present Illness (HPI) includes the details of the
patient's current condition, including onset, duration, severity, quality, and
associated symptoms. The chief complaint is a brief statement in the patient's own
words. This detailed description belongs in the HPI.


Question 2
Which of the following is not associated with a possible diagnosis of Peripheral
Arterial Disease (PAD)?
A. History Of BPH
B. Lower Extremity Edema
C. Obesity
D. Valve Stenosis Conditions
Answer: A
Explanation: History of BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) is not a risk factor or

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,associated condition for PAD. Risk factors for PAD include smoking, diabetes,
hypertension, hyperlipidemia, obesity, and age >50. Lower extremity edema and
valve stenosis conditions may be associated with venous insufficiency or
cardiovascular disease, but BPH is unrelated to PAD.


Question 3
22-year-old female presents to the clinic with a 7-day history of thick white vaginal
discharge with vaginal itching. LMP 3 weeks ago; currently not sexually active.
On speculum examination, there is a copious amount of white thick discharge;
Negative KOH whiff test; Wet Prep: positive budding hyphae. Which of the
following is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Allergic
B. Candidiasis
C. Herpes zoster
D. Hypotension
Answer: B
Explanation: The presence of thick white discharge, itching, and positive budding
hyphae on wet prep is classic for Vulvovaginal Candidiasis (yeast infection). The
negative KOH whiff test rules out bacterial vaginosis. The patient is not sexually
active, making STI-related causes less likely.


Question 4
Identify the correct order in which the clinician note should be written:
A. A Group Of 3 Evidence-Based Diagnoses That Do Not Include The Primary
Diagnosis As One Of The Differential Diagnoses
B. Stereognosis
C. Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan, Reflection
D. Objective, Subjective, Assessment, Plan, Reflection
Answer: C
Explanation: The SOAP note format is Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan.
Some clinicians add Reflection for completeness. This is the standard medical
documentation format. Subjective data comes first (what the patient tells you),
followed by Objective data (what you observe/examine), then Assessment

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,(diagnosis), and finally Plan (treatment).


Question 5
Which of the following is not part of the examination of the head?
A. Palpitation
B. Deep Palpation
C. Auscultation
D. Echocardiography
Answer: D
Explanation: Echocardiography is an ultrasound imaging study of the heart, not
part of a head examination. Palpation, deep palpation, and auscultation (listening to
carotid bruits) are all components of a head and neck examination.


Question 6
Subjective data related to assessment of the abdomen include which of the
following:
A. Positive nausea for 3 days
B. Bowel sounds heard in all four quadrants
C. Abdominal distention noted on inspection
D. Tenderness upon palpation of the right lower quadrant
Answer: A
Explanation: Subjective data is what the patient reports. Nausea for 3 days is a
symptom reported by the patient. Bowel sounds (B), distention (C), and tenderness
on palpation (D) are all objective findings obtained by the clinician during
examination.


Question 7
Which of the following factors is not included when calculating a patient's 10-year
CVD risk?
A. Diabetes
B. COPD
C. Asthma
D. Obesity

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, Answer: C
Explanation: Asthma is not a cardiovascular risk factor and is not included in 10-
year CVD risk calculators. The major risk factors include age, sex, total
cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes, smoking status, and use of
antihypertensive medications.


Question 8
The patient states "I smoke 2 packs per day for the past 15 years." Which portion
of the SOAP note would this be placed?
A. Occupational history
B. Medical history
C. Chief complaint
D. Social history
Answer: D
Explanation: Smoking history is part of the Social History section of the patient
record. Social history includes lifestyle factors such as smoking, alcohol use,
recreational drug use, living situation, and occupation.


Question 9
While examining the penis, the clinician notes a tight prepuce that cannot be
retracted over the glans. Which of the following is the correct diagnosis?
A. Nabothian Cysts
B. Phimosis
C. Allergic
D. Meningitis
Answer: B
Explanation: Phimosis is the inability to retract the prepuce (foreskin) over the
glans penis. This can be a normal finding in young children but is pathologic in
older males and can lead to complications.


Question 10
Which of the following are risk factors for Secondary Hypertension?
A. Lipid Abnormalities

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