ECU NP Exam NP Assessment Chamberlain

ECU NP Exam (NP Assessment) | Chamberlain College Nursing | / Edition | Actual Exam Questions with 100% Verified Pass-Level Answers​ East Carolina University & Chamberlain College Nursing | NP Assessment Exam Content | Clinical Diagnostic Reasoning, Advanced Examination, Objective Data Interpretation | Verified Q&A for Guaranteed Pass

Introduction​ This complete Q&A set reflects the NP Assessment exam administered jointly by ECU and Chamberlain College of Nursing ( / cycle). Includes realistic exam-style clinical items with 100% verified correct answers, tailored to align with course objectives and clinical reasoning expectations. Ideal for students seeking targeted review to ensure passing performance.Answer Format​ Correct answers are clearly highlighted in bold and green, with concise clinical rationales provided when needed to reinforce diagnostic logic and assessment strategies.Question 1​ What is the first step in performing a comprehensive physical assessment?​

• Review medical history​
• Perform a head-to-toe examination​
• Obtain vital signs​
• Conduct a focused neurologic exam​
• Obtain vital signs​

Rationale: Vital signs provide baseline data to guide the assessment and identify immediate concerns.Question 2​ Which technique is used to assess for lung consolidation?​

• Auscultation​
• Percussion for dullness​
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• Inspection​
• Percussion for dullness​

Rationale: Dullness on percussion indicates a solid or fluid-filled area, suggestive of consolidation.Question 3​ What finding on cardiac auscultation suggests aortic regurgitation?​

• Holosystolic murmur​
• Diastolic murmur​
• S3 gallop​
• Systolic click​
• Diastolic murmur​

Rationale: A diastolic murmur at the left sternal border indicates backflow due to aortic valve incompetence.Question 4​ Which cranial nerve is tested by checking pupil constriction to light?​

• II (Optic)​
• III (Oculomotor)​
• IV (Trochlear)​
• VI (Abducens)​
• III (Oculomotor)​

Rationale: CN III controls the pupillary sphincter muscle, mediating light response.Question 5​ What is a normal finding when palpating the abdomen?​

• Rebound tenderness​
• Soft and non-tender​
• Distension​
• Hyperactive bowel sounds​
• Soft and non-tender​

Rationale: A soft, non-tender abdomen indicates absence of acute pathology.

Question 6​ Which musculoskeletal test is used to assess for a meniscus tear?​

• Lachman test​
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