NSG3160 FINAL EXAM HEALTH
ASSESSMENT ACTUAL TEST PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ A nurse precepting a student nurse asks, "What's the most important
step in the critical-thinking process?"
a. Clustering subjective and objective data
b. Analyzing health data
c. Using evidence-based assessment techniques
d. Prioritizing health concerns Answer: c. Using evidence-based
assessment techniques
Evidence-based techniques are supported by research showing
effectiveness of the technique that provides the safest and most current
techniques to promote the health of patients. Clustering subjective and
objective data is a step in the critical-thinking process, but is not the
most important step. Analyzing health data is a step in the critical-
thinking process, but is not the most important step. Prioritizing health
concerns is a step in the critical-thinking process, but is not the most
important step.
◉ What type of database is most appropriate for an individual who is
admitted to a long-term care facility?
,a. Focused
b. Complete
c. Emergency
d. Follow-up Answer: b. Complete
A complete database includes a complete health history and a full
physical examination; it describes the current and past health state and
forms a baseline against which all future changes can be measured. A
focused database is for a limited or short-term problem; this database
concerns mainly one problem, one cue complex, or one body system. A
follow-up database is used to follow up on short-term or chronic health
problems; the statuses of identified problems are evaluated at regular
and appropriate intervals. An emergency database includes a rapid
collection of data often obtained concurrently with lifesaving measures.
◉ Which of the following is an example of objective data?
a. A sore throat
b. An earache
c. Alert and oriented
d. Dizziness Answer: c. Alert and oriented
Objective data is what the health professional observes; level of
consciousness and orientation are observations. Subjective data is what
the person says about himself or herself during history taking.
,◉ Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
a. Blood glucose 126 md/dL
b. Pain rated at 7 out of 10
c. Heart rate of 76 bpm
d. Bruising on lower leg Answer: b. Pain rated at 7 out of 10
Subjective data is what the patient says about himself or herself during
history taking. Objective data is what the health professional observes by
inspecting, percussing, palpating, and auscultating during the physical
examination. Blood glucose is measured by using a drop of blood placed
on a test strip in a glucometer. Bruising is assessed by inspection. Heart
rate is assessed by palpation of the radial artery or auscultated with a
stethoscope when listening to heart sounds.
◉ A complete database is
a. used to collect data rapidly and is often compiled concurrently with
lifesaving measures.
b. used to evaluate the cause or etiology of disease.
c. used for a limited or short-term problem usually consisting of one
problem, one cue complex, or one body system.
d. used to perform a thorough or comprehensive health history and
physical examination. Answer: d. used to perform a thorough or
comprehensive health history and physical examination.
, A complete database includes a complete health history and a full
physical examination; it describes the current and past health state and
forms a baseline against which all future changes can be measured. An
emergency database is a rapid collection of data often obtained
concurrently with lifesaving measures. A focused database is for a
limited or short-term problem; this database concerns mainly one
problem, one cue complex, or one body system. Medical diagnoses are
used to evaluate the cause or etiology of the disease.
◉ A patient admitted to the hospital with asthma has the following
problems identified based on an admission health history and physical
assessment. Which problem is a first-level priority?
a. Ineffective self-health management
b. Impaired gas exchange
c. Readiness for enhanced spiritual well-being
d. Risk for infection Answer: b. Impaired gas exchange
First-level priority problems are problems that are emergent, life-
threatening, and immediate. Impaired gas exchange is an emergent and
immediate problem. Third-level priority problems are problems that are
important to the patient's health but can be addressed after more urgent
health problems are addressed. Ineffective self-health management is an
example of a third-level priority. Second-level priority problems are
problems that are next in urgency; these problems require prompt
intervention to forestall further deterioration. Risk for infection is an
example of a second-level priority. Third-level priority problems are
problems that are important to the patient's health but can be addressed
ASSESSMENT ACTUAL TEST PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ A nurse precepting a student nurse asks, "What's the most important
step in the critical-thinking process?"
a. Clustering subjective and objective data
b. Analyzing health data
c. Using evidence-based assessment techniques
d. Prioritizing health concerns Answer: c. Using evidence-based
assessment techniques
Evidence-based techniques are supported by research showing
effectiveness of the technique that provides the safest and most current
techniques to promote the health of patients. Clustering subjective and
objective data is a step in the critical-thinking process, but is not the
most important step. Analyzing health data is a step in the critical-
thinking process, but is not the most important step. Prioritizing health
concerns is a step in the critical-thinking process, but is not the most
important step.
◉ What type of database is most appropriate for an individual who is
admitted to a long-term care facility?
,a. Focused
b. Complete
c. Emergency
d. Follow-up Answer: b. Complete
A complete database includes a complete health history and a full
physical examination; it describes the current and past health state and
forms a baseline against which all future changes can be measured. A
focused database is for a limited or short-term problem; this database
concerns mainly one problem, one cue complex, or one body system. A
follow-up database is used to follow up on short-term or chronic health
problems; the statuses of identified problems are evaluated at regular
and appropriate intervals. An emergency database includes a rapid
collection of data often obtained concurrently with lifesaving measures.
◉ Which of the following is an example of objective data?
a. A sore throat
b. An earache
c. Alert and oriented
d. Dizziness Answer: c. Alert and oriented
Objective data is what the health professional observes; level of
consciousness and orientation are observations. Subjective data is what
the person says about himself or herself during history taking.
,◉ Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
a. Blood glucose 126 md/dL
b. Pain rated at 7 out of 10
c. Heart rate of 76 bpm
d. Bruising on lower leg Answer: b. Pain rated at 7 out of 10
Subjective data is what the patient says about himself or herself during
history taking. Objective data is what the health professional observes by
inspecting, percussing, palpating, and auscultating during the physical
examination. Blood glucose is measured by using a drop of blood placed
on a test strip in a glucometer. Bruising is assessed by inspection. Heart
rate is assessed by palpation of the radial artery or auscultated with a
stethoscope when listening to heart sounds.
◉ A complete database is
a. used to collect data rapidly and is often compiled concurrently with
lifesaving measures.
b. used to evaluate the cause or etiology of disease.
c. used for a limited or short-term problem usually consisting of one
problem, one cue complex, or one body system.
d. used to perform a thorough or comprehensive health history and
physical examination. Answer: d. used to perform a thorough or
comprehensive health history and physical examination.
, A complete database includes a complete health history and a full
physical examination; it describes the current and past health state and
forms a baseline against which all future changes can be measured. An
emergency database is a rapid collection of data often obtained
concurrently with lifesaving measures. A focused database is for a
limited or short-term problem; this database concerns mainly one
problem, one cue complex, or one body system. Medical diagnoses are
used to evaluate the cause or etiology of the disease.
◉ A patient admitted to the hospital with asthma has the following
problems identified based on an admission health history and physical
assessment. Which problem is a first-level priority?
a. Ineffective self-health management
b. Impaired gas exchange
c. Readiness for enhanced spiritual well-being
d. Risk for infection Answer: b. Impaired gas exchange
First-level priority problems are problems that are emergent, life-
threatening, and immediate. Impaired gas exchange is an emergent and
immediate problem. Third-level priority problems are problems that are
important to the patient's health but can be addressed after more urgent
health problems are addressed. Ineffective self-health management is an
example of a third-level priority. Second-level priority problems are
problems that are next in urgency; these problems require prompt
intervention to forestall further deterioration. Risk for infection is an
example of a second-level priority. Third-level priority problems are
problems that are important to the patient's health but can be addressed
