Exam 1 Health Assessment (NCLEX
2026 Practice Questions & Answers)
Which of the following is an example of objective data?
A. Dizziness
B. An earache
C. Alert and oriented
D. A sore throat - correct answer C: Alert and oriented
Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
A. Blood glucose 126 md/Dl
B. Bruising on the lower leg
C. HR of 76 BPM
D. Pain rated at 7 out of 10 - correct answer D: Pain rated at 7 out of 10
A patient seeks care for "debilitating headaches that cause excessive absences at work." On
further exploration, the nurse asks, what makes the headaches worse? With this question, the
nurse is seeking information about?
The patients perception of pain
Relieving factors
The nature or character of the headache
Aggravating factors - correct answer: Aggravating factors
The "Review of Systems" in the health history is
,A record of objective findings
An evaluation of past and present health state of each body system
A documentation of the problem as perceived by the patient
A short statement of general health status - correct answer: An evaluation of past and present
health state of each body system
Which of the following is a normal average value for a patients temperature measured using an
oral thermometer?
A. 34.9 C
B. 38 C
C. 37 C
D. 35 C - correct answer C: 37 C
An example of a primary lesion is
A. Ulcer
B. Erosion
C. Urticaria
D. Port wine stain - correct answer C: Urticaria
Functions of the skin include
Production of vitamin C
Secretion of a drying substance called sebum
, Production of new cells by melanocytes
Temperature regulation - correct answer: Temperature regulation
The home health care nurse is caring for a patient with cancer who is complaining of acute pain.
The most appropriate determination of the client's pain should include which assessment?
Nonverbal cues from the patient
The nurses impression of the clients pain
Pain relief after appropriate nursing intervention
The clients pain rating - correct answer: The client's pain rating
To ensure the most accurate blood pressure reading for your patient in the clinic, it is best to do
which of the following? (Select all that apply)
Measure the BP after resting at least 5 mins
Measure BP at 1 and 5 minutes for comparison
Ask the patient to recall the BP at their last visit and get an average of the BP
Measure the BP after walking 1 flight of stairs o show endurance factor - correct answer:
Measure BP after resting at least 5 minutes
Using the ABCDE to screen moles is helpful in assessment. It is important to remember that the
A stands for which of the following?
Asymmetry
Atypical cells
Adhesions
Adventitious - correct answer: Asymmetry
2026 Practice Questions & Answers)
Which of the following is an example of objective data?
A. Dizziness
B. An earache
C. Alert and oriented
D. A sore throat - correct answer C: Alert and oriented
Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
A. Blood glucose 126 md/Dl
B. Bruising on the lower leg
C. HR of 76 BPM
D. Pain rated at 7 out of 10 - correct answer D: Pain rated at 7 out of 10
A patient seeks care for "debilitating headaches that cause excessive absences at work." On
further exploration, the nurse asks, what makes the headaches worse? With this question, the
nurse is seeking information about?
The patients perception of pain
Relieving factors
The nature or character of the headache
Aggravating factors - correct answer: Aggravating factors
The "Review of Systems" in the health history is
,A record of objective findings
An evaluation of past and present health state of each body system
A documentation of the problem as perceived by the patient
A short statement of general health status - correct answer: An evaluation of past and present
health state of each body system
Which of the following is a normal average value for a patients temperature measured using an
oral thermometer?
A. 34.9 C
B. 38 C
C. 37 C
D. 35 C - correct answer C: 37 C
An example of a primary lesion is
A. Ulcer
B. Erosion
C. Urticaria
D. Port wine stain - correct answer C: Urticaria
Functions of the skin include
Production of vitamin C
Secretion of a drying substance called sebum
, Production of new cells by melanocytes
Temperature regulation - correct answer: Temperature regulation
The home health care nurse is caring for a patient with cancer who is complaining of acute pain.
The most appropriate determination of the client's pain should include which assessment?
Nonverbal cues from the patient
The nurses impression of the clients pain
Pain relief after appropriate nursing intervention
The clients pain rating - correct answer: The client's pain rating
To ensure the most accurate blood pressure reading for your patient in the clinic, it is best to do
which of the following? (Select all that apply)
Measure the BP after resting at least 5 mins
Measure BP at 1 and 5 minutes for comparison
Ask the patient to recall the BP at their last visit and get an average of the BP
Measure the BP after walking 1 flight of stairs o show endurance factor - correct answer:
Measure BP after resting at least 5 minutes
Using the ABCDE to screen moles is helpful in assessment. It is important to remember that the
A stands for which of the following?
Asymmetry
Atypical cells
Adhesions
Adventitious - correct answer: Asymmetry
