Final Exam with 300 Accurate Questions Covering
Advanced Nursing Practice, Evidence-based Care,
Pharmacology and Clinical Assessment.
1. Which of the following is an example of subjective data
collected during a health assessment?
A. Height and weight
B. A patient's recall of his or her past health conditions
C. Results from an abdominal CT scan
D. Complete blood count
Rationale: Subjective data consist of information provided by
the patient, including symptoms, perceptions, and health history
recall. Objective data are measurable and observable, such as
vital signs, lab results, and physical examination findings.
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,2. Which of the following is true regarding the data taken in a
health history?
A. Most health history data are objective and measurable
B. Objective data are error-free, quantifiable data
C. Subjective data, being inherently less accurate, are of
less value than objective data
D. A successful individualized plan of care must
incorporate subjective data
Rationale: Subjective data provide essential information about
the patient's experience, concerns, and symptoms. A
comprehensive, patient-centered plan of care requires
integration of both subjective and objective findings to address
the whole person.
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,3. In a physical examination, the physician spends the most
attention on the patient's musculoskeletal and neurological
systems. What can be deduced from this?
A. The same systems were likely not explored in the review
of systems
B. Documentation from the subjective component of the
patient's visit has pointed the physician to these systems
C. This is a comprehensive examination
D. The diagnosis will be firmly established after assessment
of both systems
Rationale: The physical examination should be guided by the
history and review of systems. When a clinician focuses on
specific systems, it indicates that subjective data from the health
history suggested issues requiring detailed assessment in those
areas.
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, 4. What do Coulehan and Block define as "listening to the
total communication... and letting the patient know that you
are really hearing"?
A. Cultural competence
B. Patience
C. Empathy
D. Top-tier communication
Rationale: Empathy involves active listening and conveying
understanding of the patient's experience. It is fundamental to
building therapeutic relationships and obtaining accurate health
information. Empathy differs from sympathy by maintaining
professional perspective while connecting with the patient's
feelings.
5. Which of the following is the last component of gathering
objective data?
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