RNRS 116 Nursing Assessment Techniques Exam Prep 2026/2027 |
Questions & Correct Answers | Graded A+
1. In a scenario where a nurse assesses a patient based on assumptions about
their background, what is a potential consequence of this approach?
The nurse will gather more accurate data.
The nurse will validate her assumptions with the patient.
The nurse may overlook critical health issues.
The nurse will improve patient satisfaction.
2. If a patient reports that their pain has increased over the past week, which
follow-up question should the nurse prioritize to gather more information?
Is the pain accompanied by any other problems or complaints?
Can you tell me about your illness?
What activities or situations seem to worsen the pain?
When did the pain start and how long has it lasted?
3. In a scenario where a patient presents with right iliac pain and has a history of
gastrointestinal disorders, what specific questions should the nurse prioritize
during the assessment?
Questions about the patient's family history of respiratory diseases.
Questions regarding the patient's exercise routine and physical
activity.
Questions about skin changes or rashes.
Questions about recent changes in bowel habits or dietary intake.
,4. Describe how an initial assessment contributes to effective patient care in
nursing.
An initial assessment is only necessary for new patients.
An initial assessment focuses solely on physical examination.
An initial assessment helps in identifying the patient's needs and
developing a tailored care plan.
An initial assessment is not relevant to ongoing patient care.
5. In a scenario where a patient reports feeling nauseous and light-headed,
how should the nurse categorize these symptoms during documentation?
As diagnostic data
As objective data
As vital signs
As subjective data
6. ____________: : age, address, occupations, marital status, health care insurance.
Health history
Biographical information
Psychosocial history
Reason for seeking health care
7. The nurse is assessing a client with arthritis. Which statement made by the
client indicated a precipitating factor?
"My knee swells when I am having the pain"
"My pain is in my joints"
, "My pain is dull and throbbing"
"My pain occurs after I exercise"
8. If a patient expresses anxiety about potential side effects of a different
surgery, how should the nurse respond to ensure effective communication?
The nurse should acknowledge the patient's concerns and suggest
discussing them with the surgeon for detailed information.
The nurse should dismiss the concerns to keep the patient calm.
The nurse should provide personal opinions about the surgery
outcomes.
The nurse should tell the patient that all surgeries have risks and not
elaborate further.
9. In a scenario where a patient is admitted with severe chest pain, which type
of assessment should the nurse prioritize and why?
Focused assessment, to gather specific information about the chest
pain.
Initial assessment, to establish a baseline for future evaluations.
Emergency assessment, because the patient's situation is potentially
life-threatening.
Ongoing assessment, to monitor the patient's condition over time.
10. Which approach would be most effective when the nurse is communicating
with a client who has a hearing impairment?
Stand in front of the client and speak slowly and clearly.
Ask only questions that the client can answer with a "yes" or "no"
response.
, When speaking, stand to one side of the client and direct the voice
directly into the client's ear.
Stand close to the client and speak as loudly as possible.
11. In a clinical interview, who should be the primary focus according to best
practices?
Hospital policy
The patient
The nurse's agenda
Both the patient and nurse's agenda
12. In the scenario where a mother finds her daughter unconscious, who is
considered the primary source of information?
Daughter
Mother
Granddaughter
Both mother and daughter
13. Describe the difference between subjective and objective data in nursing
assessments.
Subjective data can only be collected during physical examinations.
Subjective data includes patient-reported symptoms, while
objective data consists of measurable signs observed by the nurse.
Subjective data is always more reliable than objective data.
Objective data is based on the nurse's interpretations of patient
behavior.
Questions & Correct Answers | Graded A+
1. In a scenario where a nurse assesses a patient based on assumptions about
their background, what is a potential consequence of this approach?
The nurse will gather more accurate data.
The nurse will validate her assumptions with the patient.
The nurse may overlook critical health issues.
The nurse will improve patient satisfaction.
2. If a patient reports that their pain has increased over the past week, which
follow-up question should the nurse prioritize to gather more information?
Is the pain accompanied by any other problems or complaints?
Can you tell me about your illness?
What activities or situations seem to worsen the pain?
When did the pain start and how long has it lasted?
3. In a scenario where a patient presents with right iliac pain and has a history of
gastrointestinal disorders, what specific questions should the nurse prioritize
during the assessment?
Questions about the patient's family history of respiratory diseases.
Questions regarding the patient's exercise routine and physical
activity.
Questions about skin changes or rashes.
Questions about recent changes in bowel habits or dietary intake.
,4. Describe how an initial assessment contributes to effective patient care in
nursing.
An initial assessment is only necessary for new patients.
An initial assessment focuses solely on physical examination.
An initial assessment helps in identifying the patient's needs and
developing a tailored care plan.
An initial assessment is not relevant to ongoing patient care.
5. In a scenario where a patient reports feeling nauseous and light-headed,
how should the nurse categorize these symptoms during documentation?
As diagnostic data
As objective data
As vital signs
As subjective data
6. ____________: : age, address, occupations, marital status, health care insurance.
Health history
Biographical information
Psychosocial history
Reason for seeking health care
7. The nurse is assessing a client with arthritis. Which statement made by the
client indicated a precipitating factor?
"My knee swells when I am having the pain"
"My pain is in my joints"
, "My pain is dull and throbbing"
"My pain occurs after I exercise"
8. If a patient expresses anxiety about potential side effects of a different
surgery, how should the nurse respond to ensure effective communication?
The nurse should acknowledge the patient's concerns and suggest
discussing them with the surgeon for detailed information.
The nurse should dismiss the concerns to keep the patient calm.
The nurse should provide personal opinions about the surgery
outcomes.
The nurse should tell the patient that all surgeries have risks and not
elaborate further.
9. In a scenario where a patient is admitted with severe chest pain, which type
of assessment should the nurse prioritize and why?
Focused assessment, to gather specific information about the chest
pain.
Initial assessment, to establish a baseline for future evaluations.
Emergency assessment, because the patient's situation is potentially
life-threatening.
Ongoing assessment, to monitor the patient's condition over time.
10. Which approach would be most effective when the nurse is communicating
with a client who has a hearing impairment?
Stand in front of the client and speak slowly and clearly.
Ask only questions that the client can answer with a "yes" or "no"
response.
, When speaking, stand to one side of the client and direct the voice
directly into the client's ear.
Stand close to the client and speak as loudly as possible.
11. In a clinical interview, who should be the primary focus according to best
practices?
Hospital policy
The patient
The nurse's agenda
Both the patient and nurse's agenda
12. In the scenario where a mother finds her daughter unconscious, who is
considered the primary source of information?
Daughter
Mother
Granddaughter
Both mother and daughter
13. Describe the difference between subjective and objective data in nursing
assessments.
Subjective data can only be collected during physical examinations.
Subjective data includes patient-reported symptoms, while
objective data consists of measurable signs observed by the nurse.
Subjective data is always more reliable than objective data.
Objective data is based on the nurse's interpretations of patient
behavior.
