Chamberlain NR-302 Exam 1 (pdf) | 2026/2027 | Health Assessment
Q&A | Nursing
1. According to the holistic model of health, which of the following best
defines health?
A) The absence of disease or elimination of symptoms
B) An optimal functioning of mind, body, and spirit within the environment
C) The response of the whole person to actual or potential health problems
D) A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being
Correct Answer: An optimal functioning of mind, body, and spirit within the
environment
Rationale: The holistic model views health as the interdependent functioning
of mind, body, and spirit as a whole within the environment. A narrow
definition from the biomedical perspective is the absence of disease. Nursing
diagnoses focus on responses to health problems, and the WHO definition is
broader but not specific to the holistic nursing model.
2. A nurse is collecting data from a patient. Which of the following is an
example of subjective data?
A) The patient's blood pressure is 140/90 mm Hg.
B) The patient states, "I feel dizzy when I stand up."
C) The patient's skin is warm and dry to the touch.
D) The patient's laboratory results show a hemoglobin of 12 g/dL.
Correct Answer: The patient states, "I feel dizzy when I stand up."
Rationale: Subjective data are what the patient says about themselves,
including symptoms and feelings. Objective data are what the health
,professional observes during the physical examination, including vital signs
and lab results.
3. A nurse is preparing to perform a physical assessment. According to the
standard sequence, in which order should the nurse perform the techniques
of inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation?
A) Palpation, Inspection, Percussion, Auscultation
B) Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation
C) Auscultation, Inspection, Palpation, Percussion
D) Percussion, Auscultation, Inspection, Palpation
Correct Answer: Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation
Rationale: The standard sequence for a physical assessment is inspection,
palpation, percussion, and auscultation. However, for the abdomen,
auscultation is performed before palpation and percussion to prevent altering
bowel sounds.
4. A nurse asks a patient, "Tell me about your pain." This is an example of
which type of question?
A) Closed-ended question
B) Leading question
C) Open-ended question
D) Multiple-choice question
Correct Answer: Open-ended question
Rationale: Open-ended questions allow the patient to describe their
experience in their own words, providing richer assessment data. Closed-
,ended questions elicit "yes" or "no" answers, and leading questions suggest
a desired response.
5. Which of the following is the correct order of the nursing process?
A) Assessment, Planning, Diagnosis, Implementation, Evaluation
B) Diagnosis, Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
C) Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
D) Planning, Assessment, Diagnosis, Implementation, Evaluation
Correct Answer: Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation,
Evaluation
Rationale: The nursing process follows the sequence of Assessment,
Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADPIE). This
systematic framework guides nursing care.
6. A patient tells the nurse, "I don't want to take that medicine; it makes me
dizzy." The nurse responds, "You're worried the dizziness will cause you to
fall." This is an example of which therapeutic communication technique?
A) Interpretation
B) Reflection
C) Confrontation
D) Summarization
Correct Answer: Reflection
Rationale: Reflection involves repeating or paraphrasing the patient's words
to show understanding and encourage further discussion. Interpretation adds
meaning, confrontation addresses inconsistencies, and summarization
reviews the main points.
, 7. A nurse is prioritizing patient problems. Which of the following is a first-
level priority problem?
A) Acute pain
B) Risk for infection
C) Impaired gas exchange
D) Ineffective coping
Correct Answer: Impaired gas exchange
Rationale: First-level priority problems are emergent and life-threatening,
such as those involving airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs). Impaired
gas exchange affects breathing and is a first-level priority.
8. A nurse is assessing a patient's cultural background. Which term refers to
a social group that shares common geographic origin, language, and
traditions?
A) Race
B) Ethnicity
C) Religion
D) Spirituality
Correct Answer: Ethnicity
Rationale: Ethnicity refers to a social group that shares common traits such
as geographic origin, migratory status, religion, language, values, traditions,
and food preferences. Race is based on physical characteristics, religion is an
organized system of beliefs, and spirituality is a personal search for meaning.
Q&A | Nursing
1. According to the holistic model of health, which of the following best
defines health?
A) The absence of disease or elimination of symptoms
B) An optimal functioning of mind, body, and spirit within the environment
C) The response of the whole person to actual or potential health problems
D) A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being
Correct Answer: An optimal functioning of mind, body, and spirit within the
environment
Rationale: The holistic model views health as the interdependent functioning
of mind, body, and spirit as a whole within the environment. A narrow
definition from the biomedical perspective is the absence of disease. Nursing
diagnoses focus on responses to health problems, and the WHO definition is
broader but not specific to the holistic nursing model.
2. A nurse is collecting data from a patient. Which of the following is an
example of subjective data?
A) The patient's blood pressure is 140/90 mm Hg.
B) The patient states, "I feel dizzy when I stand up."
C) The patient's skin is warm and dry to the touch.
D) The patient's laboratory results show a hemoglobin of 12 g/dL.
Correct Answer: The patient states, "I feel dizzy when I stand up."
Rationale: Subjective data are what the patient says about themselves,
including symptoms and feelings. Objective data are what the health
,professional observes during the physical examination, including vital signs
and lab results.
3. A nurse is preparing to perform a physical assessment. According to the
standard sequence, in which order should the nurse perform the techniques
of inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation?
A) Palpation, Inspection, Percussion, Auscultation
B) Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation
C) Auscultation, Inspection, Palpation, Percussion
D) Percussion, Auscultation, Inspection, Palpation
Correct Answer: Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation
Rationale: The standard sequence for a physical assessment is inspection,
palpation, percussion, and auscultation. However, for the abdomen,
auscultation is performed before palpation and percussion to prevent altering
bowel sounds.
4. A nurse asks a patient, "Tell me about your pain." This is an example of
which type of question?
A) Closed-ended question
B) Leading question
C) Open-ended question
D) Multiple-choice question
Correct Answer: Open-ended question
Rationale: Open-ended questions allow the patient to describe their
experience in their own words, providing richer assessment data. Closed-
,ended questions elicit "yes" or "no" answers, and leading questions suggest
a desired response.
5. Which of the following is the correct order of the nursing process?
A) Assessment, Planning, Diagnosis, Implementation, Evaluation
B) Diagnosis, Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
C) Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
D) Planning, Assessment, Diagnosis, Implementation, Evaluation
Correct Answer: Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation,
Evaluation
Rationale: The nursing process follows the sequence of Assessment,
Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADPIE). This
systematic framework guides nursing care.
6. A patient tells the nurse, "I don't want to take that medicine; it makes me
dizzy." The nurse responds, "You're worried the dizziness will cause you to
fall." This is an example of which therapeutic communication technique?
A) Interpretation
B) Reflection
C) Confrontation
D) Summarization
Correct Answer: Reflection
Rationale: Reflection involves repeating or paraphrasing the patient's words
to show understanding and encourage further discussion. Interpretation adds
meaning, confrontation addresses inconsistencies, and summarization
reviews the main points.
, 7. A nurse is prioritizing patient problems. Which of the following is a first-
level priority problem?
A) Acute pain
B) Risk for infection
C) Impaired gas exchange
D) Ineffective coping
Correct Answer: Impaired gas exchange
Rationale: First-level priority problems are emergent and life-threatening,
such as those involving airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs). Impaired
gas exchange affects breathing and is a first-level priority.
8. A nurse is assessing a patient's cultural background. Which term refers to
a social group that shares common geographic origin, language, and
traditions?
A) Race
B) Ethnicity
C) Religion
D) Spirituality
Correct Answer: Ethnicity
Rationale: Ethnicity refers to a social group that shares common traits such
as geographic origin, migratory status, religion, language, values, traditions,
and food preferences. Race is based on physical characteristics, religion is an
organized system of beliefs, and spirituality is a personal search for meaning.
