NSG 3160 / NSG3160 Exam 1 | 2026/2027 Galen | Health Assessment
OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT - EXAM
NSG 3160 / NSG3160
Exam 1 | 2026/2027 Galen
Health Assessment
2026/2027 Official Exam | A+ Verified
A+ Verified 2026/2027 Edition Passing Score: 80%
Verification Edition Passing Score
COVER PAGE - 1
,NSG 3160 / NSG3160 Exam 1 | 2026/2027 Galen | Health Assessment OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT - EXAM
SECTIONS COVERED
> Section 1: Health History and Interviewing
> Section 2: General Survey and Vital Signs
> Section 3: Skin, Hair, and Nails Assessment
> Section 4: Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat (HEENT) Assessment
> Section 5: Thorax, Lungs, and Cardiovascular Assessment
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
This examination consists of 50 multiple-choice questions. Each question is worth one mark. Select the single
best answer for each question. A passing score of 80% is required. Read each question carefully before selecting
your answer. All questions are based on undergraduate nursing health assessment content at the baccalaureate
level, focusing on physical examination techniques and health history.
EXAM DETAILS
Subject: NSG 3160 / NSG3160 Exam 1 | 2026/2027 Galen | Health Assessment — 2026/2027
Official Exam
Difficulty: Undergraduate nursing — health assessment at the baccalaureate level
Question Types: Multiple choice, 4 options (A-D)
Marks: 1 mark per question, 50 marks total, passing score 80%
Bloom's Taxonomy:
Application/Analysis — applying examination techniques and analyzing patient findings
BEGIN EXAM
, NSG 3160 / NSG3160 Exam 1 | 2026/2027 Galen | Health Assessment OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT - EXAM
Section 1: Health History and Interviewing
QUESTION 1
A 68-year-old male patient arrives for his annual wellness visit. During the health history interview, he
mentions he has been experiencing shortness of breath when climbing stairs. Which interviewing
technique should the nurse use first to gather more information about this symptom?
A. Ask the patient to describe what the shortness of breath feels like and when it started.
B. Immediately recommend the patient schedule a pulmonary function test.
C. Tell the patient that shortness of breath is common at his age and not to worry.
D. Change the subject to review his current medication list.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Open-ended questions allow the patient to describe symptoms in his own words, which is the foundation of a thorough
health history. Recommending a test (B) is premature without further assessment, dismissing the symptom (C) is
unprofessional, and changing the subject (D) misses an opportunity to explore a significant health concern.
QUESTION 2
A nurse is conducting a health history with a 34-year-old female patient who recently immigrated from
Somalia. The patient speaks limited English and appears hesitant to make eye contact. Which action by
the nurse best demonstrates cultural competence during the interview?
A. Speak loudly and slowly in English to ensure the patient understands every question.
B. Request a professional medical interpreter and adapt communication style to respect cultural norms.
C. Ask the patient's teenage daughter to translate since she speaks English fluently.
D. Insist on direct eye contact to establish trust and rapport with the patient.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Using a professional interpreter ensures accurate communication, and adapting to cultural norms such as eye contact
preferences demonstrates respect. Speaking loudly (A) does not overcome language barriers, using family members as
interpreters (C) risks privacy violations and inaccurate translation, and insisting on eye contact (D) may be culturally
inappropriate and increase patient discomfort.
OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT - EXAM
NSG 3160 / NSG3160
Exam 1 | 2026/2027 Galen
Health Assessment
2026/2027 Official Exam | A+ Verified
A+ Verified 2026/2027 Edition Passing Score: 80%
Verification Edition Passing Score
COVER PAGE - 1
,NSG 3160 / NSG3160 Exam 1 | 2026/2027 Galen | Health Assessment OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT - EXAM
SECTIONS COVERED
> Section 1: Health History and Interviewing
> Section 2: General Survey and Vital Signs
> Section 3: Skin, Hair, and Nails Assessment
> Section 4: Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat (HEENT) Assessment
> Section 5: Thorax, Lungs, and Cardiovascular Assessment
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
This examination consists of 50 multiple-choice questions. Each question is worth one mark. Select the single
best answer for each question. A passing score of 80% is required. Read each question carefully before selecting
your answer. All questions are based on undergraduate nursing health assessment content at the baccalaureate
level, focusing on physical examination techniques and health history.
EXAM DETAILS
Subject: NSG 3160 / NSG3160 Exam 1 | 2026/2027 Galen | Health Assessment — 2026/2027
Official Exam
Difficulty: Undergraduate nursing — health assessment at the baccalaureate level
Question Types: Multiple choice, 4 options (A-D)
Marks: 1 mark per question, 50 marks total, passing score 80%
Bloom's Taxonomy:
Application/Analysis — applying examination techniques and analyzing patient findings
BEGIN EXAM
, NSG 3160 / NSG3160 Exam 1 | 2026/2027 Galen | Health Assessment OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT - EXAM
Section 1: Health History and Interviewing
QUESTION 1
A 68-year-old male patient arrives for his annual wellness visit. During the health history interview, he
mentions he has been experiencing shortness of breath when climbing stairs. Which interviewing
technique should the nurse use first to gather more information about this symptom?
A. Ask the patient to describe what the shortness of breath feels like and when it started.
B. Immediately recommend the patient schedule a pulmonary function test.
C. Tell the patient that shortness of breath is common at his age and not to worry.
D. Change the subject to review his current medication list.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Open-ended questions allow the patient to describe symptoms in his own words, which is the foundation of a thorough
health history. Recommending a test (B) is premature without further assessment, dismissing the symptom (C) is
unprofessional, and changing the subject (D) misses an opportunity to explore a significant health concern.
QUESTION 2
A nurse is conducting a health history with a 34-year-old female patient who recently immigrated from
Somalia. The patient speaks limited English and appears hesitant to make eye contact. Which action by
the nurse best demonstrates cultural competence during the interview?
A. Speak loudly and slowly in English to ensure the patient understands every question.
B. Request a professional medical interpreter and adapt communication style to respect cultural norms.
C. Ask the patient's teenage daughter to translate since she speaks English fluently.
D. Insist on direct eye contact to establish trust and rapport with the patient.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Using a professional interpreter ensures accurate communication, and adapting to cultural norms such as eye contact
preferences demonstrates respect. Speaking loudly (A) does not overcome language barriers, using family members as
interpreters (C) risks privacy violations and inaccurate translation, and insisting on eye contact (D) may be culturally
inappropriate and increase patient discomfort.
