NSG 300 EXAM 1 COMPREHENSIVE
REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. A nurse is performing a physical assessment on a client. Which technique should be used
first during the assessment of the abdomen?
A. Palpation
B. Inspection
C. Auscultation
D. Percussion
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: In abdominal assessment, inspection is always first, followed by
auscultation. Palpation and percussion are done last to avoid altering bowel sounds.
2. Which phase of the nursing interview involves the nurse collecting subjective data from the
patient regarding their health history and symptoms?
A. Pre-interaction phase
B. Termination phase
C. Working phase
,D. Introductory phase
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The working phase is when the nurse gathers data by asking
questions and interacting with the patient to build the health history.
3. A patient reports a sharp, stabbing pain in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen. This is
an example of which type of data?
A. Objective data
B. Secondary data
C. Subjective data
D. Validated data
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Subjective data consists of information provided by the patient
that cannot be directly observed or measured by the nurse, such as pain or feelings.
4. When assessing a client’s blood pressure, the nurse notes that the cuff is too small for the
patient’s arm. What effect will this have on the reading?
A. The reading will be falsely low
B. The reading will be falsely high
C. There will be no effect on the reading
D. The systolic reading will be low, but the diastolic will be high
, Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Using a blood pressure cuff that is too narrow or too small for
the limb results in a falsely elevated blood pressure reading.
5. A nurse is assessing a 75-year-old patient. Which consideration is most important when
communicating with an older adult?
A. Speak in a high-pitched voice
B. Use complex medical terminology to show respect
C. Allow extra time for the patient to respond to questions
D. Direct all questions to the family members present
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Older adults may require more time to process information and
formulate responses; the nurse should be patient and avoid rushing the interview.
6. During a general survey, the nurse observes the patient’s gait, posture, and hygiene. This
occurs during which part of the nursing process?
A. Planning
B. Implementation
C. Evaluation
D. Assessment
Answer: D
REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. A nurse is performing a physical assessment on a client. Which technique should be used
first during the assessment of the abdomen?
A. Palpation
B. Inspection
C. Auscultation
D. Percussion
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: In abdominal assessment, inspection is always first, followed by
auscultation. Palpation and percussion are done last to avoid altering bowel sounds.
2. Which phase of the nursing interview involves the nurse collecting subjective data from the
patient regarding their health history and symptoms?
A. Pre-interaction phase
B. Termination phase
C. Working phase
,D. Introductory phase
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The working phase is when the nurse gathers data by asking
questions and interacting with the patient to build the health history.
3. A patient reports a sharp, stabbing pain in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen. This is
an example of which type of data?
A. Objective data
B. Secondary data
C. Subjective data
D. Validated data
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Subjective data consists of information provided by the patient
that cannot be directly observed or measured by the nurse, such as pain or feelings.
4. When assessing a client’s blood pressure, the nurse notes that the cuff is too small for the
patient’s arm. What effect will this have on the reading?
A. The reading will be falsely low
B. The reading will be falsely high
C. There will be no effect on the reading
D. The systolic reading will be low, but the diastolic will be high
, Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Using a blood pressure cuff that is too narrow or too small for
the limb results in a falsely elevated blood pressure reading.
5. A nurse is assessing a 75-year-old patient. Which consideration is most important when
communicating with an older adult?
A. Speak in a high-pitched voice
B. Use complex medical terminology to show respect
C. Allow extra time for the patient to respond to questions
D. Direct all questions to the family members present
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Older adults may require more time to process information and
formulate responses; the nurse should be patient and avoid rushing the interview.
6. During a general survey, the nurse observes the patient’s gait, posture, and hygiene. This
occurs during which part of the nursing process?
A. Planning
B. Implementation
C. Evaluation
D. Assessment
Answer: D
