Health Assessment Final Exam
Questions and Correct
Answers
User [Date] [Course title]
,What is the purpose of performing a health assessment? - Correct Answer: To make a judgement or
diagnosis
subjective data - Correct Answer: what the person says about himself or herself during history taking
example of subjective data - Correct Answer: pain
objective data - Correct Answer: what you as the health professional observe by inspecting, percussing,
palpating, and auscultating during the physical examination
example of objective data - Correct Answer: vital signs, elevated temperature, skin moisture, vomiting
complete data - Correct Answer: complete health history and physical examination, often collected in a
primary care setting such as a pediatric or family practice clinic
focused/problem-centered data - Correct Answer: For a limited or short-term problem; Collect a "mini"
database: smaller in scope and more targeted than the complete database; concerns mainly one
problem, one cue complex, or one body system
used in all healthcare settings: hospital, primary, or long-term
follow-up data - Correct Answer: Evaluates status of problem at regular intervals to follow up on short-
term or chronic problems
used in all healthcare settings: hospital, primary, or long-term
emergency data - Correct Answer: Calls for rapid collection of data which commonly occurs during
lifesaving measures
open-ended questions - Correct Answer: asks for narrative information, is unbiased, states the topic to
be discussed but only in general terms
,closed-ended questions - Correct Answer: ask for specific information, "yes or no", or a forced choice
what do you hope to achieve with the use of open-ended questions? - Correct Answer: to get to know
the patient more and let them express themselves fully
what do you hope to achieve with the use of closed-ended questions? - Correct Answer: getting specific
information and are useful to fill in any details that were initially left out after the person's opening
narrative
positive nonverbal behaviors that promote communication - Correct Answer: Professional Appearance
Open Posturing
Facilitating Gestures
Facial Animation,
Interest
Eye Contact
Moderate Tone of Voice
Appropriate Touch
Moderate Rate of Speech
professional appearance - Correct Answer: make sure your scrubs are clean and ironed
open posturing - Correct Answer: stand in a mannerism that makes people want to talk to you
, facilitating gestures - Correct Answer: hand movement, head nodding
facial animation, interest - Correct Answer: nurse: using your eyebrows when speaking; avoid looks of
disgust or boredom and instead look interested and sincere
patient: does their facial expressions match what they are saying?
eye contact - Correct Answer: nurse: maintaining eye contact when speaking, but don't stare; maintain
an easy gaze
patient: lack of eye contact indicates they are shy, withdrawn, confused, bored, etc.
moderate tone of voice - Correct Answer: nurse: speaking in a calm and even tone, intensity, rate of
speech, pitch, and maintain pauses
patient: people who are anxious may speak faster and louder than normal; soft voice may indicate
shyness or fear, whereas a loud voice indicates hearing impairment; if patient pauses for a while,
consider whether or not they're being honest or if they heard the question
appropriate touch - Correct Answer: do not use touch during interview unless you know the person well
and are sure how it will be interpreted
moderate rate of speech - Correct Answer: make sure the patient says everything they need to say and
don't talk too much
example of facilitation - Correct Answer: mm-hmmm, go on, uh-huh
example of reflective - Correct Answer: patient: It's so hard having to stay in bed during my pregnancy. I
have kids at home that I'm worried about.
Response: You feel worried and anxious about your children?
Questions and Correct
Answers
User [Date] [Course title]
,What is the purpose of performing a health assessment? - Correct Answer: To make a judgement or
diagnosis
subjective data - Correct Answer: what the person says about himself or herself during history taking
example of subjective data - Correct Answer: pain
objective data - Correct Answer: what you as the health professional observe by inspecting, percussing,
palpating, and auscultating during the physical examination
example of objective data - Correct Answer: vital signs, elevated temperature, skin moisture, vomiting
complete data - Correct Answer: complete health history and physical examination, often collected in a
primary care setting such as a pediatric or family practice clinic
focused/problem-centered data - Correct Answer: For a limited or short-term problem; Collect a "mini"
database: smaller in scope and more targeted than the complete database; concerns mainly one
problem, one cue complex, or one body system
used in all healthcare settings: hospital, primary, or long-term
follow-up data - Correct Answer: Evaluates status of problem at regular intervals to follow up on short-
term or chronic problems
used in all healthcare settings: hospital, primary, or long-term
emergency data - Correct Answer: Calls for rapid collection of data which commonly occurs during
lifesaving measures
open-ended questions - Correct Answer: asks for narrative information, is unbiased, states the topic to
be discussed but only in general terms
,closed-ended questions - Correct Answer: ask for specific information, "yes or no", or a forced choice
what do you hope to achieve with the use of open-ended questions? - Correct Answer: to get to know
the patient more and let them express themselves fully
what do you hope to achieve with the use of closed-ended questions? - Correct Answer: getting specific
information and are useful to fill in any details that were initially left out after the person's opening
narrative
positive nonverbal behaviors that promote communication - Correct Answer: Professional Appearance
Open Posturing
Facilitating Gestures
Facial Animation,
Interest
Eye Contact
Moderate Tone of Voice
Appropriate Touch
Moderate Rate of Speech
professional appearance - Correct Answer: make sure your scrubs are clean and ironed
open posturing - Correct Answer: stand in a mannerism that makes people want to talk to you
, facilitating gestures - Correct Answer: hand movement, head nodding
facial animation, interest - Correct Answer: nurse: using your eyebrows when speaking; avoid looks of
disgust or boredom and instead look interested and sincere
patient: does their facial expressions match what they are saying?
eye contact - Correct Answer: nurse: maintaining eye contact when speaking, but don't stare; maintain
an easy gaze
patient: lack of eye contact indicates they are shy, withdrawn, confused, bored, etc.
moderate tone of voice - Correct Answer: nurse: speaking in a calm and even tone, intensity, rate of
speech, pitch, and maintain pauses
patient: people who are anxious may speak faster and louder than normal; soft voice may indicate
shyness or fear, whereas a loud voice indicates hearing impairment; if patient pauses for a while,
consider whether or not they're being honest or if they heard the question
appropriate touch - Correct Answer: do not use touch during interview unless you know the person well
and are sure how it will be interpreted
moderate rate of speech - Correct Answer: make sure the patient says everything they need to say and
don't talk too much
example of facilitation - Correct Answer: mm-hmmm, go on, uh-huh
example of reflective - Correct Answer: patient: It's so hard having to stay in bed during my pregnancy. I
have kids at home that I'm worried about.
Response: You feel worried and anxious about your children?
