NUR 2092 HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM
1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. During a physical examination, the nurse notes a patient has a blood pressure of 150/95
mmHg. This finding is categorized as which type of data?
A. Subjective data
B. Objective data
C. Secondary data
D. Functional data
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Objective data is what the health professional observes by
inspecting, palpating, percussing, and auscultating during the physical examination. Blood
pressure is a measurable sign.
2. When assessing a patient’s cultural background, which approach by the nurse
demonstrates cultural humility?
A. Assuming the patient follows all traditions of their ethnic group
B. Using a standardized checklist for all patients of the same race
,C. Performing a self-reflection on personal biases before the assessment
D. Asking the family members instead of the patient about their beliefs
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Cultural humility involves a lifelong commitment to self-
evaluation and self-critique to address power imbalances and develop mutually beneficial
partnerships.
3. The nurse is conducting a functional assessment on an elderly patient. Which instrument is
most appropriate to assess Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)?
A. The Katz Index
B. The Lawton IADL scale
C. The Mini-Mental State Examination
D. The PHQ-9 questionnaire
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living is
used to measure physical function in older adults, specifically bathing, dressing, toileting,
transferring, continence, and feeding.
4. Which of the following is considered a ‘first-level priority’ problem when triaging patients?
A. Airway obstruction
B. Abnormal laboratory values
, C. Acute urinary retention
D. Risk of infection
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: First-level priority problems are those that are emergent, life-
threatening, and immediate, such as establishing an airway or supporting breathing
(ABCs).
5. A patient complains of a ‘dull, aching pain’ in the abdominal region that is difficult to
localize. This is most characteristic of which type of pain?
A. Somatic pain
B. Neuropathic pain
C. Cutaneous pain
D. Visceral pain
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Visceral pain originates from larger internal organs and is often
described as dull, deep, squeezing, or cramping, and is often poorly localized.
6. During an interview, the nurse says, ‘You mentioned you’re worried about your surgery.
Tell me more about that.’ Which communication technique is being used?
A. Reflection
B. Facilitation
1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. During a physical examination, the nurse notes a patient has a blood pressure of 150/95
mmHg. This finding is categorized as which type of data?
A. Subjective data
B. Objective data
C. Secondary data
D. Functional data
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Objective data is what the health professional observes by
inspecting, palpating, percussing, and auscultating during the physical examination. Blood
pressure is a measurable sign.
2. When assessing a patient’s cultural background, which approach by the nurse
demonstrates cultural humility?
A. Assuming the patient follows all traditions of their ethnic group
B. Using a standardized checklist for all patients of the same race
,C. Performing a self-reflection on personal biases before the assessment
D. Asking the family members instead of the patient about their beliefs
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Cultural humility involves a lifelong commitment to self-
evaluation and self-critique to address power imbalances and develop mutually beneficial
partnerships.
3. The nurse is conducting a functional assessment on an elderly patient. Which instrument is
most appropriate to assess Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)?
A. The Katz Index
B. The Lawton IADL scale
C. The Mini-Mental State Examination
D. The PHQ-9 questionnaire
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living is
used to measure physical function in older adults, specifically bathing, dressing, toileting,
transferring, continence, and feeding.
4. Which of the following is considered a ‘first-level priority’ problem when triaging patients?
A. Airway obstruction
B. Abnormal laboratory values
, C. Acute urinary retention
D. Risk of infection
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: First-level priority problems are those that are emergent, life-
threatening, and immediate, such as establishing an airway or supporting breathing
(ABCs).
5. A patient complains of a ‘dull, aching pain’ in the abdominal region that is difficult to
localize. This is most characteristic of which type of pain?
A. Somatic pain
B. Neuropathic pain
C. Cutaneous pain
D. Visceral pain
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Visceral pain originates from larger internal organs and is often
described as dull, deep, squeezing, or cramping, and is often poorly localized.
6. During an interview, the nurse says, ‘You mentioned you’re worried about your surgery.
Tell me more about that.’ Which communication technique is being used?
A. Reflection
B. Facilitation
