NUR 3065 EXAM 1 | HEALTH ASSESSMENT STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE
QUESTIONS 2026/2027
Mr. Mosley has shortness of breath that has persisted for the past 10 days; it is worse with activity and
relieved by rest. What type of data is this? - Subjective
The 7 attributes of a symptom include:
A. Associated symptoms
B. Aggravating and/or relieving factors
C. Location
D. All of the above - All of the above
The steps of the nursing process include:
A. Implementation
B. Diagnosis
C. Assessment
D. Setting up the environment for the interveiw - A, B, C
Paying close attention to what the patient is saying - Active listening
Begin with open-ended questions then getting more specific - Guided questioning
Eye contact, facial expression, tone, volume - Nonverbal communication
Having this procedure must have made you very nervous - Validation
"You did the right thing by coming to get care today. I will let you know what each test means." -
Reassurance
"Now you have said that the pain began one week ago, and comes and goes several times a day." -
Summarization
"I think we have all the information about your current symptoms. Now I will ask you some questions
about your past health history." - Transitions
"lets talk about making a plan together for your nursing care." - Empowering the patient
Which of the following are subjective data?
A. "I have a stomachache with diarrhea."
B. The lung sounds are clear throughout all areas upon auscultation
C. "Mother has had diabetes for twenty years."
D. The skin is warm and dry to touch - A, C
Place the patient`s problem list in order of priority, most serious and urgent to least serious. - 1. Chest
pain
2. Smoking
, 3. Lower back pain
4. Bruised knee
Which of the following questions are leading questions?
A. "You don`t have any chest pain, do you?"
B. "Which of the following desrcibes your pain: aching, sharp, or throbbing?"
C. "Is your headache pain like a throbbing pain?"
D. "How many stairs can you walk up before you become short of breath? - A, C
T/F The question "How many blocks can you walk before the leg pain occurs?" is asking for a graded
response. - True
Which of the following are examples of primary prevention?
A. Immunizations
B. Self-examination of skin lesions
C. Health education
D. Seat belts - A, C, D
Which of the following are examples of secondary prevention?
A. Hard hats, needle-free devices, sharps containers
B. Blood pressure screening at a health fair
C. Control of the spread of tuberculosis
D. Dental sealants on children`s teeth - B, C
Mrs. Brody has brought her 16 year old daughter, Mandy, for a school sports physical exam.
Mandy's height is 65 inches, and she weighs 126 lbs.
Mrs. Brody is concerned that her daughter is overweight.
According to Mandy's BMI, what is your reponse? - Reassure the mother that this is a normal body
weight
One question of the _________ questionnaire is, "Have you ever felt the need to cut down on drinking?"
- CAGE
T/F Mr. Davis has just moved to town and comes to your office to establish care. You would complete a
comprehensive health history with this patient. - True
Mrs. Tibbs is a 35 year old woman who is recently divorced.
She complains that she is having difficulty sleeping, and she cannot seem to remember things lately.
She has lost about 10 lbs. without trying and she stopped going
to her yoga classes as she has lost interest.
You decide to further screen Mrs. Tibbs for: - Depression
QUESTIONS 2026/2027
Mr. Mosley has shortness of breath that has persisted for the past 10 days; it is worse with activity and
relieved by rest. What type of data is this? - Subjective
The 7 attributes of a symptom include:
A. Associated symptoms
B. Aggravating and/or relieving factors
C. Location
D. All of the above - All of the above
The steps of the nursing process include:
A. Implementation
B. Diagnosis
C. Assessment
D. Setting up the environment for the interveiw - A, B, C
Paying close attention to what the patient is saying - Active listening
Begin with open-ended questions then getting more specific - Guided questioning
Eye contact, facial expression, tone, volume - Nonverbal communication
Having this procedure must have made you very nervous - Validation
"You did the right thing by coming to get care today. I will let you know what each test means." -
Reassurance
"Now you have said that the pain began one week ago, and comes and goes several times a day." -
Summarization
"I think we have all the information about your current symptoms. Now I will ask you some questions
about your past health history." - Transitions
"lets talk about making a plan together for your nursing care." - Empowering the patient
Which of the following are subjective data?
A. "I have a stomachache with diarrhea."
B. The lung sounds are clear throughout all areas upon auscultation
C. "Mother has had diabetes for twenty years."
D. The skin is warm and dry to touch - A, C
Place the patient`s problem list in order of priority, most serious and urgent to least serious. - 1. Chest
pain
2. Smoking
, 3. Lower back pain
4. Bruised knee
Which of the following questions are leading questions?
A. "You don`t have any chest pain, do you?"
B. "Which of the following desrcibes your pain: aching, sharp, or throbbing?"
C. "Is your headache pain like a throbbing pain?"
D. "How many stairs can you walk up before you become short of breath? - A, C
T/F The question "How many blocks can you walk before the leg pain occurs?" is asking for a graded
response. - True
Which of the following are examples of primary prevention?
A. Immunizations
B. Self-examination of skin lesions
C. Health education
D. Seat belts - A, C, D
Which of the following are examples of secondary prevention?
A. Hard hats, needle-free devices, sharps containers
B. Blood pressure screening at a health fair
C. Control of the spread of tuberculosis
D. Dental sealants on children`s teeth - B, C
Mrs. Brody has brought her 16 year old daughter, Mandy, for a school sports physical exam.
Mandy's height is 65 inches, and she weighs 126 lbs.
Mrs. Brody is concerned that her daughter is overweight.
According to Mandy's BMI, what is your reponse? - Reassure the mother that this is a normal body
weight
One question of the _________ questionnaire is, "Have you ever felt the need to cut down on drinking?"
- CAGE
T/F Mr. Davis has just moved to town and comes to your office to establish care. You would complete a
comprehensive health history with this patient. - True
Mrs. Tibbs is a 35 year old woman who is recently divorced.
She complains that she is having difficulty sleeping, and she cannot seem to remember things lately.
She has lost about 10 lbs. without trying and she stopped going
to her yoga classes as she has lost interest.
You decide to further screen Mrs. Tibbs for: - Depression
