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Galen College of Nursing NSG 3160
Health Assessment Exam 2 Questions
& Answers 2026-2027 | Updated
Document Overview
This document provides 232 questions with their correct answers for Galen College of
Nursing NSG 3160, covering comprehensive health assessment. It is suitable for students
preparing for exams, reviewing course material, or engaging in certification preparation,
offering direct learning from presented questions and answers.
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Galen College of Nursing NSG 3160 Health Assessment Exam 2 Questions & Answers 2026-2027 | Updated - Practice Questions Page 0
, Topics Covered
Section 1: Mental Status Assessment
Questions covering mental Status Assessment concepts.
Section 2: Psychiatric Disorders & Screening
Questions covering psychiatric Disorders & Screening concepts.
Section 3: Neurological & Sensory Systems
Questions covering neurological & Sensory Systems concepts.
Section 4: Substance Intoxication & Withdrawal
Questions covering substance Intoxication & Withdrawal concepts.
Section 5: Lymphatic System
Questions covering lymphatic System concepts.
Section 6: Skin Assessment
Questions covering skin Assessment concepts.
Section 7: Aging Adult Considerations
Questions covering aging Adult Considerations concepts.
Section 8: Abdomen & Musculoskeletal
Questions covering abdomen & Musculoskeletal concepts.
Section 9: Headache & Vision
Questions covering headache & Vision concepts.
Section 10: Ear Assessment
Questions covering ear Assessment concepts.
Section 11: Pain Assessment
Questions covering pain Assessment concepts.
Section 12: Respiratory & Cardiovascular
Questions covering respiratory & Cardiovascular concepts.
Section 13: Head & Neck Assessment
Questions covering head & Neck Assessment concepts.
Section 14: Gastrointestinal & Oral Cavity
Questions covering gastrointestinal & Oral Cavity concepts.
Section 15: Thorax & Breast Assessment
Questions covering thorax & Breast Assessment concepts.
Galen College of Nursing NSG 3160 Health Assessment Exam 2 Questions & Answers 2026-2027 | Updated - Practice Questions Page 0
, Questions
QUESTION 1 OF 232
Mental status is defined as
A.) A pt's emotional & cognitive function
B.) The pt's conscious, mood, and affect
C.) General Intelligence
D.) Pt's perception
Correct Answer: A.) A pt's emotional & cognitive function
QUESTION 2 OF 232
A mental disorder is best defined as
A.) Presence of phobia
B.) A lack of rational thought and abstract researching
C.) Extreme behavior that is usually associated with stress
D.) Remote memory from years ago may be impacted
Correct Answer: C.) Extreme behavior that is usually associated with stress
QUESTION 3 OF 232
The A, B, C, and T of the mental health assessment is
A.) Attitude, behavior, cleanliness, talk/speech
B.) Appearance, behavior, cognition, and thought
C.) Airway, breathing, circulation
D.) Ability, beliefs, culture, traditions
Correct Answer: B.) Appearance, behavior, cognition, and thought
QUESTION 4 OF 232
Which of the following best describes a pt's appearance?
A.) Posture is erect and body movement is voluntary
B.) Pt is oriented x3
C.) Pt is awake, alert, and aware and responds appropriately
D.) GAD score > 3
Correct Answer: A.) Posture is erect and body movement is voluntary
QUESTION 5 OF 232
One method a nurse can use to assess recent memory
A.) Assess a pt's ability to complete a thought without wandering
B.) Ask pt for a 24 hour diet recall
C.) Ask about pt's first job
D.) Perform 4 unrelated words test
Correct Answer: B.) Ask pt for a 24 hour diet recall
Galen College of Nursing NSG 3160 Health Assessment Exam 2 Questions & Answers 2026-2027 | Updated - Practice Questions Page 0
, QUESTION 6 OF 232
Recent memory deficit can occur with delirium and dementia
A.) True
B.) False
Correct Answer: A.) True
QUESTION 7 OF 232
A nurse can assess a pt's attention span by giving a series of directions to follow and
note correct sequence performed
A.) True
B.) False
Correct Answer: A.) True
QUESTION 8 OF 232
To assess for new learning using 4 unrelated words, after 5 minutes, ask for the recall of
A.) 5 words
B.) 10 words
C.) 4 words
D.) 8 words
Correct Answer: C.) 4 words
QUESTION 9 OF 232
To test the duration of memory using the new learning 4 unrelated words test, ask for a
recall at
A.) 10 and 30 minutes
B.) 5 and 10 minutes
C.) 15 and 60 minutes
D.) 1 and 2 hours
Correct Answer: A.) 10 and 30 minutes
QUESTION 10 OF 232
Is non-tenderness or tenderness an indication of malignancy?
A.) Non-tenderness
B.) Tenderness
Correct Answer: A.) Non-tenderness
Galen College of Nursing NSG 3160 Health Assessment Exam 2 Questions & Answers 2026-2027 | Updated - Practice Questions Page 0
Galen College of Nursing NSG 3160
Health Assessment Exam 2 Questions
& Answers 2026-2027 | Updated
Document Overview
This document provides 232 questions with their correct answers for Galen College of
Nursing NSG 3160, covering comprehensive health assessment. It is suitable for students
preparing for exams, reviewing course material, or engaging in certification preparation,
offering direct learning from presented questions and answers.
100% Accurate Questions and Answers 100% Guarantee Pass - Verified by Experts
Expert-Verified
Verified Answers · 232 Questions · September 2026
Galen College of Nursing NSG 3160 Health Assessment Exam 2 Questions & Answers 2026-2027 | Updated - Practice Questions Page 0
, Topics Covered
Section 1: Mental Status Assessment
Questions covering mental Status Assessment concepts.
Section 2: Psychiatric Disorders & Screening
Questions covering psychiatric Disorders & Screening concepts.
Section 3: Neurological & Sensory Systems
Questions covering neurological & Sensory Systems concepts.
Section 4: Substance Intoxication & Withdrawal
Questions covering substance Intoxication & Withdrawal concepts.
Section 5: Lymphatic System
Questions covering lymphatic System concepts.
Section 6: Skin Assessment
Questions covering skin Assessment concepts.
Section 7: Aging Adult Considerations
Questions covering aging Adult Considerations concepts.
Section 8: Abdomen & Musculoskeletal
Questions covering abdomen & Musculoskeletal concepts.
Section 9: Headache & Vision
Questions covering headache & Vision concepts.
Section 10: Ear Assessment
Questions covering ear Assessment concepts.
Section 11: Pain Assessment
Questions covering pain Assessment concepts.
Section 12: Respiratory & Cardiovascular
Questions covering respiratory & Cardiovascular concepts.
Section 13: Head & Neck Assessment
Questions covering head & Neck Assessment concepts.
Section 14: Gastrointestinal & Oral Cavity
Questions covering gastrointestinal & Oral Cavity concepts.
Section 15: Thorax & Breast Assessment
Questions covering thorax & Breast Assessment concepts.
Galen College of Nursing NSG 3160 Health Assessment Exam 2 Questions & Answers 2026-2027 | Updated - Practice Questions Page 0
, Questions
QUESTION 1 OF 232
Mental status is defined as
A.) A pt's emotional & cognitive function
B.) The pt's conscious, mood, and affect
C.) General Intelligence
D.) Pt's perception
Correct Answer: A.) A pt's emotional & cognitive function
QUESTION 2 OF 232
A mental disorder is best defined as
A.) Presence of phobia
B.) A lack of rational thought and abstract researching
C.) Extreme behavior that is usually associated with stress
D.) Remote memory from years ago may be impacted
Correct Answer: C.) Extreme behavior that is usually associated with stress
QUESTION 3 OF 232
The A, B, C, and T of the mental health assessment is
A.) Attitude, behavior, cleanliness, talk/speech
B.) Appearance, behavior, cognition, and thought
C.) Airway, breathing, circulation
D.) Ability, beliefs, culture, traditions
Correct Answer: B.) Appearance, behavior, cognition, and thought
QUESTION 4 OF 232
Which of the following best describes a pt's appearance?
A.) Posture is erect and body movement is voluntary
B.) Pt is oriented x3
C.) Pt is awake, alert, and aware and responds appropriately
D.) GAD score > 3
Correct Answer: A.) Posture is erect and body movement is voluntary
QUESTION 5 OF 232
One method a nurse can use to assess recent memory
A.) Assess a pt's ability to complete a thought without wandering
B.) Ask pt for a 24 hour diet recall
C.) Ask about pt's first job
D.) Perform 4 unrelated words test
Correct Answer: B.) Ask pt for a 24 hour diet recall
Galen College of Nursing NSG 3160 Health Assessment Exam 2 Questions & Answers 2026-2027 | Updated - Practice Questions Page 0
, QUESTION 6 OF 232
Recent memory deficit can occur with delirium and dementia
A.) True
B.) False
Correct Answer: A.) True
QUESTION 7 OF 232
A nurse can assess a pt's attention span by giving a series of directions to follow and
note correct sequence performed
A.) True
B.) False
Correct Answer: A.) True
QUESTION 8 OF 232
To assess for new learning using 4 unrelated words, after 5 minutes, ask for the recall of
A.) 5 words
B.) 10 words
C.) 4 words
D.) 8 words
Correct Answer: C.) 4 words
QUESTION 9 OF 232
To test the duration of memory using the new learning 4 unrelated words test, ask for a
recall at
A.) 10 and 30 minutes
B.) 5 and 10 minutes
C.) 15 and 60 minutes
D.) 1 and 2 hours
Correct Answer: A.) 10 and 30 minutes
QUESTION 10 OF 232
Is non-tenderness or tenderness an indication of malignancy?
A.) Non-tenderness
B.) Tenderness
Correct Answer: A.) Non-tenderness
Galen College of Nursing NSG 3160 Health Assessment Exam 2 Questions & Answers 2026-2027 | Updated - Practice Questions Page 0
