WGU Adult Health Assessment ACTUAL
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,Section 1: General Assessment & Interviewing Techniques (Questions 1–10)
1. A nurse is conducting a health interview with a new patient. Which action best demonstrates the use of active listening?
A. Writing detailed notes while the patient speaks
B. Maintaining eye contact and nodding occasionally
C. Interrupting to clarify details immediately
D. Changing the subject when the patient becomes emotional
Answer: B
Rationale: Active listening involves giving full attention, maintaining eye contact, nodding, and using verbal cues without
interrupting. Note-taking can be appropriate but should not replace focused attention. Interrupting and changing the
subject hinder therapeutic communication.
2. Which type of data is obtained directly from the patient during a health history?
A. Secondary data
B. Subjective data
C. Objective data
,D. Diagnostic data
Answer: B
Rationale: Subjective data includes what the patient reports (symptoms, feelings, perceptions). Objective data is
observable/measurable (vital signs, lab values). Secondary data comes from family, records, or other sources.
3. A nurse is interviewing a patient who speaks limited English. Which action is most appropriate?
A. Speak loudly and slowly in English
B. Ask a family member to interpret
C. Use a trained medical interpreter
D. Skip the interview and rely on physical assessment only
Answer: C
Rationale: A trained medical interpreter ensures accuracy and confidentiality. Family members may misinterpret or filter
information. Speaking loudly does not improve comprehension, and skipping the interview compromises care.
, 4. During the interview, the patient states, "I've been having chest pain." This is an example of:
A. Objective data
B. Subjective data
C. Secondary data
D. Inferential data
Answer: B
Rationale: Chest pain as reported by the patient is a subjective symptom. Objective data would include observable signs
like diaphoresis or changes on ECG.
5. Which question is an example of an open-ended question?
A. "Do you have pain?"
B. "How would you describe your pain?"
C. "Is your pain sharp?"
D. "Does the pain radiate?"
Answer: B
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD
,Section 1: General Assessment & Interviewing Techniques (Questions 1–10)
1. A nurse is conducting a health interview with a new patient. Which action best demonstrates the use of active listening?
A. Writing detailed notes while the patient speaks
B. Maintaining eye contact and nodding occasionally
C. Interrupting to clarify details immediately
D. Changing the subject when the patient becomes emotional
Answer: B
Rationale: Active listening involves giving full attention, maintaining eye contact, nodding, and using verbal cues without
interrupting. Note-taking can be appropriate but should not replace focused attention. Interrupting and changing the
subject hinder therapeutic communication.
2. Which type of data is obtained directly from the patient during a health history?
A. Secondary data
B. Subjective data
C. Objective data
,D. Diagnostic data
Answer: B
Rationale: Subjective data includes what the patient reports (symptoms, feelings, perceptions). Objective data is
observable/measurable (vital signs, lab values). Secondary data comes from family, records, or other sources.
3. A nurse is interviewing a patient who speaks limited English. Which action is most appropriate?
A. Speak loudly and slowly in English
B. Ask a family member to interpret
C. Use a trained medical interpreter
D. Skip the interview and rely on physical assessment only
Answer: C
Rationale: A trained medical interpreter ensures accuracy and confidentiality. Family members may misinterpret or filter
information. Speaking loudly does not improve comprehension, and skipping the interview compromises care.
, 4. During the interview, the patient states, "I've been having chest pain." This is an example of:
A. Objective data
B. Subjective data
C. Secondary data
D. Inferential data
Answer: B
Rationale: Chest pain as reported by the patient is a subjective symptom. Objective data would include observable signs
like diaphoresis or changes on ECG.
5. Which question is an example of an open-ended question?
A. "Do you have pain?"
B. "How would you describe your pain?"
C. "Is your pain sharp?"
D. "Does the pain radiate?"
Answer: B
