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NSG 3160 EXAM 1 2026/2027 | HEALTH
ASSESSMENT | 40 VERIFIED Q&A | DETAILED
RATIONALES | NGN-ALIGNED | PASS
GUARANTEED – A+ GRADED
SECTION 1: HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOUNDATIONS & DATA COLLECTION – Questions 1-10
Q1: Emergency Database
A nurse is caring for a patient who arrives in the emergency department with severe respiratory
distress. Which type of database is most appropriate when the rapid collection of data is required
and often compiled concurrently with lifesaving measures?
A. Complete database
B. Focused database
C. Follow-up database
D. Emergency database
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An emergency database includes the rapid collection of data often obtained concurrently
with lifesaving measures. A focused database is for a limited or short-term problem concerning
mainly one problem, one cue complex, or one body system. A follow-up database is used to follow
up on short-term or chronic health problems. A complete database includes a complete health
history and a full physical examination .
Q2: Complete Database
What type of database is most appropriate for an individual who is admitted to a long-term care
facility?
A. Emergency database
B. Complete database
C. Focused database
D. Follow-up database
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A complete database includes a complete health history and a full physical examination;
it describes the current and past health state and forms a baseline against which all future changes
can be measured. This is appropriate for admission to a long-term care facility .
Q3: Subjective Data
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Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
A. Blood glucose 126 mg/dL
B. Pain rated at 7 out of 10
C. Heart rate of 76 bpm
D. Bruising on lower leg
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Subjective data is what the patient says about himself or herself during history taking.
Pain rating is reported by the patient. Objective data is what the health professional observes by
inspecting, percussing, palpating, and auscultating during the physical examination. Blood glucose is
measured by a glucometer, bruising is assessed by inspection, and heart rate is assessed by
palpation .
Q4: Objective Data
Which of the following is an example of objective data?
A. A sore throat
B. An earache
C. Alert and oriented
D. Dizziness
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Objective data is what the health professional observes; level of consciousness and
orientation are observations. Subjective data is what the person says about himself or herself during
history taking. A sore throat, earache, and dizziness are all patient-reported symptoms .
Q5: Critical Thinking Process
A nurse precepting a student nurse asks, "What's the most important step in the critical-thinking
process?"
A. Clustering subjective and objective data
B. Analyzing health data
C. Using evidence-based assessment techniques
D. Prioritizing health concerns
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Evidence-based techniques are supported by research showing effectiveness of the
technique that provides the safest and most current techniques to promote the health of patients.
Clustering subjective and objective data, analyzing health data, and prioritizing health concerns are
all steps in the critical-thinking process, but using evidence-based assessment techniques is the most
important step .
Q6: First-Level Priority
NSG 3160 EXAM 1 2026/2027 | HEALTH
ASSESSMENT | 40 VERIFIED Q&A | DETAILED
RATIONALES | NGN-ALIGNED | PASS
GUARANTEED – A+ GRADED
SECTION 1: HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOUNDATIONS & DATA COLLECTION – Questions 1-10
Q1: Emergency Database
A nurse is caring for a patient who arrives in the emergency department with severe respiratory
distress. Which type of database is most appropriate when the rapid collection of data is required
and often compiled concurrently with lifesaving measures?
A. Complete database
B. Focused database
C. Follow-up database
D. Emergency database
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An emergency database includes the rapid collection of data often obtained concurrently
with lifesaving measures. A focused database is for a limited or short-term problem concerning
mainly one problem, one cue complex, or one body system. A follow-up database is used to follow
up on short-term or chronic health problems. A complete database includes a complete health
history and a full physical examination .
Q2: Complete Database
What type of database is most appropriate for an individual who is admitted to a long-term care
facility?
A. Emergency database
B. Complete database
C. Focused database
D. Follow-up database
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A complete database includes a complete health history and a full physical examination;
it describes the current and past health state and forms a baseline against which all future changes
can be measured. This is appropriate for admission to a long-term care facility .
Q3: Subjective Data
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Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
A. Blood glucose 126 mg/dL
B. Pain rated at 7 out of 10
C. Heart rate of 76 bpm
D. Bruising on lower leg
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Subjective data is what the patient says about himself or herself during history taking.
Pain rating is reported by the patient. Objective data is what the health professional observes by
inspecting, percussing, palpating, and auscultating during the physical examination. Blood glucose is
measured by a glucometer, bruising is assessed by inspection, and heart rate is assessed by
palpation .
Q4: Objective Data
Which of the following is an example of objective data?
A. A sore throat
B. An earache
C. Alert and oriented
D. Dizziness
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Objective data is what the health professional observes; level of consciousness and
orientation are observations. Subjective data is what the person says about himself or herself during
history taking. A sore throat, earache, and dizziness are all patient-reported symptoms .
Q5: Critical Thinking Process
A nurse precepting a student nurse asks, "What's the most important step in the critical-thinking
process?"
A. Clustering subjective and objective data
B. Analyzing health data
C. Using evidence-based assessment techniques
D. Prioritizing health concerns
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Evidence-based techniques are supported by research showing effectiveness of the
technique that provides the safest and most current techniques to promote the health of patients.
Clustering subjective and objective data, analyzing health data, and prioritizing health concerns are
all steps in the critical-thinking process, but using evidence-based assessment techniques is the most
important step .
Q6: First-Level Priority
