WGU D443 Objective Assessment –
Health Assessment OA (2026) Complete
Question Bank with Verified Answers &
Detailed Rationales
EXAM OVERVIEW
| Detail | Information |
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| Course | D443 – Health Assessment |
| Exam | Objective Assessment (OA) |
| Institution | Western Governors University (WGU) |
| Focus Areas | Health history, physical exam
techniques, cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological,
abdominal, musculoskeletal, integumentary,
geriatric, and cultural assessments |
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,| Question Format | Multiple choice, select-all-that-
apply, clinical scenarios |
| Key Topics | Comprehensive health assessment,
prioritization (ABCs), cranial nerve testing, cardiac
& lung auscultation, vital signs, documentation |
SECTION 1: HEALTH HISTORY &
INTERVIEWING
1. During a health history interview, which question
is an example of an open-ended question?
A) "Do you have any pain?"
B) "Have you had this problem before?"
C) "Tell me about the symptoms you've been
experiencing."
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,D) "Is your pain worse in the morning or evening?"
Answer: C
Rationale: Open-ended questions encourage patients
to share information freely and provide more
detailed responses. "Tell me about the symptoms
you've been experiencing" allows the patient to
describe their condition fully. Closed-ended
questions (A, B, D) can be answered with a simple
"yes" or "no" and limit information gathering .
2. A nurse is preparing to conduct a health history
interview with a patient who speaks limited English.
What is the MOST appropriate action?
A) Use a family member as interpreter to maintain
comfort
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, B) Arrange for a certified medical interpreter
C) Speak slowly and loudly in English to ensure
understanding
D) Rely on nonverbal communication and skip the
verbal history
Answer: B
Rationale: A certified medical interpreter ensures
accurate, confidential communication and complies
with legal and ethical standards. Family members
may filter information, omit details, or breach
privacy. Speaking slowly or loudly does not improve
understanding .
3. Which of the following is an example of
subjective data obtained during a health assessment?
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Health Assessment OA (2026) Complete
Question Bank with Verified Answers &
Detailed Rationales
EXAM OVERVIEW
| Detail | Information |
||--|
| Course | D443 – Health Assessment |
| Exam | Objective Assessment (OA) |
| Institution | Western Governors University (WGU) |
| Focus Areas | Health history, physical exam
techniques, cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological,
abdominal, musculoskeletal, integumentary,
geriatric, and cultural assessments |
1
,| Question Format | Multiple choice, select-all-that-
apply, clinical scenarios |
| Key Topics | Comprehensive health assessment,
prioritization (ABCs), cranial nerve testing, cardiac
& lung auscultation, vital signs, documentation |
SECTION 1: HEALTH HISTORY &
INTERVIEWING
1. During a health history interview, which question
is an example of an open-ended question?
A) "Do you have any pain?"
B) "Have you had this problem before?"
C) "Tell me about the symptoms you've been
experiencing."
2
,D) "Is your pain worse in the morning or evening?"
Answer: C
Rationale: Open-ended questions encourage patients
to share information freely and provide more
detailed responses. "Tell me about the symptoms
you've been experiencing" allows the patient to
describe their condition fully. Closed-ended
questions (A, B, D) can be answered with a simple
"yes" or "no" and limit information gathering .
2. A nurse is preparing to conduct a health history
interview with a patient who speaks limited English.
What is the MOST appropriate action?
A) Use a family member as interpreter to maintain
comfort
3
, B) Arrange for a certified medical interpreter
C) Speak slowly and loudly in English to ensure
understanding
D) Rely on nonverbal communication and skip the
verbal history
Answer: B
Rationale: A certified medical interpreter ensures
accurate, confidential communication and complies
with legal and ethical standards. Family members
may filter information, omit details, or breach
privacy. Speaking slowly or loudly does not improve
understanding .
3. Which of the following is an example of
subjective data obtained during a health assessment?
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