, NURS 3320 EXAM 1 PRACTICE QUESTIONS
Holistic Health Assessment Across the Lifespan
University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
100 Original Practice Questions | 2026/2027 Edition
1. A health-assessment scenario involves a nurse gathers physiologic, psychological,
sociocultural,developmental, and spiritual information. Which concept best fits?
A) Subjective data
B) Objective data
C) Holistic assessment
D) Health history
Correct Answer: C) Holistic assessment
Rationale: Holistic assessment best matches the scenario. Holistic assessment integrates multiple dimensions of health
rather than focusing only on physical findings.
2. Which statement is most accurate regarding Holistic assessment?
A) Holistic assessment includes only physical examination
B) Holistic assessment excludes culture and spirituality
C) Holistic assessment integrates multiple dimensions of health rather than focusing only on physical findings
D) Holistic assessment is identical to laboratory testing
Correct Answer: C) Holistic assessment integrates multiple dimensions of health rather than focusing only on
physical findings
Rationale: Holistic assessment integrates multiple dimensions of health rather than focusing only on physical findings
3. Which nursing action is most appropriate for Holistic assessment?
A) Collect only measurable findings
B) Use only family reports
C) Use both subjective and objective data to understand the patient as a whole
D) Avoid psychosocial questions
Correct Answer: C) Use both subjective and objective data to understand the patient as a whole
Rationale: Use both subjective and objective data to understand the patient as a whole
4. Which safety or clinical consequence is most important to recognize in Holistic assessment?
A) No meaningful consequence is associated with this topic
B) Ignoring nonphysical factors can lead to incomplete care planning
C) The finding never requires follow-up
D) Only laboratory testing can clarify the issue
Correct Answer: B) Ignoring nonphysical factors can lead to incomplete care planning
Rationale: Ignoring nonphysical factors can lead to incomplete care planning
5. A health-assessment scenario involves a patient says, 'I have felt dizzy every morning for three
days'.Which concept best fits?
A) Subjective data
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, B) Objective data
C) Health history
D) Chief concern
Correct Answer: A) Subjective data
Rationale: Subjective data best matches the scenario. Subjective data are symptoms and perceptions reported by the
patient or historian.
6. Which statement is most accurate regarding Subjective data?
A) Subjective data are only vital signs
B) Subjective data are only physical exam findings
C) Subjective data exclude patient perceptions
D) Subjective data are symptoms and perceptions reported by the patient or historian
Correct Answer: D) Subjective data are symptoms and perceptions reported by the patient or historian
Rationale: Subjective data are symptoms and perceptions reported by the patient or historian
7. Which nursing action is most appropriate for Subjective data?
A) Convert the statement directly into a diagnosis
B) Place it only in the objective section
C) Document the patient's report accurately and clarify relevant details
D) Omit the patient's own words
Correct Answer: C) Document the patient's report accurately and clarify relevant details
Rationale: Document the patient's report accurately and clarify relevant details
8. Which safety or clinical consequence is most important to recognize in Subjective data?
A) No meaningful consequence is associated with this topic
B) Mislabeling subjective data can weaken clinical reasoning and documentation
C) The finding never requires follow-up
D) Only laboratory testing can clarify the issue
Correct Answer: B) Mislabeling subjective data can weaken clinical reasoning and documentation
Rationale: Mislabeling subjective data can weaken clinical reasoning and documentation
9. A health-assessment scenario involves the nurse measures a blood pressure of 88/54 mmHg.
Whichconcept best fits?
A) Objective data
B) Health history
C) Chief concern
D) History of present illness
Correct Answer: A) Objective data
Rationale: Objective data best matches the scenario. Objective data are observable or measurable findings.
10. Which statement is most accurate regarding Objective data?
A) Objective data are only patient opinions
B) Objective data are observable or measurable findings
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Holistic Health Assessment Across the Lifespan
University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
100 Original Practice Questions | 2026/2027 Edition
1. A health-assessment scenario involves a nurse gathers physiologic, psychological,
sociocultural,developmental, and spiritual information. Which concept best fits?
A) Subjective data
B) Objective data
C) Holistic assessment
D) Health history
Correct Answer: C) Holistic assessment
Rationale: Holistic assessment best matches the scenario. Holistic assessment integrates multiple dimensions of health
rather than focusing only on physical findings.
2. Which statement is most accurate regarding Holistic assessment?
A) Holistic assessment includes only physical examination
B) Holistic assessment excludes culture and spirituality
C) Holistic assessment integrates multiple dimensions of health rather than focusing only on physical findings
D) Holistic assessment is identical to laboratory testing
Correct Answer: C) Holistic assessment integrates multiple dimensions of health rather than focusing only on
physical findings
Rationale: Holistic assessment integrates multiple dimensions of health rather than focusing only on physical findings
3. Which nursing action is most appropriate for Holistic assessment?
A) Collect only measurable findings
B) Use only family reports
C) Use both subjective and objective data to understand the patient as a whole
D) Avoid psychosocial questions
Correct Answer: C) Use both subjective and objective data to understand the patient as a whole
Rationale: Use both subjective and objective data to understand the patient as a whole
4. Which safety or clinical consequence is most important to recognize in Holistic assessment?
A) No meaningful consequence is associated with this topic
B) Ignoring nonphysical factors can lead to incomplete care planning
C) The finding never requires follow-up
D) Only laboratory testing can clarify the issue
Correct Answer: B) Ignoring nonphysical factors can lead to incomplete care planning
Rationale: Ignoring nonphysical factors can lead to incomplete care planning
5. A health-assessment scenario involves a patient says, 'I have felt dizzy every morning for three
days'.Which concept best fits?
A) Subjective data
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, B) Objective data
C) Health history
D) Chief concern
Correct Answer: A) Subjective data
Rationale: Subjective data best matches the scenario. Subjective data are symptoms and perceptions reported by the
patient or historian.
6. Which statement is most accurate regarding Subjective data?
A) Subjective data are only vital signs
B) Subjective data are only physical exam findings
C) Subjective data exclude patient perceptions
D) Subjective data are symptoms and perceptions reported by the patient or historian
Correct Answer: D) Subjective data are symptoms and perceptions reported by the patient or historian
Rationale: Subjective data are symptoms and perceptions reported by the patient or historian
7. Which nursing action is most appropriate for Subjective data?
A) Convert the statement directly into a diagnosis
B) Place it only in the objective section
C) Document the patient's report accurately and clarify relevant details
D) Omit the patient's own words
Correct Answer: C) Document the patient's report accurately and clarify relevant details
Rationale: Document the patient's report accurately and clarify relevant details
8. Which safety or clinical consequence is most important to recognize in Subjective data?
A) No meaningful consequence is associated with this topic
B) Mislabeling subjective data can weaken clinical reasoning and documentation
C) The finding never requires follow-up
D) Only laboratory testing can clarify the issue
Correct Answer: B) Mislabeling subjective data can weaken clinical reasoning and documentation
Rationale: Mislabeling subjective data can weaken clinical reasoning and documentation
9. A health-assessment scenario involves the nurse measures a blood pressure of 88/54 mmHg.
Whichconcept best fits?
A) Objective data
B) Health history
C) Chief concern
D) History of present illness
Correct Answer: A) Objective data
Rationale: Objective data best matches the scenario. Objective data are observable or measurable findings.
10. Which statement is most accurate regarding Objective data?
A) Objective data are only patient opinions
B) Objective data are observable or measurable findings
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