, NURS 3320 QUIZ 1
Holistic Health Assessment Across the Lifespan
University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) 100-
Question Practice Quiz
2026/2027 Edition
1. A nurse begins a holistic assessment of a newly admitted adult. Which data set best reflects a
holisticapproach?
A) Only laboratory and imaging results
B) Physical, psychological, sociocultural, developmental, and spiritual information
C) Only the current chief complaint
D) Only objective physical-examination findings
Correct Answer: Physical, psychological, sociocultural, developmental, and spiritual information
Rationale: Holistic assessment considers the whole person rather than a single disease or body system. It integrates
physical findings with psychological, sociocultural, developmental, spiritual, and environmental factors so care reflects
the patient's overall health context.
2. A patient states, 'My chest feels tight when I climb stairs.' How should the nurse classify
thisinformation?
A) Subjective data
B) Objective data
C) Secondary data only
D) A nursing diagnosis
Correct Answer: Subjective data
Rationale: Subjective data are symptoms, perceptions, feelings, and experiences reported by the patient. Chest
tightness cannot be directly measured by the examiner; objective data are observable or measurable findings.
3. The nurse records a temperature of 38.2 C and a heart rate of 108/min. These findings are: A)
Subjective data
B) Objective data
C) Interpretive data only
D) Historical data only
Correct Answer: Objective data
Rationale: Objective data are findings the examiner can observe, measure, or verify. Temperature and pulse are
directly measurable physiologic values, whereas subjective data come from the patient's report.
4. A family member describes the patient's usual memory function because the patient is confused.
Thefamily member is providing:
A) Primary-source data
B) Secondary-source data
C) Objective data only
D) A nursing intervention
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, Correct Answer: Secondary-source data
Rationale: The patient is usually the primary source. Information from family, caregivers, records, or other sources is
secondary-source data and can be important when the patient cannot provide a reliable history.
5. Before entering the patient's room for a formal interview, the nurse reviews the chart and
availablerecords. This occurs during the:
A) Working phase
B) Preintroductory phase
C) Summary phase
D) Termination phase only
Correct Answer: Preintroductory phase
Rationale: The preintroductory phase occurs before direct interaction and includes reviewing available information,
planning the interview, and preparing the environment.
6. Which action is most appropriate during the introductory phase of a nursing interview?
A) Begin with rapid closed-ended questions
B) Summarize all findings before collecting data
C) Perform percussion before speaking to the patient
D) Introduce yourself, explain the purpose, and establish privacy
Correct Answer: Introduce yourself, explain the purpose, and establish privacy
Rationale: The introductory phase establishes rapport, explains the nurse's role and purpose, and addresses privacy
and confidentiality. Detailed data collection occurs mainly in the working phase.
7. During the working phase of an interview, the nurse should primarily:
A) End the interview immediately
B) Collect and clarify health information
C) Review the chart without the patient
D) Obtain informed consent for surgery
Correct Answer: Collect and clarify health information
Rationale: The working phase is where most information gathering occurs. The nurse explores symptoms, history, and
concerns while clarifying and validating what the patient means.
8. At the end of an interview, the nurse says, 'Let me review the main concerns we discussed.'
Thisaction belongs to the:
A) Preintroductory phase
B) Summary and closing phase
C) Orientation-only phase
D) Physical-examination phase
Correct Answer: Summary and closing phase
Rationale: The closing phase includes summarizing key information, checking accuracy, allowing final questions, and
explaining next steps.
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Holistic Health Assessment Across the Lifespan
University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) 100-
Question Practice Quiz
2026/2027 Edition
1. A nurse begins a holistic assessment of a newly admitted adult. Which data set best reflects a
holisticapproach?
A) Only laboratory and imaging results
B) Physical, psychological, sociocultural, developmental, and spiritual information
C) Only the current chief complaint
D) Only objective physical-examination findings
Correct Answer: Physical, psychological, sociocultural, developmental, and spiritual information
Rationale: Holistic assessment considers the whole person rather than a single disease or body system. It integrates
physical findings with psychological, sociocultural, developmental, spiritual, and environmental factors so care reflects
the patient's overall health context.
2. A patient states, 'My chest feels tight when I climb stairs.' How should the nurse classify
thisinformation?
A) Subjective data
B) Objective data
C) Secondary data only
D) A nursing diagnosis
Correct Answer: Subjective data
Rationale: Subjective data are symptoms, perceptions, feelings, and experiences reported by the patient. Chest
tightness cannot be directly measured by the examiner; objective data are observable or measurable findings.
3. The nurse records a temperature of 38.2 C and a heart rate of 108/min. These findings are: A)
Subjective data
B) Objective data
C) Interpretive data only
D) Historical data only
Correct Answer: Objective data
Rationale: Objective data are findings the examiner can observe, measure, or verify. Temperature and pulse are
directly measurable physiologic values, whereas subjective data come from the patient's report.
4. A family member describes the patient's usual memory function because the patient is confused.
Thefamily member is providing:
A) Primary-source data
B) Secondary-source data
C) Objective data only
D) A nursing intervention
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, Correct Answer: Secondary-source data
Rationale: The patient is usually the primary source. Information from family, caregivers, records, or other sources is
secondary-source data and can be important when the patient cannot provide a reliable history.
5. Before entering the patient's room for a formal interview, the nurse reviews the chart and
availablerecords. This occurs during the:
A) Working phase
B) Preintroductory phase
C) Summary phase
D) Termination phase only
Correct Answer: Preintroductory phase
Rationale: The preintroductory phase occurs before direct interaction and includes reviewing available information,
planning the interview, and preparing the environment.
6. Which action is most appropriate during the introductory phase of a nursing interview?
A) Begin with rapid closed-ended questions
B) Summarize all findings before collecting data
C) Perform percussion before speaking to the patient
D) Introduce yourself, explain the purpose, and establish privacy
Correct Answer: Introduce yourself, explain the purpose, and establish privacy
Rationale: The introductory phase establishes rapport, explains the nurse's role and purpose, and addresses privacy
and confidentiality. Detailed data collection occurs mainly in the working phase.
7. During the working phase of an interview, the nurse should primarily:
A) End the interview immediately
B) Collect and clarify health information
C) Review the chart without the patient
D) Obtain informed consent for surgery
Correct Answer: Collect and clarify health information
Rationale: The working phase is where most information gathering occurs. The nurse explores symptoms, history, and
concerns while clarifying and validating what the patient means.
8. At the end of an interview, the nurse says, 'Let me review the main concerns we discussed.'
Thisaction belongs to the:
A) Preintroductory phase
B) Summary and closing phase
C) Orientation-only phase
D) Physical-examination phase
Correct Answer: Summary and closing phase
Rationale: The closing phase includes summarizing key information, checking accuracy, allowing final questions, and
explaining next steps.
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