NSG3009
Principles of Assessment
Final Exams Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is the primary purpose of conducting a
health assessment?
- A. To diagnose medical conditions
- B. To establish a baseline for future comparisons
- C. To administer medication
- D. To determine patient satisfaction
- ANS: B. To establish a baseline for future comparisons
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, - Rationale: Health assessments are conducted to establish a
baseline of the patient's health status, which can be used for
comparison during future assessments.
2. Which type of assessment focuses on a specific body system
or problem area?
- A. Comprehensive Assessment
- B. Focused Assessment
- C. Emergency Assessment
- D. Initial Assessment
- ANS: B. Focused Assessment
- Rationale: A focused assessment targets a specific body
system or problem area to gather detailed information about a
particular concern.
3. In the context of assessment, what does the acronym "SOAP"
stand for?
- A. Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
- B. Signs, Observations, Analysis, Protocol
- C. Symptoms, Observations, Assessment, Procedure
- D. Study, Observation, Analysis, Plan
- ANS: A. Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
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, - Rationale: SOAP is a method of documentation used by
healthcare providers to record patient information and plan care.
4. Which of the following is considered a subjective data in
patient assessment?
- A. Blood pressure reading
- B. Laboratory test results
- C. Patient's reported pain level
- D. Pulse rate
- ANS: C. Patient's reported pain level
- Rationale: Subjective data are information provided by the
patient, such as their perception of pain, feelings, and symptoms.
5. Which assessment tool is used to evaluate a patient's risk of
falling?
- A. Glasgow Coma Scale
- B. Braden Scale
- C. Morse Fall Scale
- D. Apgar Score
- ANS: C. Morse Fall Scale
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, - Rationale: The Morse Fall Scale is a tool used to assess a
patient's risk of falling, considering factors like history of falls,
secondary diagnoses, and mobility.
Fill-in-the-Blank
6. ______ assessment involves the initial gathering of
information about a patient's health status upon admission to a
healthcare facility.
- ANS: Initial
- Rationale: Initial assessment is the first comprehensive
collection of data to establish a baseline for future care.
7. The ______ ______ ______ is a systematic approach to
collecting and analyzing patient data to identify health needs and
provide appropriate care.
- ANS: Nursing Assessment Process
- Rationale: The Nursing Assessment Process is a systematic
method used by nurses to gather and analyze patient data.
8. ______ ______ is a form of assessment used to monitor
changes in a patient's condition over time.
- ANS: Ongoing assessment
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Principles of Assessment
Final Exams Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is the primary purpose of conducting a
health assessment?
- A. To diagnose medical conditions
- B. To establish a baseline for future comparisons
- C. To administer medication
- D. To determine patient satisfaction
- ANS: B. To establish a baseline for future comparisons
©2025
, - Rationale: Health assessments are conducted to establish a
baseline of the patient's health status, which can be used for
comparison during future assessments.
2. Which type of assessment focuses on a specific body system
or problem area?
- A. Comprehensive Assessment
- B. Focused Assessment
- C. Emergency Assessment
- D. Initial Assessment
- ANS: B. Focused Assessment
- Rationale: A focused assessment targets a specific body
system or problem area to gather detailed information about a
particular concern.
3. In the context of assessment, what does the acronym "SOAP"
stand for?
- A. Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
- B. Signs, Observations, Analysis, Protocol
- C. Symptoms, Observations, Assessment, Procedure
- D. Study, Observation, Analysis, Plan
- ANS: A. Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
©2025
, - Rationale: SOAP is a method of documentation used by
healthcare providers to record patient information and plan care.
4. Which of the following is considered a subjective data in
patient assessment?
- A. Blood pressure reading
- B. Laboratory test results
- C. Patient's reported pain level
- D. Pulse rate
- ANS: C. Patient's reported pain level
- Rationale: Subjective data are information provided by the
patient, such as their perception of pain, feelings, and symptoms.
5. Which assessment tool is used to evaluate a patient's risk of
falling?
- A. Glasgow Coma Scale
- B. Braden Scale
- C. Morse Fall Scale
- D. Apgar Score
- ANS: C. Morse Fall Scale
©2025
, - Rationale: The Morse Fall Scale is a tool used to assess a
patient's risk of falling, considering factors like history of falls,
secondary diagnoses, and mobility.
Fill-in-the-Blank
6. ______ assessment involves the initial gathering of
information about a patient's health status upon admission to a
healthcare facility.
- ANS: Initial
- Rationale: Initial assessment is the first comprehensive
collection of data to establish a baseline for future care.
7. The ______ ______ ______ is a systematic approach to
collecting and analyzing patient data to identify health needs and
provide appropriate care.
- ANS: Nursing Assessment Process
- Rationale: The Nursing Assessment Process is a systematic
method used by nurses to gather and analyze patient data.
8. ______ ______ is a form of assessment used to monitor
changes in a patient's condition over time.
- ANS: Ongoing assessment
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