NURS 3020: review questions (exam 1)
questions well answered to pass
what type of database is most appropriate when rapid collection of data is required and often
compiled concurrently with lifesaving measures? - correct answer ✔✔emergency
a nurse precepting a student nurse asks "what's the most important step in the critical-thinking
process?" - correct answer ✔✔using evidence-based assessment techniques
an example of subjective data is - correct answer ✔✔left knee has been swollen and hot for the
past 3 days
what type of database is most appropriate for an individual who is admitted to an long-term
care facility? - correct answer ✔✔complete
which of the following is an example of objective data? - correct answer ✔✔alert and oriented
an examples of objective data is - correct answer ✔✔crepitation in the left knee joint
which of the following is an example of subjective data? - correct answer ✔✔pain rated at 7/10
a complete database is - correct answer ✔✔used to perform a thorough or comprehensive
health history and physical examination
a patient admitted to the hospital with asthma has the following problems identified based on
an admission health history and physical assessment. which problem is a first-level priority? -
correct answer ✔✔impaired gas exchange
, which of the following actions/behaviors in the critical-thinking process are important for the
novice nurse to remember? - correct answer ✔✔approach assessment with a nonjudgmental
attitude
cluster associated assessment data
avoid making assumptions
the general survey consists of four distinct areas. these areas include - correct answer
✔✔physical appearance
body structure
mobility
behavior
the nurse is completing a general survey assessing the level of consciousness of a person. which
of the following findings are expected in this assessment? - correct answer ✔✔patient is alert
and oriented to person, place, time, and situation
data collection for the general survey begins - correct answer ✔✔at the first encounter
which of the following assessments should be included as part of the body structure portion of
the general survey? - correct answer ✔✔stature
nutrition
symmetry
the nurse documents the following findings for the behavioral portion of the general survey
assessment "patient demonstrates flat affect, lack of eye contact, hair not brushed, and strong
body odor". the nurse should be concerned that the patient is which of the following? - correct
answer ✔✔depression
questions well answered to pass
what type of database is most appropriate when rapid collection of data is required and often
compiled concurrently with lifesaving measures? - correct answer ✔✔emergency
a nurse precepting a student nurse asks "what's the most important step in the critical-thinking
process?" - correct answer ✔✔using evidence-based assessment techniques
an example of subjective data is - correct answer ✔✔left knee has been swollen and hot for the
past 3 days
what type of database is most appropriate for an individual who is admitted to an long-term
care facility? - correct answer ✔✔complete
which of the following is an example of objective data? - correct answer ✔✔alert and oriented
an examples of objective data is - correct answer ✔✔crepitation in the left knee joint
which of the following is an example of subjective data? - correct answer ✔✔pain rated at 7/10
a complete database is - correct answer ✔✔used to perform a thorough or comprehensive
health history and physical examination
a patient admitted to the hospital with asthma has the following problems identified based on
an admission health history and physical assessment. which problem is a first-level priority? -
correct answer ✔✔impaired gas exchange
, which of the following actions/behaviors in the critical-thinking process are important for the
novice nurse to remember? - correct answer ✔✔approach assessment with a nonjudgmental
attitude
cluster associated assessment data
avoid making assumptions
the general survey consists of four distinct areas. these areas include - correct answer
✔✔physical appearance
body structure
mobility
behavior
the nurse is completing a general survey assessing the level of consciousness of a person. which
of the following findings are expected in this assessment? - correct answer ✔✔patient is alert
and oriented to person, place, time, and situation
data collection for the general survey begins - correct answer ✔✔at the first encounter
which of the following assessments should be included as part of the body structure portion of
the general survey? - correct answer ✔✔stature
nutrition
symmetry
the nurse documents the following findings for the behavioral portion of the general survey
assessment "patient demonstrates flat affect, lack of eye contact, hair not brushed, and strong
body odor". the nurse should be concerned that the patient is which of the following? - correct
answer ✔✔depression
