Objective Data Questions with
Accurate Data
.... information is being recorded when the nurse documents a person's
temperature is 102.1 °F (38.9 °C) and the heart rate is 126 beats per minute.
Including that the person said they have felt sick for the last two days is an
example of documenting ..... data. correct answer objective ; subjective
Select the words or phrases in the client statement that are subjective data.
"I fell down the stairs last evening and twisted my ankle. I put ice on it right away
and kept it elevated, but now I can't put any weight on it. I took some ibuprofen
for the pain, but it is still pretty bad. I don't think it is broken." correct answer
falling down the stairs last evening, a twisted ankle, putting ice on it, keeping it
elevated, not putting weight on it, taking ibuprofen, and it is still pretty bad.
What the nurse learns using the assessment techniques of inspection, palpation,
percussion, and auscultation correct answer objective data
What the person shares about themselves: correct answer subjective data
Which is an example of objective data?
The client saying that their left knee has been swollen and hot for the past 3 days
Client's partner sharing that they cannot touch the knee without the person
moaning
Hearing a popping sound when the left knee is extended