NSG 3160 EXAM 1 |2025-2026 LATEST UPDATED| 80 REAL EXAM
AND COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 100% RATED
CORRECT | 100% VERFIED | ALREADY GRADED A+
What type of database is most appropriate when the rapid collection of data is
required and often compiled concurrently with lifesaving measures?
a. Complete
b. Focused
c. Follow-up
d. Emergency - (answer)d. Emergency
An emergency database includes the rapid collection of data often obtained
concurrently with lifesaving measures. A focused database is for a limited or short-
term problem; this database concerns mainly one problem, one cue complex, or
one body system. A follow-up database is used to follow up on short-term or
chronic health problems; the statuses of identified problems are evaluated at
regular and appropriate intervals. A complete database includes a complete health
,history and a full physical examination; it describes the current and past health
state and forms a baseline against which all future changes can be measured.
A nurse precepting a student nurse asks, "What's the most important step in the
critical-thinking process?"
a. Clustering subjective and objective data
b. Analyzing health data
c. Using evidence-based assessment techniques
d. Prioritizing health concerns - (answer)c. Using evidence-based assessment
techniques
Evidence-based techniques are supported by research showing effectiveness of the
technique that provides the safest and most current techniques to promote the
health of patients. Clustering subjective and objective data is a step in the critical-
thinking process, but is not the most important step. Analyzing health data is a step
in the critical-thinking process, but is not the most important step. Prioritizing
,health concerns is a step in the critical-thinking process, but is not the most
important step.
What type of database is most appropriate for an individual who is admitted to a
long-term care facility?
a. Focused
b. Complete
c. Emergency
d. Follow-up - (answer)b. Complete
A complete database includes a complete health history and a full physical
examination; it describes the current and past health state and forms a baseline
against which all future changes can be measured. A focused database is for a
limited or short-term problem; this database concerns mainly one problem, one cue
complex, or one body system. A follow-up database is used to follow up on short-
term or chronic health problems; the statuses of identified problems are evaluated
, at regular and appropriate intervals. An emergency database includes a rapid
collection of data often obtained concurrently with lifesaving measures.
Which of the following is an example of objective data?
a. A sore throat
b. An earache
c. Alert and oriented
d. Dizziness - (answer)c. Alert and oriented
Objective data is what the health professional observes; level of consciousness and
orientation are observations. Subjective data is what the person says about himself
or herself during history taking.
Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
a. Blood glucose 126 md/dL
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What type of database is most appropriate when the rapid collection of data is
required and often compiled concurrently with lifesaving measures?
a. Complete
b. Focused
c. Follow-up
d. Emergency - (answer)d. Emergency
An emergency database includes the rapid collection of data often obtained
concurrently with lifesaving measures. A focused database is for a limited or short-
term problem; this database concerns mainly one problem, one cue complex, or
one body system. A follow-up database is used to follow up on short-term or
chronic health problems; the statuses of identified problems are evaluated at
regular and appropriate intervals. A complete database includes a complete health
,history and a full physical examination; it describes the current and past health
state and forms a baseline against which all future changes can be measured.
A nurse precepting a student nurse asks, "What's the most important step in the
critical-thinking process?"
a. Clustering subjective and objective data
b. Analyzing health data
c. Using evidence-based assessment techniques
d. Prioritizing health concerns - (answer)c. Using evidence-based assessment
techniques
Evidence-based techniques are supported by research showing effectiveness of the
technique that provides the safest and most current techniques to promote the
health of patients. Clustering subjective and objective data is a step in the critical-
thinking process, but is not the most important step. Analyzing health data is a step
in the critical-thinking process, but is not the most important step. Prioritizing
,health concerns is a step in the critical-thinking process, but is not the most
important step.
What type of database is most appropriate for an individual who is admitted to a
long-term care facility?
a. Focused
b. Complete
c. Emergency
d. Follow-up - (answer)b. Complete
A complete database includes a complete health history and a full physical
examination; it describes the current and past health state and forms a baseline
against which all future changes can be measured. A focused database is for a
limited or short-term problem; this database concerns mainly one problem, one cue
complex, or one body system. A follow-up database is used to follow up on short-
term or chronic health problems; the statuses of identified problems are evaluated
, at regular and appropriate intervals. An emergency database includes a rapid
collection of data often obtained concurrently with lifesaving measures.
Which of the following is an example of objective data?
a. A sore throat
b. An earache
c. Alert and oriented
d. Dizziness - (answer)c. Alert and oriented
Objective data is what the health professional observes; level of consciousness and
orientation are observations. Subjective data is what the person says about himself
or herself during history taking.
Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
a. Blood glucose 126 md/dL
