JARVIS PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND
HEALTH ASSESSMENT. EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The concept of health and healing has evolved in the recent years. Which is the best description
of heath?
A. Health is the absence of disease
B. Health is a dynamic process toward optimal functioning
C. Health depends on an interaction of mind, body, and spirit within the environment
D. Health is the prevention of disease - ANS C.
Which would be included in the database for new patient admission to a surgical unit?
A. All subjective and objective data gathered by a health practitioner from a patient
B. All objective data obtained from a patient through inspection, percussion, palpation, and
auscultation
c. A summary of a patient's record, including laboratory studies
D. All subjective and objective data, data gathered from a patient, and the results f any
laboratory or diagnostic - ANS D
You are reviewing assessment data of a 45 y/o male patient and note pain of 8 on a scale of 10,
labored breathing, and pale skin color on the electronic health record. This documentation is an
example of:
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A. Hypothetical Reasoning
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, B. Diagnostic Reasoning
C. Data Cluster
D. Signs and Symptoms - ANS C
A patient is in the ER with N/V. Which would you include in the database?
A. A complete health history and full physical examination
B. A diet and GI history
C. Previously identified problems
D. Start collection of data in conjunction with lifesaving measures - ANS B
A patient has recently received health insurance and would like to know how often he should
visit the provider. How do you respond?
A. "It would be most efficient if you visit on an annual basis"
B. "There is no recommendation for the frequency of health care visits."
C. "Your visits my vary, depending on your level of wellness."
D. "Your visits will be based on your preference." - ANS C
You are reviewing concepts related to steps in the nursing process for determining prioritization
and developing patent outcomes. To what are these actions attributed?
A. Planning
B. Assessment
C. Implementation
D. Diagnosis - ANS A
Which best describes evidence-based nursing practice?
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A. Combining clinical expertise with the uses of nursing research to provide the best care for
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patients while considering the patients values and circumstances
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HEALTH ASSESSMENT. EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The concept of health and healing has evolved in the recent years. Which is the best description
of heath?
A. Health is the absence of disease
B. Health is a dynamic process toward optimal functioning
C. Health depends on an interaction of mind, body, and spirit within the environment
D. Health is the prevention of disease - ANS C.
Which would be included in the database for new patient admission to a surgical unit?
A. All subjective and objective data gathered by a health practitioner from a patient
B. All objective data obtained from a patient through inspection, percussion, palpation, and
auscultation
c. A summary of a patient's record, including laboratory studies
D. All subjective and objective data, data gathered from a patient, and the results f any
laboratory or diagnostic - ANS D
You are reviewing assessment data of a 45 y/o male patient and note pain of 8 on a scale of 10,
labored breathing, and pale skin color on the electronic health record. This documentation is an
example of:
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Page
A. Hypothetical Reasoning
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, B. Diagnostic Reasoning
C. Data Cluster
D. Signs and Symptoms - ANS C
A patient is in the ER with N/V. Which would you include in the database?
A. A complete health history and full physical examination
B. A diet and GI history
C. Previously identified problems
D. Start collection of data in conjunction with lifesaving measures - ANS B
A patient has recently received health insurance and would like to know how often he should
visit the provider. How do you respond?
A. "It would be most efficient if you visit on an annual basis"
B. "There is no recommendation for the frequency of health care visits."
C. "Your visits my vary, depending on your level of wellness."
D. "Your visits will be based on your preference." - ANS C
You are reviewing concepts related to steps in the nursing process for determining prioritization
and developing patent outcomes. To what are these actions attributed?
A. Planning
B. Assessment
C. Implementation
D. Diagnosis - ANS A
Which best describes evidence-based nursing practice?
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A. Combining clinical expertise with the uses of nursing research to provide the best care for
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patients while considering the patients values and circumstances
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