Exam 1: NUR210/ NUR 210 (Latest 2025/
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NURS 210 - Exam 1 Practice Questions
which factors would help the nurse interpret patient data accurately? select all that apply
1. knowledge of evidence-based practice research
2. attention to detail during the patient interview
3. understanding of the patient's culture and values
4. careful observation of the patient's behavior
5. using past experiences and generalizations
ANSWER:
1. knowledge of evidence-based practice research
2. attention to detail during the patient interview
3. understanding of the patient's culture and values
4. careful observation of the patient's behavior
a nurse asks a patient several questions to determine how he may have gotten a pressure
ulcer. which of the Gordon's model of 11 functional health patterns would the nurse
address in her assessment? select all that apply
1. sleep-rest
,2. elimination
3. pain and weakness
4. food and fluid intake
5. past medical history or family history
ANSWER:
1. sleep-rest
2. elimination
4. food and fluid intake
when obtaining data for an assessment, a nurse must confirm the accuracy of the
information by using another source or method. this is known as validating. which actions
are examples of validation? select all that apply
1. confirming the information from the patient's family
2. getting diagnostic tests done
3. asking the patient directly
4. validating with findings from a physical examination
5. contacting the patient's previous doctor
ANSWER:
1. confirming the information from the patient's family
3. asking the patient directly
4. validating with findings from a physical examination
5. contacting the patient's previous doctor
, how would the nurse organize patient data using the head-to-toe model?
1. organizes assessment data of each body system and focuses on physical aspects
2. organizes only the physical assessment data from the upper to lower extremities
3. organizes health assessment data according to the areas of function from head to toe
4. organizes general health status first, vital signs next, and physical assessment at the end
ANSWER:
4. organizes general health status first, vital signs next, and physical assessment at the end
a nurse is assigned to a 78-year-old patient with symptoms of H1N1 flu. the patient is short
of breath with a respiratory rate of 30 breaths/min. he lost his wife just a month ago. the
nurse's knowledge about this patient would result in which assessment approach at this
time? select all that apply.
1. a focused approach
2. a structured comprehensive approach
3. using multiple visits to gather a complete database
4. focusing on the functional health pattern of role-relationship
5. scheduling a single extensive, structured interview to gather a detailed assessment
ANSWER:
1. a focused approach
3. using multiple visits to gather a complete database
which frameworks can help the nurse organize patient data after the interview process?
select all that apply
1. triage system
2026 Update) Transition to Practice-
Capstone | Review with Questions and
Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A –
Fortis
NURS 210 - Exam 1 Practice Questions
which factors would help the nurse interpret patient data accurately? select all that apply
1. knowledge of evidence-based practice research
2. attention to detail during the patient interview
3. understanding of the patient's culture and values
4. careful observation of the patient's behavior
5. using past experiences and generalizations
ANSWER:
1. knowledge of evidence-based practice research
2. attention to detail during the patient interview
3. understanding of the patient's culture and values
4. careful observation of the patient's behavior
a nurse asks a patient several questions to determine how he may have gotten a pressure
ulcer. which of the Gordon's model of 11 functional health patterns would the nurse
address in her assessment? select all that apply
1. sleep-rest
,2. elimination
3. pain and weakness
4. food and fluid intake
5. past medical history or family history
ANSWER:
1. sleep-rest
2. elimination
4. food and fluid intake
when obtaining data for an assessment, a nurse must confirm the accuracy of the
information by using another source or method. this is known as validating. which actions
are examples of validation? select all that apply
1. confirming the information from the patient's family
2. getting diagnostic tests done
3. asking the patient directly
4. validating with findings from a physical examination
5. contacting the patient's previous doctor
ANSWER:
1. confirming the information from the patient's family
3. asking the patient directly
4. validating with findings from a physical examination
5. contacting the patient's previous doctor
, how would the nurse organize patient data using the head-to-toe model?
1. organizes assessment data of each body system and focuses on physical aspects
2. organizes only the physical assessment data from the upper to lower extremities
3. organizes health assessment data according to the areas of function from head to toe
4. organizes general health status first, vital signs next, and physical assessment at the end
ANSWER:
4. organizes general health status first, vital signs next, and physical assessment at the end
a nurse is assigned to a 78-year-old patient with symptoms of H1N1 flu. the patient is short
of breath with a respiratory rate of 30 breaths/min. he lost his wife just a month ago. the
nurse's knowledge about this patient would result in which assessment approach at this
time? select all that apply.
1. a focused approach
2. a structured comprehensive approach
3. using multiple visits to gather a complete database
4. focusing on the functional health pattern of role-relationship
5. scheduling a single extensive, structured interview to gather a detailed assessment
ANSWER:
1. a focused approach
3. using multiple visits to gather a complete database
which frameworks can help the nurse organize patient data after the interview process?
select all that apply
1. triage system
