NUR 101 / NUR101 HealtH assessmeNt
exam 3 Review (New 2025/2026 Update)
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Health Assessment Exam 3 Review
Questions 1–25
Question 1
The primary purpose of a nursing health assessment is to:
A. Diagnose medical diseases
B. Collect patient data to identify health problems
C. Replace laboratory testing
D. Determine medication dosages
Correct Answer: B. Collect patient data to identify health problems
Rationale: Health assessment allows nurses to gather subjective and objective
data to identify patient needs and plan care.
Question 2
Which component of the nursing assessment includes information reported by
the patient?
,A. Objective data
B. Subjective data
C. Laboratory data
D. Diagnostic data
Correct Answer: B. Subjective data
Rationale: Subjective data includes symptoms, feelings, and experiences
described by the patient.
Question 3
Which finding is considered objective data?
A. “I feel dizzy.”
B. “My pain is severe.”
C. Blood pressure of 150/90 mmHg
D. “I feel anxious.”
Correct Answer: C. Blood pressure of 150/90 mmHg
Rationale: Objective data are measurable observations obtained by the
healthcare provider.
Question 4
The first step in the nursing process is:
A. Planning
B. Assessment
C. Implementation
D. Evaluation
Correct Answer: B. Assessment
Rationale: Assessment involves collecting patient information before nursing
diagnoses and interventions.
,Question 5
A comprehensive health assessment includes:
A. Only the chief complaint
B. Physical examination and health history
C. Medication administration only
D. Laboratory results only
Correct Answer: B. Physical examination and health history
Rationale: A complete assessment includes history, physical examination, and
psychosocial information.
Vital Signs
Question 6
The normal adult oral temperature is approximately:
A. 95°F (35°C)
B. 98.6°F (37°C)
C. 101°F (38.3°C)
D. 104°F (40°C)
Correct Answer: B. 98.6°F (37°C)
Rationale: Average normal oral temperature is approximately 98.6°F, although
normal ranges vary.
Question 7
A fever is defined as:
, A. Body temperature below normal
B. Elevated body temperature above normal range
C. Low blood pressure
D. Increased heart rate only
Correct Answer: B. Elevated body temperature above normal range
Rationale: Fever is an elevation of body temperature caused by an immune
response.
Question 8
The normal resting adult pulse rate is:
A. 20–40 beats/min
B. 60–100 beats/min
C. 110–150 beats/min
D. 150–200 beats/min
Correct Answer: B. 60–100 beats/min
Rationale: Normal adult heart rate ranges from approximately 60–100 beats/min.
Question 9
A pulse rate above 100 beats/min is called:
A. Bradycardia
B. Tachycardia
C. Dysrhythmia
D. Apnea
Correct Answer: B. Tachycardia
Rationale: Tachycardia refers to an abnormally rapid heart rate.
exam 3 Review (New 2025/2026 Update)
mock exam QUestioNs & aNsweRs witH
RatioNales alReadY GRaded a+ exam
(100 QUestioNs)
Health Assessment Exam 3 Review
Questions 1–25
Question 1
The primary purpose of a nursing health assessment is to:
A. Diagnose medical diseases
B. Collect patient data to identify health problems
C. Replace laboratory testing
D. Determine medication dosages
Correct Answer: B. Collect patient data to identify health problems
Rationale: Health assessment allows nurses to gather subjective and objective
data to identify patient needs and plan care.
Question 2
Which component of the nursing assessment includes information reported by
the patient?
,A. Objective data
B. Subjective data
C. Laboratory data
D. Diagnostic data
Correct Answer: B. Subjective data
Rationale: Subjective data includes symptoms, feelings, and experiences
described by the patient.
Question 3
Which finding is considered objective data?
A. “I feel dizzy.”
B. “My pain is severe.”
C. Blood pressure of 150/90 mmHg
D. “I feel anxious.”
Correct Answer: C. Blood pressure of 150/90 mmHg
Rationale: Objective data are measurable observations obtained by the
healthcare provider.
Question 4
The first step in the nursing process is:
A. Planning
B. Assessment
C. Implementation
D. Evaluation
Correct Answer: B. Assessment
Rationale: Assessment involves collecting patient information before nursing
diagnoses and interventions.
,Question 5
A comprehensive health assessment includes:
A. Only the chief complaint
B. Physical examination and health history
C. Medication administration only
D. Laboratory results only
Correct Answer: B. Physical examination and health history
Rationale: A complete assessment includes history, physical examination, and
psychosocial information.
Vital Signs
Question 6
The normal adult oral temperature is approximately:
A. 95°F (35°C)
B. 98.6°F (37°C)
C. 101°F (38.3°C)
D. 104°F (40°C)
Correct Answer: B. 98.6°F (37°C)
Rationale: Average normal oral temperature is approximately 98.6°F, although
normal ranges vary.
Question 7
A fever is defined as:
, A. Body temperature below normal
B. Elevated body temperature above normal range
C. Low blood pressure
D. Increased heart rate only
Correct Answer: B. Elevated body temperature above normal range
Rationale: Fever is an elevation of body temperature caused by an immune
response.
Question 8
The normal resting adult pulse rate is:
A. 20–40 beats/min
B. 60–100 beats/min
C. 110–150 beats/min
D. 150–200 beats/min
Correct Answer: B. 60–100 beats/min
Rationale: Normal adult heart rate ranges from approximately 60–100 beats/min.
Question 9
A pulse rate above 100 beats/min is called:
A. Bradycardia
B. Tachycardia
C. Dysrhythmia
D. Apnea
Correct Answer: B. Tachycardia
Rationale: Tachycardia refers to an abnormally rapid heart rate.
