NSG 316 Exam 1 Health
Assessment Actual Questions &
Rationalized Answers – GCU
1. Which components are included in a general survey?
A. Vital signs only
B. Physical appearance, body structure, mobility, behavior
C. Pain assessment and labs
D. Family history and ROS
Correct AnswerB
Rationale: A general survey evaluates the patient’s overall physical appearance, body structure,
mobility, and behavior at first encounter.
2. When should observation of the patient begin?
A. After introductions
B. During the interview
C. When vital signs are taken
D. Immediately upon first sight
Correct AnswerD
Rationale: Observation begins the moment the nurse sees the patient.
3. Health assessment is best defined as:
A. Diagnosis of illness
B. Data collection about the patient’s health status
C. Planning treatment
D. Physical examination only
,Correct AnswerB
Rationale: Health assessment involves collecting subjective and objective data.
4. A complete database is most appropriate in which setting?
A. Emergency department
B. Urgent care
C. Family practice
D. Follow-up visit
Correct AnswerC
Rationale: A complete database includes full history and physical examination.
5. An episodic database focuses on:
A. Long-term care planning
B. A single or short-term health problem
C. Health promotion
D. Functional decline
Correct AnswerB
Rationale: Episodic databases address specific, limited problems.
6. A follow-up database is used to:
A. Identify new diagnoses
B. Evaluate prior problems over time
C. Perform screening
D. Establish baseline data
Correct AnswerB
Rationale: Follow-up databases reassess previously identified conditions.
7. An emergency database prioritizes:
,A. Family history
B. Review of systems
C. Rapid, focused data collection
D. Health promotion
Correct AnswerC
Rationale: Emergencies require immediate, focused assessment.
8. A comprehensive assessment includes:
A. Vital signs only
B. Focused exam
C. Complete history and physical exam
D. Screening tools only
Correct AnswerC
Rationale: Comprehensive assessments are performed on entry to care.
9. A focused assessment is best used when:
A. Patient is stable
B. Performing annual exams
C. Addressing a specific problem
D. Assessing functional decline
Correct AnswerC
10. Subjective data are best described as:
A. Measurable findings
B. Laboratory values
C. What the patient reports
D. Nurse observations
Correct AnswerC
, 11. Objective data include:
A. Pain description
B. Nausea
C. Blood pressure
D. Fatigue
Correct AnswerC
12. First-level priority problems involve:
A. Health promotion
B. Psychosocial needs
C. Life-threatening conditions
D. Chronic illness
Correct AnswerC
Rationale: ABCs define first-level priorities.
13. Second-level priorities are:
A. Non-urgent
B. Potentially life-threatening if untreated
C. Always chronic
D. Preventive only
Correct AnswerB
14. Third-level priorities include:
A. Immediate threats
B. Health education
C. Problems that can wait
D. Airway issues
Assessment Actual Questions &
Rationalized Answers – GCU
1. Which components are included in a general survey?
A. Vital signs only
B. Physical appearance, body structure, mobility, behavior
C. Pain assessment and labs
D. Family history and ROS
Correct AnswerB
Rationale: A general survey evaluates the patient’s overall physical appearance, body structure,
mobility, and behavior at first encounter.
2. When should observation of the patient begin?
A. After introductions
B. During the interview
C. When vital signs are taken
D. Immediately upon first sight
Correct AnswerD
Rationale: Observation begins the moment the nurse sees the patient.
3. Health assessment is best defined as:
A. Diagnosis of illness
B. Data collection about the patient’s health status
C. Planning treatment
D. Physical examination only
,Correct AnswerB
Rationale: Health assessment involves collecting subjective and objective data.
4. A complete database is most appropriate in which setting?
A. Emergency department
B. Urgent care
C. Family practice
D. Follow-up visit
Correct AnswerC
Rationale: A complete database includes full history and physical examination.
5. An episodic database focuses on:
A. Long-term care planning
B. A single or short-term health problem
C. Health promotion
D. Functional decline
Correct AnswerB
Rationale: Episodic databases address specific, limited problems.
6. A follow-up database is used to:
A. Identify new diagnoses
B. Evaluate prior problems over time
C. Perform screening
D. Establish baseline data
Correct AnswerB
Rationale: Follow-up databases reassess previously identified conditions.
7. An emergency database prioritizes:
,A. Family history
B. Review of systems
C. Rapid, focused data collection
D. Health promotion
Correct AnswerC
Rationale: Emergencies require immediate, focused assessment.
8. A comprehensive assessment includes:
A. Vital signs only
B. Focused exam
C. Complete history and physical exam
D. Screening tools only
Correct AnswerC
Rationale: Comprehensive assessments are performed on entry to care.
9. A focused assessment is best used when:
A. Patient is stable
B. Performing annual exams
C. Addressing a specific problem
D. Assessing functional decline
Correct AnswerC
10. Subjective data are best described as:
A. Measurable findings
B. Laboratory values
C. What the patient reports
D. Nurse observations
Correct AnswerC
, 11. Objective data include:
A. Pain description
B. Nausea
C. Blood pressure
D. Fatigue
Correct AnswerC
12. First-level priority problems involve:
A. Health promotion
B. Psychosocial needs
C. Life-threatening conditions
D. Chronic illness
Correct AnswerC
Rationale: ABCs define first-level priorities.
13. Second-level priorities are:
A. Non-urgent
B. Potentially life-threatening if untreated
C. Always chronic
D. Preventive only
Correct AnswerB
14. Third-level priorities include:
A. Immediate threats
B. Health education
C. Problems that can wait
D. Airway issues
