NR 509 Advanced Health Assessment Quiz 1 2026 |
Practice Questions & Verified Answers
1. Which component is typically part of the health history assessment?
Review of systems
Thorax and lungs
Physical examination
Vital signs
2. A nurse begins an interview with a client who is a Native American. The
nurse should recognize that this client will display what type of behavior
when responding to questions or engaging in conversation with the
nurse?
Look away
Look down
Stand to the side
Interrupt frequently
3. If a patient states, 'I have been feeling very fatigued and have a
persistent cough,' how should this information be documented in the
SOAP notes?
As subjective data in the 'Subjective' section of the SOAP
notes.
As a diagnosis in the 'Assessment' section of the SOAP notes.
As a treatment plan in the 'Plan' section of the SOAP notes.
As objective data in the 'Objective' section of the SOAP notes.
, 4. If a patient discloses suicidal thoughts during an assessment, what
should be the immediate next step in the nursing process?
Schedule a follow-up appointment for therapy.
Refer the patient to a nutritionist for dietary advice.
Document the patient's history and symptoms.
Ensure the patient's safety and initiate a crisis intervention plan.
5. When assessing for depression in a patient's mood, if depression is
suspected, which question is best asked to ensure safety for the patient?
Select the best answer
"Do you ever feel that life isn't worth living? Or that you would
just as soon be dead?"
"What do you see for yourself in the future?"
"How low do you feel?"
"When did you start feeling low?"
6. What category does the information about a patient's education level
and living situation fall under in a health history?
Review of systems
Chief complaint
Present illness
Personal and social history
7. What term is used to describe measurable data collected during a
patient assessment?
Plan
Objective
Practice Questions & Verified Answers
1. Which component is typically part of the health history assessment?
Review of systems
Thorax and lungs
Physical examination
Vital signs
2. A nurse begins an interview with a client who is a Native American. The
nurse should recognize that this client will display what type of behavior
when responding to questions or engaging in conversation with the
nurse?
Look away
Look down
Stand to the side
Interrupt frequently
3. If a patient states, 'I have been feeling very fatigued and have a
persistent cough,' how should this information be documented in the
SOAP notes?
As subjective data in the 'Subjective' section of the SOAP
notes.
As a diagnosis in the 'Assessment' section of the SOAP notes.
As a treatment plan in the 'Plan' section of the SOAP notes.
As objective data in the 'Objective' section of the SOAP notes.
, 4. If a patient discloses suicidal thoughts during an assessment, what
should be the immediate next step in the nursing process?
Schedule a follow-up appointment for therapy.
Refer the patient to a nutritionist for dietary advice.
Document the patient's history and symptoms.
Ensure the patient's safety and initiate a crisis intervention plan.
5. When assessing for depression in a patient's mood, if depression is
suspected, which question is best asked to ensure safety for the patient?
Select the best answer
"Do you ever feel that life isn't worth living? Or that you would
just as soon be dead?"
"What do you see for yourself in the future?"
"How low do you feel?"
"When did you start feeling low?"
6. What category does the information about a patient's education level
and living situation fall under in a health history?
Review of systems
Chief complaint
Present illness
Personal and social history
7. What term is used to describe measurable data collected during a
patient assessment?
Plan
Objective
