NUR 265 FINAL EXAM: (Latest 2026/2027 Update) Comprehensive
Health & Physical Assessment | Q&A | Grade A | 100% Correct
(Verified Answers)
Complete Review: Subjective/Objective Data, Priority Levels, Lesions, Heart Sounds, PVD, Cranial Nerves, Mental Status &
Reflexes
SUBJECT SOURCE FORMAT
Health Assessment / NUR 265 Galen Final Exam Study Guide Q&A Guide with Rationale
2026/2027
Q1
What is the difference between subjective and objective data?
CORRECT ANSWER
Subjective = what patient tells you (symptoms). Objective = measurable, observed by nurse (vitals, physical
exam).
RATIONALE
• Subjective data cannot be verified by others (pain, nausea).
• Objective data is observable/measurable (temperature, lung sounds, lab values).
• Primary source = patient; secondary = family, staff, medical record.
Q2
A patient is admitted with a rash on the arm. The nurse performs an assessment focused only on that
rash. This is a:
CORRECT ANSWER
Focused database assessment (targeted, one problem)
RATIONALE
• Complete database = comprehensive (baseline).
• Follow‑up = re‑evaluate known problem.
• Emergency database = only enough data to save life.
, Q3
A patient suddenly becomes confused and disoriented. This is which level of priority?
CORRECT ANSWER
Second level priority (urgent – acute mental status change)
RATIONALE
• First level = emergent/life‑threatening (airway, breathing, circulation).
• Third level = important but not urgent (mobility, education, coping).
• Mental status changes may signal delirium, hypoglycemia, or stroke.
Q4
Place the four physical examination techniques in correct order.
CORRECT ANSWER
Inspection → Palpation → Percussion → Auscultation (except abdomen: inspect → auscultate → percuss
→ palpate)
RATIONALE
• Inspection always first (use sight).
• Palpation: warm hands, light to deep, tender areas last.
• Auscultation: use diaphragm for high‑pitched sounds, bell for low‑pitched.
Q5
Match percussion sound to location: Tympany
CORRECT ANSWER
Air‑filled stomach (drum‑like sound)
RATIONALE
• Flatness = bone/muscle; Dullness = heart, liver, spleen.
• Resonance = normal lung; Hyperresonance = emphysema (hyperinflated).
• Percussion helps assess density of underlying tissue.
Health & Physical Assessment | Q&A | Grade A | 100% Correct
(Verified Answers)
Complete Review: Subjective/Objective Data, Priority Levels, Lesions, Heart Sounds, PVD, Cranial Nerves, Mental Status &
Reflexes
SUBJECT SOURCE FORMAT
Health Assessment / NUR 265 Galen Final Exam Study Guide Q&A Guide with Rationale
2026/2027
Q1
What is the difference between subjective and objective data?
CORRECT ANSWER
Subjective = what patient tells you (symptoms). Objective = measurable, observed by nurse (vitals, physical
exam).
RATIONALE
• Subjective data cannot be verified by others (pain, nausea).
• Objective data is observable/measurable (temperature, lung sounds, lab values).
• Primary source = patient; secondary = family, staff, medical record.
Q2
A patient is admitted with a rash on the arm. The nurse performs an assessment focused only on that
rash. This is a:
CORRECT ANSWER
Focused database assessment (targeted, one problem)
RATIONALE
• Complete database = comprehensive (baseline).
• Follow‑up = re‑evaluate known problem.
• Emergency database = only enough data to save life.
, Q3
A patient suddenly becomes confused and disoriented. This is which level of priority?
CORRECT ANSWER
Second level priority (urgent – acute mental status change)
RATIONALE
• First level = emergent/life‑threatening (airway, breathing, circulation).
• Third level = important but not urgent (mobility, education, coping).
• Mental status changes may signal delirium, hypoglycemia, or stroke.
Q4
Place the four physical examination techniques in correct order.
CORRECT ANSWER
Inspection → Palpation → Percussion → Auscultation (except abdomen: inspect → auscultate → percuss
→ palpate)
RATIONALE
• Inspection always first (use sight).
• Palpation: warm hands, light to deep, tender areas last.
• Auscultation: use diaphragm for high‑pitched sounds, bell for low‑pitched.
Q5
Match percussion sound to location: Tympany
CORRECT ANSWER
Air‑filled stomach (drum‑like sound)
RATIONALE
• Flatness = bone/muscle; Dullness = heart, liver, spleen.
• Resonance = normal lung; Hyperresonance = emphysema (hyperinflated).
• Percussion helps assess density of underlying tissue.
