NR 302- Health Assessment 1 Exam 1
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What is subjective information?
What you assess
What the patient tells you
Lab results
Vital signs - ANSWER- -What the patient tells you
What is objective information?
What we assess
What the patient states
Complaints of nausea
Complaints of dizziness - ANSWER- -What we assess
In the nursing process, the diagnosis phase includes what actions? Select all that apply.
Cluster data together
Make inferences
Collect data
Prioritize goals - ANSWER- -Cluster data together
,Make inferences
Open-ended questions should be used during what part of the patient interview?
The introduction
The closure
When trying to find out specific information
When trying to find out detailed information - ANSWER- -The introduction
Closed-ended questions are used to obtain detailed and specific answers.
True
False - ANSWER- -True
How can the communication method of confrontation be used in a patient interview?
To inform the patient
To condense facts
To link events
To clarify inconsistent information - ANSWER- -To clarify inconsistent information
A patient who comes to the ER with an altered level of consciousness should be seen before an
asthma attack patient.
True
False - ANSWER- -False
Any person who can speak the patient's language is allowed to interpret.
True
,False - ANSWER- -False
What makes a first level priority so important?
It's not, a third level is
It is causing the patient pain
It is emergent and life-threatening
The patient will not follow direction - ANSWER- -It is emergent and life-threatening
The diaphragm of the stethoscope is used for low-pitched sounds.
True
False - ANSWER- -False
The planning phase of the nursing process involves what action?
Establish priorities
Interpret data
Collect data
Evaluate progress - ANSWER- -Establish priorities
When implementing a plan of care, the nurse only relies on themselves to complete it.
True
False - ANSWER- -False
What characterizes a lethargic level of consciousness?
The person is awake and alert.
Constant stimulation is required to keep the patient awake.
A person will wake when stimulated but goes back to sleep.
, The person does not wake up. - ANSWER- -A person will wake when stimulated but goes back
to sleep.
What could be actions of a person experiencing delirium? Select all that apply.
Disruptive behavior
Disorganized behavior
Very sleepy
Calm and cooperative - ANSWER- -Disruptive behavior
Disorganized behavior
Place the database types in order from most comprehensive to least."
Emergent
Complete
Follow-up
Focused or Problem-centered - ANSWER- -Complete
Focused or Problem-centered
Follow-up
Emergent
The order of the physical assessment is inspect, palpate, auscultate, and then percuss.
True
False - ANSWER- -False
What are the qualities we assess when palpating a pulse?
Rate, Rhythm, & Force
Rate & Force
Review | Questions and correct detailed
Answers | 2026/27 Updates | 100% correct
What is subjective information?
What you assess
What the patient tells you
Lab results
Vital signs - ANSWER- -What the patient tells you
What is objective information?
What we assess
What the patient states
Complaints of nausea
Complaints of dizziness - ANSWER- -What we assess
In the nursing process, the diagnosis phase includes what actions? Select all that apply.
Cluster data together
Make inferences
Collect data
Prioritize goals - ANSWER- -Cluster data together
,Make inferences
Open-ended questions should be used during what part of the patient interview?
The introduction
The closure
When trying to find out specific information
When trying to find out detailed information - ANSWER- -The introduction
Closed-ended questions are used to obtain detailed and specific answers.
True
False - ANSWER- -True
How can the communication method of confrontation be used in a patient interview?
To inform the patient
To condense facts
To link events
To clarify inconsistent information - ANSWER- -To clarify inconsistent information
A patient who comes to the ER with an altered level of consciousness should be seen before an
asthma attack patient.
True
False - ANSWER- -False
Any person who can speak the patient's language is allowed to interpret.
True
,False - ANSWER- -False
What makes a first level priority so important?
It's not, a third level is
It is causing the patient pain
It is emergent and life-threatening
The patient will not follow direction - ANSWER- -It is emergent and life-threatening
The diaphragm of the stethoscope is used for low-pitched sounds.
True
False - ANSWER- -False
The planning phase of the nursing process involves what action?
Establish priorities
Interpret data
Collect data
Evaluate progress - ANSWER- -Establish priorities
When implementing a plan of care, the nurse only relies on themselves to complete it.
True
False - ANSWER- -False
What characterizes a lethargic level of consciousness?
The person is awake and alert.
Constant stimulation is required to keep the patient awake.
A person will wake when stimulated but goes back to sleep.
, The person does not wake up. - ANSWER- -A person will wake when stimulated but goes back
to sleep.
What could be actions of a person experiencing delirium? Select all that apply.
Disruptive behavior
Disorganized behavior
Very sleepy
Calm and cooperative - ANSWER- -Disruptive behavior
Disorganized behavior
Place the database types in order from most comprehensive to least."
Emergent
Complete
Follow-up
Focused or Problem-centered - ANSWER- -Complete
Focused or Problem-centered
Follow-up
Emergent
The order of the physical assessment is inspect, palpate, auscultate, and then percuss.
True
False - ANSWER- -False
What are the qualities we assess when palpating a pulse?
Rate, Rhythm, & Force
Rate & Force
