NSG 525: Exam 1 Review Questions
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(Ch. 1) A 52-year-old male patient is admitted to the hospital with a new diagnosis of rectal
cancer. The nurse conducts which type of assessment on his admission?
1. A comprehensive assessment
2. A problem-based health assessment
3. An episodic assessment
4. A screening assessment for colorectal cancer - Answer Answer: 1. A comprehensive
assessment
Why? A thorough evaluation that includes a complete medical history, physical examination,
and other relevant information. It's used to gain a full understanding of the patient's overall
health and to plan comprehensive care, especially important for a new diagnosis like rectal
cancer.
All the other answers focus on a particular symptom or problem
(Ch.1) After collecting data, the nurse begins data analysis with which activity?
1. Documenting information from the history
2. Organizing the data collected
3. Reporting data to other care providers
4. Recording data from the physical examination - Answer Answer: 2
Why? This helps the nurse to systematically review and interpret the information gathered from
the various sources (patient history, physical examination, and other assessments). Important
for making appropriate CARE PLANS
(Ch.1) Which situation illustrates a screening assessment?
1. A patient visits a clinic for the first time and the nurse completes a history and physical
examination.
2. A hospital sponsors a health fair in a community to measure blood pressure as well as
cholesterol levels
,3. A nurse at an urgent care center checks the blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and
respirations of a patient reporting leg pain.
4. A patient with diabetes mellitus comes to the laboratory to get her blood glucose tested prior
to a visit with a healthcare provider - Answer Answer: 2
Why? Screening assessments are used on a broad group to identify individuals who may have
undiagnosed conditions or risk factors.
(Ch. 1) The nurse documents which information in the patient's history?
1. The patient is scratching his left arm.
2. The patient's skin feels warm.
3. The patient reports itching in her eyes.
4. The patient's temperature is 100F - Answer Answer: 3
Why? This is a SUBJECTIVE symptom, something that would be reported in the patients history.
All the other are objective and measured which would then be reported in the physical
examination
(Ch. 1) Select the example given below that represents the information a nurse collects from a
patient during a physical examination
1. Shiny skin and lack of hair found on lower legs
2. Concerned about lack of money to pay for prescriptions
3. Complains of tingling in both feet while sleeping
4. Family history of colon and breast cancer - Answer Answer: 1
Why? This is an objective finding that would be recorded in the physical exam while the others
are subjective and would be put in the patient history
(Ch. 2) The nurse is interviewing an adult Navajo woman. Which statement demonstrates
cultural sensitivity and acceptance of the patient?
1. "How often do you visit the medicine man for your health care?"
2. " Tell me about your health care beliefs and practices."
3. "Many Navajo people are afraid of hospitals. Are you afraid?"
, 4. Have you ever had a physical examination with a physician or nurse practitioner?" - Answer
Answer: 2
Why? Shows that the nurse respects and invites them to share their own personal beliefs on
their own terms. The other statements make assumptions and might not be as open ended
(Ch. 2) The nurse is conducting an interview with Heremy, a 17-year-old accompanied by his
mother. Which statement made by the nurse is an age-appropriate adjustment when
conducting a health history with an adolescent?
1. "Jeremy do you have a girlfriend, and if so are you sexually active?"
2. "Mrs. Williams, is your son sexually active yet?"
3. "Jeremy, how do you incorporate safe sex practices into your daily life?"
4. "Mrs. Williams would you wait outside while I discuss a few things with Jeremy?" - Answer
Answer: 4
Why? This respects the adolescences privacy and independence while discussing sensitive
topics
(Ch. 2) During an interview, an elderly patient tells the nurse That she has periodic problems in
keeping her balance. The nurse asks her what she is doing when the episodes occur, Which area
of the symptom analysis is the nurse pursuing with this question?
1. Severity
2. Frequency
3. Aggravating factors
4. Location - Answer Answer: 3
Why? The nurse is trying to identify what activities or situations might be contributing or
worsening the problem
(Ch. 2) Which communication technique conveys genuine interest in what the patient has to
say?
1. Active listening
2. Sitting too close to the patient
3. Maintaining professional dress and conduct
4. Holding the patient's hand during the interview - Answer Answer: 1
from the book And All Correct
Answers 2026 Updated.
(Ch. 1) A 52-year-old male patient is admitted to the hospital with a new diagnosis of rectal
cancer. The nurse conducts which type of assessment on his admission?
1. A comprehensive assessment
2. A problem-based health assessment
3. An episodic assessment
4. A screening assessment for colorectal cancer - Answer Answer: 1. A comprehensive
assessment
Why? A thorough evaluation that includes a complete medical history, physical examination,
and other relevant information. It's used to gain a full understanding of the patient's overall
health and to plan comprehensive care, especially important for a new diagnosis like rectal
cancer.
All the other answers focus on a particular symptom or problem
(Ch.1) After collecting data, the nurse begins data analysis with which activity?
1. Documenting information from the history
2. Organizing the data collected
3. Reporting data to other care providers
4. Recording data from the physical examination - Answer Answer: 2
Why? This helps the nurse to systematically review and interpret the information gathered from
the various sources (patient history, physical examination, and other assessments). Important
for making appropriate CARE PLANS
(Ch.1) Which situation illustrates a screening assessment?
1. A patient visits a clinic for the first time and the nurse completes a history and physical
examination.
2. A hospital sponsors a health fair in a community to measure blood pressure as well as
cholesterol levels
,3. A nurse at an urgent care center checks the blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and
respirations of a patient reporting leg pain.
4. A patient with diabetes mellitus comes to the laboratory to get her blood glucose tested prior
to a visit with a healthcare provider - Answer Answer: 2
Why? Screening assessments are used on a broad group to identify individuals who may have
undiagnosed conditions or risk factors.
(Ch. 1) The nurse documents which information in the patient's history?
1. The patient is scratching his left arm.
2. The patient's skin feels warm.
3. The patient reports itching in her eyes.
4. The patient's temperature is 100F - Answer Answer: 3
Why? This is a SUBJECTIVE symptom, something that would be reported in the patients history.
All the other are objective and measured which would then be reported in the physical
examination
(Ch. 1) Select the example given below that represents the information a nurse collects from a
patient during a physical examination
1. Shiny skin and lack of hair found on lower legs
2. Concerned about lack of money to pay for prescriptions
3. Complains of tingling in both feet while sleeping
4. Family history of colon and breast cancer - Answer Answer: 1
Why? This is an objective finding that would be recorded in the physical exam while the others
are subjective and would be put in the patient history
(Ch. 2) The nurse is interviewing an adult Navajo woman. Which statement demonstrates
cultural sensitivity and acceptance of the patient?
1. "How often do you visit the medicine man for your health care?"
2. " Tell me about your health care beliefs and practices."
3. "Many Navajo people are afraid of hospitals. Are you afraid?"
, 4. Have you ever had a physical examination with a physician or nurse practitioner?" - Answer
Answer: 2
Why? Shows that the nurse respects and invites them to share their own personal beliefs on
their own terms. The other statements make assumptions and might not be as open ended
(Ch. 2) The nurse is conducting an interview with Heremy, a 17-year-old accompanied by his
mother. Which statement made by the nurse is an age-appropriate adjustment when
conducting a health history with an adolescent?
1. "Jeremy do you have a girlfriend, and if so are you sexually active?"
2. "Mrs. Williams, is your son sexually active yet?"
3. "Jeremy, how do you incorporate safe sex practices into your daily life?"
4. "Mrs. Williams would you wait outside while I discuss a few things with Jeremy?" - Answer
Answer: 4
Why? This respects the adolescences privacy and independence while discussing sensitive
topics
(Ch. 2) During an interview, an elderly patient tells the nurse That she has periodic problems in
keeping her balance. The nurse asks her what she is doing when the episodes occur, Which area
of the symptom analysis is the nurse pursuing with this question?
1. Severity
2. Frequency
3. Aggravating factors
4. Location - Answer Answer: 3
Why? The nurse is trying to identify what activities or situations might be contributing or
worsening the problem
(Ch. 2) Which communication technique conveys genuine interest in what the patient has to
say?
1. Active listening
2. Sitting too close to the patient
3. Maintaining professional dress and conduct
4. Holding the patient's hand during the interview - Answer Answer: 1
