NSG 3160 HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM 1
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Purpose of a health assessment - ANSWER To collect and analyze subjective +
objective data to form a complete picture of a patient's health and guide nursing
judgment.
Six steps of the nursing process - ANSWER Assessment, Diagnosis, Outcome
Identification, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation.
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) - ANSWER Integration of best current research,
clinical expertise, patient preferences, and accurate assessment data.
Five steps of EBP - ANSWER Ask, Acquire, Appraise, Apply, Assess.
Complete (Total Health) database - ANSWER Database gathered on admission
for baseline data.
Emergency database - ANSWER Database used in urgent, life-threatening
situations.
Order of priority according to ABCs - ANSWER Airway → Breathing →
Circulation (then Disability & Exposure).
Holistic health model - ANSWER Approach recognizing mind, body, spirit, and
environment interact to affect health.
First-level priority problem example - ANSWER Obstructed airway or absent
respirations.
Outdated interventions - ANSWER They increase risk for harm; EBP ensures
safety and effectiveness.
, Culture - ANSWER A learned, shared set of values, beliefs, and norms guiding a
group's thinking and behavior.
Acculturation vs. Assimilation - ANSWER Acculturation = adapting while
retaining identity; Assimilation = full adoption of dominant culture.
Three major illness-causation models - ANSWER Biomedical (disease = germs),
Naturalistic (balance of hot/cold or yin/yang), Magicoreligious (supernatural
forces).
Examples of traditional healers - ANSWER Curandero (Hispanic), Shaman
(Native American), Herbalist (Asian), Braucher (Amish).
Traditional objects for health protection - ANSWER Amulets or charms (e.g.,
evil-eye bracelet, St. Christopher medal, jade pendant).
Five elements of cultural competence - ANSWER Cultural Awareness,
Knowledge, Skill, Encounters, Desire.
Interpreter requirement - ANSWER Whenever language barriers exist; use a
certified medical interpreter, not family.
Exploring a patient's health beliefs - ANSWER Ask open-ended, respectful
questions such as 'What do you think caused your illness?'
Primary purpose of the interview - ANSWER To collect subjective data and
establish rapport for accurate assessment.
Three phases of the interview - ANSWER Introduction, Working, Closing.
Communication techniques that build rapport - ANSWER Active listening,
empathy, reflection, clarification, silence, summarizing.
Behaviors to avoid during an interview - ANSWER False reassurance,
interrupting, using medical jargon, leading or 'why' questions.
Type of question encouraging narrative responses - ANSWER Open-ended
question (e.g., 'Tell me what brings you in today.').
Phase where nurse summarizes findings - ANSWER Closing phase.
Most common nonverbal sign of anxiety - ANSWER Fidgeting hands or restless
movements.
Communicating with an older adult - ANSWER Speak clearly, allow extra
response time, avoid elderspeak.
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Purpose of a health assessment - ANSWER To collect and analyze subjective +
objective data to form a complete picture of a patient's health and guide nursing
judgment.
Six steps of the nursing process - ANSWER Assessment, Diagnosis, Outcome
Identification, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation.
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) - ANSWER Integration of best current research,
clinical expertise, patient preferences, and accurate assessment data.
Five steps of EBP - ANSWER Ask, Acquire, Appraise, Apply, Assess.
Complete (Total Health) database - ANSWER Database gathered on admission
for baseline data.
Emergency database - ANSWER Database used in urgent, life-threatening
situations.
Order of priority according to ABCs - ANSWER Airway → Breathing →
Circulation (then Disability & Exposure).
Holistic health model - ANSWER Approach recognizing mind, body, spirit, and
environment interact to affect health.
First-level priority problem example - ANSWER Obstructed airway or absent
respirations.
Outdated interventions - ANSWER They increase risk for harm; EBP ensures
safety and effectiveness.
, Culture - ANSWER A learned, shared set of values, beliefs, and norms guiding a
group's thinking and behavior.
Acculturation vs. Assimilation - ANSWER Acculturation = adapting while
retaining identity; Assimilation = full adoption of dominant culture.
Three major illness-causation models - ANSWER Biomedical (disease = germs),
Naturalistic (balance of hot/cold or yin/yang), Magicoreligious (supernatural
forces).
Examples of traditional healers - ANSWER Curandero (Hispanic), Shaman
(Native American), Herbalist (Asian), Braucher (Amish).
Traditional objects for health protection - ANSWER Amulets or charms (e.g.,
evil-eye bracelet, St. Christopher medal, jade pendant).
Five elements of cultural competence - ANSWER Cultural Awareness,
Knowledge, Skill, Encounters, Desire.
Interpreter requirement - ANSWER Whenever language barriers exist; use a
certified medical interpreter, not family.
Exploring a patient's health beliefs - ANSWER Ask open-ended, respectful
questions such as 'What do you think caused your illness?'
Primary purpose of the interview - ANSWER To collect subjective data and
establish rapport for accurate assessment.
Three phases of the interview - ANSWER Introduction, Working, Closing.
Communication techniques that build rapport - ANSWER Active listening,
empathy, reflection, clarification, silence, summarizing.
Behaviors to avoid during an interview - ANSWER False reassurance,
interrupting, using medical jargon, leading or 'why' questions.
Type of question encouraging narrative responses - ANSWER Open-ended
question (e.g., 'Tell me what brings you in today.').
Phase where nurse summarizes findings - ANSWER Closing phase.
Most common nonverbal sign of anxiety - ANSWER Fidgeting hands or restless
movements.
Communicating with an older adult - ANSWER Speak clearly, allow extra
response time, avoid elderspeak.
