Exam 1: NSG3160 / NSG 3160
Health Assessment
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Galen College
1. A nurse precepting a student nurse asks, "What is the most important step in the critical-thinking
process?" Which response by the student is correct?
A. Clustering subjective and objective data
B. Analyzing health data
C. Using evidence-based assessment techniques
D. Prioritizing health concerns
>>>>>Answer: C. Evidence-based techniques are supported by research showing effectiveness of
the technique that provides the safest and most current techniques to promote the health of
patients. Clustering subjective and objective data, analyzing health data, and prioritizing health
concerns are all steps in the critical-thinking process, but they are not the most important step.
2. A patient admitted with asthma has several identified problems. Which is a first-level priority?
A. Ineffective self-health management
B. Impaired gas exchange
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,C. Readiness for enhanced spiritual well-being
D. Risk for infection
>>>>>Answer: B. First-level priority problems are emergent, life-threatening, and immediate.
Impaired gas exchange threatens airway and breathing, making it the priority. Third-level
priorities (ineffective self-health management, wellness diagnoses) are addressed after urgent
problems. Second-level priorities (risk for infection) require prompt intervention but are not
immediately life-threatening.
3. What type of database is most appropriate when the rapid collection of data is required and often
compiled concurrently with lifesaving measures?
A. Complete
B. Focused
C. Follow-up
D. Emergency
>>>>>Answer: D. An emergency database includes the rapid collection of data often obtained
concurrently with lifesaving measures. A focused database is for a limited or short-term problem
concerning mainly one problem, one cue complex, or one body system. A follow-up database is used
to follow up on short-term or chronic health problems. A complete database includes a complete
health history and a full physical examination, forming a baseline against which all future changes
can be measured.
4. Which of the following is an example of objective data?
A. A sore throat
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,B. An earache
C. Alert and oriented
D. Dizziness
>>>>>Answer: C. Objective data is what the health professional observes, measures, or detects
through physical examination techniques. "Alert and oriented" is an observable finding assessed by
the nurse. Sore throat, earache, and dizziness are subjective data—what the patient reports about
their own condition.
5. What type of database is most appropriate for an individual who is admitted to a long-term care
facility?
A. Focused
B. Complete
C. Emergency
D. Follow-up
>>>>>Answer: B. A complete database includes a complete health history and a full physical
examination; it describes the current and past health state and forms a baseline against which all
future changes can be measured. This is essential for admission to a long-term care facility where
ongoing monitoring will occur.
6. Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
A. Blood glucose 126 mg/dL
B. Pain rated at 7 out of 10
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, C. Heart rate of 76 bpm
D. Bruising on lower leg
>>>>>Answer: B. Subjective data is what the patient says about himself or herself during history
taking. Pain rated at 7 out of 10 is the patient's self-report. Blood glucose, heart rate, and bruising
are objective data—observed, measured, or detected by the health professional.
7. A complete database is best described as:
A. Used to collect data rapidly and is often compiled concurrently with lifesaving measures
B. Used to evaluate the cause or etiology of disease
C. Used for a limited or short-term problem usually consisting of one problem, one cue complex, or one
body system
D. Used to perform a thorough or comprehensive health history and physical examination
>>>>>Answer: D. A complete database includes a complete health history and a full physical
examination; it describes the current and past health state and forms a baseline against which all
future changes can be measured. An emergency database is a rapid collection of data often
obtained concurrently with lifesaving measures. A focused database is for a limited or short-term
problem.
8. After completing an initial assessment, the nurse charts "respirations are eupneic, pulse 58 bpm." What
type of data is this?
A. Subjective
B. Objective
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Health Assessment
(Latest )
Galen College
1. A nurse precepting a student nurse asks, "What is the most important step in the critical-thinking
process?" Which response by the student is correct?
A. Clustering subjective and objective data
B. Analyzing health data
C. Using evidence-based assessment techniques
D. Prioritizing health concerns
>>>>>Answer: C. Evidence-based techniques are supported by research showing effectiveness of
the technique that provides the safest and most current techniques to promote the health of
patients. Clustering subjective and objective data, analyzing health data, and prioritizing health
concerns are all steps in the critical-thinking process, but they are not the most important step.
2. A patient admitted with asthma has several identified problems. Which is a first-level priority?
A. Ineffective self-health management
B. Impaired gas exchange
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,C. Readiness for enhanced spiritual well-being
D. Risk for infection
>>>>>Answer: B. First-level priority problems are emergent, life-threatening, and immediate.
Impaired gas exchange threatens airway and breathing, making it the priority. Third-level
priorities (ineffective self-health management, wellness diagnoses) are addressed after urgent
problems. Second-level priorities (risk for infection) require prompt intervention but are not
immediately life-threatening.
3. What type of database is most appropriate when the rapid collection of data is required and often
compiled concurrently with lifesaving measures?
A. Complete
B. Focused
C. Follow-up
D. Emergency
>>>>>Answer: D. An emergency database includes the rapid collection of data often obtained
concurrently with lifesaving measures. A focused database is for a limited or short-term problem
concerning mainly one problem, one cue complex, or one body system. A follow-up database is used
to follow up on short-term or chronic health problems. A complete database includes a complete
health history and a full physical examination, forming a baseline against which all future changes
can be measured.
4. Which of the following is an example of objective data?
A. A sore throat
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,B. An earache
C. Alert and oriented
D. Dizziness
>>>>>Answer: C. Objective data is what the health professional observes, measures, or detects
through physical examination techniques. "Alert and oriented" is an observable finding assessed by
the nurse. Sore throat, earache, and dizziness are subjective data—what the patient reports about
their own condition.
5. What type of database is most appropriate for an individual who is admitted to a long-term care
facility?
A. Focused
B. Complete
C. Emergency
D. Follow-up
>>>>>Answer: B. A complete database includes a complete health history and a full physical
examination; it describes the current and past health state and forms a baseline against which all
future changes can be measured. This is essential for admission to a long-term care facility where
ongoing monitoring will occur.
6. Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
A. Blood glucose 126 mg/dL
B. Pain rated at 7 out of 10
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, C. Heart rate of 76 bpm
D. Bruising on lower leg
>>>>>Answer: B. Subjective data is what the patient says about himself or herself during history
taking. Pain rated at 7 out of 10 is the patient's self-report. Blood glucose, heart rate, and bruising
are objective data—observed, measured, or detected by the health professional.
7. A complete database is best described as:
A. Used to collect data rapidly and is often compiled concurrently with lifesaving measures
B. Used to evaluate the cause or etiology of disease
C. Used for a limited or short-term problem usually consisting of one problem, one cue complex, or one
body system
D. Used to perform a thorough or comprehensive health history and physical examination
>>>>>Answer: D. A complete database includes a complete health history and a full physical
examination; it describes the current and past health state and forms a baseline against which all
future changes can be measured. An emergency database is a rapid collection of data often
obtained concurrently with lifesaving measures. A focused database is for a limited or short-term
problem.
8. After completing an initial assessment, the nurse charts "respirations are eupneic, pulse 58 bpm." What
type of data is this?
A. Subjective
B. Objective
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