NR 302 Health Assessment Comprehensive
Final Exam Practice 250 Questions with
Answers & Detailed Rationales
Instructions
This practice exam is designed to prepare candidates for the NR
302 Health Assessment I final exam at Chamberlain University.
The course introduces principles and techniques of nursing
assessment, focusing on patient history taking, interview and
communication techniques, and techniques of inspection,
palpation, percussion, and auscultation.
Topics Covered:
• Module 1: Foundations of Health Assessment (Q1–30)
• Module 2: Health History & Interview Techniques (Q31–55)
• Module 3: General Survey & Vital Signs (Q56–80)
• Module 4: Skin, Hair & Nails (Q81–100)
• Module 5: Head, Face, Neck & Lymphatics (Q101–120)
• Module 6: Eyes (Q121–140)
• Module 7: Ears (Q141–160)
• Module 8: Nose, Mouth & Throat (Q161–180)
• Module 9: Thorax & Lungs (Q181–200)
• Module 10: Cardiovascular System (Q201–220)
• Module 11: Abdomen (Q221–235)
• Module 12: Musculoskeletal & Neurological (Q236–250)
,Module 1: Foundations of Health Assessment
Q1. What is the primary purpose of a health assessment?
A. To diagnose medical conditions
B. To collect subjective and objective data to determine a patient's
health status
C. To prescribe medications
D. To perform surgery
Answer: B
Rationale: The primary purpose of a health assessment is to
collect both subjective and objective data to determine a patient's
overall health status, identify health problems, and develop a plan
of care.
Q2. What is the difference between subjective and objective
data?
A. Subjective data are measurable; objective data are what the
patient reports
B. Subjective data are what the patient reports; objective data are
measurable and observable
C. Both are the same
D. Subjective data are always more reliable
Answer: B
Rationale: Subjective data consist of information provided by the
patient (symptoms, feelings, perceptions). Objective data are
observable and measurable findings obtained through physical
examination, laboratory tests, and diagnostic procedures.
,Q3. Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
A. Blood pressure 120/80 mmHg
B. Patient reports "I have a headache"
C. Heart rate 72 bpm
D. Skin is warm and dry
Answer: B
Rationale: "I have a headache" is subjective data because it is
reported by the patient and cannot be directly measured by the
nurse.
Q4. Which of the following is an example of objective data?
A. Patient states "I feel dizzy"
B. Patient reports pain level 7/10
C. Respiratory rate 18 breaths per minute
D. Patient complains of nausea
Answer: C
Rationale: Respiratory rate 18 breaths per minute is objective
data because it is measured and observed by the nurse.
Q5. What does ADPIE stand for in the nursing process?
A. Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
B. Assessment, Documentation, Planning, Implementation,
Evaluation
C. Analysis, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
, D. Assessment, Diagnosis, Prescription, Implementation,
Evaluation
Answer: A
Rationale: ADPIE represents the five steps of the nursing
process: Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and
Evaluation.
Q6. Which step of the nursing process involves collecting
data about the patient?
A. Diagnosis
B. Planning
C. Assessment
D. Evaluation
Answer: C
Rationale: Assessment is the first step of the nursing process and
involves collecting subjective and objective data about the patient.
Q7. What is a first-level priority problem?
A. A problem that requires long-term management
B. An emergent, life-threatening problem that requires immediate
attention
C. A problem that can wait for routine care
D. A problem related to patient education
Answer: B
Rationale: First-level priority problems are emergent, life-
Final Exam Practice 250 Questions with
Answers & Detailed Rationales
Instructions
This practice exam is designed to prepare candidates for the NR
302 Health Assessment I final exam at Chamberlain University.
The course introduces principles and techniques of nursing
assessment, focusing on patient history taking, interview and
communication techniques, and techniques of inspection,
palpation, percussion, and auscultation.
Topics Covered:
• Module 1: Foundations of Health Assessment (Q1–30)
• Module 2: Health History & Interview Techniques (Q31–55)
• Module 3: General Survey & Vital Signs (Q56–80)
• Module 4: Skin, Hair & Nails (Q81–100)
• Module 5: Head, Face, Neck & Lymphatics (Q101–120)
• Module 6: Eyes (Q121–140)
• Module 7: Ears (Q141–160)
• Module 8: Nose, Mouth & Throat (Q161–180)
• Module 9: Thorax & Lungs (Q181–200)
• Module 10: Cardiovascular System (Q201–220)
• Module 11: Abdomen (Q221–235)
• Module 12: Musculoskeletal & Neurological (Q236–250)
,Module 1: Foundations of Health Assessment
Q1. What is the primary purpose of a health assessment?
A. To diagnose medical conditions
B. To collect subjective and objective data to determine a patient's
health status
C. To prescribe medications
D. To perform surgery
Answer: B
Rationale: The primary purpose of a health assessment is to
collect both subjective and objective data to determine a patient's
overall health status, identify health problems, and develop a plan
of care.
Q2. What is the difference between subjective and objective
data?
A. Subjective data are measurable; objective data are what the
patient reports
B. Subjective data are what the patient reports; objective data are
measurable and observable
C. Both are the same
D. Subjective data are always more reliable
Answer: B
Rationale: Subjective data consist of information provided by the
patient (symptoms, feelings, perceptions). Objective data are
observable and measurable findings obtained through physical
examination, laboratory tests, and diagnostic procedures.
,Q3. Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
A. Blood pressure 120/80 mmHg
B. Patient reports "I have a headache"
C. Heart rate 72 bpm
D. Skin is warm and dry
Answer: B
Rationale: "I have a headache" is subjective data because it is
reported by the patient and cannot be directly measured by the
nurse.
Q4. Which of the following is an example of objective data?
A. Patient states "I feel dizzy"
B. Patient reports pain level 7/10
C. Respiratory rate 18 breaths per minute
D. Patient complains of nausea
Answer: C
Rationale: Respiratory rate 18 breaths per minute is objective
data because it is measured and observed by the nurse.
Q5. What does ADPIE stand for in the nursing process?
A. Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
B. Assessment, Documentation, Planning, Implementation,
Evaluation
C. Analysis, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
, D. Assessment, Diagnosis, Prescription, Implementation,
Evaluation
Answer: A
Rationale: ADPIE represents the five steps of the nursing
process: Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and
Evaluation.
Q6. Which step of the nursing process involves collecting
data about the patient?
A. Diagnosis
B. Planning
C. Assessment
D. Evaluation
Answer: C
Rationale: Assessment is the first step of the nursing process and
involves collecting subjective and objective data about the patient.
Q7. What is a first-level priority problem?
A. A problem that requires long-term management
B. An emergent, life-threatening problem that requires immediate
attention
C. A problem that can wait for routine care
D. A problem related to patient education
Answer: B
Rationale: First-level priority problems are emergent, life-
