NSG 3160 NCLEX REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026-2027 EXAM
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NSG 3160 NCLEX Review
Questions & Answers 2026-
2027
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
85 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 85 NCLEX review questions, each paired with its correct answer, covering
fundamental nursing assessment and prioritization. It is suitable for students preparing for certification
exams, accelerating their study process through direct access to tested concepts. This resource directly
aids in efficient review and mastery of essential nursing knowledge.
CONTENTS
01 Nursing Process Fundamentals Q1–Q11
02 Prioritization & Problem Solving Q12–Q27
03 Nursing Diagnosis & Reasoning Q28–Q36
04 Evidence-Based Practice Q37–Q43
05 Clinical Judgments & Scenarios Q44–Q60
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, 06 Nursing Interventions & Evaluation Q61–Q66
07 Holistic & Cultural Care Q67–Q71
08 Data Collection & Assessment Q72–Q85
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 85
All of the patient's records, laboratory studies, objective data, and subjective data combine to form the
database.
CORRECT ANSWER
Database
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 85
Data that are what the person says about him or herself during history taking.
CORRECT ANSWER
Subjective data
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 85
Data that are what the health professional observes by inspecting, percussing, palpating, and auscultating
during the physical examination.
CORRECT ANSWER
Objective data
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 85
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, A method of problem solving that includes assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning,
implementation, and evaluation.
CORRECT ANSWER
Nursing process
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 85
The process of confirming the accuracy of data.
CORRECT ANSWER
Validation
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 85
The process of recognizing missing information that is necessary for patient assessment.
CORRECT ANSWER
Identifying gaps in data
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 85
The ability to differentiate between important and unimportant data.
CORRECT ANSWER
Distinguishing relevant from irrelevant
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 85
The first step in the nursing process, involving the collection of patient data.
CORRECT ANSWER
Assessment
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NSG 3160 NCLEX Review
Questions & Answers 2026-
2027
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
85 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 85 NCLEX review questions, each paired with its correct answer, covering
fundamental nursing assessment and prioritization. It is suitable for students preparing for certification
exams, accelerating their study process through direct access to tested concepts. This resource directly
aids in efficient review and mastery of essential nursing knowledge.
CONTENTS
01 Nursing Process Fundamentals Q1–Q11
02 Prioritization & Problem Solving Q12–Q27
03 Nursing Diagnosis & Reasoning Q28–Q36
04 Evidence-Based Practice Q37–Q43
05 Clinical Judgments & Scenarios Q44–Q60
Page 1
, 06 Nursing Interventions & Evaluation Q61–Q66
07 Holistic & Cultural Care Q67–Q71
08 Data Collection & Assessment Q72–Q85
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 85
All of the patient's records, laboratory studies, objective data, and subjective data combine to form the
database.
CORRECT ANSWER
Database
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 85
Data that are what the person says about him or herself during history taking.
CORRECT ANSWER
Subjective data
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 85
Data that are what the health professional observes by inspecting, percussing, palpating, and auscultating
during the physical examination.
CORRECT ANSWER
Objective data
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 85
Page 2
, A method of problem solving that includes assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning,
implementation, and evaluation.
CORRECT ANSWER
Nursing process
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 85
The process of confirming the accuracy of data.
CORRECT ANSWER
Validation
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 85
The process of recognizing missing information that is necessary for patient assessment.
CORRECT ANSWER
Identifying gaps in data
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 85
The ability to differentiate between important and unimportant data.
CORRECT ANSWER
Distinguishing relevant from irrelevant
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 85
The first step in the nursing process, involving the collection of patient data.
CORRECT ANSWER
Assessment
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