NSG 3160 HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS… EXAM
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NSG 3160 Health
Assessment Exam 1
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Updated
Edition
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
98 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 98 verified questions with correct answers provided, focusing on
health assessment principles and nursing processes. Each question is paired with a concise
explanation, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of key concepts. It is suitable for
study, review, and certification preparation, enabling students to reinforce their knowledge
and enhance their competency in health assessment practices.
CONTENTS
Health Assessment Basics Q1–Q14
Nursing Process and EBP Q15–Q28
Cultural Competence Q29–Q42
Page 1
,Interview Techniques Q43–Q56
Mental Health Assessment Q57–Q70
Substance Use Screening Q71–Q83
Physical Examination Techniques Q84–Q98
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 98
Purpose of a health assessment
CORRECT ANSWER
To collect and analyze subjective + objective data to form a complete picture of a patient's
health and guide nursing judgment.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 98
Complete (Total Health) database
CORRECT ANSWER
Database gathered on admission for baseline data.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 98
Emergency database
CORRECT ANSWER
Database used in urgent, life-threatening situations.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 98
Order of priority according to ABCs
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, CORRECT ANSWER
Airway → Breathing → Circulation (then Disability & Exposure).
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 98
First-level priority problem example
CORRECT ANSWER
Obstructed airway or absent respirations.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 98
Primary purpose of the interview
CORRECT ANSWER
To collect subjective data and establish rapport for accurate assessment.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 98
Purpose of the complete health history
CORRECT ANSWER
To collect subjective data that provides a detailed picture of a person's past and present health
and health-promotion practices.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 98
Sections of the health history
CORRECT ANSWER
Biographical data, Source of history, Reason for seeking care, HPI (PQRSTU), Past health, Family
history, Review of systems, Functional 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 Health
Assessment Exam 1
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Updated
Edition
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
98 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 98 verified questions with correct answers provided, focusing on
health assessment principles and nursing processes. Each question is paired with a concise
explanation, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of key concepts. It is suitable for
study, review, and certification preparation, enabling students to reinforce their knowledge
and enhance their competency in health assessment practices.
CONTENTS
Health Assessment Basics Q1–Q14
Nursing Process and EBP Q15–Q28
Cultural Competence Q29–Q42
Page 1
,Interview Techniques Q43–Q56
Mental Health Assessment Q57–Q70
Substance Use Screening Q71–Q83
Physical Examination Techniques Q84–Q98
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 98
Purpose of a health assessment
CORRECT ANSWER
To collect and analyze subjective + objective data to form a complete picture of a patient's
health and guide nursing judgment.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 98
Complete (Total Health) database
CORRECT ANSWER
Database gathered on admission for baseline data.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 98
Emergency database
CORRECT ANSWER
Database used in urgent, life-threatening situations.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 98
Order of priority according to ABCs
Page 2
, CORRECT ANSWER
Airway → Breathing → Circulation (then Disability & Exposure).
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 98
First-level priority problem example
CORRECT ANSWER
Obstructed airway or absent respirations.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 98
Primary purpose of the interview
CORRECT ANSWER
To collect subjective data and establish rapport for accurate assessment.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 98
Purpose of the complete health history
CORRECT ANSWER
To collect subjective data that provides a detailed picture of a person's past and present health
and health-promotion practices.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 98
Sections of the health history
CORRECT ANSWER
Biographical data, Source of history, Reason for seeking care, HPI (PQRSTU), Past health, Family
history, Review of systems, Functional assessment.
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