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79 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 79 verified questions with correct answers and concise
explanations, focusing on nursing assessment and critical thinking in clinical settings. It
serves as a comprehensive resource for students seeking to enhance their understanding of
nursing concepts and improve their clinical decision-making skills. This material is ideal for
study, review, and certification preparation, ensuring a solid grasp of essential nursing
knowledge.
CONTENTS
Data Collection Methods Q1–Q17
Critical Thinking in Nursing Q18–Q32
Cultural Competence Q33–Q47
Health Assessment Techniques Q48–Q63
Page 1
, General Survey and Vital Signs Q64–Q79
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 79
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
CORRECT ANSWER
d. Emergency
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; this database
concerns 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; the statuses of identified
problems are evaluated at regular and appropriate intervals. 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.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 79
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
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, CORRECT ANSWER
b. Complete
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. A focused database is for a limited or short-term problem; this
database concerns 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; the statuses of
identified problems are evaluated at regular and appropriate intervals. An emergency database
includes a rapid collection of data often obtained concurrently with lifesaving measures.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 79
Which of the following is an example of objective data?
a. A sore throat
b. An earache
c. Alert and oriented
d. Dizziness
CORRECT ANSWER
c. Alert and oriented
Objective data is what the health professional observes; level of consciousness and orientation
are observations. Subjective data is what the person says about himself or herself during
history taking.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 79
Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
a. Blood glucose 126 md/dL
b. Pain rated at 7 out of 10
c. Heart rate of 76 bpm
d. Bruising on lower leg
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, CORRECT ANSWER
b. Pain rated at 7 out of 10
Subjective data is what the patient says about himself or herself during history taking.
Objective data is what the health professional observes by inspecting, percussing, palpating,
and auscultating during the physical examination. Blood glucose is measured by using a drop of
blood placed on a test strip in a glucometer. Bruising is assessed by inspection. Heart rate is
assessed by palpation of the radial artery or auscultated with a stethoscope when listening to
heart sounds.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 79
A complete database is
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.
CORRECT ANSWER
d. used to perform a thorough or comprehensive health history and physical examination.
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; this database concerns mainly one problem, one cue complex, or one body system.
Medical diagnoses are used to evaluate the cause or etiology of the disease.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 79
A patient admitted to the hospital with asthma has the following problems identified based
on an admission health history and physical assessment. Which problem is a first-level
priority?
a. Ineffective self-health management
b. Impaired gas exchange
c. Readiness for enhanced spiritual well-being
d. Risk for infection
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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 Exam 1
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | 100%
Verified Questions
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
79 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 79 verified questions with correct answers and concise
explanations, focusing on nursing assessment and critical thinking in clinical settings. It
serves as a comprehensive resource for students seeking to enhance their understanding of
nursing concepts and improve their clinical decision-making skills. This material is ideal for
study, review, and certification preparation, ensuring a solid grasp of essential nursing
knowledge.
CONTENTS
Data Collection Methods Q1–Q17
Critical Thinking in Nursing Q18–Q32
Cultural Competence Q33–Q47
Health Assessment Techniques Q48–Q63
Page 1
, General Survey and Vital Signs Q64–Q79
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 79
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
CORRECT ANSWER
d. Emergency
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; this database
concerns 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; the statuses of identified
problems are evaluated at regular and appropriate intervals. 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.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 79
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
Page 2
, CORRECT ANSWER
b. Complete
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. A focused database is for a limited or short-term problem; this
database concerns 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; the statuses of
identified problems are evaluated at regular and appropriate intervals. An emergency database
includes a rapid collection of data often obtained concurrently with lifesaving measures.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 79
Which of the following is an example of objective data?
a. A sore throat
b. An earache
c. Alert and oriented
d. Dizziness
CORRECT ANSWER
c. Alert and oriented
Objective data is what the health professional observes; level of consciousness and orientation
are observations. Subjective data is what the person says about himself or herself during
history taking.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 79
Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
a. Blood glucose 126 md/dL
b. Pain rated at 7 out of 10
c. Heart rate of 76 bpm
d. Bruising on lower leg
Page 3
, CORRECT ANSWER
b. Pain rated at 7 out of 10
Subjective data is what the patient says about himself or herself during history taking.
Objective data is what the health professional observes by inspecting, percussing, palpating,
and auscultating during the physical examination. Blood glucose is measured by using a drop of
blood placed on a test strip in a glucometer. Bruising is assessed by inspection. Heart rate is
assessed by palpation of the radial artery or auscultated with a stethoscope when listening to
heart sounds.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 79
A complete database is
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.
CORRECT ANSWER
d. used to perform a thorough or comprehensive health history and physical examination.
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; this database concerns mainly one problem, one cue complex, or one body system.
Medical diagnoses are used to evaluate the cause or etiology of the disease.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 79
A patient admitted to the hospital with asthma has the following problems identified based
on an admission health history and physical assessment. Which problem is a first-level
priority?
a. Ineffective self-health management
b. Impaired gas exchange
c. Readiness for enhanced spiritual well-being
d. Risk for infection
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