University of Nursing Excellence
LANIF · 613-GSN
★ ★
NSG College of Nursing & Health Sciences
316
E X C E L L E N C E I N N U R S I N G E D U C AT I O N
NSG-316 Final Exam — Health Assessment &
Fundamentals Complete Q&A
H E A LT H A SS E SS M E N T, N U RS I N G P R O C E SS , PA I N M A N AG E M E N T & C L I N I C A L S K I L LS
INSTITUTION University of Nursing Excellence COURSE CODE NSG-316
PROGRAM Bachelor of Science in Nursing ACADEMIC YEAR
EXAM TITLE NSG-316 Final Exam — Health TOTAL QUESTIONS 100 Questions
Assessment & Fundamentals
Complete Q&A
COURSE TITLE Health Assessment & Nursing FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the
Fundamentals Single Best Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question.
▸ Topics include health assessment, nursing process, pain management, clinical skills, and pharmacology.
▸ Correct answers and rationales appear below each question for review purposes.
▸ All content aligns with NSG-316 curriculum competencies.
, SECTION I — HEALTH ASSESSMENT, NURSING PROCESS,
Questions 1 – 100
PAIN MANAGEMENT & CLINICAL SKILLS
1. What are the elements of a general survey and health assessment?
A. Physical appearance, body structure, mobility, behavior, and measurement
B. Vital signs only
C. Patient history and physical exam
D. Lab results and diagnostic tests
CORRECT ANSWER A — Physical appearance, body structure, mobility, behavior, and
measurement
RATIONALE The general survey includes physical appearance, body structure, mobility,
behavior, and measurement. These components provide an overall impression of
the patient's health status and are the foundation of the health assessment
process.
2. What is the difference between subjective and objective data?
A. Subjective data is what the patient says; objective data is observed during inspection,
palpation, and auscultation
B. Subjective data is observed by the nurse; objective data is reported by the patient
C. Subjective data is measurable; objective data is not
D. There is no difference between subjective and objective data
CORRECT ANSWER A — Subjective data is what the patient says; objective data is observed
during inspection, palpation, and auscultation
RATIONALE Subjective data is what the patient says about themselves during history taking.
Objective data is observed when inspecting, percussing, palpating, and
auscultating the patient during the physical exam. Both types of data are
essential for comprehensive patient assessment.
,3. What is the difference between a comprehensive assessment and a focused assessment?
A. Comprehensive assessment includes patient history, physical exam, and VS; focused
assessment relates to a current medical condition or complaint
B. Comprehensive assessment is done in ER; focused assessment is done yearly
C. Comprehensive assessment only includes vital signs; focused assessment includes all
systems
D. Comprehensive assessment is for children; focused assessment is for adults
CORRECT ANSWER A — Comprehensive assessment includes patient history, physical exam,
and VS; focused assessment relates to a current medical condition or
complaint
RATIONALE A comprehensive assessment includes the patient's history, physical exam, and
vital signs; it is typically performed for yearly health exams. A focused assessment
is a more detailed assessment related to a current medical condition or patient
complaint, often performed in ER situations or after a diagnosis.
4. A nurse is caring for a client who asks about measures the nurse takes to protect client
privacy. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
A. "I will provide their information to anyone who requests it."
B. "I will make sure my password to log into the system is the same one I use for everything
else."
C. "I will talk to my friends about the client in order to get advice."
D. "I will log off the computer in between seeing clients."
CORRECT ANSWER D — "I will log off the computer in between seeing clients."
RATIONALE HIPAA establishes national standards for the protection of certain health
information. The privacy rule can be violated if a client's health information is on
the computer screen and the nurse leaves it up while taking care of other clients.
Logging off between clients is an appropriate privacy measure.
, 5. What factors affect health promotion and disease prevention throughout the lifespan?
A. Gender and genetics only
B. Education and socioeconomic status only
C. Gender, genetics, education, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, lifestyle, chronic
illness/disability, and race
D. Only lifestyle choices
CORRECT ANSWER C — Gender, genetics, education, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, lifestyle,
chronic illness/disability, and race
RATIONALE Health promotion and disease prevention throughout the lifespan are affected by
multiple factors including gender, genetics, education, socioeconomic status,
ethnicity, lifestyle, chronic illness/disability, and race. These factors interact to
influence health outcomes and should be considered in patient care.
6. Which of these are components of a functional assessment? (Select all that apply)
A. Vision and hearing
B. Mobility
C. Continence
D. Nutrition
E. ADL-IADL
CORRECT ANSWER A, B, C, D, E — All of the above
RATIONALE A functional assessment includes vision and hearing, mobility, continence,
nutrition, ADL-IADL, mental status, affect, home environment, and social support.
All of these components are essential for evaluating a patient's functional ability
and independence.
LANIF · 613-GSN
★ ★
NSG College of Nursing & Health Sciences
316
E X C E L L E N C E I N N U R S I N G E D U C AT I O N
NSG-316 Final Exam — Health Assessment &
Fundamentals Complete Q&A
H E A LT H A SS E SS M E N T, N U RS I N G P R O C E SS , PA I N M A N AG E M E N T & C L I N I C A L S K I L LS
INSTITUTION University of Nursing Excellence COURSE CODE NSG-316
PROGRAM Bachelor of Science in Nursing ACADEMIC YEAR
EXAM TITLE NSG-316 Final Exam — Health TOTAL QUESTIONS 100 Questions
Assessment & Fundamentals
Complete Q&A
COURSE TITLE Health Assessment & Nursing FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the
Fundamentals Single Best Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question.
▸ Topics include health assessment, nursing process, pain management, clinical skills, and pharmacology.
▸ Correct answers and rationales appear below each question for review purposes.
▸ All content aligns with NSG-316 curriculum competencies.
, SECTION I — HEALTH ASSESSMENT, NURSING PROCESS,
Questions 1 – 100
PAIN MANAGEMENT & CLINICAL SKILLS
1. What are the elements of a general survey and health assessment?
A. Physical appearance, body structure, mobility, behavior, and measurement
B. Vital signs only
C. Patient history and physical exam
D. Lab results and diagnostic tests
CORRECT ANSWER A — Physical appearance, body structure, mobility, behavior, and
measurement
RATIONALE The general survey includes physical appearance, body structure, mobility,
behavior, and measurement. These components provide an overall impression of
the patient's health status and are the foundation of the health assessment
process.
2. What is the difference between subjective and objective data?
A. Subjective data is what the patient says; objective data is observed during inspection,
palpation, and auscultation
B. Subjective data is observed by the nurse; objective data is reported by the patient
C. Subjective data is measurable; objective data is not
D. There is no difference between subjective and objective data
CORRECT ANSWER A — Subjective data is what the patient says; objective data is observed
during inspection, palpation, and auscultation
RATIONALE Subjective data is what the patient says about themselves during history taking.
Objective data is observed when inspecting, percussing, palpating, and
auscultating the patient during the physical exam. Both types of data are
essential for comprehensive patient assessment.
,3. What is the difference between a comprehensive assessment and a focused assessment?
A. Comprehensive assessment includes patient history, physical exam, and VS; focused
assessment relates to a current medical condition or complaint
B. Comprehensive assessment is done in ER; focused assessment is done yearly
C. Comprehensive assessment only includes vital signs; focused assessment includes all
systems
D. Comprehensive assessment is for children; focused assessment is for adults
CORRECT ANSWER A — Comprehensive assessment includes patient history, physical exam,
and VS; focused assessment relates to a current medical condition or
complaint
RATIONALE A comprehensive assessment includes the patient's history, physical exam, and
vital signs; it is typically performed for yearly health exams. A focused assessment
is a more detailed assessment related to a current medical condition or patient
complaint, often performed in ER situations or after a diagnosis.
4. A nurse is caring for a client who asks about measures the nurse takes to protect client
privacy. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
A. "I will provide their information to anyone who requests it."
B. "I will make sure my password to log into the system is the same one I use for everything
else."
C. "I will talk to my friends about the client in order to get advice."
D. "I will log off the computer in between seeing clients."
CORRECT ANSWER D — "I will log off the computer in between seeing clients."
RATIONALE HIPAA establishes national standards for the protection of certain health
information. The privacy rule can be violated if a client's health information is on
the computer screen and the nurse leaves it up while taking care of other clients.
Logging off between clients is an appropriate privacy measure.
, 5. What factors affect health promotion and disease prevention throughout the lifespan?
A. Gender and genetics only
B. Education and socioeconomic status only
C. Gender, genetics, education, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, lifestyle, chronic
illness/disability, and race
D. Only lifestyle choices
CORRECT ANSWER C — Gender, genetics, education, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, lifestyle,
chronic illness/disability, and race
RATIONALE Health promotion and disease prevention throughout the lifespan are affected by
multiple factors including gender, genetics, education, socioeconomic status,
ethnicity, lifestyle, chronic illness/disability, and race. These factors interact to
influence health outcomes and should be considered in patient care.
6. Which of these are components of a functional assessment? (Select all that apply)
A. Vision and hearing
B. Mobility
C. Continence
D. Nutrition
E. ADL-IADL
CORRECT ANSWER A, B, C, D, E — All of the above
RATIONALE A functional assessment includes vision and hearing, mobility, continence,
nutrition, ADL-IADL, mental status, affect, home environment, and social support.
All of these components are essential for evaluating a patient's functional ability
and independence.
