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NURS 503 Exam 1 Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
Describe how and why we perform Health Assessments
Ans: It is a methodical way by systems- head-to-toe
assessment
Completed when patient comes in with problem/used to gather
data to lead to a diagnosis/health screenings
Describe the Nursing Process, including key components of
assessment, diagnosis, and prioritizing for the plan of care
Ans: Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
(Including outcome identification)
Implementation
Evaluation
Discuss how EBP may be used in health care
Ans: The emphasis on research, experience, patient preference
and assessment (subjective/objective data)
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Describe the key components of a complete health history
Ans: Biographical data
Source of history (reliability)
Reason for seeking care (chief compliant)
History of Present Illness or Present Health
Past Health (Past Medical History)
Family Medical History
Review of Systems
Functional Assessment (including Social History)
-Perception of health
Describe core components of nursing documentation
Ans: Subjective Data (History - What the patient says)
Objective Data (Physical exam findings
Laboratory or diagnostic test results)
Assessment (Nursing diagnoses)
Plan (what the nurse will do)
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NURS 503 Exam 1 Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
Describe how and why we perform Health Assessments
Ans: It is a methodical way by systems- head-to-toe
assessment
Completed when patient comes in with problem/used to gather
data to lead to a diagnosis/health screenings
Describe the Nursing Process, including key components of
assessment, diagnosis, and prioritizing for the plan of care
Ans: Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
(Including outcome identification)
Implementation
Evaluation
Discuss how EBP may be used in health care
Ans: The emphasis on research, experience, patient preference
and assessment (subjective/objective data)
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
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Describe the key components of a complete health history
Ans: Biographical data
Source of history (reliability)
Reason for seeking care (chief compliant)
History of Present Illness or Present Health
Past Health (Past Medical History)
Family Medical History
Review of Systems
Functional Assessment (including Social History)
-Perception of health
Describe core components of nursing documentation
Ans: Subjective Data (History - What the patient says)
Objective Data (Physical exam findings
Laboratory or diagnostic test results)
Assessment (Nursing diagnoses)
Plan (what the nurse will do)
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
