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NSG 300 Topic 1 2026/2027 |
Nursing Assessment
Questions & Answers |
Latest Comprehensive
Review (Rationales)
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales 78 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This comprehensive review document contains 78 nursing assessment questions, each
paired with its correct answer and detailed rationales. It serves as an excellent resource for
mastering fundamental nursing assessment principles. Students can effectively utilize this
material for in-depth study, thorough review, and preparation for certification exams.
TOPICS
Health Beliefs and Promotion Models Q1–Q19
Levels of Prevention and Behavior Change Q20–Q30
Illness Concepts and Impact Q31–Q36
Vital Signs: Temperature and Pulse Q37–Q65
Vital Signs: Respiration and Blood Pressure Q66–Q78
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, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 78
what are the health people 2020 goals?
RESPONSE
-Attain high-quality, longer lives free of preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature
death
-Achieve health equity, eliminate disparities and improve the health of all groups
-Create social and physical environments that promote good health for all
-Promote quality of life, healthy development and healthy behaviors across all life stages
RATIONALE
Healthy People 2020 established national objectives to improve the health and well-being of the
U.S. population. Its core aims focused on increasing lifespan and quality of life, eliminating health
disparities through equity, fostering supportive environments, and promoting healthy
development and behaviors across the lifespan. These goals guide public health initiatives and
policy development.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 78
what are health beliefs?
RESPONSE
a person's ideas, convictions, and attitudes about health and illness
RATIONALE
Health beliefs encompass an individual's subjective understanding and perspectives regarding
wellness and sickness. These beliefs influence a person's health-related behaviors and decision-
making processes, shaping their approach to healthcare and disease management.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 78
what are the two types of health behaviors?
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, RESPONSE
positive health behaviors
negative health behaviors
RATIONALE
Health behaviors are actions individuals take that influence their health status. These actions can
be categorized as promoting well-being and preventing illness, or as detrimental to health.
Understanding this dichotomy is fundamental to nursing assessment and health promotion
strategies.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 78
positive health behaviors
RESPONSE
activities related to maintaining, attaining, or regaining good health and preventing illness
RATIONALE
Positive health behaviors encompass actions aimed at preserving, achieving, or recovering optimal
wellness and avoiding disease. These encompass proactive strategies and interventions that
support the body's functional capacity and resilience against pathological processes.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 78
negative health behaviors
RESPONSE
practices actually or potentially harmful to health (smoking, drug or alcohol abuse, poor diet
and refusal to take necessary medications)
RATIONALE
Negative health behaviors are actions that pose a risk to an individual's well-being. These include
substance abuse, poor nutritional choices, and non-adherence to prescribed medical treatments,
all of which can negatively impact health outcomes.
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, Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 78
what are the 3 components of the health belief model?
RESPONSE
-an individuals perception of susceptibility to an illness
-an individuals perception of serious of illness
-and the likelihood that a person will take preventative action
RATIONALE
The Health Belief Model posits that health behaviors are influenced by an individual's perceived
threat of illness, encompassing susceptibility and severity. It also considers the perceived benefits
of taking action versus the perceived barriers to doing so, ultimately predicting the likelihood of
engaging in preventative behaviors.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 78
what is health promotion?
RESPONSE
the process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve, their health,
INCREASING THE PATIENTS WELL BEING
RATIONALE
Health promotion is defined by its focus on empowering individuals to gain greater control over
factors influencing their health and well-being. This process aims to enhance health status by
addressing determinants that affect individuals and communities.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 78
what are the focuses of the health promotion model?
RESPONSE
1. Individual characteristics and experiences
2. Behavior specific knowledge and effect
3. Behavioral outcomes in which the patient commits to or changes behavior
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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 300 Topic 1 2026/2027 |
Nursing Assessment
Questions & Answers |
Latest Comprehensive
Review (Rationales)
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales 78 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This comprehensive review document contains 78 nursing assessment questions, each
paired with its correct answer and detailed rationales. It serves as an excellent resource for
mastering fundamental nursing assessment principles. Students can effectively utilize this
material for in-depth study, thorough review, and preparation for certification exams.
TOPICS
Health Beliefs and Promotion Models Q1–Q19
Levels of Prevention and Behavior Change Q20–Q30
Illness Concepts and Impact Q31–Q36
Vital Signs: Temperature and Pulse Q37–Q65
Vital Signs: Respiration and Blood Pressure Q66–Q78
Page 1
, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 78
what are the health people 2020 goals?
RESPONSE
-Attain high-quality, longer lives free of preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature
death
-Achieve health equity, eliminate disparities and improve the health of all groups
-Create social and physical environments that promote good health for all
-Promote quality of life, healthy development and healthy behaviors across all life stages
RATIONALE
Healthy People 2020 established national objectives to improve the health and well-being of the
U.S. population. Its core aims focused on increasing lifespan and quality of life, eliminating health
disparities through equity, fostering supportive environments, and promoting healthy
development and behaviors across the lifespan. These goals guide public health initiatives and
policy development.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 78
what are health beliefs?
RESPONSE
a person's ideas, convictions, and attitudes about health and illness
RATIONALE
Health beliefs encompass an individual's subjective understanding and perspectives regarding
wellness and sickness. These beliefs influence a person's health-related behaviors and decision-
making processes, shaping their approach to healthcare and disease management.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 78
what are the two types of health behaviors?
Page 2
, RESPONSE
positive health behaviors
negative health behaviors
RATIONALE
Health behaviors are actions individuals take that influence their health status. These actions can
be categorized as promoting well-being and preventing illness, or as detrimental to health.
Understanding this dichotomy is fundamental to nursing assessment and health promotion
strategies.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 78
positive health behaviors
RESPONSE
activities related to maintaining, attaining, or regaining good health and preventing illness
RATIONALE
Positive health behaviors encompass actions aimed at preserving, achieving, or recovering optimal
wellness and avoiding disease. These encompass proactive strategies and interventions that
support the body's functional capacity and resilience against pathological processes.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 78
negative health behaviors
RESPONSE
practices actually or potentially harmful to health (smoking, drug or alcohol abuse, poor diet
and refusal to take necessary medications)
RATIONALE
Negative health behaviors are actions that pose a risk to an individual's well-being. These include
substance abuse, poor nutritional choices, and non-adherence to prescribed medical treatments,
all of which can negatively impact health outcomes.
Page 3
, Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 78
what are the 3 components of the health belief model?
RESPONSE
-an individuals perception of susceptibility to an illness
-an individuals perception of serious of illness
-and the likelihood that a person will take preventative action
RATIONALE
The Health Belief Model posits that health behaviors are influenced by an individual's perceived
threat of illness, encompassing susceptibility and severity. It also considers the perceived benefits
of taking action versus the perceived barriers to doing so, ultimately predicting the likelihood of
engaging in preventative behaviors.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 78
what is health promotion?
RESPONSE
the process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve, their health,
INCREASING THE PATIENTS WELL BEING
RATIONALE
Health promotion is defined by its focus on empowering individuals to gain greater control over
factors influencing their health and well-being. This process aims to enhance health status by
addressing determinants that affect individuals and communities.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 78
what are the focuses of the health promotion model?
RESPONSE
1. Individual characteristics and experiences
2. Behavior specific knowledge and effect
3. Behavioral outcomes in which the patient commits to or changes behavior
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