NSG 333 TEST 1 NOTE CARDS STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE QUESTIONS
2026/2027
What is health assessment - ANS✔✔ A systematic method of collecting and analyzing data for
the purpose of planning patient centered care
Explain Subjective Vs. Objective/ Signs vs. Symptoms in Nursing?
Give Examples - ANS✔✔ Subjective Data (Symptoms) include what the pt. feels, communicates
and shares with you as the RN.
Ex. Pt. complaining of a headache
Objective Data (Signs) include data that is measurable or can be seen, read, or heard by the RN.
Ex. Blood pressure, heart rhythm
"I feel weak when I exert myself"
Objective or Subjective? - ANS✔✔ Subjective
Blood pressure 90/50
Objective or Subjective? - ANS✔✔ Objective
Apical Pulse 104
,Subjective or Objective? - ANS✔✔ Objective
"I am short of breath"
Objective or Subjective? - ANS✔✔ Subjective
Client Cried Durring Interview
Objective or Subjective - ANS✔✔ Objective
Lung Sounds clear bilaterally; diminished right lower lobe.
Objective or Subjective? - ANS✔✔ Objective
Skin Pale and diaphoretic
Subjective or Objective? - ANS✔✔ Objective
Pt.'s Wife States "He doesn't seem so sad today"
Subjective or Objective? - ANS✔✔ Subjective
What are the Three components of health assessment? Describe them. - ANS✔✔ History
(Subjective Data)- includes data that can not be measured by the RN: pt. reports, current state
of health, previous illnesses and surguries.
Physical Examination (Objective Data)- Involves the collection of objective data signs.
, Documentation of Data: Serves as both the RN's legal documentation and proof of care
What is wrong with these statements? What should they be?
Appearance and behavior appropriate
Client Appears angry - ANS✔✔ These statements do not vividly express the pt's current status
and lack measurable behavior.
Appearance and behavior appropriate . Client is well groomed, relaxed with hands folded in lap.
Client angry, threw bedpan across room and cursing at the doctor.
What information would be included in the pt.'s history portion of health assessment ? -
ANS✔✔ All subjective data. Can include Family history, Pt's current state of health, current
medications, previous illnesses or surgeries
What would be included in Physical Examination portion of health assessment? Examples? -
ANS✔✔ Objective Data
Ex. Rash, enlarged lymph nodes, swelling
What is " Documentation of Data" in Health Assessment?
What are some guidelines for this data? - ANS✔✔ The legal documentation and proof of care.
2026/2027
What is health assessment - ANS✔✔ A systematic method of collecting and analyzing data for
the purpose of planning patient centered care
Explain Subjective Vs. Objective/ Signs vs. Symptoms in Nursing?
Give Examples - ANS✔✔ Subjective Data (Symptoms) include what the pt. feels, communicates
and shares with you as the RN.
Ex. Pt. complaining of a headache
Objective Data (Signs) include data that is measurable or can be seen, read, or heard by the RN.
Ex. Blood pressure, heart rhythm
"I feel weak when I exert myself"
Objective or Subjective? - ANS✔✔ Subjective
Blood pressure 90/50
Objective or Subjective? - ANS✔✔ Objective
Apical Pulse 104
,Subjective or Objective? - ANS✔✔ Objective
"I am short of breath"
Objective or Subjective? - ANS✔✔ Subjective
Client Cried Durring Interview
Objective or Subjective - ANS✔✔ Objective
Lung Sounds clear bilaterally; diminished right lower lobe.
Objective or Subjective? - ANS✔✔ Objective
Skin Pale and diaphoretic
Subjective or Objective? - ANS✔✔ Objective
Pt.'s Wife States "He doesn't seem so sad today"
Subjective or Objective? - ANS✔✔ Subjective
What are the Three components of health assessment? Describe them. - ANS✔✔ History
(Subjective Data)- includes data that can not be measured by the RN: pt. reports, current state
of health, previous illnesses and surguries.
Physical Examination (Objective Data)- Involves the collection of objective data signs.
, Documentation of Data: Serves as both the RN's legal documentation and proof of care
What is wrong with these statements? What should they be?
Appearance and behavior appropriate
Client Appears angry - ANS✔✔ These statements do not vividly express the pt's current status
and lack measurable behavior.
Appearance and behavior appropriate . Client is well groomed, relaxed with hands folded in lap.
Client angry, threw bedpan across room and cursing at the doctor.
What information would be included in the pt.'s history portion of health assessment ? -
ANS✔✔ All subjective data. Can include Family history, Pt's current state of health, current
medications, previous illnesses or surgeries
What would be included in Physical Examination portion of health assessment? Examples? -
ANS✔✔ Objective Data
Ex. Rash, enlarged lymph nodes, swelling
What is " Documentation of Data" in Health Assessment?
What are some guidelines for this data? - ANS✔✔ The legal documentation and proof of care.
