NUR 216 EXAM 1 SPRING-SUMMER 2026 ARIZONA
COLLEGE OF NURSING (MODULES 1-3) COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
Core Domains
Introduction to Health Assessment & the Nursing Process
Health History and Interviewing Techniques
Physical Assessment Techniques and Vital Signs
General Survey, Mental Status, and Nutritional Assessment
Skin, Hair, and Nails Assessment
Head, Neck, and Regional Lymphatic Assessment
Ethical and Cultural Considerations in Health Assessment
Documentation and Communication
Prioritization and Clinical Judgment
Introduction
This comprehensive examination assesses the foundational
health assessment knowledge and clinical reasoning skills
required of the practical nursing student. It evaluates the
,nursing process, data collection, interviewing techniques,
physical assessment skills, and documentation across the
lifespan. The examination employs multiple-choice and
scenario-based questions aligned with the NUR 216 course
objectives. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking,
prioritization, patient-centered communication, and the
application of evidence-based assessment principles in diverse
patient populations. This assessment prepares candidates for
the rigor of the NUR 216 Exam 1 and real-world practical
nursing practice.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–85
MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH ASSESSMENT &
THE NURSING PROCESS
1. What is an assessment?
A. A one-time data collection event
B. A data collection process that is continuous and
establishes a baseline
C. A method to diagnose medical conditions
D. A surgical procedure
🟢 B. A data collection process that is continuous and
establishes a baseline
,🔴 RATIONALE: The nursing assessment is the first and most
critical step of the nursing process. It involves systematically
gathering both subjective and objective data about the
patient's health status. This data collection is ongoing and
continuous throughout the patient's care, not a one-time
event. Establishing a baseline allows healthcare providers to
identify changes in the patient's condition, track progress,
and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.
2. What is primary subjective data? Give an example.
A. Information from the medical record; blood pressure
reading
B. Information from the patient about their own feelings; "I
have a headache"
C. Information from a family member; "She looks pale"
D. Information from a lab report; hemoglobin level
🟢 B. Information from the patient about their own feelings;
"I have a headache"
🔴 RATIONALE: Primary subjective data is information that
comes directly from the client reporting their own feelings,
perceptions, or thoughts about their health status.
Subjective data consists of information that only the patient
, can provide about how they feel. Primary subjective data is
the most reliable form of subjective information because it
comes firsthand from the patient themselves.
3. What is secondary subjective data? Give an example.
A. Information the nurse observes; redness and swelling
B. Information from the patient; "My stomach hurts"
C. Information reported by anyone other than the client; a
spouse states, "She complained of pain in her abdomen this
morning"
D. Information from a medical record; past surgical history
🟢 C. Information reported by anyone other than the client;
a spouse states, "She complained of pain in her abdomen
this morning"
🔴 RATIONALE: Secondary subjective data is secondhand
information provided by family members, friends, caregivers,
or other healthcare providers. While still subjective in nature,
it is less reliable than primary subjective data because it has
been filtered through another person's perception and
memory. This type of data can be valuable when the patient
is unable to communicate.
4. What is primary objective data? Give an example.
COLLEGE OF NURSING (MODULES 1-3) COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
Core Domains
Introduction to Health Assessment & the Nursing Process
Health History and Interviewing Techniques
Physical Assessment Techniques and Vital Signs
General Survey, Mental Status, and Nutritional Assessment
Skin, Hair, and Nails Assessment
Head, Neck, and Regional Lymphatic Assessment
Ethical and Cultural Considerations in Health Assessment
Documentation and Communication
Prioritization and Clinical Judgment
Introduction
This comprehensive examination assesses the foundational
health assessment knowledge and clinical reasoning skills
required of the practical nursing student. It evaluates the
,nursing process, data collection, interviewing techniques,
physical assessment skills, and documentation across the
lifespan. The examination employs multiple-choice and
scenario-based questions aligned with the NUR 216 course
objectives. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking,
prioritization, patient-centered communication, and the
application of evidence-based assessment principles in diverse
patient populations. This assessment prepares candidates for
the rigor of the NUR 216 Exam 1 and real-world practical
nursing practice.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–85
MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH ASSESSMENT &
THE NURSING PROCESS
1. What is an assessment?
A. A one-time data collection event
B. A data collection process that is continuous and
establishes a baseline
C. A method to diagnose medical conditions
D. A surgical procedure
🟢 B. A data collection process that is continuous and
establishes a baseline
,🔴 RATIONALE: The nursing assessment is the first and most
critical step of the nursing process. It involves systematically
gathering both subjective and objective data about the
patient's health status. This data collection is ongoing and
continuous throughout the patient's care, not a one-time
event. Establishing a baseline allows healthcare providers to
identify changes in the patient's condition, track progress,
and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.
2. What is primary subjective data? Give an example.
A. Information from the medical record; blood pressure
reading
B. Information from the patient about their own feelings; "I
have a headache"
C. Information from a family member; "She looks pale"
D. Information from a lab report; hemoglobin level
🟢 B. Information from the patient about their own feelings;
"I have a headache"
🔴 RATIONALE: Primary subjective data is information that
comes directly from the client reporting their own feelings,
perceptions, or thoughts about their health status.
Subjective data consists of information that only the patient
, can provide about how they feel. Primary subjective data is
the most reliable form of subjective information because it
comes firsthand from the patient themselves.
3. What is secondary subjective data? Give an example.
A. Information the nurse observes; redness and swelling
B. Information from the patient; "My stomach hurts"
C. Information reported by anyone other than the client; a
spouse states, "She complained of pain in her abdomen this
morning"
D. Information from a medical record; past surgical history
🟢 C. Information reported by anyone other than the client;
a spouse states, "She complained of pain in her abdomen
this morning"
🔴 RATIONALE: Secondary subjective data is secondhand
information provided by family members, friends, caregivers,
or other healthcare providers. While still subjective in nature,
it is less reliable than primary subjective data because it has
been filtered through another person's perception and
memory. This type of data can be valuable when the patient
is unable to communicate.
4. What is primary objective data? Give an example.
