NSG 3160 EXAM 1 -HEALTH ASSESSMENT II
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ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
What type of database is most appropriate when the rapid collection of data is required
and often compiled concurrently with lifesaving measures?
a. Complete
b. Focused
c. Follow-up
d. Emergency
CORRECT ANSWER
d. Emergency
An emergency database includes the rapid collection of data often obtained concurrently
with lifesaving measures. A focused database is for a limited or short-term problem; this
database concerns mainly one problem, one cue complex, or one body system. A follow-
up database is used to follow up on short-term or chronic health problems; the statuses
of identified problems are evaluated at regular and appropriate intervals. A complete
database includes a complete health history and a full physical examination; it describes
the current and past health state and forms a baseline against which all future changes
can be measured.
Question 2
A nurse precepting a student nurse asks, "What's the most important step in the critical-
thinking process?"
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,a. Clustering subjective and objective data
b. Analyzing health data
c. Using evidence-based assessment techniques
d. Prioritizing health concerns
CORRECT ANSWER
c. Using evidence-based assessment techniques
Evidence-based techniques are supported by research showing effectiveness of the
technique that provides the safest and most current techniques to promote the health of
patients. Clustering subjective and objective data is a step in the critical-thinking process,
but is not the most important step. Analyzing health data is a step in the critical-thinking
process, but is not the most important step. Prioritizing health concerns is a step in the
critical-thinking process, but is not the most important step.
Question 3
What type of database is most appropriate for an individual who is admitted to a long-
term care facility?
a. Focused
b. Complete
c. Emergency
d. Follow-up
CORRECT ANSWER
b. Complete
A complete database includes a complete health history and a full physical examination;
it describes the current and past health state and forms a baseline against which all
future changes can be measured. A focused database is for a limited or short-term
problem; this database concerns mainly one problem, one cue complex, or one body
system. A follow-up database is used to follow up on short-term or chronic health
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, problems; the statuses of identified problems are evaluated at regular and appropriate
intervals. An emergency database includes a rapid collection of data often obtained
concurrently with lifesaving measures.
Question 4
Which of the following is an example of objective data?
a. A sore throat
b. An earache
c. Alert and oriented
d. Dizziness
CORRECT ANSWER
c. Alert and oriented
Objective data is what the health professional observes; level of consciousness and
orientation are observations. Subjective data is what the person says about himself or
herself during history taking.
Question 5
Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
a. Blood glucose 126 md/dL
b. Pain rated at 7 out of 10
c. Heart rate of 76 bpm
d. Bruising on lower leg
CORRECT ANSWER
b. Pain rated at 7 out of 10
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, Subjective data is what the patient says about himself or herself during history taking.
Objective data is what the health professional observes by inspecting, percussing,
palpating, and auscultating during the physical examination. Blood glucose is measured
by using a drop of blood placed on a test strip in a glucometer. Bruising is assessed by
inspection. Heart rate is assessed by palpation of the radial artery or auscultated with a
stethoscope when listening to heart sounds.
Question 6
A complete database is
a. used to collect data rapidly and is often compiled concurrently with lifesaving measures.
b. used to evaluate the cause or etiology of disease.
c. used for a limited or short-term problem usually consisting of one problem, one cue
complex, or one body system.
d. used to perform a thorough or comprehensive health history and physical examination.
CORRECT ANSWER
d. used to perform a thorough or comprehensive health history and physical
examination.
A complete database includes a complete health history and a full physical examination;
it describes the current and past health state and forms a baseline against which all
future changes can be measured. An emergency database is a rapid collection of data
often obtained concurrently with lifesaving measures. A focused database is for a limited
or short-term problem; this database concerns mainly one problem, one cue complex, or
one body system. Medical diagnoses are used to evaluate the cause or etiology of the
disease.
Question 7
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|ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
What type of database is most appropriate when the rapid collection of data is required
and often compiled concurrently with lifesaving measures?
a. Complete
b. Focused
c. Follow-up
d. Emergency
CORRECT ANSWER
d. Emergency
An emergency database includes the rapid collection of data often obtained concurrently
with lifesaving measures. A focused database is for a limited or short-term problem; this
database concerns mainly one problem, one cue complex, or one body system. A follow-
up database is used to follow up on short-term or chronic health problems; the statuses
of identified problems are evaluated at regular and appropriate intervals. A complete
database includes a complete health history and a full physical examination; it describes
the current and past health state and forms a baseline against which all future changes
can be measured.
Question 2
A nurse precepting a student nurse asks, "What's the most important step in the critical-
thinking process?"
1
,a. Clustering subjective and objective data
b. Analyzing health data
c. Using evidence-based assessment techniques
d. Prioritizing health concerns
CORRECT ANSWER
c. Using evidence-based assessment techniques
Evidence-based techniques are supported by research showing effectiveness of the
technique that provides the safest and most current techniques to promote the health of
patients. Clustering subjective and objective data is a step in the critical-thinking process,
but is not the most important step. Analyzing health data is a step in the critical-thinking
process, but is not the most important step. Prioritizing health concerns is a step in the
critical-thinking process, but is not the most important step.
Question 3
What type of database is most appropriate for an individual who is admitted to a long-
term care facility?
a. Focused
b. Complete
c. Emergency
d. Follow-up
CORRECT ANSWER
b. Complete
A complete database includes a complete health history and a full physical examination;
it describes the current and past health state and forms a baseline against which all
future changes can be measured. A focused database is for a limited or short-term
problem; this database concerns mainly one problem, one cue complex, or one body
system. A follow-up database is used to follow up on short-term or chronic health
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, problems; the statuses of identified problems are evaluated at regular and appropriate
intervals. An emergency database includes a rapid collection of data often obtained
concurrently with lifesaving measures.
Question 4
Which of the following is an example of objective data?
a. A sore throat
b. An earache
c. Alert and oriented
d. Dizziness
CORRECT ANSWER
c. Alert and oriented
Objective data is what the health professional observes; level of consciousness and
orientation are observations. Subjective data is what the person says about himself or
herself during history taking.
Question 5
Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
a. Blood glucose 126 md/dL
b. Pain rated at 7 out of 10
c. Heart rate of 76 bpm
d. Bruising on lower leg
CORRECT ANSWER
b. Pain rated at 7 out of 10
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, Subjective data is what the patient says about himself or herself during history taking.
Objective data is what the health professional observes by inspecting, percussing,
palpating, and auscultating during the physical examination. Blood glucose is measured
by using a drop of blood placed on a test strip in a glucometer. Bruising is assessed by
inspection. Heart rate is assessed by palpation of the radial artery or auscultated with a
stethoscope when listening to heart sounds.
Question 6
A complete database is
a. used to collect data rapidly and is often compiled concurrently with lifesaving measures.
b. used to evaluate the cause or etiology of disease.
c. used for a limited or short-term problem usually consisting of one problem, one cue
complex, or one body system.
d. used to perform a thorough or comprehensive health history and physical examination.
CORRECT ANSWER
d. used to perform a thorough or comprehensive health history and physical
examination.
A complete database includes a complete health history and a full physical examination;
it describes the current and past health state and forms a baseline against which all
future changes can be measured. An emergency database is a rapid collection of data
often obtained concurrently with lifesaving measures. A focused database is for a limited
or short-term problem; this database concerns mainly one problem, one cue complex, or
one body system. Medical diagnoses are used to evaluate the cause or etiology of the
disease.
Question 7
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