JARVIS Health Assessment practice
questions: Chapters 1, 4, and 8
What type of database is most appropriate when rapid collection of data is required and often
compiled concurrently with lifesaving measures?
a. complete
b. focused
c. follow up
d. emergency - ANS d
A nurse precepting a student nurse asks, "What's the most important step in the critical-thinking
process?"
a. clustering subjective and objective data
b. analyzing health data
c. using evidence based assessment techniques
d. prioritizing health concerns - ANS c
An example of subjective data is
a. decreased range of motion
b. crepitation in left knee joint
c. arthritis
d. left knee has been swollen and hot for past 3 days - ANS d
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 - ANS b
Which of the following is an example of objective data?
a. a sore throat
b. an earache
c. alert and oriented
d. dizziness - ANS c
An example of objective data is
a. a report of impaired mobility from left knee pain as evidenced by an inability to walk, swelling,
and pain on passive range of motion.
b. a complaint of left knee pain.
,c. crepitation in the left knee joint.
d. left knee has been swollen and hot for the past 3 days. - ANS c
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 - ANS b
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 - ANS
d
A patient admitted to the hospital with asthma has the following problems identified based on an
admission health history and physical assessment. Which problem is a first-level priority?
a. Ineffective self-health management
b. Impaired gas exchange
c. Readiness for enhanced spiritual well-being
d. Risk for infection - ANS b
Which of the following actions/behaviors in the critical-thinking process are important for the
novice nurse to remember? (Select all that apply.)
a. disregard initial cues
b. Approach assessment with a nonjudgmental attitude
c. Cluster associated assessment data
d. Perform assessment in whatever manner works for you.
e. Avoid making assumptions - ANS b, c, e
The concept of health and healing has evolved in recent years. Which is the best description of
health?
a. Health is the absence of disease.
b. Health is a dynamic process toward optimal functioning
c. Health depends on an interaction of mind, body, and spirit within the environment.
d. Health is the prevention of disease. - ANS c
, Which would be included in the database for a new patient admission to a surgical unit?
a. all subjective and objective data gathered by a health practitioner from a patient
b. all objective data obtained from a patient through inspection, percussion, palpation, and
auscultation.
c. A summary of a patient's record, including laboratory studies.
d. All subjective and objective data, data gathered from a patient, and the results of any
laboratory or diagnostic studies completed. - ANS d
You are reviewing assessment data of a 45- year - old male patient and note pain of 8 on a
scale of 10, labored breathing, and pale skin color on the electronic health record. This
documentation is an example of
a. hypothetical reasoning
b. diagnostic reasoning
c. data cluster
d. signs and symptoms - ANS c
A patient in the emergency department with nausea and vomiting. Which would you include in
the database?
a. a complete health history and full physical examination
b. a diet and GI history
c. previously identified problems
d. start collection of data in conjunction with livesaving measures. - ANS b
A patient has recently received health insurance and would like to know how often he should
visit the provider. How do you respond?
a. "It would be most efficient if you visit on an annual basis"
b. "There is no recommendation for the frequency of health care visits."
c. "Your visits may vary, depending on your level of wellness"
d. "Your visits will be based on your preference" - ANS c
You are reviewing concepts related to steps in the nursing process for determining prioritization
and developing patient outcomes. To what are these actions attributed?
a. planning
b. assessment
c. implementation
d. diagnosis - ANS a
Which best describes evidence based nursing practice?
a. combining clinical expertise with the use of nursing research to provide the best care for
patients while considering the patient's values and circumstances.
questions: Chapters 1, 4, and 8
What type of database is most appropriate when rapid collection of data is required and often
compiled concurrently with lifesaving measures?
a. complete
b. focused
c. follow up
d. emergency - ANS d
A nurse precepting a student nurse asks, "What's the most important step in the critical-thinking
process?"
a. clustering subjective and objective data
b. analyzing health data
c. using evidence based assessment techniques
d. prioritizing health concerns - ANS c
An example of subjective data is
a. decreased range of motion
b. crepitation in left knee joint
c. arthritis
d. left knee has been swollen and hot for past 3 days - ANS d
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 - ANS b
Which of the following is an example of objective data?
a. a sore throat
b. an earache
c. alert and oriented
d. dizziness - ANS c
An example of objective data is
a. a report of impaired mobility from left knee pain as evidenced by an inability to walk, swelling,
and pain on passive range of motion.
b. a complaint of left knee pain.
,c. crepitation in the left knee joint.
d. left knee has been swollen and hot for the past 3 days. - ANS c
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 - ANS b
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 - ANS
d
A patient admitted to the hospital with asthma has the following problems identified based on an
admission health history and physical assessment. Which problem is a first-level priority?
a. Ineffective self-health management
b. Impaired gas exchange
c. Readiness for enhanced spiritual well-being
d. Risk for infection - ANS b
Which of the following actions/behaviors in the critical-thinking process are important for the
novice nurse to remember? (Select all that apply.)
a. disregard initial cues
b. Approach assessment with a nonjudgmental attitude
c. Cluster associated assessment data
d. Perform assessment in whatever manner works for you.
e. Avoid making assumptions - ANS b, c, e
The concept of health and healing has evolved in recent years. Which is the best description of
health?
a. Health is the absence of disease.
b. Health is a dynamic process toward optimal functioning
c. Health depends on an interaction of mind, body, and spirit within the environment.
d. Health is the prevention of disease. - ANS c
, Which would be included in the database for a new patient admission to a surgical unit?
a. all subjective and objective data gathered by a health practitioner from a patient
b. all objective data obtained from a patient through inspection, percussion, palpation, and
auscultation.
c. A summary of a patient's record, including laboratory studies.
d. All subjective and objective data, data gathered from a patient, and the results of any
laboratory or diagnostic studies completed. - ANS d
You are reviewing assessment data of a 45- year - old male patient and note pain of 8 on a
scale of 10, labored breathing, and pale skin color on the electronic health record. This
documentation is an example of
a. hypothetical reasoning
b. diagnostic reasoning
c. data cluster
d. signs and symptoms - ANS c
A patient in the emergency department with nausea and vomiting. Which would you include in
the database?
a. a complete health history and full physical examination
b. a diet and GI history
c. previously identified problems
d. start collection of data in conjunction with livesaving measures. - ANS b
A patient has recently received health insurance and would like to know how often he should
visit the provider. How do you respond?
a. "It would be most efficient if you visit on an annual basis"
b. "There is no recommendation for the frequency of health care visits."
c. "Your visits may vary, depending on your level of wellness"
d. "Your visits will be based on your preference" - ANS c
You are reviewing concepts related to steps in the nursing process for determining prioritization
and developing patient outcomes. To what are these actions attributed?
a. planning
b. assessment
c. implementation
d. diagnosis - ANS a
Which best describes evidence based nursing practice?
a. combining clinical expertise with the use of nursing research to provide the best care for
patients while considering the patient's values and circumstances.
