Jarvis Chapter 1 (Evidence Based
Assessment)
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
Assessment)
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
