,
,
, A comprehensive assessment is performed during admission to a facility to obtain a detailed
history and complete physical examination. A shift assessment is most appropriate for the person
who is recovering in the hospital from surgery. A screening assessment is performed for the
purpose of disease detection, in this case diabetes mellitus. An episodic or follow-up assessment
is performed after knee replacement to evaluate the outcome of the procedure.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand REF: Box 1-3 | p. 3 TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX Patient Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care:
Establishing Priorities
6. For which person is an episodic or follow-up assessment indicated?
a. The person who had abdominal surgery yesterday
b. The person who is unaware of his high serum glucose levels
c. The person who is being admitted to a long-term care facility
d. The person who is beginning rehabilitation after a knee replacement
ANS: D
An episodic or follow-up assessment is performed after the knee replacement to evaluate the
outcome of the procedure. A shift assessment is most appropriate for the person who is
recovering in the hospital from surgery. A screening assessment is performed for the purpose of
disease detection, in this case diabetes mellitus. A comprehensive assessment is performed
during admission to a facility to obtain a detailed history and complete physical examination.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand REF: Box 1-3 | p. 3 TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX Patient Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care:
Establishing Priorities
7. Which is an example of data a nurse collects during a physical examination?
a. The patient’s lack of hair and shiny skin over both shins
b. The patient’s stated concern about lack of money for prescriptions
c. The patient’s complaints of tingling sensations in the feet
d. The patient’s mother’s statements that the patient is very nervous lately
ANS: A
The lack of hair and shiny skin over both shins are objective data or signs that are part of the
physical examination. A patient’s concerns about lack of money are subjective data and are part
of the health history. A patient’s complaints of tingling sensations in the feet are subjective data
and are part of the health history. A patient’s family statements are considered secondary data,
are subjective data, and are part of the health history.
,
, A comprehensive assessment is performed during admission to a facility to obtain a detailed
history and complete physical examination. A shift assessment is most appropriate for the person
who is recovering in the hospital from surgery. A screening assessment is performed for the
purpose of disease detection, in this case diabetes mellitus. An episodic or follow-up assessment
is performed after knee replacement to evaluate the outcome of the procedure.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand REF: Box 1-3 | p. 3 TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX Patient Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care:
Establishing Priorities
6. For which person is an episodic or follow-up assessment indicated?
a. The person who had abdominal surgery yesterday
b. The person who is unaware of his high serum glucose levels
c. The person who is being admitted to a long-term care facility
d. The person who is beginning rehabilitation after a knee replacement
ANS: D
An episodic or follow-up assessment is performed after the knee replacement to evaluate the
outcome of the procedure. A shift assessment is most appropriate for the person who is
recovering in the hospital from surgery. A screening assessment is performed for the purpose of
disease detection, in this case diabetes mellitus. A comprehensive assessment is performed
during admission to a facility to obtain a detailed history and complete physical examination.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand REF: Box 1-3 | p. 3 TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX Patient Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care:
Establishing Priorities
7. Which is an example of data a nurse collects during a physical examination?
a. The patient’s lack of hair and shiny skin over both shins
b. The patient’s stated concern about lack of money for prescriptions
c. The patient’s complaints of tingling sensations in the feet
d. The patient’s mother’s statements that the patient is very nervous lately
ANS: A
The lack of hair and shiny skin over both shins are objective data or signs that are part of the
physical examination. A patient’s concerns about lack of money are subjective data and are part
of the health history. A patient’s complaints of tingling sensations in the feet are subjective data
and are part of the health history. A patient’s family statements are considered secondary data,
are subjective data, and are part of the health history.
