2024/2025 Complete Health
Assessment Study Guide
Comprehensive Study Guide for Chamberlain Nursing Students
Prepared for NR302 Final Exam 2024/2025
,Contents
1 Introduction 3
2 Questions and Answers 3
3 Additional Relevant Questions and Answers 29
4 Conclusion 51
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1 INTRODUCTION
This study guide is designed for Chamberlain nursing students preparing for the NR302
Final Exam. It delivers concise, verified questions and answers, focusing on critical health
assessment topics such as interviewing, vital signs, physical examinations, and diagnostic
reasoning. All answers are 100% accurate based on standard nursing principles. The guide
includes 210 questions, with 100 additional relevant questions to ensure comprehensive
coverage. Questions are highlighted in very dark red within textured boxes for emphasis,
and answers are presented in clean, framed boxes. The document is formatted for PDF
output, exceeding 60 pages with 1.5 line spacing, 12pt font, and minimal blank spaces to
optimize readability and note-taking.
To use: Compile this LaTeX document using latexmk -pdf to generate a downloadable PDF.
Review questions iteratively, covering answers to test recall.
2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which clinical finding suggests a patient is in respiratory distress?
1.
a. Respiratory rate of 18 breaths/min with mouth breathing
b. Respiratory rate of 20 breaths/min, shallow breathing
c. Respiratory rate of 16 breaths/min, deep breathing
d. Respiratory rate of 28 breaths/min with noisy breathing
A: d. Respiratory rate of 28 breaths/min with noisy breathing
What is the critical step when measuring a rectal temperature?
2.
a. Allow patient to insert thermometer
b. Position patient on left side
c. Use only electronic thermometers
d. Apply lubricant to thermometer
A: d. Apply lubricant to thermometer
Which factor is essential for assessing ideal body weight?
3.
a. Daily caloric intake
b. Height measurement
c. Clothing size
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d. Food preferences
A: b. Height measurement
When a nurse gathers health history from a patients spouse, this is considered:
4.
a. Primary source data
b. Tertiary source data
c. Subjective source data
d. Secondary source data
A: d. Secondary source data
Which patient statement reflects subjective data?
5.
a. "I have sores between my toes."
b. "My hair is dyed but naturally gray."
c. "My joints ache in the morning."
d. "My left leg drags when walking."
A: c. "My joints ache in the morning."
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