NSG 3009 Health Assessment Exam 1 STUDY GUIDE
2025/2026 QUESTIONS BANK AND VERIFIED
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What is the difference between subjective and objective data in
health assessment? ......ANSWER........Subjective data is gathered
from the client (e.g., chest pain, fatigue, nausea), while objective
data is collected through healthcare professional observations
(e.g., pallor, high blood pressure, fever).
What components make up a comprehensive database in health
assessment? ......ANSWER........A comprehensive database
includes subjective data, objective data, patient records, and
lab results.
,age 2 of 26
What are the first level priority assessment criteria in nursing?
......ANSWER........First level priorities are ABCs: airway,
breathing, and circulation, which are emergent, life-threatening,
and immediate.
What constitutes second level priority assessment criteria?
......ANSWER........Second level priorities include mental status
changes, acute pain, infection risk, abnormal lab values, and
elimination problems, requiring prompt intervention to prevent
further deterioration.
What are the third level priority assessment criteria?
......ANSWER........Third level priorities include lack of knowledge,
mobility problems, and family coping, which are important but
can be addressed later.
, age 3 of 26
What are the steps of the clinical judgement process in nursing?
......ANSWER........1. Recognize cues (assessment) 2. Analyze cues
(diagnosis) 3. Prioritize hypothesis (planning) 4. Generate
solutions (planning) 5. Take action (implementation) 6. Evaluate
outcomes (evaluation).
What are the key components of the nursing process?
......ANSWER........1. Assessment: collect data and document. 2.
Diagnosis: interpret data to validate a diagnosis. 3. Outcome
identification: identify measurable expected outcomes. 4.
Planning: establish priorities and interventions. 5.
Implementation: utilize evidence-based practice and resources.
6. Evaluation: analyze progress toward outcomes.
What are the two identifiers needed for patient safety?
......ANSWER........Two identifiers needed are name and date of
birth (DOB), phone number, or Social Security Number (SSN).