NSG-316: Health Assessment
GCU NSG 316 EXAM 1 2026 VERIFIED INSTRUCTOR STUDY
GUIDE COMPLETE QUESTION AND ANSWER GRADED A
When does the general survey begin?
The moment you first encounter the person
What does the general survey focus on/ consider?
physical appearance, body structure, mobility, behavior
PBMB
is PBMB subjective or objective? why?
Objective, because you are observing them and they are not verbally telling you.
What do you look for in physical appearance?
age- appears to be stated age
sex- appropriate developmental stage for age
LOC- alert/ orients & responds to Questions
Skin color- appropriate for genetic background
facial features- symmetric
no signs of acute distress
What do you look for in Body Structure?
-stature- height in normal rage for age and heritage
-nutrition- even body weight distribution
-symmetry- body is bilateral
-posture- stands comfortably and appropriate for age
-position- sits comfortable in chair
-body build/ contour: arms span equals height
-Obvious deformities- congenital or squired defects
,NSG-316: Health Assessment
What to look for in Mobility?
- gait
-foot placement- agitate, smooth walking, well balanced
-no involuntary movements
What to look for in behavior?
-facial expression- and sign of pain / distress, expressions are appropriate tot he situation
-mood & affect- comfortable and cooperative with examiner
-speech- even tased, clear, articulate, communicates in the same language as the interviewee's
- dress- appropriate for climate, clean
-perosnal hygiene- well groomed and clean
What is subjective data?
Data that only the subject or "patient" can feel and will tell you. during taking of history
IS subjective data signs or symptoms?
symptoms
What is objective data?
What you observe and can measure when inspecting, percussing, palpating, and ausculating during the
physical
Is objective data the signs or symptoms?
signs
What is a data base?
subjective + objective + patient records + lab studies
, NSG-316: Health Assessment
What is the Complete total health database
complete health history + full physical exam
current + past health state for a base line
What is the Episodic or problem centered database
"mini" database
one body system/ one probable/ one cue complex
hx and exam followed after
for short term/ limited problems
What is a follow-up database?
"after the fact"
status of the problem being evaluated at a regular or appropriate time
is problem getting better or worse
id coping strategies
What is Emergency database?
Fast collection of data
usually only for lifesaving measures
rapid and comprehensive
- what did you take? How long ago? Who much?
Nursing process
assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, evaluation
Assessment:
review of record, interview, health hx, physical exam, functional exam, cultural/ spiritual exam,
consultation, review of literature
GCU NSG 316 EXAM 1 2026 VERIFIED INSTRUCTOR STUDY
GUIDE COMPLETE QUESTION AND ANSWER GRADED A
When does the general survey begin?
The moment you first encounter the person
What does the general survey focus on/ consider?
physical appearance, body structure, mobility, behavior
PBMB
is PBMB subjective or objective? why?
Objective, because you are observing them and they are not verbally telling you.
What do you look for in physical appearance?
age- appears to be stated age
sex- appropriate developmental stage for age
LOC- alert/ orients & responds to Questions
Skin color- appropriate for genetic background
facial features- symmetric
no signs of acute distress
What do you look for in Body Structure?
-stature- height in normal rage for age and heritage
-nutrition- even body weight distribution
-symmetry- body is bilateral
-posture- stands comfortably and appropriate for age
-position- sits comfortable in chair
-body build/ contour: arms span equals height
-Obvious deformities- congenital or squired defects
,NSG-316: Health Assessment
What to look for in Mobility?
- gait
-foot placement- agitate, smooth walking, well balanced
-no involuntary movements
What to look for in behavior?
-facial expression- and sign of pain / distress, expressions are appropriate tot he situation
-mood & affect- comfortable and cooperative with examiner
-speech- even tased, clear, articulate, communicates in the same language as the interviewee's
- dress- appropriate for climate, clean
-perosnal hygiene- well groomed and clean
What is subjective data?
Data that only the subject or "patient" can feel and will tell you. during taking of history
IS subjective data signs or symptoms?
symptoms
What is objective data?
What you observe and can measure when inspecting, percussing, palpating, and ausculating during the
physical
Is objective data the signs or symptoms?
signs
What is a data base?
subjective + objective + patient records + lab studies
, NSG-316: Health Assessment
What is the Complete total health database
complete health history + full physical exam
current + past health state for a base line
What is the Episodic or problem centered database
"mini" database
one body system/ one probable/ one cue complex
hx and exam followed after
for short term/ limited problems
What is a follow-up database?
"after the fact"
status of the problem being evaluated at a regular or appropriate time
is problem getting better or worse
id coping strategies
What is Emergency database?
Fast collection of data
usually only for lifesaving measures
rapid and comprehensive
- what did you take? How long ago? Who much?
Nursing process
assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, evaluation
Assessment:
review of record, interview, health hx, physical exam, functional exam, cultural/ spiritual exam,
consultation, review of literature
