NR302- HEALTH ASSESSMENT 1- EXAM 1 CHAMBERLAIN
COLLEGE OF NURSING 150 Q/A: | 100 % VERIFIED
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2025/2026 LATEST
You are reviewing assessment data of a 45-year-old male patient who had recent
surgery and rates his pain at 8 on a 10-point scale. As you review the electronic
health record, you note which of the following cues related to the patient's pain?
Select all that apply.
a. Normal skin turgor
b. Normal S1, S2 heart sounds
c. Pale skin
d. Tachypnea (rapid breathing)
e. Tachycardia (rapid pulse)
f. Clear breath sounds
c. Pale skin
d. Tachypnea (rapid breathing)
e. Tachycardia (rapid pulse)
You are working in the emergency department and receive a patient who was
admitted via ambulance. The patient is alert, but the injuries are severe. What are
your priorities when collecting this patient's emergency database?
a. A complete health history and full physical examination
b. A full list of medications, allergies, family history, and personal history
c. Previously identified problems including any current treatments and health
promotion
d. Collect critical information as you begin lifesaving measures
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d. Collect critical information as you begin lifesaving measures
You are caring for a patient who was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. She
is learning to manage her diabetes and will need support after discharge. Her
knowledge deficit is considered a _____________ priority problem and will
require a collaborative effort with health care professionals.
a. First-level
b. Second-level
c. Third-level
c. Third-level
You completed the health history and physical examination on your new
admission. After completing the assessment phase of the nursing process, the
next step includes which of the following?
a. Interpreting clinical findings and determining a diagnosis
b. Clustering cues and evaluating assessment data
c. Collaborating with the patient and reviewing information
d. Evaluating the information collected and determining next steps
a. Interpreting clinical findings and determining a diagnosis
G.R. is a 75-year-old male who presents to the emergency department with chest
pain, palpitations, and appears pale and diaphoretic. As the history and physical
are completed, the following problems emerge. Please label them first-, second-,
or third-level priority problems.
Blood pressure 74/50, HR 148 __________
first
G.R. is a 75-year-old male who presents to the emergency department with chest
pain, palpitations, and appears pale and diaphoretic. As the history and physical
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are completed, the following problems emerge. Please label them first-, second-,
or third-level priority problems.
Serum potassium 2.7 mmol/L (low), Glucose 225 mg/dL (high) __________
second
G.R. is a 75-year-old male who presents to the emergency department with chest
pain, palpitations, and appears pale and diaphoretic. As the history and physical
are completed, the following problems emerge. Please label them first-, second-,
or third-level priority problems.
Lives alone, no family in the area __________
third
G.R. is a 75-year-old male who presents to the emergency department with chest
pain, palpitations, and appears pale and diaphoretic. As the history and physical
are completed, the following problems emerge. Please label them first-, second-,
or third-level priority problems.
Acute chest pain with radiation to jaw __________
second
G.R. is a 75-year-old male who presents to the emergency department with chest
pain, palpitations, and appears pale and diaphoretic. As the history and physical
are completed, the following problems emerge. Please label them first-, second-,
or third-level priority problems.
Unfamiliar with heart-healthy dietary guidelines __________
third
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Which of the following are objective data? Select all that apply.
a. 2-cm scar on dorsal surface of the hand
b. Complaints of nausea
c. Clear breath sounds
d. Headache
e. BP 110/72
a. 2-cm scar on dorsal surface of the hand
c. Clear breath sounds
e. BP 110/72
S.Q. has cellulitis due to a cat scratch. She missed multiple appointments and
didn't take her medication. S.Q. lost her job, sleeps on her sister's couch, lives in a
food desert, and eats from gas stations or fast-food restaurants. She missed
follow-up visits due to transportation issues and couldn't afford the antibiotics.
Which factor best describes what is influencing her well-being?
a. S.Q. is not motivated to be compliant with health care provider
recommendations. She should make sure she attends all appointments.
b. Social determinants of health, including lack of economic stability and an
environment that lacks nutritious food options, are negatively impacting S.Q.
c. Social determinants of health are important, but she can overcome these
barriers if she tries hard enough.
d. S.Q. should work harder to get a new job so she has improved economic
stability and may be able to become self-sufficient.
b. Social determinants of health, including lack of economic stability and an
environment that lacks nutritious food options, are negatively impacting S.Q.
Evidence-based nursing practice is:
a. Combining clinical expertise with the use of nursing research to provide the
best care for patients while considering the patient's values and circumstances
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