HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM 1 PRACTICE QUESTIONS
with correct answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade
1. Mr. Mosley has shortness of breath that has persisted for the past 10 days; it is worse with activity
and relieved by rest. What type of data is this?
- correct answer Subjective
2. The 7 attributes of a symptom include:
- correct answer OLD CART
A. Associated symptoms
B. Aggravating and/or relieving factors
C. Location
D. ALL OF THE ABOVE
3. The steps of the nursing process include: (check all that are correct)
- correct answer ADPIE
A. IMPLEMENTATION
B. DIAGNOSIS
C. ASSESSMENT
D. Setting up the environment for the interview
Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with the appropriate statements: Having this
procedure must have made you very nervous
- correct answer VALIDATION
, Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with the appropriate statements: Eye contact, facial
expression, tone, volume
- correct answer NON VERBAL COMMUNICATION
Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with the appropriate statements: "Now you have
said that the pain began one week ago, and comes and goes several time a day"
- correct answer SUMMARIZATION
Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with the appropriate statements: Begin with open-
ended questions then getting more specific
- correct answer GUIDED QUESTIONING
Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with the appropriate statements: "Let's talk about
making a plan together for your nursing care"
- correct answer EMPOWERING THE PATIENT
Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with the appropriate statements: "I understand how
you might be upset about this"
- correct answer EMPATHETIC RESPONSES
Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with the appropriate statements: "You did the right
thing by coming to get care today. I will let you know what each test means"
- correct answer REASSURNCE
Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with the appropriate statements:Paying close
attention to what the patient is saying
- correct answer ACTIVE LISTENING
Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with the appropriate statements: I. "I think we have
all the information about your current symptoms. Now I will ask you some questions about your past
health history"
- correct answer TRANSITIONS
5. Which of the following are subjective data? (choose all the apply)
A. "I have a stomachache with diarrhea."
with correct answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade
1. Mr. Mosley has shortness of breath that has persisted for the past 10 days; it is worse with activity
and relieved by rest. What type of data is this?
- correct answer Subjective
2. The 7 attributes of a symptom include:
- correct answer OLD CART
A. Associated symptoms
B. Aggravating and/or relieving factors
C. Location
D. ALL OF THE ABOVE
3. The steps of the nursing process include: (check all that are correct)
- correct answer ADPIE
A. IMPLEMENTATION
B. DIAGNOSIS
C. ASSESSMENT
D. Setting up the environment for the interview
Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with the appropriate statements: Having this
procedure must have made you very nervous
- correct answer VALIDATION
, Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with the appropriate statements: Eye contact, facial
expression, tone, volume
- correct answer NON VERBAL COMMUNICATION
Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with the appropriate statements: "Now you have
said that the pain began one week ago, and comes and goes several time a day"
- correct answer SUMMARIZATION
Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with the appropriate statements: Begin with open-
ended questions then getting more specific
- correct answer GUIDED QUESTIONING
Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with the appropriate statements: "Let's talk about
making a plan together for your nursing care"
- correct answer EMPOWERING THE PATIENT
Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with the appropriate statements: "I understand how
you might be upset about this"
- correct answer EMPATHETIC RESPONSES
Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with the appropriate statements: "You did the right
thing by coming to get care today. I will let you know what each test means"
- correct answer REASSURNCE
Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with the appropriate statements:Paying close
attention to what the patient is saying
- correct answer ACTIVE LISTENING
Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with the appropriate statements: I. "I think we have
all the information about your current symptoms. Now I will ask you some questions about your past
health history"
- correct answer TRANSITIONS
5. Which of the following are subjective data? (choose all the apply)
A. "I have a stomachache with diarrhea."
