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NUR 3121 Health Assessment Exam 1: Comprehensive Evaluation of
Nursing Process (ADPIE), Clinical Judgment and Evidence-Based
Decision Making, Subjective and Objective Data Collection, Risk-
Focused Problem Identification, Problem-Focused Diagnostic
Reasoning, Health Promotion Nursing Diagnoses, Maslow’s
Hierarchy of Needs Application, Priority Setting and Clinical Urgency
Triage (ABCs), Complete Focused Follow-Up and Emergency
Assessment Databases, Review of Systems (ROS) Interpretation,
Infection Control Principles and Transmission-Based Precautions
(Contact Droplet Airborne Enteric), Patient Identification Safety
Protocols, Holistic Nursing Care Models, and Systematic Physical
Assessment Frameworks in Professional Nursing Practice Exam
Questions Verified and Provided with Complete A+ Graded Answers
Latest Updated 2026
What is the Nursing Process
Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
(ADPIE)
Risk-Focused Nursing Diagnosis
Clinical judgements that a problem does not yet exist; risk factors are present. The two
components include (1) risk diagnostic label and (2) related factors
,Risk for infection as evidenced by prolonged hospitalization, compromised immune system,
invasive procedures.
Problem-Focused Nursing Diagnosis
The client's problem is present at the time of assessment. The three components include (1)
nursing diagnosis, (2) related factors, and (3) defining characteristics
ineffective breastfeeding related to maternal anxiety, inadequate family support, and pacifier
use as evidenced by infant crying at breast, infant unable to latch on to maternal breast
correctly, and sustained infant weight loss.
Health Promotion Focused Nursing Diagnosis
The client displays a readiness to improve health. The two components are (1) nursing
diagnosis and (2) defining characteristics.
Readiness for enhanced breastfeeding as evidenced by verbalized commitment to
breastfeeding and expressed interest in learning proper latching techniques.
What are the aspects of clinical decision making?
best evidence from literature + patient preference + clinical expertise and experience +
physical exam
Subjective data
what the patient tells you; symptoms
, Objective data
information that is seen, heard, felt, or smelled by an observer; signs
Complete health assessment
Describes current and past health state and forms the baseline to measure all future changes
Focused or problem-centered database/assessment
Collect "mini" database, smaller scope and more focused on current situation than the
complete database
Follow-up database/assessment
Status of all identified problems should be evaluated at regular and appropriate intervals
Emergency database/assessment
Rapid data collection, may be done along with lifesaving measures
What are the 5 tiers of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
Physiological needs, safety needs, belongingness and love needs, esteem needs, and self
actualization
NUR 3121 Health Assessment Exam 1: Comprehensive Evaluation of
Nursing Process (ADPIE), Clinical Judgment and Evidence-Based
Decision Making, Subjective and Objective Data Collection, Risk-
Focused Problem Identification, Problem-Focused Diagnostic
Reasoning, Health Promotion Nursing Diagnoses, Maslow’s
Hierarchy of Needs Application, Priority Setting and Clinical Urgency
Triage (ABCs), Complete Focused Follow-Up and Emergency
Assessment Databases, Review of Systems (ROS) Interpretation,
Infection Control Principles and Transmission-Based Precautions
(Contact Droplet Airborne Enteric), Patient Identification Safety
Protocols, Holistic Nursing Care Models, and Systematic Physical
Assessment Frameworks in Professional Nursing Practice Exam
Questions Verified and Provided with Complete A+ Graded Answers
Latest Updated 2026
What is the Nursing Process
Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
(ADPIE)
Risk-Focused Nursing Diagnosis
Clinical judgements that a problem does not yet exist; risk factors are present. The two
components include (1) risk diagnostic label and (2) related factors
,Risk for infection as evidenced by prolonged hospitalization, compromised immune system,
invasive procedures.
Problem-Focused Nursing Diagnosis
The client's problem is present at the time of assessment. The three components include (1)
nursing diagnosis, (2) related factors, and (3) defining characteristics
ineffective breastfeeding related to maternal anxiety, inadequate family support, and pacifier
use as evidenced by infant crying at breast, infant unable to latch on to maternal breast
correctly, and sustained infant weight loss.
Health Promotion Focused Nursing Diagnosis
The client displays a readiness to improve health. The two components are (1) nursing
diagnosis and (2) defining characteristics.
Readiness for enhanced breastfeeding as evidenced by verbalized commitment to
breastfeeding and expressed interest in learning proper latching techniques.
What are the aspects of clinical decision making?
best evidence from literature + patient preference + clinical expertise and experience +
physical exam
Subjective data
what the patient tells you; symptoms
, Objective data
information that is seen, heard, felt, or smelled by an observer; signs
Complete health assessment
Describes current and past health state and forms the baseline to measure all future changes
Focused or problem-centered database/assessment
Collect "mini" database, smaller scope and more focused on current situation than the
complete database
Follow-up database/assessment
Status of all identified problems should be evaluated at regular and appropriate intervals
Emergency database/assessment
Rapid data collection, may be done along with lifesaving measures
What are the 5 tiers of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
Physiological needs, safety needs, belongingness and love needs, esteem needs, and self
actualization
