NRS 2014 EXAM 1 LATEST 2026/2027
UPDATE OAKLAND UNIVERSITY 100%
ACCURATE Q&A HEALTH ASSESSMENT
The nurse is performing a physical assessment on a newly admitted patient. Which is an
example of objective information obtained during the physical assessment?
a. Patient's history of allergies
b. Patient's use of medications at home
c. Last menstrual period 1 month ago
d. 2 × 5 cm scar on the right lower forearm
d
A visiting nurse is making an initial home visit for a patient who has several chronic medical
problems. Which type of database is most appropriate to collect in this setting?
a. A follow-up database
b. A focused database
c. A complete database
d. An emergency database
c
In which situation is it most appropriate for the nurse to perform a focused or problem-
centered history?
a. Patient is admitted to a long-term care facility.
b. Patient has a sudden and severe shortness of breath.
c. Patient is admitted to the hospital for a scheduled surgery.
,d. Patient in an outpatient clinic has cold and influenza-like symptoms
d
The clinic nurse is caring for a patient who has been coming to the clinic weekly for blood
pressure checks since she changed medications 2 months ago. Which is the most
appropriate action for the nurse to take?
a. Collect a follow-up database and then check the patient's blood pressure.
b. Ask the patient to read her health record and indicate any changes since her last visit.
c. Check the patient's blood pressure.
d. Obtain a complete health history on the patient before checking her blood
pressure.
a
A patient is brought by ambulance to the emergency department with multiple injuries
received in an automobile accident. He is alert and cooperative, but his injuries are quite
severe. How would the nurse proceed with data collection?
a. Collect history information first, then perform the physical examination and
institute lifesaving measures.
b. Simultaneously ask history questions while performing the examination and
initiating lifesaving measures.
c. Collect all information on the history form, including social support patterns,
strengths, and coping patterns.
d. Perform lifesaving measures and delay asking any history questions until the
patient is transferred to the intensive care unit.
b
, A 42-year-old patient of Asian descent is being seen at the clinic for an initial examination.
Why is it important for the nurse to consider the basics of the patient's culture during the
patient's health assessment?
a. Identify the cause of his illness.
b. Make accurate disease diagnoses.
c. The U.S. is becoming increasingly diverse.
d. Provide culturally relevant health care
d
What is a focus of the health professional in the health promotion model?
a. Changing people's perceptions of disease
b. Identifying biomedical model interventions
c. Identifying negative health acts of people
d. Teaching and helping people choose a healthier lifestyle
d
Which statement best describes a proficient nurse?
a. Has little experience with a specified population and uses rules to guide
performance.
b. Has an intuitive grasp of a clinical situation and quickly identifies the accurate
solution.
c. Sees actions in the context of daily plans for patients.
d. Understands a patient situation as a whole rather than a list of tasks and
recognizes the long-term goals for the patient
d
UPDATE OAKLAND UNIVERSITY 100%
ACCURATE Q&A HEALTH ASSESSMENT
The nurse is performing a physical assessment on a newly admitted patient. Which is an
example of objective information obtained during the physical assessment?
a. Patient's history of allergies
b. Patient's use of medications at home
c. Last menstrual period 1 month ago
d. 2 × 5 cm scar on the right lower forearm
d
A visiting nurse is making an initial home visit for a patient who has several chronic medical
problems. Which type of database is most appropriate to collect in this setting?
a. A follow-up database
b. A focused database
c. A complete database
d. An emergency database
c
In which situation is it most appropriate for the nurse to perform a focused or problem-
centered history?
a. Patient is admitted to a long-term care facility.
b. Patient has a sudden and severe shortness of breath.
c. Patient is admitted to the hospital for a scheduled surgery.
,d. Patient in an outpatient clinic has cold and influenza-like symptoms
d
The clinic nurse is caring for a patient who has been coming to the clinic weekly for blood
pressure checks since she changed medications 2 months ago. Which is the most
appropriate action for the nurse to take?
a. Collect a follow-up database and then check the patient's blood pressure.
b. Ask the patient to read her health record and indicate any changes since her last visit.
c. Check the patient's blood pressure.
d. Obtain a complete health history on the patient before checking her blood
pressure.
a
A patient is brought by ambulance to the emergency department with multiple injuries
received in an automobile accident. He is alert and cooperative, but his injuries are quite
severe. How would the nurse proceed with data collection?
a. Collect history information first, then perform the physical examination and
institute lifesaving measures.
b. Simultaneously ask history questions while performing the examination and
initiating lifesaving measures.
c. Collect all information on the history form, including social support patterns,
strengths, and coping patterns.
d. Perform lifesaving measures and delay asking any history questions until the
patient is transferred to the intensive care unit.
b
, A 42-year-old patient of Asian descent is being seen at the clinic for an initial examination.
Why is it important for the nurse to consider the basics of the patient's culture during the
patient's health assessment?
a. Identify the cause of his illness.
b. Make accurate disease diagnoses.
c. The U.S. is becoming increasingly diverse.
d. Provide culturally relevant health care
d
What is a focus of the health professional in the health promotion model?
a. Changing people's perceptions of disease
b. Identifying biomedical model interventions
c. Identifying negative health acts of people
d. Teaching and helping people choose a healthier lifestyle
d
Which statement best describes a proficient nurse?
a. Has little experience with a specified population and uses rules to guide
performance.
b. Has an intuitive grasp of a clinical situation and quickly identifies the accurate
solution.
c. Sees actions in the context of daily plans for patients.
d. Understands a patient situation as a whole rather than a list of tasks and
recognizes the long-term goals for the patient
d
