NURS 340 Exam 1 – Study Guide, Practice Questions & Nursing Exam Review
Define subjective and objective patient data - correct answer ✔✔- Objective data can be
observed and measured
-Subjective data is based on the patient's point of view; the information they provide
5 steps of the nursing process - correct answer ✔✔· Assessment- point of entry in an ongoing
process
· Diagnosis
· Planning
· Implementation
·Evaluation
Describe the elements that are included in the assessment phase of the nursing process -
correct answer ✔✔· Collect data: Review clinical record, health history, physical exam,
functional assessment, risk
assessment, review of literature.
· Use EBP
· Document relevant data
Elements of the complete health database and when is it appropriate to obtain a complete
health history - correct answer ✔✔· Information from the database allows the nurse to make a
clinical judgment or diagnosis about the patient's health state.
·Describes current and past health state and forms a baseline to measure all future changes.
Identify examples of subjective data - correct answer ✔✔· "sore-throat," "headache," "pain"
, Evidence-based practice---definition and the type of information utilized to determine best
practices - correct answer ✔✔· Integration of research evidence, clinical expertise, clinical
knowledge, and patient values and preferences
·Clinical decision making = best evidence from literature review + patient's own preference +
clinician's experience/expertise + physical exam
Definition of a follow-up database - correct answer ✔✔· Status of all identified problems should
be evaluated at regular and appropriate intervals.
Obtaining cultural information as part of the health assessment - correct answer ✔✔· There is
no one universally accepted tool that addresses all variables.
· Do not apply stereotypes but listen and learn.
· Recommended list of domains of interest that may be included:
o Heritage, health practices and communication
o Family roles and social orientation, nutrition and pregnancy, birth/child-bearing
o Spirituality/religion, death, and health providers
Providing and understanding culturally competent and appropriate care - correct answer ✔✔1.
Culturally sensitive- Caregivers possess basic knowledge and understanding.
2. Culturally appropriate- Caregivers apply knowledge to improve health outcomes.
3. Culturally competent- Caregivers apply a universal concept of understanding to all contextual
aspects of care.
4. Cultural care- Provision of health care across cultural boundaries in consideration of context
Fastly growing minority population in the US - correct answer ✔✔Minority, or emerging
majority accounts for 38%
· Hispanics: largest and fastest growing group
· Blacks: second largest population
Define subjective and objective patient data - correct answer ✔✔- Objective data can be
observed and measured
-Subjective data is based on the patient's point of view; the information they provide
5 steps of the nursing process - correct answer ✔✔· Assessment- point of entry in an ongoing
process
· Diagnosis
· Planning
· Implementation
·Evaluation
Describe the elements that are included in the assessment phase of the nursing process -
correct answer ✔✔· Collect data: Review clinical record, health history, physical exam,
functional assessment, risk
assessment, review of literature.
· Use EBP
· Document relevant data
Elements of the complete health database and when is it appropriate to obtain a complete
health history - correct answer ✔✔· Information from the database allows the nurse to make a
clinical judgment or diagnosis about the patient's health state.
·Describes current and past health state and forms a baseline to measure all future changes.
Identify examples of subjective data - correct answer ✔✔· "sore-throat," "headache," "pain"
, Evidence-based practice---definition and the type of information utilized to determine best
practices - correct answer ✔✔· Integration of research evidence, clinical expertise, clinical
knowledge, and patient values and preferences
·Clinical decision making = best evidence from literature review + patient's own preference +
clinician's experience/expertise + physical exam
Definition of a follow-up database - correct answer ✔✔· Status of all identified problems should
be evaluated at regular and appropriate intervals.
Obtaining cultural information as part of the health assessment - correct answer ✔✔· There is
no one universally accepted tool that addresses all variables.
· Do not apply stereotypes but listen and learn.
· Recommended list of domains of interest that may be included:
o Heritage, health practices and communication
o Family roles and social orientation, nutrition and pregnancy, birth/child-bearing
o Spirituality/religion, death, and health providers
Providing and understanding culturally competent and appropriate care - correct answer ✔✔1.
Culturally sensitive- Caregivers possess basic knowledge and understanding.
2. Culturally appropriate- Caregivers apply knowledge to improve health outcomes.
3. Culturally competent- Caregivers apply a universal concept of understanding to all contextual
aspects of care.
4. Cultural care- Provision of health care across cultural boundaries in consideration of context
Fastly growing minority population in the US - correct answer ✔✔Minority, or emerging
majority accounts for 38%
· Hispanics: largest and fastest growing group
· Blacks: second largest population
