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Test Bank for Jarvis Physical Examination & Health Assessment,
9th Edition | Complete All 30 Chapters | Original NCLEX-RN Exam
2026-2027 BANK QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS EXAM QUESTIONS WILL COME FROM HERE
(100% Latest Already Graded A+
Chapter 1: Evidence-Based Assessment
1. After completing an initial assessment on a patient, the nurse has
just documented that the patient’s respirations are eupneic and her
pulse is 58 beats per minute. These types of data would be:
A) Subjective
B) Objective
C) Reflective
D) Introspective
Answer: B) Objective
Explanation: Objective data are what the health care professional
observes by inspecting, percussing, palpating, and auscultating during
the physical examination. A respiratory rate of 16 and a pulse of 58 are
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measurable and observable, therefore they are objective. Subjective
data are what the patient says about themselves.
2. A patient tells the nurse that she is having a sharp pain in her chest.
The nurse documents this as:
A) Objective data
B) Reflective data
C) Subjective data
D) Introspective data
Answer: C) Subjective data
Explanation: Subjective data are the patient’s verbal descriptions of
their health problems. Only the patient can experience and describe the
sensation of pain. Objective data are obtained through observation and
measurement.
3. What is the primary purpose of the initial comprehensive health
assessment?
A) To establish a baseline database against which subsequent changes
can be measured
B) To provide a legal document for the patient's medical record
C) To diagnose the patient's medical condition
D) To prescribe appropriate medications
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Answer: A) To establish a baseline database against which subsequent
changes can be measured
Explanation: The primary purpose of the initial comprehensive
assessment is to establish a baseline of data about the patient’s health
status, including physical, psychological, and social aspects. This
database is used to plan care and evaluate changes.
4. A nurse is performing a physical examination on a newly admitted
patient. Which action demonstrates the concept of evidence-based
practice?
A) Performing the assessment based on the nurse’s personal
experience
B) Following the hospital's standard protocol without questioning
C) Using research findings and clinical expertise to guide the
examination
D) Relying solely on the patient's medical history
Answer: C) Using research findings and clinical expertise to guide the
examination
Explanation: Evidence-based practice integrates the best current
evidence with clinical expertise and patient/family preferences and
values to deliver optimal health care. While protocols and experience
are part of the process, EBP requires the critical use of research.
5. The nurse is preparing to assess a patient who is anxious and in pain.
Which priority action should the nurse take first?
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A) Proceed with the full head-to-toe assessment immediately
B) Administer pain medication before starting the assessment
C) Defer the assessment until the patient is pain-free
D) Ask the patient to describe the pain and then proceed with the
examination
Answer: B) Administer pain medication before starting the assessment
Explanation: The patient’s comfort and safety are the priority. Pain can
significantly affect the accuracy of the assessment (e.g., elevated vital
signs, muscle guarding). Managing the pain first allows for a more
accurate and cooperative assessment.
6. A nurse documents that a patient’s abdomen is soft, non-tender, and
with active bowel sounds. This is an example of:
A) Subjective data
B) Diagnostic reasoning
C) Normal findings
D) A nursing diagnosis
Answer: C) Normal findings
Explanation: Normal findings are expected results in a healthy patient.
The description of a soft, non-tender abdomen with active bowel sounds
is within normal limits. Subjective data would be the patient’s report of
pain or discomfort.
Test Bank for Jarvis Physical Examination & Health Assessment,
9th Edition | Complete All 30 Chapters | Original NCLEX-RN Exam
2026-2027 BANK QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS EXAM QUESTIONS WILL COME FROM HERE
(100% Latest Already Graded A+
Chapter 1: Evidence-Based Assessment
1. After completing an initial assessment on a patient, the nurse has
just documented that the patient’s respirations are eupneic and her
pulse is 58 beats per minute. These types of data would be:
A) Subjective
B) Objective
C) Reflective
D) Introspective
Answer: B) Objective
Explanation: Objective data are what the health care professional
observes by inspecting, percussing, palpating, and auscultating during
the physical examination. A respiratory rate of 16 and a pulse of 58 are
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measurable and observable, therefore they are objective. Subjective
data are what the patient says about themselves.
2. A patient tells the nurse that she is having a sharp pain in her chest.
The nurse documents this as:
A) Objective data
B) Reflective data
C) Subjective data
D) Introspective data
Answer: C) Subjective data
Explanation: Subjective data are the patient’s verbal descriptions of
their health problems. Only the patient can experience and describe the
sensation of pain. Objective data are obtained through observation and
measurement.
3. What is the primary purpose of the initial comprehensive health
assessment?
A) To establish a baseline database against which subsequent changes
can be measured
B) To provide a legal document for the patient's medical record
C) To diagnose the patient's medical condition
D) To prescribe appropriate medications
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Answer: A) To establish a baseline database against which subsequent
changes can be measured
Explanation: The primary purpose of the initial comprehensive
assessment is to establish a baseline of data about the patient’s health
status, including physical, psychological, and social aspects. This
database is used to plan care and evaluate changes.
4. A nurse is performing a physical examination on a newly admitted
patient. Which action demonstrates the concept of evidence-based
practice?
A) Performing the assessment based on the nurse’s personal
experience
B) Following the hospital's standard protocol without questioning
C) Using research findings and clinical expertise to guide the
examination
D) Relying solely on the patient's medical history
Answer: C) Using research findings and clinical expertise to guide the
examination
Explanation: Evidence-based practice integrates the best current
evidence with clinical expertise and patient/family preferences and
values to deliver optimal health care. While protocols and experience
are part of the process, EBP requires the critical use of research.
5. The nurse is preparing to assess a patient who is anxious and in pain.
Which priority action should the nurse take first?
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A) Proceed with the full head-to-toe assessment immediately
B) Administer pain medication before starting the assessment
C) Defer the assessment until the patient is pain-free
D) Ask the patient to describe the pain and then proceed with the
examination
Answer: B) Administer pain medication before starting the assessment
Explanation: The patient’s comfort and safety are the priority. Pain can
significantly affect the accuracy of the assessment (e.g., elevated vital
signs, muscle guarding). Managing the pain first allows for a more
accurate and cooperative assessment.
6. A nurse documents that a patient’s abdomen is soft, non-tender, and
with active bowel sounds. This is an example of:
A) Subjective data
B) Diagnostic reasoning
C) Normal findings
D) A nursing diagnosis
Answer: C) Normal findings
Explanation: Normal findings are expected results in a healthy patient.
The description of a soft, non-tender abdomen with active bowel sounds
is within normal limits. Subjective data would be the patient’s report of
pain or discomfort.
