NSG-316 Final Exam Blue Print exam
Questions With All Correct Answers
General Survey Correct answer-physical appearance, body structure, mobility, behavior
Objective Data: Physical Appearance Correct answer-age, sex, level of consciousness, skin color,
facial features
Objective Data: Body Structure Correct answer-Stature: height appears within normal range for
age, genetic heritage
Nutrition: weight appears within normal range for height and body build; body fat distribution even
Symmetry: body parts look equal bilaterally and are in relative proportion
Posture: person stands comfortably erect as appropriate for age
Exceptions- Aging person who may be stooped with kyphosis
Position: person sits comfortably in chair or on bed or examining table, arms relaxed at sides, head
turned to examiner
Body build, contour: proportions are correct
Arm span (fingertip to fingertip) equals height
Body length from crown to pubis roughly equal to length from pubis to sole
Obvious physical deformities: note any congenital or acquired defects
Objective Data: Mobility Correct answer-Objective Data: BehaviorGait: normally, base is as wide as
shoulder width
Foot placement: accurate; walk smooth, even, and well-balanced; and associated movements, such
as symmetric arm swing, are present
Range of motion: note full mobility for each joint, and that movement is deliberate, accurate,
smooth, and coordinated
No involuntary movement
Objective Data: Behavior Correct answer-Facial expression: person maintains eye contact (unless a
cultural taboo exists), expressions appropriate to situation, e.g., thoughtful, serious, or smiling
Note expressions both while face is at rest and while person is talking
Mood and affect: person comfortable and cooperative with examiner and interacts pleasantly
Speech: articulation (ability to form words) clear and understandable
Stream of talking is fluent, with an even pace
Conveys ideas clearly
Word choice appropriate to culture and education
Person communicates in prevailing language easily by himself or herself or with interpreter
Dress: appropriate to climate, looks clean and fits body, and is appropriate to person's culture and
age group; for example, normally:
Amish women wear clothing from nineteenth century
Indian women may wear saris
Culturally-determined dress should not be labeled as bizarre by Western standards or by adult
expectations
Personal hygiene: person appears clean and groomed appropriately for his or her age, occupation,
and socioeconomic group
Subjective data Correct answer-what the person says about himself or herself during history taking
Questions With All Correct Answers
General Survey Correct answer-physical appearance, body structure, mobility, behavior
Objective Data: Physical Appearance Correct answer-age, sex, level of consciousness, skin color,
facial features
Objective Data: Body Structure Correct answer-Stature: height appears within normal range for
age, genetic heritage
Nutrition: weight appears within normal range for height and body build; body fat distribution even
Symmetry: body parts look equal bilaterally and are in relative proportion
Posture: person stands comfortably erect as appropriate for age
Exceptions- Aging person who may be stooped with kyphosis
Position: person sits comfortably in chair or on bed or examining table, arms relaxed at sides, head
turned to examiner
Body build, contour: proportions are correct
Arm span (fingertip to fingertip) equals height
Body length from crown to pubis roughly equal to length from pubis to sole
Obvious physical deformities: note any congenital or acquired defects
Objective Data: Mobility Correct answer-Objective Data: BehaviorGait: normally, base is as wide as
shoulder width
Foot placement: accurate; walk smooth, even, and well-balanced; and associated movements, such
as symmetric arm swing, are present
Range of motion: note full mobility for each joint, and that movement is deliberate, accurate,
smooth, and coordinated
No involuntary movement
Objective Data: Behavior Correct answer-Facial expression: person maintains eye contact (unless a
cultural taboo exists), expressions appropriate to situation, e.g., thoughtful, serious, or smiling
Note expressions both while face is at rest and while person is talking
Mood and affect: person comfortable and cooperative with examiner and interacts pleasantly
Speech: articulation (ability to form words) clear and understandable
Stream of talking is fluent, with an even pace
Conveys ideas clearly
Word choice appropriate to culture and education
Person communicates in prevailing language easily by himself or herself or with interpreter
Dress: appropriate to climate, looks clean and fits body, and is appropriate to person's culture and
age group; for example, normally:
Amish women wear clothing from nineteenth century
Indian women may wear saris
Culturally-determined dress should not be labeled as bizarre by Western standards or by adult
expectations
Personal hygiene: person appears clean and groomed appropriately for his or her age, occupation,
and socioeconomic group
Subjective data Correct answer-what the person says about himself or herself during history taking
