NSG-316 Topic 1 Frequently Tested Actual Questions and
Answers
Question 1.
subjective data
Correct Answer: What patient says about himself or herself during history
taking
Question 2.
objective data
Correct Answer: Observed when inspecting, percussing, palpating, and
auscultating patient during physical examination
Question 3.
database
Correct Answer: o Formed from these elements, plus patient's record and
laboratory studies
Question 4.
what is a complete total health database?
Correct Answer: o Includes complete health history and full physical
examination o Describes current and past health state and forms baseline to
measure all future changes o Yields first diagnoses
Question 5.
what is an episodic or problem centered database?
Correct Answer: o For limited or short-term problems o Concerns mainly one
problem, one cue complex, or one body system o History and examination follow
direction of presenting concern
Question 6.
what is a follow-up database?
Correct Answer: o Status of all identified problems should be evaluated at
regular and appropriate intervals o Note changes that have occurred o Evaluate
whether problem is getting better or worse o Identify coping strategies being
used
Answers
Question 1.
subjective data
Correct Answer: What patient says about himself or herself during history
taking
Question 2.
objective data
Correct Answer: Observed when inspecting, percussing, palpating, and
auscultating patient during physical examination
Question 3.
database
Correct Answer: o Formed from these elements, plus patient's record and
laboratory studies
Question 4.
what is a complete total health database?
Correct Answer: o Includes complete health history and full physical
examination o Describes current and past health state and forms baseline to
measure all future changes o Yields first diagnoses
Question 5.
what is an episodic or problem centered database?
Correct Answer: o For limited or short-term problems o Concerns mainly one
problem, one cue complex, or one body system o History and examination follow
direction of presenting concern
Question 6.
what is a follow-up database?
Correct Answer: o Status of all identified problems should be evaluated at
regular and appropriate intervals o Note changes that have occurred o Evaluate
whether problem is getting better or worse o Identify coping strategies being
used
