Nursing 142 Final Review questions with
correct answers
Health History - VERIFIED ANSWER-Information about a patients health in his or her own words and
based on the patients own perception. Includes biographic data, perceptions about health, past and
present history of illness or injury, Family History, a review of systems, and health.
Primary Souce - VERIFIED ANSWER-The patient is the best source because he or she can describe
personal symptoms, experiences, and factors leading to the current concerns.
Secondary Source - VERIFIED ANSWER-A person or record that beyond the patient that provides
additional information about the patient.
The interview - VERIFIED ANSWER-Subjective data gathering, including the health history and focused
interview, that include primary and secondary sources
Focused Interview - VERIFIED ANSWER-An interview that enables the nurse to clarify points, to obtain
missing information, and to follow up on verbal and nonverbal cues identified in the health history
Components of Health History - VERIFIED ANSWER-Biographic Data
History of Present Illness
Past Medical History
Family Medical History
Psychosocial History
Review of Body Systems
,Biographic Data - VERIFIED ANSWER-Name, DOB, Birthplace, Sex, Marital Status, Gender Identity,
Sexual Orientation, Race, Religion, Occupation, Health Insurance, Source of information/ Reliability.
History of Present Illness - VERIFIED ANSWER-Reason for Seeking Care
Health Beliefs and Practices
Health Patterns: Lifestyle, Nutrition, and Activity
Medications: Prescription and OTC meds
Past Medical History - VERIFIED ANSWER-Medical
Surgical
Hospitalization
Outpatient Care
Childhood Illness
Immunizations
Mental and Emotional Health
Allergies
Substance Use
,Family Medical History - VERIFIED ANSWER-Immediate Family
Extended Family
Genogram and Pedigree
Nursing Process - VERIFIED ANSWER-A rational and dynamic process used by the nurse to plan for and
provide patient care
Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
Psychosocial History - VERIFIED ANSWER-Occupational History
Education
Financial Background
Roles and Relationships
Family
Social Structures/ Emotional Concerns
Self-Concept
, Review of Body Systems - VERIFIED ANSWER-Skin, Nail, and Hair
Head, Neck, and Lymphatics
Eyes
Ears, Mouth, Nose and Throat
Respiratory
Breasts and Axillae
Cardiovascular
Peripheral Vascular
Abdomen
Male/Female Reproductive
Urinary
Musculoskeletal
Neurological
SBAR - VERIFIED ANSWER-S(Situation)B(Background)A(Assessment)R(Recommendation)
correct answers
Health History - VERIFIED ANSWER-Information about a patients health in his or her own words and
based on the patients own perception. Includes biographic data, perceptions about health, past and
present history of illness or injury, Family History, a review of systems, and health.
Primary Souce - VERIFIED ANSWER-The patient is the best source because he or she can describe
personal symptoms, experiences, and factors leading to the current concerns.
Secondary Source - VERIFIED ANSWER-A person or record that beyond the patient that provides
additional information about the patient.
The interview - VERIFIED ANSWER-Subjective data gathering, including the health history and focused
interview, that include primary and secondary sources
Focused Interview - VERIFIED ANSWER-An interview that enables the nurse to clarify points, to obtain
missing information, and to follow up on verbal and nonverbal cues identified in the health history
Components of Health History - VERIFIED ANSWER-Biographic Data
History of Present Illness
Past Medical History
Family Medical History
Psychosocial History
Review of Body Systems
,Biographic Data - VERIFIED ANSWER-Name, DOB, Birthplace, Sex, Marital Status, Gender Identity,
Sexual Orientation, Race, Religion, Occupation, Health Insurance, Source of information/ Reliability.
History of Present Illness - VERIFIED ANSWER-Reason for Seeking Care
Health Beliefs and Practices
Health Patterns: Lifestyle, Nutrition, and Activity
Medications: Prescription and OTC meds
Past Medical History - VERIFIED ANSWER-Medical
Surgical
Hospitalization
Outpatient Care
Childhood Illness
Immunizations
Mental and Emotional Health
Allergies
Substance Use
,Family Medical History - VERIFIED ANSWER-Immediate Family
Extended Family
Genogram and Pedigree
Nursing Process - VERIFIED ANSWER-A rational and dynamic process used by the nurse to plan for and
provide patient care
Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
Psychosocial History - VERIFIED ANSWER-Occupational History
Education
Financial Background
Roles and Relationships
Family
Social Structures/ Emotional Concerns
Self-Concept
, Review of Body Systems - VERIFIED ANSWER-Skin, Nail, and Hair
Head, Neck, and Lymphatics
Eyes
Ears, Mouth, Nose and Throat
Respiratory
Breasts and Axillae
Cardiovascular
Peripheral Vascular
Abdomen
Male/Female Reproductive
Urinary
Musculoskeletal
Neurological
SBAR - VERIFIED ANSWER-S(Situation)B(Background)A(Assessment)R(Recommendation)
