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NURS 5315 EXAM 1 (UTA) NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM TEST
BANK| NURS5315 ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 1
REVIEW WITH COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
1. A nurse is reviewing a patient's health history. Which component
provides the most important baseline information for identifying
current health problems?
A. Current medication list only
B. Comprehensive health history and physical assessment
C. Family member's opinion
D. Previous discharge instructions
Answer: B
Rationale: A comprehensive history and assessment establish baseline
health status and help identify current and potential problems.
2. Which assessment finding requires the most immediate follow-up?
A. Heart rate of 78/min
B. Respiratory rate of 16/min
C. New onset confusion with oxygen saturation of 86%
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D. Temperature of 98.6°F
Answer: C
Rationale: Hypoxemia accompanied by acute mental-status changes
can indicate impaired oxygenation and requires prompt intervention.
3. Which nursing action demonstrates clinical reasoning?
A. Following every intervention exactly as previously performed
B. Connecting assessment findings with possible underlying
pathophysiology
C. Treating all patients with identical interventions
D. Waiting for the patient to develop complications
Answer: B
Rationale: Clinical reasoning involves interpreting patient data,
recognizing patterns, and connecting findings to potential causes.
4. Which finding is considered objective data?
A. "I feel dizzy."
B. "My pain is severe."
C. Blood pressure of 168/94 mmHg
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D. "I feel weak."
Answer: C
Rationale: Objective data are measurable or observable findings
obtained through assessment.
5. Which finding is subjective data?
A. Temperature of 38.5°C
B. Heart rate of 110/min
C. Patient reports crushing chest pressure
D. Oxygen saturation of 91%
Answer: C
Rationale: Subjective data are symptoms or experiences reported by
the patient.
6. A patient reports pain at 8/10. Which action is most appropriate?
A. Assume the pain is exaggerated
B. Document and assess the pain characteristics before implementing
appropriate treatment
C. Ignore the report if vital signs are normal
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D. Tell the patient pain is expected
Answer: B
Rationale: Pain is subjective and should be assessed systematically,
including location, quality, intensity, timing, and associated factors.
7. Which assessment finding is most consistent with impaired tissue
perfusion?
A. Warm skin and brisk capillary refill
B. Cool extremity with delayed capillary refill
C. Strong peripheral pulses bilaterally
D. Normal skin color
Answer: B
Rationale: Cool skin and delayed capillary refill can indicate
inadequate peripheral circulation.
8. Which patient should the nurse assess first?
A. Patient requesting assistance with breakfast
B. Patient with new onset dyspnea and chest pain
C. Patient awaiting routine medication
NURS 5315 EXAM 1 (UTA) NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM TEST
BANK| NURS5315 ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 1
REVIEW WITH COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
1. A nurse is reviewing a patient's health history. Which component
provides the most important baseline information for identifying
current health problems?
A. Current medication list only
B. Comprehensive health history and physical assessment
C. Family member's opinion
D. Previous discharge instructions
Answer: B
Rationale: A comprehensive history and assessment establish baseline
health status and help identify current and potential problems.
2. Which assessment finding requires the most immediate follow-up?
A. Heart rate of 78/min
B. Respiratory rate of 16/min
C. New onset confusion with oxygen saturation of 86%
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D. Temperature of 98.6°F
Answer: C
Rationale: Hypoxemia accompanied by acute mental-status changes
can indicate impaired oxygenation and requires prompt intervention.
3. Which nursing action demonstrates clinical reasoning?
A. Following every intervention exactly as previously performed
B. Connecting assessment findings with possible underlying
pathophysiology
C. Treating all patients with identical interventions
D. Waiting for the patient to develop complications
Answer: B
Rationale: Clinical reasoning involves interpreting patient data,
recognizing patterns, and connecting findings to potential causes.
4. Which finding is considered objective data?
A. "I feel dizzy."
B. "My pain is severe."
C. Blood pressure of 168/94 mmHg
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D. "I feel weak."
Answer: C
Rationale: Objective data are measurable or observable findings
obtained through assessment.
5. Which finding is subjective data?
A. Temperature of 38.5°C
B. Heart rate of 110/min
C. Patient reports crushing chest pressure
D. Oxygen saturation of 91%
Answer: C
Rationale: Subjective data are symptoms or experiences reported by
the patient.
6. A patient reports pain at 8/10. Which action is most appropriate?
A. Assume the pain is exaggerated
B. Document and assess the pain characteristics before implementing
appropriate treatment
C. Ignore the report if vital signs are normal
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D. Tell the patient pain is expected
Answer: B
Rationale: Pain is subjective and should be assessed systematically,
including location, quality, intensity, timing, and associated factors.
7. Which assessment finding is most consistent with impaired tissue
perfusion?
A. Warm skin and brisk capillary refill
B. Cool extremity with delayed capillary refill
C. Strong peripheral pulses bilaterally
D. Normal skin color
Answer: B
Rationale: Cool skin and delayed capillary refill can indicate
inadequate peripheral circulation.
8. Which patient should the nurse assess first?
A. Patient requesting assistance with breakfast
B. Patient with new onset dyspnea and chest pain
C. Patient awaiting routine medication
