WGU Health Assessment Terms with
correct answers 2026
Complete database - correct answer used to perform a complete health history and a full
physical exam
Emergency database - correct answer rapid collection of data, which commonly occurs while
performing lifesaving measures
Focused or Mini database - correct answer Problem centered data base, usually consisting
of one problem, one cue complex, or one body system.
used for a limited or short term problem.
smaller and more targeted
Follow up database - correct answer evaluates the status of any identified problem at regular
intervals to follow up on short term or chronic health problems
database - correct answer subjective and objective data, along with laboratory results and
the patient record
WGU DATABASE PRACTICE
,WGU Health Assessment Terms with
correct answers 2024
medical diagnosis - correct answer used to evaluate the cause of the disease
clinical judgements about the cause of the disease
nursing diagnosis - correct answer used to evaluate the response of the whole person to
actual or potential health problems
nursing process six phases - correct answer assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification,
planning, implementation and evaluation
critical thinking skills - setting priorities - correct answer First level priority problems -
emergent, life threatening, and immediate, such as establishing an airway or supportive
breathing
Second level priority problems - require prompt intervention to prevent deterioration and may
include a mental status change or acute pain.
Third level priority problems - important to patient's health, but can be addressed after more
urgent problems, example -lack of knowledge or family coping
WGU DATABASE PRACTICE
,WGU Health Assessment Terms with
correct answers 2024
diagnostic reasoning - correct answer the process of analyzing health data and drawing
conclusions to identify diagnoses.
the process of diagnostic reasoning has for major components - correct answer attending to
initially available cues
formulating diagnosis hypothesis
gathering data
evaluating each hypothesis
What kind of data base assessment will you use on a patient admitted to long term care
facility? - correct answer complete
subjective data - correct answer consists of information provided by the affected individual
objective data - correct answer includes information obtained by the health care provider
through physical assessment, the patient's record, and laboratory results
WGU DATABASE PRACTICE
, WGU Health Assessment Terms with
correct answers 2024
holistic health - correct answer the view that the mind, body, and spirit are interdependent
and function as a whole within the environment. Health depends on all these factors working
together
biomedical model - correct answer views health as the absence of disease. Focuses on
collecting data on biophysical signs and symptoms and on curing disease
Naturalist beliefs are? - correct answer external factors must be kept in perfect balance and
harmony
wellness - correct answer focuses on strengths and reflects an individuals transition to a
higher level of wellness
evidence based practice - correct answer centered on the belief that all patients deserve to
be treated with the most current best practice techniques.
systematic approach to practice that uses the best evidence, the clinician's experience and
the patient's preferences and values to make decisions about care and treatment
WGU DATABASE PRACTICE
correct answers 2026
Complete database - correct answer used to perform a complete health history and a full
physical exam
Emergency database - correct answer rapid collection of data, which commonly occurs while
performing lifesaving measures
Focused or Mini database - correct answer Problem centered data base, usually consisting
of one problem, one cue complex, or one body system.
used for a limited or short term problem.
smaller and more targeted
Follow up database - correct answer evaluates the status of any identified problem at regular
intervals to follow up on short term or chronic health problems
database - correct answer subjective and objective data, along with laboratory results and
the patient record
WGU DATABASE PRACTICE
,WGU Health Assessment Terms with
correct answers 2024
medical diagnosis - correct answer used to evaluate the cause of the disease
clinical judgements about the cause of the disease
nursing diagnosis - correct answer used to evaluate the response of the whole person to
actual or potential health problems
nursing process six phases - correct answer assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification,
planning, implementation and evaluation
critical thinking skills - setting priorities - correct answer First level priority problems -
emergent, life threatening, and immediate, such as establishing an airway or supportive
breathing
Second level priority problems - require prompt intervention to prevent deterioration and may
include a mental status change or acute pain.
Third level priority problems - important to patient's health, but can be addressed after more
urgent problems, example -lack of knowledge or family coping
WGU DATABASE PRACTICE
,WGU Health Assessment Terms with
correct answers 2024
diagnostic reasoning - correct answer the process of analyzing health data and drawing
conclusions to identify diagnoses.
the process of diagnostic reasoning has for major components - correct answer attending to
initially available cues
formulating diagnosis hypothesis
gathering data
evaluating each hypothesis
What kind of data base assessment will you use on a patient admitted to long term care
facility? - correct answer complete
subjective data - correct answer consists of information provided by the affected individual
objective data - correct answer includes information obtained by the health care provider
through physical assessment, the patient's record, and laboratory results
WGU DATABASE PRACTICE
, WGU Health Assessment Terms with
correct answers 2024
holistic health - correct answer the view that the mind, body, and spirit are interdependent
and function as a whole within the environment. Health depends on all these factors working
together
biomedical model - correct answer views health as the absence of disease. Focuses on
collecting data on biophysical signs and symptoms and on curing disease
Naturalist beliefs are? - correct answer external factors must be kept in perfect balance and
harmony
wellness - correct answer focuses on strengths and reflects an individuals transition to a
higher level of wellness
evidence based practice - correct answer centered on the belief that all patients deserve to
be treated with the most current best practice techniques.
systematic approach to practice that uses the best evidence, the clinician's experience and
the patient's preferences and values to make decisions about care and treatment
WGU DATABASE PRACTICE
