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NU 180 Nursing and Healthcare II Test 1
(Galen) 2025/2026 | Verified Answers &
Detailed Rationales | Grade A Study Guide
1. The nurse is assisting a registered nurse with the planning phase of the nursing
process for a newly admitted patient. Which action by the nurse is appropriate within
the scope of practice for a licensed practical/vocational nurse?
A. Formulate independent nursing diagnoses based on assessment data.
B. Develop the initial plan of care and goals for the patient.
C. Contribute data and observations to assist the RN in developing the plan.
D. Evaluate the effectiveness of the nursing interventions.
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Rationale: The RN is responsible for the independent development of nursing
diagnoses, goals, and the plan of care. The LPN/LVN contributes to this process by
collecting and reporting relevant data and observations.
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2. A nurse is collecting data on a patient who reports, "I feel a sharp, stabbing pain in
my side." The nurse documents this finding. How should this type of data be
classified?
A. Objective data
B. Secondary data
C. Subjective data
D. Validated data
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Rationale: Subjective data are the patient's verbal descriptions of their health problems,
such as feelings, sensations, or perceptions (e.g., pain, nausea). The nurse cannot
independently verify this information.
3. A nurse measures a patient's blood pressure as 168/94 mm Hg. How should this
type of data be classified?
A. Subjective data
B. Secondary data
C. Objective data
D. Inferential data
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Rationale: Objective data are observations or measurements made by the nurse that
NU 180 Nursing and Healthcare II Test 1
(Galen) 2025/2026 | Verified Answers &
Detailed Rationales | Grade A Study Guide
1. The nurse is assisting a registered nurse with the planning phase of the nursing
process for a newly admitted patient. Which action by the nurse is appropriate within
the scope of practice for a licensed practical/vocational nurse?
A. Formulate independent nursing diagnoses based on assessment data.
B. Develop the initial plan of care and goals for the patient.
C. Contribute data and observations to assist the RN in developing the plan.
D. Evaluate the effectiveness of the nursing interventions.
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Rationale: The RN is responsible for the independent development of nursing
diagnoses, goals, and the plan of care. The LPN/LVN contributes to this process by
collecting and reporting relevant data and observations.
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2. A nurse is collecting data on a patient who reports, "I feel a sharp, stabbing pain in
my side." The nurse documents this finding. How should this type of data be
classified?
A. Objective data
B. Secondary data
C. Subjective data
D. Validated data
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Rationale: Subjective data are the patient's verbal descriptions of their health problems,
such as feelings, sensations, or perceptions (e.g., pain, nausea). The nurse cannot
independently verify this information.
3. A nurse measures a patient's blood pressure as 168/94 mm Hg. How should this
type of data be classified?
A. Subjective data
B. Secondary data
C. Objective data
D. Inferential data
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Rationale: Objective data are observations or measurements made by the nurse that
