NSG 3160 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
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What type of database is most appropriate when the rapid collection of data is
required and often compiled concurrently with lifesaving measures?
a. Complete
b. Focused
c. Follow-up
d. Emergency - ANSWER d. Emergency
An emergency database includes the rapid collection of data often obtained
concurrently with lifesaving measures. A focused database is for a limited or
short-term problem; this database concerns mainly one problem, one cue
complex, or one body system. A follow-up database is used to follow up on short-
term or chronic health problems; the statuses of identified problems are
evaluated at regular and appropriate intervals. A complete database includes a
complete health history and a full physical examination; it describes the current
and past health state and forms a baseline against which all future changes can
be measured.
A nurse precepting a student nurse asks, "What's the most important step in the
critical-thinking process?"
a. Clustering subjective and objective data
b. Analyzing health data
c. Using evidence-based assessment techniques
d. Prioritizing health concerns - ANSWER c. Using evidence-based assessment
techniques
Evidence-based techniques are supported by research showing effectiveness of
the technique that provides the safest and most current techniques to promote
the health of patients. Clustering subjective and objective data is a step in the
critical-thinking process, but is not the most important step. Analyzing health
data is a step in the critical-thinking process, but is not the most important step.
Prioritizing health concerns is a step in the critical-thinking process, but is not
the most important step.
What type of database is most appropriate for an individual who is admitted to a
long-term care facility?
a. Focused
b. Complete
c. Emergency
,d. Follow-up - ANSWER b. Complete
A complete database includes a complete health history and a full physical
examination; it describes the current and past health state and forms a baseline
against which all future changes can be measured. A focused database is for a
limited or short-term problem; this database concerns mainly one problem, one
cue complex, or one body system. A follow-up database is used to follow up on
short-term or chronic health problems; the statuses of identified problems are
evaluated at regular and appropriate intervals. An emergency database includes a
rapid collection of data often obtained concurrently with lifesaving measures.
Which of the following is an example of objective data?
a. A sore throat
b. An earache
c. Alert and oriented
d. Dizziness - ANSWER c. Alert and oriented
Objective data is what the health professional observes; level of consciousness
and orientation are observations. Subjective data is what the person says about
himself or herself during history taking.
Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
a. Blood glucose 126 md/dL
b. Pain rated at 7 out of 10
c. Heart rate of 76 bpm
d. Bruising on lower leg - ANSWER b. Pain rated at 7 out of 10
Subjective data is what the patient says about himself or herself during history
taking. Objective data is what the health professional observes by inspecting,
percussing, palpating, and auscultating during the physical examination. Blood
glucose is measured by using a drop of blood placed on a test strip in a
glucometer. Bruising is assessed by inspection. Heart rate is assessed by
palpation of the radial artery or auscultated with a stethoscope when listening to
heart sounds.
A complete database is
a. used to collect data rapidly and is often compiled concurrently with lifesaving
measures.
b. used to evaluate the cause or etiology of disease.
c. used for a limited or short-term problem usually consisting of one problem,
one cue complex, or one body system.
, d. used to perform a thorough or comprehensive health history and physical
examination. - ANSWER d. used to perform a thorough or comprehensive health
history and physical examination.
A complete database includes a complete health history and a full physical
examination; it describes the current and past health state and forms a baseline
against which all future changes can be measured. An emergency database is a
rapid collection of data often obtained concurrently with lifesaving measures. A
focused database is for a limited or short-term problem; this database concerns
mainly one problem, one cue complex, or one body system. Medical diagnoses
are used to evaluate the cause or etiology of the disease.
A patient admitted to the hospital with asthma has the following problems
identified based on an admission health history and physical assessment. Which
problem is a first-level priority?
a. Ineffective self-health management
b. Impaired gas exchange
c. Readiness for enhanced spiritual well-being
d. Risk for infection - ANSWER b. Impaired gas exchange
First-level priority problems are problems that are emergent, life-threatening, and
immediate. Impaired gas exchange is an emergent and immediate problem. Third-
level priority problems are problems that are important to the patient's health but
can be addressed after more urgent health problems are addressed. Ineffective
self-health management is an example of a third-level priority. Second-level
priority problems are problems that are next in urgency; these problems require
prompt intervention to forestall further deterioration. Risk for infection is an
example of a second-level priority. Third-level priority problems are problems that
are important to the patient's health but can be addressed after more urgent
health problems are addressed. Wellness diagnoses are third-level priority
problems.
Which of the following actions/behaviors in the critical-thinking process are
important for the novice nurse to remember? (Select all that apply.)
a. Disregard initial cues
b. Approach assessment with a nonjudgmental attitude
c. Cluster associated assessment data
d. Perform assessment in whatever manner works for you.
e. Avoid making assumptions - ANSWER b, c, e
The nurse should never make assumptions as they may bias data collection and
selection of diagnoses. An important aspect to gain trust with the patient is to
maintain a nonjudgmental attitude. Once all health assessment data has been
collected, it is important to cluster signs and symptoms as this will help in the
100% VERIFIED 2026-2027!!
What type of database is most appropriate when the rapid collection of data is
required and often compiled concurrently with lifesaving measures?
a. Complete
b. Focused
c. Follow-up
d. Emergency - ANSWER d. Emergency
An emergency database includes the rapid collection of data often obtained
concurrently with lifesaving measures. A focused database is for a limited or
short-term problem; this database concerns mainly one problem, one cue
complex, or one body system. A follow-up database is used to follow up on short-
term or chronic health problems; the statuses of identified problems are
evaluated at regular and appropriate intervals. A complete database includes a
complete health history and a full physical examination; it describes the current
and past health state and forms a baseline against which all future changes can
be measured.
A nurse precepting a student nurse asks, "What's the most important step in the
critical-thinking process?"
a. Clustering subjective and objective data
b. Analyzing health data
c. Using evidence-based assessment techniques
d. Prioritizing health concerns - ANSWER c. Using evidence-based assessment
techniques
Evidence-based techniques are supported by research showing effectiveness of
the technique that provides the safest and most current techniques to promote
the health of patients. Clustering subjective and objective data is a step in the
critical-thinking process, but is not the most important step. Analyzing health
data is a step in the critical-thinking process, but is not the most important step.
Prioritizing health concerns is a step in the critical-thinking process, but is not
the most important step.
What type of database is most appropriate for an individual who is admitted to a
long-term care facility?
a. Focused
b. Complete
c. Emergency
,d. Follow-up - ANSWER b. Complete
A complete database includes a complete health history and a full physical
examination; it describes the current and past health state and forms a baseline
against which all future changes can be measured. A focused database is for a
limited or short-term problem; this database concerns mainly one problem, one
cue complex, or one body system. A follow-up database is used to follow up on
short-term or chronic health problems; the statuses of identified problems are
evaluated at regular and appropriate intervals. An emergency database includes a
rapid collection of data often obtained concurrently with lifesaving measures.
Which of the following is an example of objective data?
a. A sore throat
b. An earache
c. Alert and oriented
d. Dizziness - ANSWER c. Alert and oriented
Objective data is what the health professional observes; level of consciousness
and orientation are observations. Subjective data is what the person says about
himself or herself during history taking.
Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
a. Blood glucose 126 md/dL
b. Pain rated at 7 out of 10
c. Heart rate of 76 bpm
d. Bruising on lower leg - ANSWER b. Pain rated at 7 out of 10
Subjective data is what the patient says about himself or herself during history
taking. Objective data is what the health professional observes by inspecting,
percussing, palpating, and auscultating during the physical examination. Blood
glucose is measured by using a drop of blood placed on a test strip in a
glucometer. Bruising is assessed by inspection. Heart rate is assessed by
palpation of the radial artery or auscultated with a stethoscope when listening to
heart sounds.
A complete database is
a. used to collect data rapidly and is often compiled concurrently with lifesaving
measures.
b. used to evaluate the cause or etiology of disease.
c. used for a limited or short-term problem usually consisting of one problem,
one cue complex, or one body system.
, d. used to perform a thorough or comprehensive health history and physical
examination. - ANSWER d. used to perform a thorough or comprehensive health
history and physical examination.
A complete database includes a complete health history and a full physical
examination; it describes the current and past health state and forms a baseline
against which all future changes can be measured. An emergency database is a
rapid collection of data often obtained concurrently with lifesaving measures. A
focused database is for a limited or short-term problem; this database concerns
mainly one problem, one cue complex, or one body system. Medical diagnoses
are used to evaluate the cause or etiology of the disease.
A patient admitted to the hospital with asthma has the following problems
identified based on an admission health history and physical assessment. Which
problem is a first-level priority?
a. Ineffective self-health management
b. Impaired gas exchange
c. Readiness for enhanced spiritual well-being
d. Risk for infection - ANSWER b. Impaired gas exchange
First-level priority problems are problems that are emergent, life-threatening, and
immediate. Impaired gas exchange is an emergent and immediate problem. Third-
level priority problems are problems that are important to the patient's health but
can be addressed after more urgent health problems are addressed. Ineffective
self-health management is an example of a third-level priority. Second-level
priority problems are problems that are next in urgency; these problems require
prompt intervention to forestall further deterioration. Risk for infection is an
example of a second-level priority. Third-level priority problems are problems that
are important to the patient's health but can be addressed after more urgent
health problems are addressed. Wellness diagnoses are third-level priority
problems.
Which of the following actions/behaviors in the critical-thinking process are
important for the novice nurse to remember? (Select all that apply.)
a. Disregard initial cues
b. Approach assessment with a nonjudgmental attitude
c. Cluster associated assessment data
d. Perform assessment in whatever manner works for you.
e. Avoid making assumptions - ANSWER b, c, e
The nurse should never make assumptions as they may bias data collection and
selection of diagnoses. An important aspect to gain trust with the patient is to
maintain a nonjudgmental attitude. Once all health assessment data has been
collected, it is important to cluster signs and symptoms as this will help in the
