NURS 143 MIDTERM PREP EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
What is the purpose of health assessments within the nursing process?
Health assessments are conducted to gather comprehensive data about a patient's health status,
identify potential health problems, and guide nursing interventions.
What are primary, secondary, and tertiary sources of health assessment data?
Primary sources are direct patient interviews and observations; secondary sources include family
reports and medical records; tertiary sources involve literature and research studies.
What techniques do nurses use to gather data?
Nurses use techniques such as interviews, physical examinations, observations, and standardized
assessment tools to collect health data.
What is the difference between subjective and objective data?
Subjective data are information reported by the patient, such as symptoms and feelings, while
objective data are measurable and observable facts, such as vital signs and lab results.
What are the distinct types of health assessments?
The distinct types of health assessments include comprehensive assessments, focused
assessments, and ongoing assessments.
What are key concepts of inclusive health assessment?
Inclusive health assessment involves recognizing and addressing diverse patient needs, ensuring
cultural competence, and promoting equity in health care.
How do you apply the Decision Making for Nursing Practice (DMNP) Model in a practice
scenario?
The DMNP Model involves assessing the situation, considering evidence, making informed
decisions, and evaluating outcomes in nursing practice.
What is the purpose and components of a general survey?
The purpose of a general survey is to assess the overall health status of a patient, including
appearance, behavior, and vital signs.
How do you demonstrate a primary and general survey?
A primary survey involves assessing life-threatening conditions, while a general survey includes
a broader evaluation of the patient's overall health.
How do you document data collected during a general survey?
, Data from a general survey should be documented clearly and accurately in the patient's health
record, including observations and measurements.
What are the guidelines for safely administering oral crushed and liquid formulation
medications?
Nurses must follow the BCCNM Medication Practice Standard, ensuring correct dosages, patient
identification, and proper administration techniques.
What are the various medication actions and classifications?
Medication actions include therapeutic effects, side effects, and mechanisms of action, while
classifications categorize drugs based on their effects or chemical structures.
What is the difference between a complete health history and a focused problem health
history?
A complete health history provides a comprehensive overview of a patient's health, while a
focused problem health history targets specific health issues.
What are the health history categories and the data collected in these categories?
Health history categories include demographic data, medical history, family history, social
history, and review of systems.
What is the difference between a sign and a symptom?
A sign is an objective finding observed by a healthcare provider, while a symptom is a subjective
experience reported by the patient.
How do you demonstrate selected parts of a health history?
Demonstrating parts of a health history involves conducting interviews and gathering relevant
patient information systematically.
What is the OPQRSTUV mnemonic used for?
The OPQRSTUV mnemonic is used to develop questions that uncover characteristics of a
presenting problem or symptom, focusing on Onset, Provocation, Quality, Region, Severity,
Timing, Understanding, and Values.
How do you prepare and position patients for a physical assessment?
Preparing and positioning patients involves ensuring comfort, privacy, and accessibility for the
assessment based on their age and condition.
How do developmental changes affect the pain experience across the lifespan?
Developmental changes can influence pain perception and expression, with variations in pain
response observed in infants, children, adults, and the elderly.
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
What is the purpose of health assessments within the nursing process?
Health assessments are conducted to gather comprehensive data about a patient's health status,
identify potential health problems, and guide nursing interventions.
What are primary, secondary, and tertiary sources of health assessment data?
Primary sources are direct patient interviews and observations; secondary sources include family
reports and medical records; tertiary sources involve literature and research studies.
What techniques do nurses use to gather data?
Nurses use techniques such as interviews, physical examinations, observations, and standardized
assessment tools to collect health data.
What is the difference between subjective and objective data?
Subjective data are information reported by the patient, such as symptoms and feelings, while
objective data are measurable and observable facts, such as vital signs and lab results.
What are the distinct types of health assessments?
The distinct types of health assessments include comprehensive assessments, focused
assessments, and ongoing assessments.
What are key concepts of inclusive health assessment?
Inclusive health assessment involves recognizing and addressing diverse patient needs, ensuring
cultural competence, and promoting equity in health care.
How do you apply the Decision Making for Nursing Practice (DMNP) Model in a practice
scenario?
The DMNP Model involves assessing the situation, considering evidence, making informed
decisions, and evaluating outcomes in nursing practice.
What is the purpose and components of a general survey?
The purpose of a general survey is to assess the overall health status of a patient, including
appearance, behavior, and vital signs.
How do you demonstrate a primary and general survey?
A primary survey involves assessing life-threatening conditions, while a general survey includes
a broader evaluation of the patient's overall health.
How do you document data collected during a general survey?
, Data from a general survey should be documented clearly and accurately in the patient's health
record, including observations and measurements.
What are the guidelines for safely administering oral crushed and liquid formulation
medications?
Nurses must follow the BCCNM Medication Practice Standard, ensuring correct dosages, patient
identification, and proper administration techniques.
What are the various medication actions and classifications?
Medication actions include therapeutic effects, side effects, and mechanisms of action, while
classifications categorize drugs based on their effects or chemical structures.
What is the difference between a complete health history and a focused problem health
history?
A complete health history provides a comprehensive overview of a patient's health, while a
focused problem health history targets specific health issues.
What are the health history categories and the data collected in these categories?
Health history categories include demographic data, medical history, family history, social
history, and review of systems.
What is the difference between a sign and a symptom?
A sign is an objective finding observed by a healthcare provider, while a symptom is a subjective
experience reported by the patient.
How do you demonstrate selected parts of a health history?
Demonstrating parts of a health history involves conducting interviews and gathering relevant
patient information systematically.
What is the OPQRSTUV mnemonic used for?
The OPQRSTUV mnemonic is used to develop questions that uncover characteristics of a
presenting problem or symptom, focusing on Onset, Provocation, Quality, Region, Severity,
Timing, Understanding, and Values.
How do you prepare and position patients for a physical assessment?
Preparing and positioning patients involves ensuring comfort, privacy, and accessibility for the
assessment based on their age and condition.
How do developmental changes affect the pain experience across the lifespan?
Developmental changes can influence pain perception and expression, with variations in pain
response observed in infants, children, adults, and the elderly.
