HOLISTIC ASSESSMENT NURS-220
EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2026
Purpose of health history? - ANS - provides a central focus for the physical exam
-provides subjective data
-provides information that helps identify strengths, weaknesses, and risks.
-Provides health problems and concerns
Clinical databases are used.. - ANS to store, retrieve, analyze, and report meaningful
information
How do nurses contribute to clinical databases?
How do primary providers contribute?
Other health personnels? - ANS -Nurses provide health history and physical assessment
-Primary care providers document patient history and physical examinations
-Other personnels measure the results of lab and diagnostic tests, and other specialized
interventions.
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, A nurse asks a patient various questions about their cardiac, respiratory, neurological,
gastrointestinal, urinary, and musculoskeletal systems. What is the nurse asking this for? -
ANS A patient's Review of Systems
-Biographical data
-Source of history
-Reason for seeking care
-Present health or history of present illness
-Past health
-Family history
-ROS: Review of Systems
-Lifestyle and Health Practices (functional assessment)
-Developmental Level
-These are components of what? - ANS Components of Holistic Health History
Five Safety measures before you leave a patient's room? What should you be checking for? -
ANS CALL LIGHT: within reach of patient
BED: low and locked (lowest position, brakes are on)
SIDE RAILS: secured and in place
TABLE: within reach of patient
ROOM: risk free for falls, clear of any obstacles
-What is your full name?
-What is your birthdate?
-What is your biological gender? Preferred pronouns?
-Any allergies?
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EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2026
Purpose of health history? - ANS - provides a central focus for the physical exam
-provides subjective data
-provides information that helps identify strengths, weaknesses, and risks.
-Provides health problems and concerns
Clinical databases are used.. - ANS to store, retrieve, analyze, and report meaningful
information
How do nurses contribute to clinical databases?
How do primary providers contribute?
Other health personnels? - ANS -Nurses provide health history and physical assessment
-Primary care providers document patient history and physical examinations
-Other personnels measure the results of lab and diagnostic tests, and other specialized
interventions.
@COPYRIGHT 2026/2027 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
1
, A nurse asks a patient various questions about their cardiac, respiratory, neurological,
gastrointestinal, urinary, and musculoskeletal systems. What is the nurse asking this for? -
ANS A patient's Review of Systems
-Biographical data
-Source of history
-Reason for seeking care
-Present health or history of present illness
-Past health
-Family history
-ROS: Review of Systems
-Lifestyle and Health Practices (functional assessment)
-Developmental Level
-These are components of what? - ANS Components of Holistic Health History
Five Safety measures before you leave a patient's room? What should you be checking for? -
ANS CALL LIGHT: within reach of patient
BED: low and locked (lowest position, brakes are on)
SIDE RAILS: secured and in place
TABLE: within reach of patient
ROOM: risk free for falls, clear of any obstacles
-What is your full name?
-What is your birthdate?
-What is your biological gender? Preferred pronouns?
-Any allergies?
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