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NSG 3160 EXAM 1 WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026/2027 UPDATE
What type of database is most appropriate
when the d.
Emergency rapid collection of data is required
and often compiled
concurrently with lifesaving measures? An emergency database includes the rapid collection
of data often obtained
concurrently with lifesaving measures. A focused
database is for a limited or
a. Complete short-term problem; this database concerns mainly
one problem, one cue
b. Focused complex, or one body system. A follow-up database is
used to follow up on
c. Follow-up short-term or chronic health problems; the statuses of
identified problems are
d. Emergency 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 c.
Using evidence-based assessment techniques most important step in
the critical-thinking process?"
Evidence-based techniques are supported by
research showing effectiveness
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a. Clustering subjective and objective data of the technique that provides the safest and
most current techniques to
b. Analyzing health data promote the health of patients. Clustering subjective
and objective data is a
c. Using evidence-based assessment techniques step in the critical-thinking process, but is
not the most important step.
d. Prioritizing health concerns 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 b.
Complete individual who is admitted to a
long-term care facility?
A complete database includes a complete health
history and a full physical
a. Focused examination; it describes the current and past health
state and forms a baseline
b. Complete against which all future changes can be measured. A
focused database is for a
c. Emergency limited or short-term problem; this database concerns
mainly one problem,
d. Follow-up 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
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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? c. Alert and oriented
a. A sore throat Objective data is what the health professional
observes; level of consciousness
b. An earache and orientation are observations. Subjective data is
what the person says about
c. Alert and oriented himself or herself during history taking.
d. Dizziness
Which of the following is an example of subjective
b. Pain rated at 7
out of 10 data?
Subjective data is what the patient says about himself
or herself during history
a. Blood glucose 126 md/dL taking. Objective data is what the health professional
observes by inspecting,
b. Pain rated at 7 out of 10 percussing, palpating, and auscultating during the
physical examination. Blood
c. Heart rate of 76 bpm glucose is measured by using a drop of blood placed
on a test strip in a
d. Bruising on lower leg glucometer. Bruising is assessed by inspection. Heart
rate is assessed by
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palpation of the radial artery or auscultated with a
stethoscope when listening to heart sounds.
A complete database is d. used to perform a thorough or comprehensive
health history and physical examination.
a. used to collect data rapidly and is often compiled
concurrently with lifesaving measures. A complete database includes a complete health
history and a full physical
b. used to evaluate the cause or etiology of disease.examination; it describes the current and
past health state and forms a baseline
c. used for a limited or short-term problem usually against which all future changes
can be measured. An emergency database is a consisting of one problem, one cue
complex, or one rapid collection of data often obtained
concurrently with lifesaving measures. body system. A focused database is for a
limited or short-term problem; this database
d. used to perform a thorough or comprehensive health concerns mainly one
problem, one cue complex, or one body system. Medical history and physical
examination. diagnoses are used to evaluate the cause or
etiology of the disease.
A patient admitted to the hospital with asthma has
the b. Impaired gas
exchange following problems identified based on an
admission
health history and physical assessment. Which problem First-level priority
problems are problems that are emergent, life-threatening, is a first-level priority?
and immediate. Impaired gas exchange is an
emergent and immediate
problem. Third-level priority problems are problems
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NSG 3160 EXAM 1 WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026/2027 UPDATE
What type of database is most appropriate
when the d.
Emergency rapid collection of data is required
and often compiled
concurrently with lifesaving measures? An emergency database includes the rapid collection
of data often obtained
concurrently with lifesaving measures. A focused
database is for a limited or
a. Complete short-term problem; this database concerns mainly
one problem, one cue
b. Focused complex, or one body system. A follow-up database is
used to follow up on
c. Follow-up short-term or chronic health problems; the statuses of
identified problems are
d. Emergency 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 c.
Using evidence-based assessment techniques most important step in
the critical-thinking process?"
Evidence-based techniques are supported by
research showing effectiveness
https://quizlet.com/903896830/nsg-3160-exam-1- 1/47
flash-cards/
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a. Clustering subjective and objective data of the technique that provides the safest and
most current techniques to
b. Analyzing health data promote the health of patients. Clustering subjective
and objective data is a
c. Using evidence-based assessment techniques step in the critical-thinking process, but is
not the most important step.
d. Prioritizing health concerns 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 b.
Complete individual who is admitted to a
long-term care facility?
A complete database includes a complete health
history and a full physical
a. Focused examination; it describes the current and past health
state and forms a baseline
b. Complete against which all future changes can be measured. A
focused database is for a
c. Emergency limited or short-term problem; this database concerns
mainly one problem,
d. Follow-up 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
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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? c. Alert and oriented
a. A sore throat Objective data is what the health professional
observes; level of consciousness
b. An earache and orientation are observations. Subjective data is
what the person says about
c. Alert and oriented himself or herself during history taking.
d. Dizziness
Which of the following is an example of subjective
b. Pain rated at 7
out of 10 data?
Subjective data is what the patient says about himself
or herself during history
a. Blood glucose 126 md/dL taking. Objective data is what the health professional
observes by inspecting,
b. Pain rated at 7 out of 10 percussing, palpating, and auscultating during the
physical examination. Blood
c. Heart rate of 76 bpm glucose is measured by using a drop of blood placed
on a test strip in a
d. Bruising on lower leg glucometer. Bruising is assessed by inspection. Heart
rate is assessed by
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palpation of the radial artery or auscultated with a
stethoscope when listening to heart sounds.
A complete database is d. used to perform a thorough or comprehensive
health history and physical examination.
a. used to collect data rapidly and is often compiled
concurrently with lifesaving measures. A complete database includes a complete health
history and a full physical
b. used to evaluate the cause or etiology of disease.examination; it describes the current and
past health state and forms a baseline
c. used for a limited or short-term problem usually against which all future changes
can be measured. An emergency database is a consisting of one problem, one cue
complex, or one rapid collection of data often obtained
concurrently with lifesaving measures. body system. A focused database is for a
limited or short-term problem; this database
d. used to perform a thorough or comprehensive health concerns mainly one
problem, one cue complex, or one body system. Medical history and physical
examination. diagnoses are used to evaluate the cause or
etiology of the disease.
A patient admitted to the hospital with asthma has
the b. Impaired gas
exchange following problems identified based on an
admission
health history and physical assessment. Which problem First-level priority
problems are problems that are emergent, life-threatening, is a first-level priority?
and immediate. Impaired gas exchange is an
emergent and immediate
problem. Third-level priority problems are problems
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