NURS 210 PRACTICE PAPER 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
● objective data. Answer: -anything we can see on our patient
-observe
-measurable
-Ht, Wt, VS
● subjective data. Answer: -what the patient tells you
-personal
-in their own words
-what they think/feel
● physical appearance (objective). Answer: -person appears their stated
age
-some people age at different rates
● sex (objective). Answer: -sexual development appropriate for gender
& age
-appear male/female
,● LOC (objective). Answer: -person A&Ox4, attends to your questions
& responds appropriately
● skin color (objective). Answer: -color tone even, pigmentation varying
with genetic background, skin intact with no obvious lesion
-appropriate to race/ethnicity
-pale, blue, red, flushed, bruised
● facial features (objective). Answer: symmetric with movement (stroke)
● overall appearance (objective). Answer: -provide general statement r/t
presence or absence of distress
-relaxed, calm, sad
● stature (objective). Answer: -height appears within normal range for
age, genetic heritage
-elderly do have stature changes
● nutrition (objective). Answer: -weight appears within normal range for
height & body build, body fat distribution even
-healthy?
● symmetry (objective). Answer: -body parts look equal bilaterally &
are in relative proportion
,-shoulders, arm, hips, legs
● posture (objective). Answer: -person stands or sits comfortably erect
as appropriate for age
-leaning?
● position ( objective). Answer: -description of patient's position during
assessment
-hunched, curled in fetal position
● gate (objective). Answer: normally base is as wide as shoulder width
● foot placement (gate). Answer: -accurate, walk smooth, even, well
balanced, associated movements
-shuffle?
● range of motion (gate). Answer: -full mobility for each joint,
deliberate movement, accurate, smooth, & coordinated
-no involuntary movements (tics, tremors)
● facial expressions (objective). Answer: -person maintains eye contact
expressions appropriate to situation
-expressions while face is at rest & talking
, ● mood & affect (objective). Answer: person comfortable & cooperative
with examiner & interacts pleasantly
● speech (objective). Answer: -articulation (ability to form words) clear
and understandable
-Stream of talking is fluent, with an even pace
-Conveys ideas clearly
-Word choice appropriate to culture and education
-Person communicates in prevailing language easily by himself or
herself or with interpreter.
-fluent? slow? mumbling? deaf? language barrier?
● dress (objective). Answer: -appropriate to climate, looks clean and fits
body, and is appropriate to person's culture and age group, for example,
normally:
-Amish women wear clothing from nineteenth century.
-Indian women may wear saris.
-Culturally determined dress should not be labeled as bizarre by Western
standards or by adult expectations.
● personal hygiene (objective). Answer: -person appears clean &
groomed appropriately for their age, occupation, & socioeconomic
group
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
● objective data. Answer: -anything we can see on our patient
-observe
-measurable
-Ht, Wt, VS
● subjective data. Answer: -what the patient tells you
-personal
-in their own words
-what they think/feel
● physical appearance (objective). Answer: -person appears their stated
age
-some people age at different rates
● sex (objective). Answer: -sexual development appropriate for gender
& age
-appear male/female
,● LOC (objective). Answer: -person A&Ox4, attends to your questions
& responds appropriately
● skin color (objective). Answer: -color tone even, pigmentation varying
with genetic background, skin intact with no obvious lesion
-appropriate to race/ethnicity
-pale, blue, red, flushed, bruised
● facial features (objective). Answer: symmetric with movement (stroke)
● overall appearance (objective). Answer: -provide general statement r/t
presence or absence of distress
-relaxed, calm, sad
● stature (objective). Answer: -height appears within normal range for
age, genetic heritage
-elderly do have stature changes
● nutrition (objective). Answer: -weight appears within normal range for
height & body build, body fat distribution even
-healthy?
● symmetry (objective). Answer: -body parts look equal bilaterally &
are in relative proportion
,-shoulders, arm, hips, legs
● posture (objective). Answer: -person stands or sits comfortably erect
as appropriate for age
-leaning?
● position ( objective). Answer: -description of patient's position during
assessment
-hunched, curled in fetal position
● gate (objective). Answer: normally base is as wide as shoulder width
● foot placement (gate). Answer: -accurate, walk smooth, even, well
balanced, associated movements
-shuffle?
● range of motion (gate). Answer: -full mobility for each joint,
deliberate movement, accurate, smooth, & coordinated
-no involuntary movements (tics, tremors)
● facial expressions (objective). Answer: -person maintains eye contact
expressions appropriate to situation
-expressions while face is at rest & talking
, ● mood & affect (objective). Answer: person comfortable & cooperative
with examiner & interacts pleasantly
● speech (objective). Answer: -articulation (ability to form words) clear
and understandable
-Stream of talking is fluent, with an even pace
-Conveys ideas clearly
-Word choice appropriate to culture and education
-Person communicates in prevailing language easily by himself or
herself or with interpreter.
-fluent? slow? mumbling? deaf? language barrier?
● dress (objective). Answer: -appropriate to climate, looks clean and fits
body, and is appropriate to person's culture and age group, for example,
normally:
-Amish women wear clothing from nineteenth century.
-Indian women may wear saris.
-Culturally determined dress should not be labeled as bizarre by Western
standards or by adult expectations.
● personal hygiene (objective). Answer: -person appears clean &
groomed appropriately for their age, occupation, & socioeconomic
group
