NSG-316 Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Why is critical thinking important? - CORRECT ANSWER It helps nurses think smart
→ Collect, interpret, prioritize → Make safe, logical care plans.
How do nurses set priorities? - CORRECT ANSWER ABCs first (Airway, Breathing,
Circulation) → then safety, comfort, long-term needs.
What is evidence-based assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER 3 parts → Best research +
Nurse's expertise + Patient's values = Smart decisions.
What are the two main types of data? - CORRECT ANSWER - Subjective = what the
patient says (symptoms).
- Objective = what you see/measure (signs).
What is health? - CORRECT ANSWER Not just "no illness" → Complete physical,
mental, social well-being.
Why are culture & genetics important? - CORRECT ANSWER - Culture = shapes
beliefs, care practices.
- Genetics = shapes risks & disease patterns.
What is objective data? - CORRECT ANSWER Facts you observe → vitals, exam
findings, measurements.
Why is documentation key? - CORRECT ANSWER If it's not written, it didn't happen.
→ Communicates, legal proof, continuity of care.
What's an abnormal finding? - CORRECT ANSWER Anything outside normal (e.g.,
cyanosis, tremors, confusion) → needs follow-up.
, 4 parts of a general survey? - CORRECT ANSWER P-B-M-B → Physical appearance,
Body structure, Mobility, Behavior.
Difference between comprehensive vs. focused assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Comprehensive = full checkup (new/annual).
- Focused = problem check (specific complaint).
What protects patients? - CORRECT ANSWER HIPAA + privacy + draping + consent
+ clean hands.
What affects health over life? - CORRECT ANSWER AGE + GENES + LIFESTYLE
(diet, exercise, smoking, alcohol) + environment + healthcare access.
What to check in the physical appearance survey? - CORRECT ANSWER Age, sex,
skin, face, LOC (level of conciousness: alert).
What to check in body structure? - CORRECT ANSWER Height, weight, posture,
symmetry, deformities.
What to check in mobility? - CORRECT ANSWER Gait, balance, range of motion,
involuntary movements.
What to check with behavior? - CORRECT ANSWER Facial expression, mood,
speech, dress, hygiene.
What do you measure in a patient? - CORRECT ANSWER Weight, height, BMI, waist
circumference.
Why include cultural, spiritual, and religious assessments? - CORRECT
ANSWER Beliefs and practices shape health behaviors, coping, and decisions;
respecting them improves care and trust.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Why is critical thinking important? - CORRECT ANSWER It helps nurses think smart
→ Collect, interpret, prioritize → Make safe, logical care plans.
How do nurses set priorities? - CORRECT ANSWER ABCs first (Airway, Breathing,
Circulation) → then safety, comfort, long-term needs.
What is evidence-based assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER 3 parts → Best research +
Nurse's expertise + Patient's values = Smart decisions.
What are the two main types of data? - CORRECT ANSWER - Subjective = what the
patient says (symptoms).
- Objective = what you see/measure (signs).
What is health? - CORRECT ANSWER Not just "no illness" → Complete physical,
mental, social well-being.
Why are culture & genetics important? - CORRECT ANSWER - Culture = shapes
beliefs, care practices.
- Genetics = shapes risks & disease patterns.
What is objective data? - CORRECT ANSWER Facts you observe → vitals, exam
findings, measurements.
Why is documentation key? - CORRECT ANSWER If it's not written, it didn't happen.
→ Communicates, legal proof, continuity of care.
What's an abnormal finding? - CORRECT ANSWER Anything outside normal (e.g.,
cyanosis, tremors, confusion) → needs follow-up.
, 4 parts of a general survey? - CORRECT ANSWER P-B-M-B → Physical appearance,
Body structure, Mobility, Behavior.
Difference between comprehensive vs. focused assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Comprehensive = full checkup (new/annual).
- Focused = problem check (specific complaint).
What protects patients? - CORRECT ANSWER HIPAA + privacy + draping + consent
+ clean hands.
What affects health over life? - CORRECT ANSWER AGE + GENES + LIFESTYLE
(diet, exercise, smoking, alcohol) + environment + healthcare access.
What to check in the physical appearance survey? - CORRECT ANSWER Age, sex,
skin, face, LOC (level of conciousness: alert).
What to check in body structure? - CORRECT ANSWER Height, weight, posture,
symmetry, deformities.
What to check in mobility? - CORRECT ANSWER Gait, balance, range of motion,
involuntary movements.
What to check with behavior? - CORRECT ANSWER Facial expression, mood,
speech, dress, hygiene.
What do you measure in a patient? - CORRECT ANSWER Weight, height, BMI, waist
circumference.
Why include cultural, spiritual, and religious assessments? - CORRECT
ANSWER Beliefs and practices shape health behaviors, coping, and decisions;
respecting them improves care and trust.
