HEALTH ASSESSMENT (CLEMSON
UNIVERSITY): TEST 1 SAMPLE/REVIEW
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2026
True of False: Mental status refers to a client's level of cognitive and emotional functioning and
stability. - ANS true
True or False: Cognition may be altered with exposure to toxins. - ANS True
A (n) _________ nursing diagnosis indicates the client is currently experiencing the stated
problem or has a dysfunctional pattern. - ANS actual
A (n) _______ nursing diagnosis describes a situation in which a client does not currently have a
problem but has great potential for developing the problem. - ANS risk
True or False: During clustering of data, nurses look at the identified abnormal findings and
strengths for cues that are related. - ANS true
_______ of data verifies the assessment data gathered from the client. - ANS Validation
True or False: Biographic data typically consists of the client's name, age, occupation, ethnicity,
and support systems or resources. - ANS true
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, Which notes may be used to document unusual events, responses, significant observations, or
interactions because the data are inappropriate for flow records?
-progress
-admission
-response - ANS Progress
True or False: General nondescriptive terms, such as normal, abnormal, or poor, should be used
when documenting data. - ANS false
True or False: The diaphragm of the stethoscope is used to listen to abnormal heart sounds and
bruits. - ANS false
True or False: The depth of the structure being palpated and the thickness of the tissue
overlying the structure determines whether one should use light, moderate, or deep palpation.
- ANS true
_______ involves tapping the body parts to produce sound waves. - ANS percussion
________ data include information about the client that the nurse directly observes during
interaction with him/her and information through physical assessment techniques. -
ANS objective
True or False: Silence is a form of nonverbal communication. - ANS true
True or False: The nurse should lead the client to obtain correct information when the client is
unable to answer a question. - ANS false
Which data consists of information elicited and verified only by the client?
-nonverbal
-summary
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UNIVERSITY): TEST 1 SAMPLE/REVIEW
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2026
True of False: Mental status refers to a client's level of cognitive and emotional functioning and
stability. - ANS true
True or False: Cognition may be altered with exposure to toxins. - ANS True
A (n) _________ nursing diagnosis indicates the client is currently experiencing the stated
problem or has a dysfunctional pattern. - ANS actual
A (n) _______ nursing diagnosis describes a situation in which a client does not currently have a
problem but has great potential for developing the problem. - ANS risk
True or False: During clustering of data, nurses look at the identified abnormal findings and
strengths for cues that are related. - ANS true
_______ of data verifies the assessment data gathered from the client. - ANS Validation
True or False: Biographic data typically consists of the client's name, age, occupation, ethnicity,
and support systems or resources. - ANS true
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, Which notes may be used to document unusual events, responses, significant observations, or
interactions because the data are inappropriate for flow records?
-progress
-admission
-response - ANS Progress
True or False: General nondescriptive terms, such as normal, abnormal, or poor, should be used
when documenting data. - ANS false
True or False: The diaphragm of the stethoscope is used to listen to abnormal heart sounds and
bruits. - ANS false
True or False: The depth of the structure being palpated and the thickness of the tissue
overlying the structure determines whether one should use light, moderate, or deep palpation.
- ANS true
_______ involves tapping the body parts to produce sound waves. - ANS percussion
________ data include information about the client that the nurse directly observes during
interaction with him/her and information through physical assessment techniques. -
ANS objective
True or False: Silence is a form of nonverbal communication. - ANS true
True or False: The nurse should lead the client to obtain correct information when the client is
unable to answer a question. - ANS false
Which data consists of information elicited and verified only by the client?
-nonverbal
-summary
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