PNVN 1811 – Exam 2 Study Guide, 2026 – Comprehensive review and
practice material
objective data - correct answer ✔✔ information that is seen, heard, felt, or smelled by an
observer; signs
subjective data - correct answer ✔✔ things a person tells you about that you cannot observe
through your senses; symptoms
2 primary methods used for collecting data are? - correct answer ✔✔ Interview and physical
examination
How do you make patient feel warm, comfortable, support, and understanding? - correct
answer ✔✔ touch
Open posture - correct answer ✔✔ relaxed with un crossed arms and legs facing the other
person
Closed posture - correct answer ✔✔ the posture achieved when one shields his or her body
from the other person
verbal communication - correct answer ✔✔ involves the use of spoken or written words or
symbols.
Non-verbal communication - correct answer ✔✔ Communicating without the use of words.
jargon - correct answer ✔✔ is common place language or terminology
, Connatative meaning - correct answer ✔✔ a word is subjective and reflects the individuals
perception or interpretation.
theraputic communication - correct answer ✔✔ Verbal and nonverbal communication
techniques that encourage patients to express their feelings and to achieve a positive
relationship.
Non-therapeutic communication - correct answer ✔✔ Blocks the development of a trusting and
therapeutic relationship
what is the sequence for head to toe assessment? - correct answer ✔✔ start with an overall
inspection of the patient and then move to head, ears, eyes, nose and throat. Then, move your
way down the body systematically
Purpose of Assessment - correct answer ✔✔ help nurses objectively identify the unique needs
and concerns of each patient as well as any potential barriers to care that may affect compliance
and outcomes.
Adult temperature range? - correct answer ✔✔ 97-100 degrees F
normal temp range for neonatal ? - correct answer ✔✔ 95.9° F to 99.5° F.
What is the proper way to do daily weight? - correct answer ✔✔ use the same scale, same time,
same amount of clothing, or naked.
Hypothermia - correct answer ✔✔ abnormally low body temperature
Hyperthermia - correct answer ✔✔ Abnormally high body temperature
practice material
objective data - correct answer ✔✔ information that is seen, heard, felt, or smelled by an
observer; signs
subjective data - correct answer ✔✔ things a person tells you about that you cannot observe
through your senses; symptoms
2 primary methods used for collecting data are? - correct answer ✔✔ Interview and physical
examination
How do you make patient feel warm, comfortable, support, and understanding? - correct
answer ✔✔ touch
Open posture - correct answer ✔✔ relaxed with un crossed arms and legs facing the other
person
Closed posture - correct answer ✔✔ the posture achieved when one shields his or her body
from the other person
verbal communication - correct answer ✔✔ involves the use of spoken or written words or
symbols.
Non-verbal communication - correct answer ✔✔ Communicating without the use of words.
jargon - correct answer ✔✔ is common place language or terminology
, Connatative meaning - correct answer ✔✔ a word is subjective and reflects the individuals
perception or interpretation.
theraputic communication - correct answer ✔✔ Verbal and nonverbal communication
techniques that encourage patients to express their feelings and to achieve a positive
relationship.
Non-therapeutic communication - correct answer ✔✔ Blocks the development of a trusting and
therapeutic relationship
what is the sequence for head to toe assessment? - correct answer ✔✔ start with an overall
inspection of the patient and then move to head, ears, eyes, nose and throat. Then, move your
way down the body systematically
Purpose of Assessment - correct answer ✔✔ help nurses objectively identify the unique needs
and concerns of each patient as well as any potential barriers to care that may affect compliance
and outcomes.
Adult temperature range? - correct answer ✔✔ 97-100 degrees F
normal temp range for neonatal ? - correct answer ✔✔ 95.9° F to 99.5° F.
What is the proper way to do daily weight? - correct answer ✔✔ use the same scale, same time,
same amount of clothing, or naked.
Hypothermia - correct answer ✔✔ abnormally low body temperature
Hyperthermia - correct answer ✔✔ Abnormally high body temperature
