NUR 216 EXAM #1 Questions with 100% Correct
Answers | Latest Update 2026/2027 | Graded A+ |
100% Pass.
comprehensive assessment - CORRECT ANSWER An assessment that includes a complete health
history and physical assessment; Usually brand new patients
focused assessment - CORRECT ANSWER assessment conducted to assess a specific problem;
focuses on pertinent history and body regions
HIPAA - CORRECT ANSWER Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
The nursing process - CORRECT ANSWER Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
Assessment (ADPIE) - CORRECT ANSWER Data collection (objective/subjective)
Prioritize Data: Primary (life threatening), Secondary (requires prompt attention), Tertiary (not
urgent)
Planning (ADPIE) - CORRECT ANSWER Develop SMART goals, plan nursing interventions
Implementation (ADPIE) - CORRECT ANSWER Perform planned nursing interventions
Evaluation (ADPIE) - CORRECT ANSWER Were the goals met? If not, re-assess
assessment skills - CORRECT ANSWER Inspection
Palpation
Percussion
Auscultation
, (Bowels: Inspection, Auscultation, Percussion. Auscultation) Do not want to alter the bowel
sounds
Inspection - CORRECT ANSWER Observe for Symmetry, size, color, shape
Direct: Visualize with our eyes
Indirect: Use and instrument
Fingertips/pads: Palpation - CORRECT ANSWER Fine sensation (texture, swelling, pulsation.
lumps)
Dorsa of hands: Palpation - CORRECT ANSWER Best for determining temperature
Base of fingers or ulnar surface: - CORRECT ANSWER vibrations
Palpation - CORRECT ANSWER Light: surface characteristics
Deep: Organs, masses, tenderness (use intermittent pressure)
Ballpottement: Size/Shape of free floating objects
- Always palpate tender areas last
Percussion - CORRECT ANSWER tapping on a surface to determine the difference in the density
of the underlying structure
Ausculation - CORRECT ANSWER listening to sounds within the body
Bell - CORRECT ANSWER low pitched sounds
(mummers)
Diaphragm - CORRECT ANSWER high pitched sounds
(bowel and lung sounds)
What should we do before leaving the patients room? - CORRECT ANSWER Patients safety
Answers | Latest Update 2026/2027 | Graded A+ |
100% Pass.
comprehensive assessment - CORRECT ANSWER An assessment that includes a complete health
history and physical assessment; Usually brand new patients
focused assessment - CORRECT ANSWER assessment conducted to assess a specific problem;
focuses on pertinent history and body regions
HIPAA - CORRECT ANSWER Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
The nursing process - CORRECT ANSWER Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
Assessment (ADPIE) - CORRECT ANSWER Data collection (objective/subjective)
Prioritize Data: Primary (life threatening), Secondary (requires prompt attention), Tertiary (not
urgent)
Planning (ADPIE) - CORRECT ANSWER Develop SMART goals, plan nursing interventions
Implementation (ADPIE) - CORRECT ANSWER Perform planned nursing interventions
Evaluation (ADPIE) - CORRECT ANSWER Were the goals met? If not, re-assess
assessment skills - CORRECT ANSWER Inspection
Palpation
Percussion
Auscultation
, (Bowels: Inspection, Auscultation, Percussion. Auscultation) Do not want to alter the bowel
sounds
Inspection - CORRECT ANSWER Observe for Symmetry, size, color, shape
Direct: Visualize with our eyes
Indirect: Use and instrument
Fingertips/pads: Palpation - CORRECT ANSWER Fine sensation (texture, swelling, pulsation.
lumps)
Dorsa of hands: Palpation - CORRECT ANSWER Best for determining temperature
Base of fingers or ulnar surface: - CORRECT ANSWER vibrations
Palpation - CORRECT ANSWER Light: surface characteristics
Deep: Organs, masses, tenderness (use intermittent pressure)
Ballpottement: Size/Shape of free floating objects
- Always palpate tender areas last
Percussion - CORRECT ANSWER tapping on a surface to determine the difference in the density
of the underlying structure
Ausculation - CORRECT ANSWER listening to sounds within the body
Bell - CORRECT ANSWER low pitched sounds
(mummers)
Diaphragm - CORRECT ANSWER high pitched sounds
(bowel and lung sounds)
What should we do before leaving the patients room? - CORRECT ANSWER Patients safety
