NSG 201 (Health Assessment) Exam 1
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Comprehensive Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER - Full physical exam and detailed health
history; performed at admission or onset of care to assess overall health, health promotion, and disease
prevention.
Problem-Focused (Focused) Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER - Assessment limited to the
patient's chief complaint or presenting problem.
Episodic/Follow-Up Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER - Brief assessment focused on a
previously identified problem to evaluate treatment effectiveness.
Shift Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER - Brief head-to-toe assessment performed at the
beginning of each nursing shift to identify changes from baseline.
Screening Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER - Focused exam to identify early risk factors or
signs of disease; does not diagnose.
Signs - CORRECT ANSWER - Objective data that can be seen, felt, heard, or measured by the
nurse.
Symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER - Subjective data reported by the patient.
Primary Prevention - CORRECT ANSWER - Interventions that prevent disease before it occurs
(immunizations, nutrition education).
Secondary Prevention - CORRECT ANSWER - Early detection of disease through screenings and
self-exams.
, Tertiary Prevention - CORRECT ANSWER - Interventions to minimize complications and
disability from existing disease.
Clinical Reasoning - CORRECT ANSWER - Process of recognizing normal vs abnormal findings
and interpreting assessment data.
Clinical Judgment - CORRECT ANSWER - Decision or conclusion made from clinical reasoning
that directs nursing actions.
Open-Ended Questions - CORRECT ANSWER - Broad questions that encourage detailed patient
responses.
Directive Questions - CORRECT ANSWER - Focused questions requiring short, specific answers.
Active Listening - CORRECT ANSWER - Fully concentrating on the patient's words and
nonverbal cues.
Reflection - CORRECT ANSWER - Repeating or paraphrasing the patient's statements to show
understanding.
Clarification - CORRECT ANSWER - Asking the patient to explain or expand on unclear
information.
Facilitation - CORRECT ANSWER - Encouraging the patient to continue speaking.
Summarization - CORRECT ANSWER - Reviewing key points to ensure shared understanding.
Behaviors That Interfere With Interview - CORRECT ANSWER - Using medical jargon,
interrupting, judging, being authoritarian, or asking "why" questions.
Introduction Phase of Interview - CORRECT ANSWER - Greeting patient, introducing self,
explaining purpose and process.
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Comprehensive Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER - Full physical exam and detailed health
history; performed at admission or onset of care to assess overall health, health promotion, and disease
prevention.
Problem-Focused (Focused) Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER - Assessment limited to the
patient's chief complaint or presenting problem.
Episodic/Follow-Up Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER - Brief assessment focused on a
previously identified problem to evaluate treatment effectiveness.
Shift Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER - Brief head-to-toe assessment performed at the
beginning of each nursing shift to identify changes from baseline.
Screening Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER - Focused exam to identify early risk factors or
signs of disease; does not diagnose.
Signs - CORRECT ANSWER - Objective data that can be seen, felt, heard, or measured by the
nurse.
Symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER - Subjective data reported by the patient.
Primary Prevention - CORRECT ANSWER - Interventions that prevent disease before it occurs
(immunizations, nutrition education).
Secondary Prevention - CORRECT ANSWER - Early detection of disease through screenings and
self-exams.
, Tertiary Prevention - CORRECT ANSWER - Interventions to minimize complications and
disability from existing disease.
Clinical Reasoning - CORRECT ANSWER - Process of recognizing normal vs abnormal findings
and interpreting assessment data.
Clinical Judgment - CORRECT ANSWER - Decision or conclusion made from clinical reasoning
that directs nursing actions.
Open-Ended Questions - CORRECT ANSWER - Broad questions that encourage detailed patient
responses.
Directive Questions - CORRECT ANSWER - Focused questions requiring short, specific answers.
Active Listening - CORRECT ANSWER - Fully concentrating on the patient's words and
nonverbal cues.
Reflection - CORRECT ANSWER - Repeating or paraphrasing the patient's statements to show
understanding.
Clarification - CORRECT ANSWER - Asking the patient to explain or expand on unclear
information.
Facilitation - CORRECT ANSWER - Encouraging the patient to continue speaking.
Summarization - CORRECT ANSWER - Reviewing key points to ensure shared understanding.
Behaviors That Interfere With Interview - CORRECT ANSWER - Using medical jargon,
interrupting, judging, being authoritarian, or asking "why" questions.
Introduction Phase of Interview - CORRECT ANSWER - Greeting patient, introducing self,
explaining purpose and process.
