NSG 201 Exam 1 Study Guide: Health
Assessment Topics UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
A systematic approach to collecting and analyzing health data to understand a patient's health status. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Health Assessment
Objective evidence of disease observable by others, such as a rash or elevated blood pressure. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Signs
Subjective experiences reported by the patient, such as pain or fatigue. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Symptoms
The three levels are primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention aimed at improving health outcomes. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Levels of Health Promotion
The cognitive process that healthcare providers use to evaluate patient information and make decisions. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Clinical Reasoning and Judgement
Types include open-ended questions that allow for elaboration and directive questions that seek specific
information. - CORRECT ANSWER - Interview Questions
Techniques that enhance the interview include active listening and empathy, while interference can come
from distractions or biases. - CORRECT ANSWER - Interview Techniques
The phases include introduction, discussion, and closing. - CORRECT ANSWER - Phases of the
Interview Process
Methods used to gather information about a patient's health status, including inspection, palpation,
percussion, and auscultation. - CORRECT ANSWER - Physical Assessment Techniques
Assessment Topics UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
A systematic approach to collecting and analyzing health data to understand a patient's health status. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Health Assessment
Objective evidence of disease observable by others, such as a rash or elevated blood pressure. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Signs
Subjective experiences reported by the patient, such as pain or fatigue. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Symptoms
The three levels are primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention aimed at improving health outcomes. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Levels of Health Promotion
The cognitive process that healthcare providers use to evaluate patient information and make decisions. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Clinical Reasoning and Judgement
Types include open-ended questions that allow for elaboration and directive questions that seek specific
information. - CORRECT ANSWER - Interview Questions
Techniques that enhance the interview include active listening and empathy, while interference can come
from distractions or biases. - CORRECT ANSWER - Interview Techniques
The phases include introduction, discussion, and closing. - CORRECT ANSWER - Phases of the
Interview Process
Methods used to gather information about a patient's health status, including inspection, palpation,
percussion, and auscultation. - CORRECT ANSWER - Physical Assessment Techniques
