NSG 100 Comprehensive Assessment Review
Nursing Practice & Patient Assessment Graded A+
1. Which step of the nursing process involves gathering subjective and objective data?
A. Diagnosis
B. Assessment
C. Planning
D. Evaluation
2. A patient reports “I feel dizzy when standing.” This is an example of:
A. Objective data
B. Subjective data
C. Secondary data
D. Diagnostic data
3. The best position to auscultate lung sounds is:
A. Supine
B. Sitting upright
C. Prone
D. Side-lying
4. Which vital sign is most sensitive to early hypovolemia?
A. Temperature
B. Respiratory rate
C. Blood pressure
D. Oxygen saturation
5. The acronym ADPIE in nursing refers to:
A. Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
B. Analyze, Document, Plan, Intervene, Examine
C. Assess, Decide, Perform, Initiate, End
D. Apply, Define, Prepare, Implement, Evaluate
6. When assessing pain, the “P” in PQRST stands for:
A. Provocation
B. Pressure
C. Position
D. Pattern
7. Which pulse site is checked before administering CPR?
A. Radial
B. Carotid
C. Brachial
D. Femoral
,8. The Glasgow Coma Scale evaluates:
A. Pain level
B. Neurological status
C. Respiratory effort
D. Cardiac output
9. Which nursing intervention is considered independent?
A. Administering medication
B. Teaching deep breathing exercises
C. Inserting IV fluids
D. Performing surgery
10. The primary purpose of hand hygiene is to:
A. Remove visible dirt
B. Prevent infection transmission
C. Improve skin health
D. Reduce odors
11. Which type of data is measurable and observable?
A. Subjective
B. Objective
C. Secondary
D. Primary
12. The first heart sound (S1) corresponds to closure of:
A. Aortic and pulmonic valves
B. Mitral and tricuspid valves
C. All four valves
D. None
13. Which oxygen delivery device provides the highest concentration?
A. Nasal cannula
B. Non-rebreather mask
C. Simple face mask
D. Venturi mask
14. The nurse’s priority when a patient is unresponsive is to:
A. Check airway
B. Call family
C. Document findings
D. Administer fluids
15. Which assessment technique uses tapping to evaluate underlying structures?
A. Inspection
, B. Palpation
C. Percussion
D. Auscultation
16. Which nursing diagnosis is correctly stated?
A. Pain due to surgery
B. Acute pain related to incision as evidenced by grimacing
C. Patient has pain
D. Pain from wound
17. The “I” in SBAR communication stands for:
A. Information
B. Intervention
C. Introduction
D. Identification
18. Which pulse site is best for infants?
A. Carotid
B. Brachial
C. Radial
D. Femoral
19. The normal respiratory rate for an adult is:
A. 8–12
B. 12–20
C. 20–28
D. 28–36
20. Which lab value indicates infection?
A. Elevated WBC
B. Low hemoglobin
C. High platelets
D. Low sodium
21. The nurse uses which sense most during inspection?
A. Touch
B. Sight
C. Hearing
D. Smell
22. Which nursing action demonstrates patient advocacy?
A. Explaining procedures
B. Administering medication
C. Documenting vitals
D. Scheduling appointments
Nursing Practice & Patient Assessment Graded A+
1. Which step of the nursing process involves gathering subjective and objective data?
A. Diagnosis
B. Assessment
C. Planning
D. Evaluation
2. A patient reports “I feel dizzy when standing.” This is an example of:
A. Objective data
B. Subjective data
C. Secondary data
D. Diagnostic data
3. The best position to auscultate lung sounds is:
A. Supine
B. Sitting upright
C. Prone
D. Side-lying
4. Which vital sign is most sensitive to early hypovolemia?
A. Temperature
B. Respiratory rate
C. Blood pressure
D. Oxygen saturation
5. The acronym ADPIE in nursing refers to:
A. Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
B. Analyze, Document, Plan, Intervene, Examine
C. Assess, Decide, Perform, Initiate, End
D. Apply, Define, Prepare, Implement, Evaluate
6. When assessing pain, the “P” in PQRST stands for:
A. Provocation
B. Pressure
C. Position
D. Pattern
7. Which pulse site is checked before administering CPR?
A. Radial
B. Carotid
C. Brachial
D. Femoral
,8. The Glasgow Coma Scale evaluates:
A. Pain level
B. Neurological status
C. Respiratory effort
D. Cardiac output
9. Which nursing intervention is considered independent?
A. Administering medication
B. Teaching deep breathing exercises
C. Inserting IV fluids
D. Performing surgery
10. The primary purpose of hand hygiene is to:
A. Remove visible dirt
B. Prevent infection transmission
C. Improve skin health
D. Reduce odors
11. Which type of data is measurable and observable?
A. Subjective
B. Objective
C. Secondary
D. Primary
12. The first heart sound (S1) corresponds to closure of:
A. Aortic and pulmonic valves
B. Mitral and tricuspid valves
C. All four valves
D. None
13. Which oxygen delivery device provides the highest concentration?
A. Nasal cannula
B. Non-rebreather mask
C. Simple face mask
D. Venturi mask
14. The nurse’s priority when a patient is unresponsive is to:
A. Check airway
B. Call family
C. Document findings
D. Administer fluids
15. Which assessment technique uses tapping to evaluate underlying structures?
A. Inspection
, B. Palpation
C. Percussion
D. Auscultation
16. Which nursing diagnosis is correctly stated?
A. Pain due to surgery
B. Acute pain related to incision as evidenced by grimacing
C. Patient has pain
D. Pain from wound
17. The “I” in SBAR communication stands for:
A. Information
B. Intervention
C. Introduction
D. Identification
18. Which pulse site is best for infants?
A. Carotid
B. Brachial
C. Radial
D. Femoral
19. The normal respiratory rate for an adult is:
A. 8–12
B. 12–20
C. 20–28
D. 28–36
20. Which lab value indicates infection?
A. Elevated WBC
B. Low hemoglobin
C. High platelets
D. Low sodium
21. The nurse uses which sense most during inspection?
A. Touch
B. Sight
C. Hearing
D. Smell
22. Which nursing action demonstrates patient advocacy?
A. Explaining procedures
B. Administering medication
C. Documenting vitals
D. Scheduling appointments
