NUR 2180 PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT
COMPREHENSIVE TEST 2026 FULL HEAD
TO TOE QUESTIONS ACCURATE
RESPONSES EXPERT REVIEW
◉ Subjective Data.
Answer: Symptoms and History
- What the patient tells you
◉ Objective Data.
Answer: Signs and assessment
- Physical examination and what you can observe
◉ Other components of Health Assessment.
Answer: Reviewing documents of data (EHR, Paper legal records)
◉ Nursing Process.
Answer: assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning,
implementation, evaluation
,◉ Patients needs.
Answer: Patient's age, general level of health, presenting problems,
knowledge level, and support systems are among the variables
◉ Comprehensive Health Assessment.
Answer: An in-depth assessment of the whole person, including
physical, mental, emotional, cultural, and spiritual aspects of a
patient's health
◉ Problem-based or focused Health Assessment.
Answer: Limited to a specific problem or complaint
◉ Episodic/follow-up health assessment.
Answer: Following up with previously identified problem
◉ Shift Assessment.
Answer: Done each shift by nurse to determine changes from
baseline
◉ Screening Assessment.
Answer: Focused on disease detection
◉ Data Organization- Body/System format.
, Answer: assessing based on neuro then cardiovascular then
musculoskeletal, etc
- Most commonly used
◉ Data Organization- Conceptual Format.
Answer: Assessing based on oxygenation, perfusion, mobility
- more likely to miss a step so not as common
◉ How to make Nursing Judgements.
Answer: 1. Identify abnormal findings
2. Correctly interpret those findings for a plan of care
3. Apply clinical judgment to interpret or make conclusions
regarding patient needs, concerns, or health problems
4. After understanding the situation, the nurse responds by
determining appropriate interventions
◉ Central Component of nursing.
Answer: health promotion and health protection
- We not only treat disease, but aim to prevent it as well
◉ Primary Health Promotion.
Answer: Preventing disease from developing through promoting
healthy lifestyle. EX: Immunizations, nutrition, exercise
COMPREHENSIVE TEST 2026 FULL HEAD
TO TOE QUESTIONS ACCURATE
RESPONSES EXPERT REVIEW
◉ Subjective Data.
Answer: Symptoms and History
- What the patient tells you
◉ Objective Data.
Answer: Signs and assessment
- Physical examination and what you can observe
◉ Other components of Health Assessment.
Answer: Reviewing documents of data (EHR, Paper legal records)
◉ Nursing Process.
Answer: assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning,
implementation, evaluation
,◉ Patients needs.
Answer: Patient's age, general level of health, presenting problems,
knowledge level, and support systems are among the variables
◉ Comprehensive Health Assessment.
Answer: An in-depth assessment of the whole person, including
physical, mental, emotional, cultural, and spiritual aspects of a
patient's health
◉ Problem-based or focused Health Assessment.
Answer: Limited to a specific problem or complaint
◉ Episodic/follow-up health assessment.
Answer: Following up with previously identified problem
◉ Shift Assessment.
Answer: Done each shift by nurse to determine changes from
baseline
◉ Screening Assessment.
Answer: Focused on disease detection
◉ Data Organization- Body/System format.
, Answer: assessing based on neuro then cardiovascular then
musculoskeletal, etc
- Most commonly used
◉ Data Organization- Conceptual Format.
Answer: Assessing based on oxygenation, perfusion, mobility
- more likely to miss a step so not as common
◉ How to make Nursing Judgements.
Answer: 1. Identify abnormal findings
2. Correctly interpret those findings for a plan of care
3. Apply clinical judgment to interpret or make conclusions
regarding patient needs, concerns, or health problems
4. After understanding the situation, the nurse responds by
determining appropriate interventions
◉ Central Component of nursing.
Answer: health promotion and health protection
- We not only treat disease, but aim to prevent it as well
◉ Primary Health Promotion.
Answer: Preventing disease from developing through promoting
healthy lifestyle. EX: Immunizations, nutrition, exercise
