NSG 500 EXAM 1 COMPREHENSIVE
ASSESSMENT TEST 2026 QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ How do nurses set priorities?
Answer: ABCs first (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) → then safety,
comfort, long-term needs.
◉ What is evidence-based assessment?
Answer: 3 parts → Best research + Nurse's expertise + Patient's
values = Smart decisions.
◉ What are the two main types of data?
Answer: - Subjective = what the patient says (symptoms).
- Objective = what you see/measure (signs).
◉ What is health?
Answer: Not just "no illness" → Complete physical, mental, social
well-being.
◉ Why are culture & genetics important?
,Answer: - Culture = shapes beliefs, care practices.
- Genetics = shapes risks & disease patterns.
◉ What is objective data?
Answer: Facts you observe → vitals, exam findings, measurements.
◉ Why is documentation key?
Answer: If it's not written, it didn't happen.
→ Communicates, legal proof, continuity of care.
◉ What's an abnormal finding?
Answer: Anything outside normal (e.g., cyanosis, tremors, confusion)
→ needs follow-up.
◉ 4 parts of a general survey?
Answer: P-B-M-B → Physical appearance, Body structure, Mobility,
Behavior.
◉ Difference between comprehensive vs. focused assessment?
Answer: - Comprehensive = full checkup (new/annual).
- Focused = problem check (specific complaint).
, ◉ What protects patients?
Answer: HIPAA + privacy + draping + consent + clean hands.
◉ What affects health over life?
Answer: AGE + GENES + LIFESTYLE (diet, exercise, smoking,
alcohol) + environment + healthcare access.
◉ What to check in the physical appearance survey?
Answer: Age, sex, skin, face, LOC (level of conciousness: alert).
◉ What to check in body structure?
Answer: Height, weight, posture, symmetry, deformities.
◉ What to check in mobility?
Answer: Gait, balance, range of motion, involuntary movements.
◉ What to check with behavior?
Answer: Facial expression, mood, speech, dress, hygiene.
◉ What do you measure in a patient?
Answer: Weight, height, BMI, waist circumference.
ASSESSMENT TEST 2026 QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ How do nurses set priorities?
Answer: ABCs first (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) → then safety,
comfort, long-term needs.
◉ What is evidence-based assessment?
Answer: 3 parts → Best research + Nurse's expertise + Patient's
values = Smart decisions.
◉ What are the two main types of data?
Answer: - Subjective = what the patient says (symptoms).
- Objective = what you see/measure (signs).
◉ What is health?
Answer: Not just "no illness" → Complete physical, mental, social
well-being.
◉ Why are culture & genetics important?
,Answer: - Culture = shapes beliefs, care practices.
- Genetics = shapes risks & disease patterns.
◉ What is objective data?
Answer: Facts you observe → vitals, exam findings, measurements.
◉ Why is documentation key?
Answer: If it's not written, it didn't happen.
→ Communicates, legal proof, continuity of care.
◉ What's an abnormal finding?
Answer: Anything outside normal (e.g., cyanosis, tremors, confusion)
→ needs follow-up.
◉ 4 parts of a general survey?
Answer: P-B-M-B → Physical appearance, Body structure, Mobility,
Behavior.
◉ Difference between comprehensive vs. focused assessment?
Answer: - Comprehensive = full checkup (new/annual).
- Focused = problem check (specific complaint).
, ◉ What protects patients?
Answer: HIPAA + privacy + draping + consent + clean hands.
◉ What affects health over life?
Answer: AGE + GENES + LIFESTYLE (diet, exercise, smoking,
alcohol) + environment + healthcare access.
◉ What to check in the physical appearance survey?
Answer: Age, sex, skin, face, LOC (level of conciousness: alert).
◉ What to check in body structure?
Answer: Height, weight, posture, symmetry, deformities.
◉ What to check in mobility?
Answer: Gait, balance, range of motion, involuntary movements.
◉ What to check with behavior?
Answer: Facial expression, mood, speech, dress, hygiene.
◉ What do you measure in a patient?
Answer: Weight, height, BMI, waist circumference.
