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TAMU NUR314 - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
EXAM 1 2026|ACTUAL
130Qs&As|A+GRADE
Q1. During the health history interview, the patient states, “I have
been feeling tired for the past month.” The nurse’s best response
to obtain more specific information is:
a) “Why do you think you are tired?”
b) “Tell me more about what you mean by ‘tired.’”
c) “Are you sleeping well at night?”
d) “You should see a doctor for that.”
Correct Answer: b) “Tell me more about what you mean by
‘tired.’”
Rationale: Open-ended questions allow the patient to describe
symptoms in their own words, providing richer data. Asking “why”
can sound accusatory. Closed-ended questions limit detail.
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Q2. The nursing process step that involves collecting subjective
and objective data is:
a) Assessment
b) Diagnosis
c) Planning
d) Evaluation
Correct Answer: a) Assessment
Rationale: Assessment is the systematic collection of patient data.
Diagnosis identifies problems; planning sets goals; evaluation
measures outcomes.
Q3. A patient uses the term “feeling blue” to describe mood. The
nurse documents this as:
a) Subjective data
b) Objective data
c) Secondary data
d) Inference
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Correct Answer: a) Subjective data
Rationale: Subjective data are what the patient says or reports.
Objective data are observable/measurable. “Feeling blue” is a
patient's statement, therefore subjective.
Q4. The nurse notes a blood pressure reading of 140/90 mmHg.
This is an example of:
a) Subjective data
b) Objective data
c) Primary data
d) Symptom
Correct Answer: b) Objective data
Rationale: Objective data are obtained through measurement and
observation. Blood pressure is a measurable vital sign.
Q5. A patient reports a history of diabetes and hypertension.
This information is documented in which part of the health history?
a) Chief complaint
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b) History of present illness (HPI)
c) Past medical history
d) Review of systems
Correct Answer: c) Past medical history
Rationale: Past medical history includes chronic illnesses, surgeries,
hospitalizations. HPI describes the current problem. Review of
systems is a symptom inventory.
Q6. The nurse asks, “What brings you to the clinic today?” This is
an example of an:
a) Open-ended question
b) Closed-ended question
c) Leading question
d) Direct question
Correct Answer: a) Open-ended question
Rationale: Open-ended questions encourage a narrative response.
TAMU NUR314 - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
EXAM 1 2026|ACTUAL
130Qs&As|A+GRADE
Q1. During the health history interview, the patient states, “I have
been feeling tired for the past month.” The nurse’s best response
to obtain more specific information is:
a) “Why do you think you are tired?”
b) “Tell me more about what you mean by ‘tired.’”
c) “Are you sleeping well at night?”
d) “You should see a doctor for that.”
Correct Answer: b) “Tell me more about what you mean by
‘tired.’”
Rationale: Open-ended questions allow the patient to describe
symptoms in their own words, providing richer data. Asking “why”
can sound accusatory. Closed-ended questions limit detail.
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Q2. The nursing process step that involves collecting subjective
and objective data is:
a) Assessment
b) Diagnosis
c) Planning
d) Evaluation
Correct Answer: a) Assessment
Rationale: Assessment is the systematic collection of patient data.
Diagnosis identifies problems; planning sets goals; evaluation
measures outcomes.
Q3. A patient uses the term “feeling blue” to describe mood. The
nurse documents this as:
a) Subjective data
b) Objective data
c) Secondary data
d) Inference
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Correct Answer: a) Subjective data
Rationale: Subjective data are what the patient says or reports.
Objective data are observable/measurable. “Feeling blue” is a
patient's statement, therefore subjective.
Q4. The nurse notes a blood pressure reading of 140/90 mmHg.
This is an example of:
a) Subjective data
b) Objective data
c) Primary data
d) Symptom
Correct Answer: b) Objective data
Rationale: Objective data are obtained through measurement and
observation. Blood pressure is a measurable vital sign.
Q5. A patient reports a history of diabetes and hypertension.
This information is documented in which part of the health history?
a) Chief complaint
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b) History of present illness (HPI)
c) Past medical history
d) Review of systems
Correct Answer: c) Past medical history
Rationale: Past medical history includes chronic illnesses, surgeries,
hospitalizations. HPI describes the current problem. Review of
systems is a symptom inventory.
Q6. The nurse asks, “What brings you to the clinic today?” This is
an example of an:
a) Open-ended question
b) Closed-ended question
c) Leading question
d) Direct question
Correct Answer: a) Open-ended question
Rationale: Open-ended questions encourage a narrative response.
