NSG 3160 Exam 1 NSG3160 EXAM 1: (NEW 2025/ 2026 UPDATE) HEALTH
ASSESSMENT REVIEW | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS|NSG 3160 / NSG3160 EXAM 1:
(NEW 2025/ 2026 UPDATE) HEALTH ASSESSMENT REVIEW | QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
What type of database is most appropriate when the rapid collection of data is required and
often compiled concurrently with lifesaving measures?
a. Complete
b. Focused
c. Follow-up
d. Emergency - correct answer d. Emergency
An emergency database includes the rapid collection of data often obtained concurrently with
lifesaving measures. A focused database is for a limited or short-term problem; this database
concerns mainly one problem, one cue complex, or one body system. A follow-up database is
used to follow up on short-term or chronic health problems; the statuses of identified problems
are evaluated at regular and appropriate intervals. A complete database includes a complete
health history and a full physical examination; it describes the current and past health state and
forms a baseline against which all future changes can be measured.
A nurse precepting a student nurse asks, "What's the most important step in the critical-
thinking process?"
a. Clustering subjective and objective data
b. Analyzing health data
c. Using evidence-based assessment techniques
d. Prioritizing health concerns - correct answer c. Using evidence-based assessment techniques
Evidence-based techniques are supported by research showing effectiveness of the technique
that provides the safest and most current techniques to promote the health of patients.
Clustering subjective and objective data is a step in the critical-thinking process, but is not the
most important step. Analyzing health data is a step in the critical-thinking process, but is not
,the most important step. Prioritizing health concerns is a step in the critical-thinking process,
but is not the most important step.
What type of database is most appropriate for an individual who is admitted to a long-term
care facility?
a. Focused
b. Complete
c. Emergency
d. Follow-up - correct answer b. Complete
A complete database includes a complete health history and a full physical examination; it
describes the current and past health state and forms a baseline against which all future
changes can be measured. A focused database is for a limited or short-term problem; this
database concerns mainly one problem, one cue complex, or one body system. A follow-up
database is used to follow up on short-term or chronic health problems; the statuses of
identified problems are evaluated at regular and appropriate intervals. An emergency database
includes a rapid collection of data often obtained concurrently with lifesaving measures.
Which of the following is an example of objective data?
a. A sore throat
b. An earache
c. Alert and oriented
d. Dizziness - correct answer c. Alert and oriented
Objective data is what the health professional observes; level of consciousness and orientation
are observations. Subjective data is what the person says about himself or herself during
history taking.
Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
a. Blood glucose 126 md/dL
,b. Pain rated at 7 out of 10
c. Heart rate of 76 bpm
d. Bruising on lower leg - correct answer b. Pain rated at 7 out of 10
Subjective data is what the patient says about himself or herself during history taking. Objective
data is what the health professional observes by inspecting, percussing, palpating, and
auscultating during the physical examination. Blood glucose is measured by using a drop of
blood placed on a test strip in a glucometer. Bruising is assessed by inspection. Heart rate is
assessed by palpation of the radial artery or auscultated with a stethoscope when listening to
heart sounds.
A complete database is
a. used to collect data rapidly and is often compiled concurrently with lifesaving measures.
b. used to evaluate the cause or etiology of disease.
c. used for a limited or short-term problem usually consisting of one problem, one cue complex,
or one body system.
d. used to perform a thorough or comprehensive health history and physical examination. -
correct answer d. used to perform a thorough or comprehensive health history and physical
examination.
A complete database includes a complete health history and a full physical examination; it
describes the current and past health state and forms a baseline against which all future
changes can be measured. An emergency database is a rapid collection of data often obtained
concurrently with lifesaving measures. A focused database is for a limited or short-term
problem; this database concerns mainly one problem, one cue complex, or one body system.
Medical diagnoses are used to evaluate the cause or etiology of the disease.
A patient admitted to the hospital with asthma has the following problems identified based on
an admission health history and physical assessment. Which problem is a first-level priority?
a. Ineffective self-health management
b. Impaired gas exchange
c. Readiness for enhanced spiritual well-being
, d. Risk for infection - correct answer b. Impaired gas exchange
First-level priority problems are problems that are emergent, life-threatening, and immediate.
Impaired gas exchange is an emergent and immediate problem. Third-level priority problems
are problems that are important to the patient's health but can be addressed after more urgent
health problems are addressed. Ineffective self-health management is an example of a third-
level priority. Second-level priority problems are problems that are next in urgency; these
problems require prompt intervention to forestall further deterioration. Risk for infection is an
example of a second-level priority. Third-level priority problems are problems that are
important to the patient's health but can be addressed after more urgent health problems are
addressed. Wellness diagnoses are third-level priority problems.
Which of the following actions/behaviors in the critical-thinking process are important for the
novice nurse to remember? (Select all that apply.)
a. Disregard initial cues
b. Approach assessment with a nonjudgmental attitude
c. Cluster associated assessment data
d. Perform assessment in whatever manner works for you.
e. Avoid making assumptions - correct answer b, c, e
The nurse should never make assumptions as they may bias data collection and selection of
diagnoses. An important aspect to gain trust with the patient is to maintain a nonjudgmental
attitude. Once all health assessment data has been collected, it is important to cluster signs and
symptoms as this will help in the critical thinking and decision-making process regarding
medical and nursing diagnoses. It also helps to categorize problems as the first, second, or third
priority. The nurse should never disregard any cues. These are important in the critical thinking
and diagnosis decision-making process. Novice nurses do not have enough experience to vary
from the step-by-step process for health assessment data collection. As the nurse gains
experience, he/she will learn when it's appropriate to vary the process.
An example of subjective data is
a. decreased range of motion.
b. crepitation in the left knee joint.
ASSESSMENT REVIEW | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS|NSG 3160 / NSG3160 EXAM 1:
(NEW 2025/ 2026 UPDATE) HEALTH ASSESSMENT REVIEW | QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
What type of database is most appropriate when the rapid collection of data is required and
often compiled concurrently with lifesaving measures?
a. Complete
b. Focused
c. Follow-up
d. Emergency - correct answer d. Emergency
An emergency database includes the rapid collection of data often obtained concurrently with
lifesaving measures. A focused database is for a limited or short-term problem; this database
concerns mainly one problem, one cue complex, or one body system. A follow-up database is
used to follow up on short-term or chronic health problems; the statuses of identified problems
are evaluated at regular and appropriate intervals. A complete database includes a complete
health history and a full physical examination; it describes the current and past health state and
forms a baseline against which all future changes can be measured.
A nurse precepting a student nurse asks, "What's the most important step in the critical-
thinking process?"
a. Clustering subjective and objective data
b. Analyzing health data
c. Using evidence-based assessment techniques
d. Prioritizing health concerns - correct answer c. Using evidence-based assessment techniques
Evidence-based techniques are supported by research showing effectiveness of the technique
that provides the safest and most current techniques to promote the health of patients.
Clustering subjective and objective data is a step in the critical-thinking process, but is not the
most important step. Analyzing health data is a step in the critical-thinking process, but is not
,the most important step. Prioritizing health concerns is a step in the critical-thinking process,
but is not the most important step.
What type of database is most appropriate for an individual who is admitted to a long-term
care facility?
a. Focused
b. Complete
c. Emergency
d. Follow-up - correct answer b. Complete
A complete database includes a complete health history and a full physical examination; it
describes the current and past health state and forms a baseline against which all future
changes can be measured. A focused database is for a limited or short-term problem; this
database concerns mainly one problem, one cue complex, or one body system. A follow-up
database is used to follow up on short-term or chronic health problems; the statuses of
identified problems are evaluated at regular and appropriate intervals. An emergency database
includes a rapid collection of data often obtained concurrently with lifesaving measures.
Which of the following is an example of objective data?
a. A sore throat
b. An earache
c. Alert and oriented
d. Dizziness - correct answer c. Alert and oriented
Objective data is what the health professional observes; level of consciousness and orientation
are observations. Subjective data is what the person says about himself or herself during
history taking.
Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
a. Blood glucose 126 md/dL
,b. Pain rated at 7 out of 10
c. Heart rate of 76 bpm
d. Bruising on lower leg - correct answer b. Pain rated at 7 out of 10
Subjective data is what the patient says about himself or herself during history taking. Objective
data is what the health professional observes by inspecting, percussing, palpating, and
auscultating during the physical examination. Blood glucose is measured by using a drop of
blood placed on a test strip in a glucometer. Bruising is assessed by inspection. Heart rate is
assessed by palpation of the radial artery or auscultated with a stethoscope when listening to
heart sounds.
A complete database is
a. used to collect data rapidly and is often compiled concurrently with lifesaving measures.
b. used to evaluate the cause or etiology of disease.
c. used for a limited or short-term problem usually consisting of one problem, one cue complex,
or one body system.
d. used to perform a thorough or comprehensive health history and physical examination. -
correct answer d. used to perform a thorough or comprehensive health history and physical
examination.
A complete database includes a complete health history and a full physical examination; it
describes the current and past health state and forms a baseline against which all future
changes can be measured. An emergency database is a rapid collection of data often obtained
concurrently with lifesaving measures. A focused database is for a limited or short-term
problem; this database concerns mainly one problem, one cue complex, or one body system.
Medical diagnoses are used to evaluate the cause or etiology of the disease.
A patient admitted to the hospital with asthma has the following problems identified based on
an admission health history and physical assessment. Which problem is a first-level priority?
a. Ineffective self-health management
b. Impaired gas exchange
c. Readiness for enhanced spiritual well-being
, d. Risk for infection - correct answer b. Impaired gas exchange
First-level priority problems are problems that are emergent, life-threatening, and immediate.
Impaired gas exchange is an emergent and immediate problem. Third-level priority problems
are problems that are important to the patient's health but can be addressed after more urgent
health problems are addressed. Ineffective self-health management is an example of a third-
level priority. Second-level priority problems are problems that are next in urgency; these
problems require prompt intervention to forestall further deterioration. Risk for infection is an
example of a second-level priority. Third-level priority problems are problems that are
important to the patient's health but can be addressed after more urgent health problems are
addressed. Wellness diagnoses are third-level priority problems.
Which of the following actions/behaviors in the critical-thinking process are important for the
novice nurse to remember? (Select all that apply.)
a. Disregard initial cues
b. Approach assessment with a nonjudgmental attitude
c. Cluster associated assessment data
d. Perform assessment in whatever manner works for you.
e. Avoid making assumptions - correct answer b, c, e
The nurse should never make assumptions as they may bias data collection and selection of
diagnoses. An important aspect to gain trust with the patient is to maintain a nonjudgmental
attitude. Once all health assessment data has been collected, it is important to cluster signs and
symptoms as this will help in the critical thinking and decision-making process regarding
medical and nursing diagnoses. It also helps to categorize problems as the first, second, or third
priority. The nurse should never disregard any cues. These are important in the critical thinking
and diagnosis decision-making process. Novice nurses do not have enough experience to vary
from the step-by-step process for health assessment data collection. As the nurse gains
experience, he/she will learn when it's appropriate to vary the process.
An example of subjective data is
a. decreased range of motion.
b. crepitation in the left knee joint.
