age 1 of 104
NSG 3160 EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026
ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT
SOLUTIONS WITH RATIONALES || 100%
GUARANTEED PASS <RECENT VERSION>
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 ......ANSWER........d. Emergency
,age 2 of 104
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?"
,age 3 of 104
a. Clustering subjective and objective data
b. Analyzing health data
c. Using evidence-based assessment techniques
d. Prioritizing health concerns ......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.
, age 4 of 104
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 ......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
NSG 3160 EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026
ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT
SOLUTIONS WITH RATIONALES || 100%
GUARANTEED PASS <RECENT VERSION>
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 ......ANSWER........d. Emergency
,age 2 of 104
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?"
,age 3 of 104
a. Clustering subjective and objective data
b. Analyzing health data
c. Using evidence-based assessment techniques
d. Prioritizing health concerns ......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.
, age 4 of 104
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 ......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
