NURS 503 EXAM 1 WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
Describe how and why we perform Health Assessments - correct answers -It is a
methodical way by systems- head-to-toe assessment
Completed when patient comes in with problem/used to gather data to lead to a
diagnosis/health screenings
Describe the Nursing Process, including key components of assessment, diagnosis,
and prioritizing for the plan of care - correct answers -Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
(Including outcome identification)
Implementation
Evaluation
Discuss how EBP may be used in health care - correct answers -The emphasis on
research, experience, patient preference and assessment (subjective/objective
data)
Describe the key components of a complete health history - correct answers -
Biographical data
Source of history (reliability)
Reason for seeking care (chief compliant)
, History of Present Illness or Present Health
Past Health (Past Medical History)
Family Medical History
Review of Systems
Functional Assessment (including Social History)
-Perception of health
Describe core components of nursing documentation - correct answers -Subjective
Data (History - What the patient says)
Objective Data (Physical exam findings
Laboratory or diagnostic test results)
Assessment (Nursing diagnoses)
Plan (what the nurse will do)
*Ideal Documentation - be thorough, concise, use appropriate terminology.
*Be truthful and factual, use 5 senses - Do NOT say "normal", say "Lung sounds
are CLEAR"
Define health screenings and give examples - correct answers -Medical tests used
to check for diseases/ health conditions before signs and symptoms appear (ex:
caners, obesity, osteoporosis)
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
Describe how and why we perform Health Assessments - correct answers -It is a
methodical way by systems- head-to-toe assessment
Completed when patient comes in with problem/used to gather data to lead to a
diagnosis/health screenings
Describe the Nursing Process, including key components of assessment, diagnosis,
and prioritizing for the plan of care - correct answers -Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
(Including outcome identification)
Implementation
Evaluation
Discuss how EBP may be used in health care - correct answers -The emphasis on
research, experience, patient preference and assessment (subjective/objective
data)
Describe the key components of a complete health history - correct answers -
Biographical data
Source of history (reliability)
Reason for seeking care (chief compliant)
, History of Present Illness or Present Health
Past Health (Past Medical History)
Family Medical History
Review of Systems
Functional Assessment (including Social History)
-Perception of health
Describe core components of nursing documentation - correct answers -Subjective
Data (History - What the patient says)
Objective Data (Physical exam findings
Laboratory or diagnostic test results)
Assessment (Nursing diagnoses)
Plan (what the nurse will do)
*Ideal Documentation - be thorough, concise, use appropriate terminology.
*Be truthful and factual, use 5 senses - Do NOT say "normal", say "Lung sounds
are CLEAR"
Define health screenings and give examples - correct answers -Medical tests used
to check for diseases/ health conditions before signs and symptoms appear (ex:
caners, obesity, osteoporosis)
