NSG 3160 Health Assessment - Exam 1 PREP
NSG 3160 HEALTH ASSESSMENT - EXAM 1 PREP NEWEST
2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND
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Which of the following is a subjective finding that a nurse would document during
a respiratory assessment?
A. The patient's respiratory rate is 16 breaths per minute
B. The patient's lungs are clear to auscultation bilaterally
C. The patient reports shortness of breath with activity
D. The patient's chest expansion is symmetrical
C
Which of the following communication techniques is most important when
interviewing a patient who is anxious?
A. Providing reassurance
B. Using silence
C. Reflecting the patient's feelings
D. Maintaining a calm and reassuring demeanor
D
When assessing a patient's orientation, what is the first question the nurse should
ask?
A. Can you tell me your name?
B. Can you tell me where you are?
C. Can you tell me what day it is?
D. Can you tell me why you are here?
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A
Which of the following is a priority assessment for a patient who presents with
acute confusion?
A. Pupillary response
B. Bowel sounds
C. Last bowel movement
D. Appetite
A
What the of data does the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) measure?
A. Level of consciousness
B. Pain intensity
C. Respiratory status
D. Neurological function
A
Which of the following findings during a cardiovascular assessment would be most
concerning?
A. Presence of an S3 heart sound in an adult
B. Blood pressure of 130/85 mmHg
C. Heart rate of 95 beats per minute
D. Bounding carotid pulse
A
A nurse is assessing an older adult patient who reports feeling dizzy. Which of the
following questions is most important to ask?
A. Have you fallen recently?
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B. Do you live alone?
C. Are you taking any new medications?
D. What is your typical daily fluid intake?
A
A patient reports experiencing sharp, stabbing pain in their chest when they take a
deep breath. What type of pain is the patient describing?
A. Visceral pain
B. Somatic pain
C. Neuropathic pain
D. Pleuritic pain
D
Which of the following is an example of subjective data that a nurse would collect
when assessing a patient's pain?
A. The patient rates their pain as 7 out of 10
B. The patient is guarding their abdomen
C. The patient's blood pressure is elevated
D. The patient is grimacing
A
A nurse is preparing to assess a patient's cranial nerves. Which cranial nerve is
responsible for the sense of smell?
A. Cranial Nerve I
B. Cranial Nerve II
C. Cranial Nerve V
D. Cranial Nerve VII
A
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Which of the following techniques is used to assess for tactile fremitus?
A. Inspection
B. Palpation
C. Percussion
D. Auscultation
B
A nurse is assessing a patient's reflexes. Which of the following reflexes is tested
by striking the Achilles tendon?
A. Biceps reflex
B. Brachioradialis reflex
C. Patellar reflex
D. Achilles reflex
D
Which of the following is an example of a cultural consideration that may
influence a patient's healthcare practices?
A. Use of a folk healer
B. Insurance status
C. Educational level
D. Employment status
A
A nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing spiritual distress. Which of the
following interventions would be most appropriate?
A. Providing false reassurance
B. Referring the patient to a spiritual advisor
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NSG 3160 HEALTH ASSESSMENT - EXAM 1 PREP NEWEST
2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
Which of the following is a subjective finding that a nurse would document during
a respiratory assessment?
A. The patient's respiratory rate is 16 breaths per minute
B. The patient's lungs are clear to auscultation bilaterally
C. The patient reports shortness of breath with activity
D. The patient's chest expansion is symmetrical
C
Which of the following communication techniques is most important when
interviewing a patient who is anxious?
A. Providing reassurance
B. Using silence
C. Reflecting the patient's feelings
D. Maintaining a calm and reassuring demeanor
D
When assessing a patient's orientation, what is the first question the nurse should
ask?
A. Can you tell me your name?
B. Can you tell me where you are?
C. Can you tell me what day it is?
D. Can you tell me why you are here?
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A
Which of the following is a priority assessment for a patient who presents with
acute confusion?
A. Pupillary response
B. Bowel sounds
C. Last bowel movement
D. Appetite
A
What the of data does the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) measure?
A. Level of consciousness
B. Pain intensity
C. Respiratory status
D. Neurological function
A
Which of the following findings during a cardiovascular assessment would be most
concerning?
A. Presence of an S3 heart sound in an adult
B. Blood pressure of 130/85 mmHg
C. Heart rate of 95 beats per minute
D. Bounding carotid pulse
A
A nurse is assessing an older adult patient who reports feeling dizzy. Which of the
following questions is most important to ask?
A. Have you fallen recently?
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B. Do you live alone?
C. Are you taking any new medications?
D. What is your typical daily fluid intake?
A
A patient reports experiencing sharp, stabbing pain in their chest when they take a
deep breath. What type of pain is the patient describing?
A. Visceral pain
B. Somatic pain
C. Neuropathic pain
D. Pleuritic pain
D
Which of the following is an example of subjective data that a nurse would collect
when assessing a patient's pain?
A. The patient rates their pain as 7 out of 10
B. The patient is guarding their abdomen
C. The patient's blood pressure is elevated
D. The patient is grimacing
A
A nurse is preparing to assess a patient's cranial nerves. Which cranial nerve is
responsible for the sense of smell?
A. Cranial Nerve I
B. Cranial Nerve II
C. Cranial Nerve V
D. Cranial Nerve VII
A
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Which of the following techniques is used to assess for tactile fremitus?
A. Inspection
B. Palpation
C. Percussion
D. Auscultation
B
A nurse is assessing a patient's reflexes. Which of the following reflexes is tested
by striking the Achilles tendon?
A. Biceps reflex
B. Brachioradialis reflex
C. Patellar reflex
D. Achilles reflex
D
Which of the following is an example of a cultural consideration that may
influence a patient's healthcare practices?
A. Use of a folk healer
B. Insurance status
C. Educational level
D. Employment status
A
A nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing spiritual distress. Which of the
following interventions would be most appropriate?
A. Providing false reassurance
B. Referring the patient to a spiritual advisor
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