Conducting a health assessment involves collecting, validating, and analyzing
subjective data and objective data. Which of the following is an example of subjective
data?
A) pain
B) rash
C) perspiration
D) fever - answerA
A nurse is conducting a health assessment. How will the information collected from the
patient be used?
A) as a basis for the nursing process
B) to illustrate nursing competence
C) to facilitate nursepatient caring
D) as one component of medical care - answerA
A home health nurse is visiting a patient who recently was hospitalized for repair of a
fractured hip. The patient tells the nurse, I have had a lot of pain in my abdomen. What
type of assessment would the nurse conduct?
A) comprehensive
B) ongoing partial
C) focused
D) emergency - answerC
An adolescent comes to a community health clinic with complaints of vaginal itching and
discharge. She believes it is from having sex with her boyfriend. Which of the following
responses should the nurse use during the health history to elicit information?
A) Tell me about sexual activity with your boyfriend.
, B) Why did you ever have sex with someone you dont know?
C) You are old enough to know to use condoms.
D) I dont understand how you could be so careless. - answerA
A nurse is preparing a patient for a physical assessment. The patient appears anxious
about the assessment. Which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) This is nothing to worry about. I wont hurt you.
B) Some of the examination may be painful, but I will be gentle.
C) Let me tell you what I will be doing. It should not be painful.
D) I have to do this, so just relax and it wont last long. - answerC
What would a nurse ensure before beginning a health assessment?
A) that the time needed for the assessment fits into the nurses work schedule
B) that the room is private, quiet, warm, and has adequate light
C) that family members are present to answer specific questions
D) that there is a written physicians order for the assessment - answerB
A nurse working in a clinic is planning to conduct vision screenings for a group of low-
income women. What equipment would be needed to test vision?
A) Snellen chart
B) stethoscope
C) ophthalmoscope
D) otoscope - answerA
When using assessment equipment that will touch the patient, what should the nurse do
before conducting the assessment?
A) Describe the equipment and how it works.
B) Show pictures of functions of the equipment.
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