NSG-316 Topic 1 Exam Questions
with Answers 2024
subjective data - -What patient says about himself or herself during history
taking
-objective data - -Observed when inspecting, percussing, palpating, and
auscultating patient during physical examination
-database - -o Formed from these elements, plus patient's record and
laboratory studies
-what is a complete total health database? - -o Includes complete health
history and full physical examination
o Describes current and past health state and forms baseline to measure all
future changes
o Yields first diagnoses
-what is an episodic or problem centered database? - -o For limited or short-
term problems
o Concerns mainly one problem, one cue complex, or one body system
o History and examination follow direction of presenting concern
-what is a follow-up database? - -o Status of all identified problems should
be evaluated at regular and appropriate intervals
o Note changes that have occurred
o Evaluate whether problem is getting better or worse
o Identify coping strategies being used
-what is an emergency database? - -o Rapid collection of data, often
compiled concurrently with lifesaving measures
o Diagnosis must be rapid and comprehensive in nature
-First-level priority problems - -emergent, life-threatening, and immediate,
such as establishing an airway or supporting breathing.
-Second-level priority problems - -next in urgency. They require prompt
intervention to prevent deterioration, and may include a mental status
change or acute pain.
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