NSG 1010: Exam 3 Practice Questions
and Answers
What is the reason(s) for a nurse to perform a nursing assessment of a client? - Ans:-to obtain
baseline data
to obtain a nursing diagnosis
to monitoring status of identified problems
to screen for health problems
What is *baseline data*? - Ans...
When is a physical assessment used? - Ans:✔✔-used in the nursing process with assessment, diagnosis,
interventions and evaluating a client's health status
What is *objective data*? - Ans:✔✔-observable and measurable data
What is *subjective data*? - Ans:✔✔-"symptoms"
information from the *client's point of view*, including feelings, perceptions, and concerns obtained
What are the basic techniques used when conducting a health assessment? - Ans:✔✔-*inspection,
palpation, percussion, ausculation, and olfaction*
>>in that order<<
What is the purpose of inspection? - Ans:✔✔-it is deliberate and purposeful observations that can be
done throughout the whole exam
What are some things to assess when inspecting a client? - Ans:✔✔-size, color, shape, position,
symmetry, and general physical observations of age weight, body type, nutritional status is also noted
What is *palpation*? - Ans:✔✔-touching the client with hands and fingers or "the use of touch to gather
data" *pg. 503*
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