1. Which of the following is an example of objective data in health

assessment?

A) The patient's chief complaint

B) The patient's medical history

C) The patient's vital signs

D) The patient's pain level

Answer: C. Objective data are observable and measurable facts that can be

verified by the nurse or other health care providers, such as vital signs,

physical examination findings, laboratory results, etc. Subjective data are

information that the patient perceives and reports, such as chief complaint,

medical history, pain level, etc.

2. What is the purpose of performing a head-to-toe assessment on a

patient?

A) To identify any abnormal findings that may indicate a health problem

B) To establish a baseline for comparison with future assessments

C) To evaluate the patient's response to interventions and treatments

D) All of the above

Answer: D. A head-to-toe assessment is a systematic and comprehensive

way of collecting objective data on a patient's health status, which can

help to identify any abnormal findings, establish a baseline for

comparison, and evaluate the patient's response to interventions and

treatments.

3. Which of the following techniques is used to assess the skin, hair, and

nails?

A) Inspection

B) Palpation

C) Percussion

D) Auscultation

Answer: A. Inspection is the use of sight to observe the appearance, color,

texture, shape, size, and symmetry of the skin, hair, and nails. Palpation is

the use of touch to feel the temperature, moisture, texture, mobility,

consistency, and tenderness of the skin and underlying tissues. Percussion

is the use of tapping or striking to elicit sounds or vibrations that reflect

the density and location of underlying structures. Auscultation is the use

of hearing to listen to sounds produced by the body organs and systems.