Test Bank For Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 4th Canadian Edition by Carolyn Jarvis, PhD, APN, CNP, Annette J. Browne, RN, PhD, FCAHS, June MacDonald-Jenkins, RN, BScN, MSc and Marian Luctkar-Flude, RN, BScN, MScN Chapter 1-31
Chapter 01: Critical Thinking and Evidence-Informed Assessment MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which type of data is collected by obtaining vital signs? a. Objective b. Reflecting c. Subjective d. Introspective ANS: A
Objective data are what the health professional observes by inspecting, percussing, palpating, and auscultating during the physical examination. Subjective data are what the person says about themselves during history taking. The terms reflective and introspective are not used to describe data. DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension) MSC: Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care 2. During an assessment, a patient describes feeling warm, nauseated, and nervous. Which
type of data is collected? a. Objective b. Reflective c. Subjective d. Introspective ANS: C
Subjective data are what the person says about themselves during history taking. Objective data are what the health professional observes by inspecting, percussing, palpating, and auscultating during the physical examination. The terms reflective and introspective are not used to describe data. DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension) MSC: Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care 3. Which part of a patient‘s health record is created when combining laboratory studies,
objective data, and subjective data? a. Database b. Admitting data c. Triage form d. Discharge summary ANS: A