D443 NURS 3116 Health Assessment OA READINESS EXAM GUIDE Q & S 2025/2026

1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a primary
objective in conducting a comprehensive health
assessment?
 a) Diagnosis of acute conditions
 b) Identification of health promotion needs
 c) Establishment of a nurse-patient relationship
 d) All of the above
 Correct Answer: d) All of the above
 Rationale: A comprehensive health assessment aims to
diagnose conditions, identify health promotion needs, and
establish a rapport with patients.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The ________ is the instrument used to
measure blood pressure.
 Correct Answer: sphygmomanometer
 Rationale: A sphygmomanometer is used by healthcare
professionals to measure blood pressure, an essential part
of any health assessment.
3. True/False: Body mass index (BMI) is a reliable single
indicator of an individual's health status.
 Correct Answer: False
 Rationale: BMI is a useful tool for assessing weight
relative to height but does not account for muscle mass,
bone density, overall body composition, and racial and sex
differences.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the
following are components of a mental status examination?
 a) Mood and affect
 b) Thought content