NHSA Module 8 Practice Test

Which of the following is an objective data example?

Client reports dizziness. Patient states they feel anxious. Measured blood pressure is 128/82 mmHg. Feeling of nausea.

Correct Answer:

Measured blood pressure is 128/82 mmHg.

Explanation:

Objective data are observable or measurable facts that others can verify. A blood pressure reading is obtained with a device, recorded as a numerical value, and can be repeated or corroborated by different clinicians, so it qualifies as objective data. In contrast, dizziness, anxiety, and nausea are reported by the client as feelings or experiences; they’re subjective because they rely on personal perception and cannot be directly measured by someone else. So the measured blood pressure example best illustrates objective data.

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