NUR 614 ASSESSMENT AND
DIAGNOSTIC REASONING: CHAPTER 1
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2026
Open-ended questions - ANS questions that allow respondents to answer however they want
direct questions - ANS a question that requires a direct or specific answer; seeks specific
information
leading question - ANS a question that implies that one answer would be better than another
facilitatoin - ANS encouraging the patient to say more, either with your word or with silence
that the patient may break when given the opportunity for reflection
reflection - ANS repeating what you have heard to encourage more detail
clarification - ANS asking, "What do you mean?"
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, empathizing - ANS showing you understanding and acceptance. Do not hesitate to say "I
understand," or "I'm sorry" if the moment calls for it
confrontation - ANS discussion of a patient's disturbing behavior
interpreting - ANS repeating what you have heard to confirm the patient's meaning
curiosity about you; anxiety; silence; depression; crying and compassionate moments; physical
and emotional intimacy; seduction; anger; avoiding the full story; finances - ANS What are
some potential barriers to communication between the patient and provider which at times
cause moments of tension?
to identify the matters the patient defines as problems; the subtle and the obvious -
ANS What is the first objective in building the patient history?
identifiers (name, date, time, age, gender, etc.); CC; HPI; PMH; FH; SH; ROS - ANS What is the
widely accepted approach for building a patient history that can be modified to fit the individual
circumstance?
chief complaint/concern (CC) - ANS A brief statement about why the patient is seeking care
history of present illness or problem (HPI) - ANS a step by step evaluation of the
circumstances that surround the primary reason for the patient's visit
past medical history - ANS What does PMH stand for in patient history?
family history - ANS What does FH stand for in patient history?
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DIAGNOSTIC REASONING: CHAPTER 1
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2026
Open-ended questions - ANS questions that allow respondents to answer however they want
direct questions - ANS a question that requires a direct or specific answer; seeks specific
information
leading question - ANS a question that implies that one answer would be better than another
facilitatoin - ANS encouraging the patient to say more, either with your word or with silence
that the patient may break when given the opportunity for reflection
reflection - ANS repeating what you have heard to encourage more detail
clarification - ANS asking, "What do you mean?"
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1
, empathizing - ANS showing you understanding and acceptance. Do not hesitate to say "I
understand," or "I'm sorry" if the moment calls for it
confrontation - ANS discussion of a patient's disturbing behavior
interpreting - ANS repeating what you have heard to confirm the patient's meaning
curiosity about you; anxiety; silence; depression; crying and compassionate moments; physical
and emotional intimacy; seduction; anger; avoiding the full story; finances - ANS What are
some potential barriers to communication between the patient and provider which at times
cause moments of tension?
to identify the matters the patient defines as problems; the subtle and the obvious -
ANS What is the first objective in building the patient history?
identifiers (name, date, time, age, gender, etc.); CC; HPI; PMH; FH; SH; ROS - ANS What is the
widely accepted approach for building a patient history that can be modified to fit the individual
circumstance?
chief complaint/concern (CC) - ANS A brief statement about why the patient is seeking care
history of present illness or problem (HPI) - ANS a step by step evaluation of the
circumstances that surround the primary reason for the patient's visit
past medical history - ANS What does PMH stand for in patient history?
family history - ANS What does FH stand for in patient history?
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