NR 504 Exam PREDICTOR 2026
2026 NR 504 Exam 1 PREDICTOR VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES
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EXAM
1. In an interview, the nurse may find it necessary to take notes to aid his or her memory later. Which
statement is true regarding note-taking?
A) Note-taking may impede the nurse's observation of the patient's nonverbal behaviors.
B) Note-taking allows the patient to continue at his or her own pace as the nurse records what is said.
C) Note-taking allows the nurse to shift attention away from the patient, resulting in an increased
comfort level.
D) Note-taking allows the nurse to break eye contact with the patient, which may increase his or her
level of comfort.
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A) Note-taking may impede the nurse's observation of the patient's nonverbal behaviors.
Some use of history forms and note-taking may be unavoidable. But be aware that note-taking during
the interview has disadvantages. It breaks eye contact too often, and it shifts attention away from the
patient, which diminishes his or her sense of importance. It also may interrupt the patient's narrative
flow, and it impedes the observation of the patient's nonverbal behavior.
2. During an interview, the nurse states, "You mentioned shortness of breath. Tell me more about that."
Which verbal skill is used with this statement?
A) Reflection
B) Facilitation
C) Direct question
D) Open-ended question
D) Open-ended question
The open-ended question asks for narrative information. It states the topic to be discussed but only in
general terms. The nurse should use it to begin the interview, to introduce a new section of questions,
and whenever the person introduces a new topic.
3. A nurse is taking complete health histories on all of the patients attending a wellness workshop. On
the history form, one of the written questions asks, "You don't smoke, drink, or take drugs, do you?"
This question is an example of:
A) talking too much.
B) using confrontation.
C) using biased or leading questions.
D) using blunt language to deal with distasteful topics.
C) using biased or leading questions.
This is an example of using leading or biased questions. Asking, "You don't smoke, do you?" implies
that one answer is "better" than another. If the person wants to please someone, he or she is either
forced to answer in a way corresponding to their implied values or is made to feel guilty when admitting
the other answer.
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4. During an interview, a parent of a hospitalized child is sitting in an open position. As the interviewer
begins to discuss his son's treatment, however, he suddenly crosses his arms against his chest and
crosses his legs. This would suggest that the parent is:
A) just changing positions.
B) more comfortable in this position.
C) tired and needs a break from the interview.
D) uncomfortable talking about his son's treatment.
D) uncomfortable talking about his son's treatment.
Note the person's position. An open position with the extension of large muscle groups shows
relaxation, physical comfort, and a willingness to share information. A closed position with the arms and
legs crossed tends to look defensive and anxious. Note any change in posture. If a person in a relaxed
position suddenly tenses, it suggests possible discomfort with the new topic.
5. The nurse is interviewing a patient who has a hearing impairment. What techniques would be most
beneficial in communicating with this patient?
A) Determine the communication method he prefers.
B) Avoid using facial and hand gestures because most hearing-impaired people find this degrading.
C) Request a sign language interpreter before meeting with him to help facilitate the communication.
D) Speak loudly and with exaggerated facial movement when talking with him because this helps with
lip reading.
A) Determine the communication method he prefers.
The nurse should ask the deaf person the preferred way to communicate—by signing, lip reading, or
writing. If the person prefers lip reading, then the nurse should be sure to face him or her squarely and
have good lighting on the nurse's face. The nurse should not exaggerate lip movements because this
distorts words. Similarly, shouting distorts the reception of a hearing aid the person may wear. The
nurse should speak slowly and should supplement his or her voice with appropriate hand gestures or
pantomime.
6. The nurse is performing a health interview on a patient who has a language barrier, and no
interpreter is available. Which is the best example of an appropriate question for the nurse to ask in this
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situation?
A) "Do you take medicine?"
B) "Do you sterilize the bottles?"
C) "Do you have nausea and vomiting?"
D) "You have been taking your medicine, haven't you?"
A) "Do you take medicine?"
In a situation where there is a language barrier and no interpreter available, use simple words avoiding
medical jargon. Avoid using contractions and pronouns. Use nouns repeatedly and discuss one topic at a
time.
7. A female patient does not speak English well, and the nurse needs to choose an interpreter. Which of
the following would be the most appropriate choice?
A) A trained interpreter
B) A male family member
C) A female family member
D) A volunteer college student from the foreign language studies department
A) A trained interpreter
whenever possible, the nurse should use a trained interpreter, preferably one who knows medical
terminology. In general, an older, more mature interpreter is preferred to a younger, less experienced
one, and the same gender is preferred when possible.
8. The nurse is conducting an interview. Which of these statements is true regarding open-ended
questions? Select all that apply.
A) They elicit cold facts.
B) They allow for self-expression.
C) They build and enhance rapport.
D) They leave interactions neutral.
E) They call for short one- to two-word answers.
F) They are used when narrative information is needed.
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2026 NR 504 Exam 1 PREDICTOR VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES
GRADED A+ GUARANTEED PASS ACE YR
EXAM
1. In an interview, the nurse may find it necessary to take notes to aid his or her memory later. Which
statement is true regarding note-taking?
A) Note-taking may impede the nurse's observation of the patient's nonverbal behaviors.
B) Note-taking allows the patient to continue at his or her own pace as the nurse records what is said.
C) Note-taking allows the nurse to shift attention away from the patient, resulting in an increased
comfort level.
D) Note-taking allows the nurse to break eye contact with the patient, which may increase his or her
level of comfort.
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A) Note-taking may impede the nurse's observation of the patient's nonverbal behaviors.
Some use of history forms and note-taking may be unavoidable. But be aware that note-taking during
the interview has disadvantages. It breaks eye contact too often, and it shifts attention away from the
patient, which diminishes his or her sense of importance. It also may interrupt the patient's narrative
flow, and it impedes the observation of the patient's nonverbal behavior.
2. During an interview, the nurse states, "You mentioned shortness of breath. Tell me more about that."
Which verbal skill is used with this statement?
A) Reflection
B) Facilitation
C) Direct question
D) Open-ended question
D) Open-ended question
The open-ended question asks for narrative information. It states the topic to be discussed but only in
general terms. The nurse should use it to begin the interview, to introduce a new section of questions,
and whenever the person introduces a new topic.
3. A nurse is taking complete health histories on all of the patients attending a wellness workshop. On
the history form, one of the written questions asks, "You don't smoke, drink, or take drugs, do you?"
This question is an example of:
A) talking too much.
B) using confrontation.
C) using biased or leading questions.
D) using blunt language to deal with distasteful topics.
C) using biased or leading questions.
This is an example of using leading or biased questions. Asking, "You don't smoke, do you?" implies
that one answer is "better" than another. If the person wants to please someone, he or she is either
forced to answer in a way corresponding to their implied values or is made to feel guilty when admitting
the other answer.
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4. During an interview, a parent of a hospitalized child is sitting in an open position. As the interviewer
begins to discuss his son's treatment, however, he suddenly crosses his arms against his chest and
crosses his legs. This would suggest that the parent is:
A) just changing positions.
B) more comfortable in this position.
C) tired and needs a break from the interview.
D) uncomfortable talking about his son's treatment.
D) uncomfortable talking about his son's treatment.
Note the person's position. An open position with the extension of large muscle groups shows
relaxation, physical comfort, and a willingness to share information. A closed position with the arms and
legs crossed tends to look defensive and anxious. Note any change in posture. If a person in a relaxed
position suddenly tenses, it suggests possible discomfort with the new topic.
5. The nurse is interviewing a patient who has a hearing impairment. What techniques would be most
beneficial in communicating with this patient?
A) Determine the communication method he prefers.
B) Avoid using facial and hand gestures because most hearing-impaired people find this degrading.
C) Request a sign language interpreter before meeting with him to help facilitate the communication.
D) Speak loudly and with exaggerated facial movement when talking with him because this helps with
lip reading.
A) Determine the communication method he prefers.
The nurse should ask the deaf person the preferred way to communicate—by signing, lip reading, or
writing. If the person prefers lip reading, then the nurse should be sure to face him or her squarely and
have good lighting on the nurse's face. The nurse should not exaggerate lip movements because this
distorts words. Similarly, shouting distorts the reception of a hearing aid the person may wear. The
nurse should speak slowly and should supplement his or her voice with appropriate hand gestures or
pantomime.
6. The nurse is performing a health interview on a patient who has a language barrier, and no
interpreter is available. Which is the best example of an appropriate question for the nurse to ask in this
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situation?
A) "Do you take medicine?"
B) "Do you sterilize the bottles?"
C) "Do you have nausea and vomiting?"
D) "You have been taking your medicine, haven't you?"
A) "Do you take medicine?"
In a situation where there is a language barrier and no interpreter available, use simple words avoiding
medical jargon. Avoid using contractions and pronouns. Use nouns repeatedly and discuss one topic at a
time.
7. A female patient does not speak English well, and the nurse needs to choose an interpreter. Which of
the following would be the most appropriate choice?
A) A trained interpreter
B) A male family member
C) A female family member
D) A volunteer college student from the foreign language studies department
A) A trained interpreter
whenever possible, the nurse should use a trained interpreter, preferably one who knows medical
terminology. In general, an older, more mature interpreter is preferred to a younger, less experienced
one, and the same gender is preferred when possible.
8. The nurse is conducting an interview. Which of these statements is true regarding open-ended
questions? Select all that apply.
A) They elicit cold facts.
B) They allow for self-expression.
C) They build and enhance rapport.
D) They leave interactions neutral.
E) They call for short one- to two-word answers.
F) They are used when narrative information is needed.
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