ROSEMAN ABSN BLOCK 2 FINAL EXAM 265
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
Time and purpose of interview
Introduce myself
purpose of interview
length of interview
expectation of participation
presence of others (family, friend, health professional)
confidentiality
cost - CORRECT ANSWER List 8 items of information that should be communicated
to the client concerning the terms of expectations of the interview.
room temp, good lighting, secure and quiet, clean, professional, 4-5 feet personal
space, equal status seating - CORRECT ANSWER Describe the points to consider in
preparing the physical setting for the interview.
promote narrative, longer responses, best for assessing patient attitudes about
their condition. - CORRECT ANSWER open ended questions
one word or exact answers, best for specific/technical answers. - CORRECT
ANSWER closed ended questions
,facilitation, silence, reflection, empathy, clarification, confrontation,
interpretation, explanation, summary - CORRECT ANSWER list possible examiner
responses that could be used during the interview.
false reassurance, unwanted advice, using authority, avoidance language,
distancing, professional jargon, leading or biased questions, talking too much,
interruptions, using "why" questions. - CORRECT ANSWER list traps of interviewing
physical appearance posture, gestures, facial expressions, eye contact, voice,
touch. - CORRECT ANSWER list types of nonverbal behaviors that the interview
could make.
"Is there anything else you would like to add?" or "Do you have any questions?" -
CORRECT ANSWER a useful phrase to use as a closing when ending the interview.
a personal response is much greater than expected
a disability involving social, occupational or key activities - CORRECT ANSWER
define mental health disorder
patient manifests an anxiety disorder or depression
family member concern
brain lesions
aphasia (language impairment)
symptoms of acute onset of psychiatric mental illness - CORRECT ANSWER
situations which would be necessary to perform a complete mental status
examination
,.known illness or health problem like alcohol abuse or chronic renal disease
.current medications
.the usual educational and behavioral level
.responses indicating stress, sleep habits, social interaction patterns, drug and
alcohol abuse. - CORRECT ANSWER explain 4 factors that could affect a patient's
response to the mental status examination but have nothing to do with mental
disorders
not fully alert, drops to sleep when not stimulated - CORRECT ANSWER lethargic
between lethargy and stupor - CORRECT ANSWER obtunded
unconscious, responds only to vigorous shake or pain - CORRECT ANSWER stupor
acute confusional state - CORRECT ANSWER delirium
inspection
palpation
percussion
auscultation - CORRECT ANSWER define and describe the technique of 4 physical
examination skills
diaphragm - high pitched sounds
, bell - soft/low pitched sounds - CORRECT ANSWER list the two end pieces of the
stethoscope and the conditions for which each is best suited
hand hygiene
instrument cleanliness - CORRECT ANSWER describe the environmental conditions
to consider in preparing the examination setting
professional dress, open friendly demeanor, hand hygiene, equipment and room
cleanliness, examination steps - CORRECT ANSWER describe your own preparation
as you encounter the patient for examination
vital signs
change to exam gown
hand hygiene
explain each step of exam
move slow
encourage questions
summarize findings - CORRECT ANSWER examination steps
comfortably erect, normal plumb line
arm span equals height, body length from crown to pubis roughly equal to length
from pubis to sole. Note any congenital or acquired defects. - CORRECT ANSWER
describe the normal posture, body build, and proportions
feet shoulder width apart
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
Time and purpose of interview
Introduce myself
purpose of interview
length of interview
expectation of participation
presence of others (family, friend, health professional)
confidentiality
cost - CORRECT ANSWER List 8 items of information that should be communicated
to the client concerning the terms of expectations of the interview.
room temp, good lighting, secure and quiet, clean, professional, 4-5 feet personal
space, equal status seating - CORRECT ANSWER Describe the points to consider in
preparing the physical setting for the interview.
promote narrative, longer responses, best for assessing patient attitudes about
their condition. - CORRECT ANSWER open ended questions
one word or exact answers, best for specific/technical answers. - CORRECT
ANSWER closed ended questions
,facilitation, silence, reflection, empathy, clarification, confrontation,
interpretation, explanation, summary - CORRECT ANSWER list possible examiner
responses that could be used during the interview.
false reassurance, unwanted advice, using authority, avoidance language,
distancing, professional jargon, leading or biased questions, talking too much,
interruptions, using "why" questions. - CORRECT ANSWER list traps of interviewing
physical appearance posture, gestures, facial expressions, eye contact, voice,
touch. - CORRECT ANSWER list types of nonverbal behaviors that the interview
could make.
"Is there anything else you would like to add?" or "Do you have any questions?" -
CORRECT ANSWER a useful phrase to use as a closing when ending the interview.
a personal response is much greater than expected
a disability involving social, occupational or key activities - CORRECT ANSWER
define mental health disorder
patient manifests an anxiety disorder or depression
family member concern
brain lesions
aphasia (language impairment)
symptoms of acute onset of psychiatric mental illness - CORRECT ANSWER
situations which would be necessary to perform a complete mental status
examination
,.known illness or health problem like alcohol abuse or chronic renal disease
.current medications
.the usual educational and behavioral level
.responses indicating stress, sleep habits, social interaction patterns, drug and
alcohol abuse. - CORRECT ANSWER explain 4 factors that could affect a patient's
response to the mental status examination but have nothing to do with mental
disorders
not fully alert, drops to sleep when not stimulated - CORRECT ANSWER lethargic
between lethargy and stupor - CORRECT ANSWER obtunded
unconscious, responds only to vigorous shake or pain - CORRECT ANSWER stupor
acute confusional state - CORRECT ANSWER delirium
inspection
palpation
percussion
auscultation - CORRECT ANSWER define and describe the technique of 4 physical
examination skills
diaphragm - high pitched sounds
, bell - soft/low pitched sounds - CORRECT ANSWER list the two end pieces of the
stethoscope and the conditions for which each is best suited
hand hygiene
instrument cleanliness - CORRECT ANSWER describe the environmental conditions
to consider in preparing the examination setting
professional dress, open friendly demeanor, hand hygiene, equipment and room
cleanliness, examination steps - CORRECT ANSWER describe your own preparation
as you encounter the patient for examination
vital signs
change to exam gown
hand hygiene
explain each step of exam
move slow
encourage questions
summarize findings - CORRECT ANSWER examination steps
comfortably erect, normal plumb line
arm span equals height, body length from crown to pubis roughly equal to length
from pubis to sole. Note any congenital or acquired defects. - CORRECT ANSWER
describe the normal posture, body build, and proportions
feet shoulder width apart
