NR 305 Health Assessment Week 2 Study Guide 2026 |Chamberlain
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1. Which phase of the nursing interview involves the nurse introducing
themselves and explaining the purpose of the interaction?
A. Discussion phase
B. Introduction phase
C. Summary phase
D. Termination phase
Answer: B
Rationale: The introduction phase sets the stage for the interview, establishes rapport, and
informs the patient what to expect during the assessment.
2. During an interview, the nurse asks, ‘Can you tell me more about the pain in
your abdomen?’ This is an example of which type of question?
A. Open-ended question
B. Leading question
C. Closed-ended question
D. Biased question
Answer: A
Rationale: Open-ended questions encourage the patient to provide a narrative response
and descriptive details rather than a simple yes or no.
,3. Which communication technique involves repeating back what the patient
said to ensure the nurse understands the meaning?
A. Restatement
B. Confrontation
C. Interpretation
D. Summary
Answer: A
Rationale: Restatement uses the patient’s own words to confirm that the nurse has
accurately received the information.
4. A nurse is conducting a health history. Which section would include
information about the patient’s ‘Reason for Seeking Care’?
A. Chief Complaint
B. Past Medical History
C. Review of Systems
D. Functional Assessment
Answer: A
Rationale: The Chief Complaint or Reason for Seeking Care is a brief statement in the
patient’s own words describing the purpose of the visit.
5. In the mnemonic ‘OLDCARTS’, what does the ‘S’ represent?
A. Severity
B. Symptoms
C. Site
D. Sequence
Answer: A
Rationale: In OLDCARTS (Onset, Location, Duration, Characteristics, Aggravating factors,
Relieving factors, Treatment, Severity), the S stands for Severity, often measured on a scale
of 0-10.
, 6. Which part of the health history collects data about the health of the
patient’s blood relatives?
A. Psychosocial History
B. Review of Systems
C. Genogram / Family History
D. Functional Assessment
Answer: C
Rationale: Family history identifies genetic risks and patterns of illness within the
biological family, often documented using a genogram.
7. The nurse is assessing a patient’s spiritual needs. Which tool is commonly
used for this purpose?
A. CAGE
B. PQRST
C. FICA
D. FLACC
Answer: C
Rationale: FICA (Faith, Influence, Community, Address) is a standardized tool used to
assess spiritual history and needs.
8. While performing a physical assessment, the nurse uses the fingerpads to feel
for pulsations. Which technique is being used?
A. Palpation
B. Percussion
C. Auscultation
D. Inspection
Answer: A
Rationale: Palpation involves using the hands/fingers to touch and feel for surface
characteristics, pulsations, or masses.
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1. Which phase of the nursing interview involves the nurse introducing
themselves and explaining the purpose of the interaction?
A. Discussion phase
B. Introduction phase
C. Summary phase
D. Termination phase
Answer: B
Rationale: The introduction phase sets the stage for the interview, establishes rapport, and
informs the patient what to expect during the assessment.
2. During an interview, the nurse asks, ‘Can you tell me more about the pain in
your abdomen?’ This is an example of which type of question?
A. Open-ended question
B. Leading question
C. Closed-ended question
D. Biased question
Answer: A
Rationale: Open-ended questions encourage the patient to provide a narrative response
and descriptive details rather than a simple yes or no.
,3. Which communication technique involves repeating back what the patient
said to ensure the nurse understands the meaning?
A. Restatement
B. Confrontation
C. Interpretation
D. Summary
Answer: A
Rationale: Restatement uses the patient’s own words to confirm that the nurse has
accurately received the information.
4. A nurse is conducting a health history. Which section would include
information about the patient’s ‘Reason for Seeking Care’?
A. Chief Complaint
B. Past Medical History
C. Review of Systems
D. Functional Assessment
Answer: A
Rationale: The Chief Complaint or Reason for Seeking Care is a brief statement in the
patient’s own words describing the purpose of the visit.
5. In the mnemonic ‘OLDCARTS’, what does the ‘S’ represent?
A. Severity
B. Symptoms
C. Site
D. Sequence
Answer: A
Rationale: In OLDCARTS (Onset, Location, Duration, Characteristics, Aggravating factors,
Relieving factors, Treatment, Severity), the S stands for Severity, often measured on a scale
of 0-10.
, 6. Which part of the health history collects data about the health of the
patient’s blood relatives?
A. Psychosocial History
B. Review of Systems
C. Genogram / Family History
D. Functional Assessment
Answer: C
Rationale: Family history identifies genetic risks and patterns of illness within the
biological family, often documented using a genogram.
7. The nurse is assessing a patient’s spiritual needs. Which tool is commonly
used for this purpose?
A. CAGE
B. PQRST
C. FICA
D. FLACC
Answer: C
Rationale: FICA (Faith, Influence, Community, Address) is a standardized tool used to
assess spiritual history and needs.
8. While performing a physical assessment, the nurse uses the fingerpads to feel
for pulsations. Which technique is being used?
A. Palpation
B. Percussion
C. Auscultation
D. Inspection
Answer: A
Rationale: Palpation involves using the hands/fingers to touch and feel for surface
characteristics, pulsations, or masses.
