NSG 3160 EXAM 1 FINAL PAPER 2026 STUDY
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◉ What is the primary goal of the initial interview with a client?
Answer: To establish trust and build rapport
◉ Name an internal factor that can enhance communication skills.
Answer: Empathy
◉ What does 'self-awareness' refer to in the context of
communication?
Answer: Being aware of implicit bias
◉ What is one external factor that fosters effective communication?
Answer: Ensuring privacy
◉ What is the purpose of a Mental Status Examination?
Answer: To assess mental health strengths and screen for
dysfunction
◉ When is a full Mental Status Examination necessary?
, Answer: When there are abnormalities in affect or behavior
◉ What screening tool is used for anxiety disorders?
Answer: Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7)
◉ What does a score of 3 or greater on the GAD-7 indicate?
Answer: A diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder
◉ What is the Patient Health Questionnaire-2 (PHQ-2) used for?
Answer: To screen for depression by asking about depressed mood
and anhedonia
◉ What should be assessed when screening for suicidal thoughts?
Answer: Feelings of sadness, hopelessness, despair, or grief
◉ What type of data is subjective data?
Answer: Data collected by the examiner asking questions
◉ What is one important consideration when interviewing patients?
Answer: Minimize distractions in the environment
◉ What are the stages of an interview?
GUIDE DETAILED ANSWERS READY
◉ What is the primary goal of the initial interview with a client?
Answer: To establish trust and build rapport
◉ Name an internal factor that can enhance communication skills.
Answer: Empathy
◉ What does 'self-awareness' refer to in the context of
communication?
Answer: Being aware of implicit bias
◉ What is one external factor that fosters effective communication?
Answer: Ensuring privacy
◉ What is the purpose of a Mental Status Examination?
Answer: To assess mental health strengths and screen for
dysfunction
◉ When is a full Mental Status Examination necessary?
, Answer: When there are abnormalities in affect or behavior
◉ What screening tool is used for anxiety disorders?
Answer: Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7)
◉ What does a score of 3 or greater on the GAD-7 indicate?
Answer: A diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder
◉ What is the Patient Health Questionnaire-2 (PHQ-2) used for?
Answer: To screen for depression by asking about depressed mood
and anhedonia
◉ What should be assessed when screening for suicidal thoughts?
Answer: Feelings of sadness, hopelessness, despair, or grief
◉ What type of data is subjective data?
Answer: Data collected by the examiner asking questions
◉ What is one important consideration when interviewing patients?
Answer: Minimize distractions in the environment
◉ What are the stages of an interview?
