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The nurse is preparing to conduct a health history. Which of these statements best
describes the purpose of a health history?
A.To provide an opportunity for interaction between patient and nurse.
B.To provide a form for obtaining the patient's biographic information.
C.To document the normal and abnormal findings of a physical assesment.
D. To provide a database of subjective information about the patient's past and
current health. To provide a database of subjective information about the patient's
past and current health. << correct answer >>A patient tells the nurse that he is
allergic to penicillin. What would be the nurse's best response for this
information?
A."Are you allergic to any other drugs?"
B."How often have you received penicillin?"
C."I'll write your allergy on your chart so you won't receive any penicillin."
D. "Please describe what happens to you when you take penicillin." Please
describe what happens to you when you take penicillin." << correct answer
>>During an assessment of a patient's family history, the nurse constructs a
genogram. Which statement best describes a genogram? A. A list of diseases
present in a person's near relatives.
B.A graphic family tree that uses symbols to depict the gender, relationship, and
age of immediate family members.
C.A drawing that depicts the patient's family members up to five generations back.
D. A description of the health of a person's children and grandchildren. A
graphic family tree that uses symbols to depict the gender, relationship, and age
of immediate family members. << correct answer >>A 90-year-old patient tells
the nurse that he can't remember the names of the medications he is taking or
for what reason he is taking them. An appropriate response from the nurse would
be:
A."Can you tell me what they look like?"
B."Don't worry about it. You are only taking two medications."
C."How long have you been taking each of the pills?"
D. "Would you have your family bring in your medications?" Would you have
your family bring in your medications?" << correct answer >>The nurse is
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preparing to complete a health assessment on a 16-year-old girl whose parents
have brought her to the clinic. Which instruction would be appropriate for the
parents before the interview begins?
A."Please stay during the interview; you can answer for her if she does not know the
answer."
B."It would be helpful to interview the three of you together."
C."While I interview your daughter, will you please stay in the room and complete
these family health history questionnaires?"
D. "While I interview your daughter, will you step out to the waiting room and
complete these family health history questionnaires?" While I interview your
daughter, will you step out to the waiting room and complete these family health
history questionnaires?" << correct answer >>The nurse is conducting an
interview with a woman who has recently learned that she is pregnant and who
has come to the clinic today to begin prenatal care. The woman states that she
and her husband are excited about the pregnancy but have a few questions. She
looks nervously at her hands during the interview and sighs loudly. Considering
the concept of communication, the nurse knows that which statement is most
accurate? The woman is:
A.excited about her pregnancy but nervous about labor.
B.exhibiting verbal and nonverbal behavior that does not match.
C.excited about her pregnancy but her husband is not and this is upsetting her.
D. not excited about her pregnancy but believes the nurse will respond
negatively to her if she states this. exhibiting verbal and nonverbal behavior
that does not match. << correct answer >>The nurse makes which adjustment in
the physical environment in order to promote the success of an interview? A.
Reduces noise by turning off television and radios.
B.Reduces the distance between the interviewer and the patient to 2 feet or less.
C.Provides a dim light that makes a room cozier and will help the patient relax.
D. Arranges seating across a desk or table to allow the patient some personal
space. Reduces noise by turning off television and radios. << correct answer
>>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 Questions
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D. Open-ended Question Open-ended Question << correct answer >>A man
has been admitted to the observation unit for observation after being treated for
a large cut on his forehead. As the nurse works through the interview, one of the
standard questions has to do with alcohol, tobacco, and drug use. When the nurse
asks him about tobacco use, he states, "I quit smoking after my wife died 7 years
ago." However, the nurse notices an open package of cigarettes in his shirt
pocket. Using confrontation, the nurse could say:
A."I know that you are lying."
B."Come on, tell me how much you smoke."
C."I didn't realize your wife had died. It must be difficult for you at this time. Please
tell me more about that."
D. "You have said that you don't smoke, but I see you have an open package of
cigarettes in your pocket." You have said that you don't smoke, but I see you
have an open package of cigarettes in your pocket." << correct answer >>A
nurse is taking complete health histories on all the patients attending a wellness
workshop. On this history form, one of the questions asks, "You don't smoke,
drink, or take drugs, do you?" This question is an example of: A. talking to much.
B.using confrontation.
C.using biased or leading questions.
D. using blunt languate to deal with distateful topics. using biased or leading
questions. << correct answer >>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 treatments. uncomfortable talking
about his son's treatments. << correct answer >>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 readings. Determine the communication method he
prefers. << correct answer >>During a follow up visit, the nurse discovers that a
patient has not been taking his insulin on a regular basis. The nurse asks, "Why
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haven't you taken your insulin?" Which statement is an appropriate evaluation of
this question?
A.It may put the patient on the defensive.
B.It is an innocent search for information.
C.It would have been better to discuss this with his wife.
D. It is the best way to discover the reasons for his behavior. It may put the
patient on the defensive. << correct answer >>The nurse is conducting an
interview in an outpatient clinic and is using a computer to record data. Which is
the best use of the computer in this situation? Select all that apply. A. Collect the
patient's data as the patient states it.
B.Enter all the data as the patient states it.
C.Ask the patient to wait as the nurse enters data.
D.Type the data into the computer after the narrative has all been explored.
E. Allow the patient to see the monitor during typing. A. Collect the patient's
data as the patient states it.
D.Type the data into the computer after the narrative has all been explored.
E. Allow the patient to see the monitor during typing. << correct answer >>The
nurse is reviewing information about evidence-based practice (EBP). Which
statement best reflects EBP? A. EBP relies on tradition for support of best
practices.
B.EBP is simply the use of best practice technique for treatment of patients.
C.EBP emphasizes the use of best evidence with the clinician's experience.
D. The patient's own preferences are not important with EBP. EBP
emphasizes the use of best evidence with the clinician's experience. << correct
answer >>Barriers to incorporating EBP include: A. nurse's lack of research skills
in evaluating quality or research studies.
B.lack of significant research studies.
C.insufficient clinical skills of nurses.
D. inadequate physical assessment skills. nurse's lack of research skills in
evaluating quality or research studies. << correct answer >>When reviewing
concepts of health, the nurse recalls that components of holistic health include
which of these? A. Disease originates from the external environment.
B.The individual human is a closed system.
C.Nurses are responsible for a patient's health state.
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NURS 209 Final Exam (2025–2026) All Quiz
Questions with Verified Answers A+ Pass
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The nurse is preparing to conduct a health history. Which of these statements best
describes the purpose of a health history?
A.To provide an opportunity for interaction between patient and nurse.
B.To provide a form for obtaining the patient's biographic information.
C.To document the normal and abnormal findings of a physical assesment.
D. To provide a database of subjective information about the patient's past and
current health. To provide a database of subjective information about the patient's
past and current health. << correct answer >>A patient tells the nurse that he is
allergic to penicillin. What would be the nurse's best response for this
information?
A."Are you allergic to any other drugs?"
B."How often have you received penicillin?"
C."I'll write your allergy on your chart so you won't receive any penicillin."
D. "Please describe what happens to you when you take penicillin." Please
describe what happens to you when you take penicillin." << correct answer
>>During an assessment of a patient's family history, the nurse constructs a
genogram. Which statement best describes a genogram? A. A list of diseases
present in a person's near relatives.
B.A graphic family tree that uses symbols to depict the gender, relationship, and
age of immediate family members.
C.A drawing that depicts the patient's family members up to five generations back.
D. A description of the health of a person's children and grandchildren. A
graphic family tree that uses symbols to depict the gender, relationship, and age
of immediate family members. << correct answer >>A 90-year-old patient tells
the nurse that he can't remember the names of the medications he is taking or
for what reason he is taking them. An appropriate response from the nurse would
be:
A."Can you tell me what they look like?"
B."Don't worry about it. You are only taking two medications."
C."How long have you been taking each of the pills?"
D. "Would you have your family bring in your medications?" Would you have
your family bring in your medications?" << correct answer >>The nurse is
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preparing to complete a health assessment on a 16-year-old girl whose parents
have brought her to the clinic. Which instruction would be appropriate for the
parents before the interview begins?
A."Please stay during the interview; you can answer for her if she does not know the
answer."
B."It would be helpful to interview the three of you together."
C."While I interview your daughter, will you please stay in the room and complete
these family health history questionnaires?"
D. "While I interview your daughter, will you step out to the waiting room and
complete these family health history questionnaires?" While I interview your
daughter, will you step out to the waiting room and complete these family health
history questionnaires?" << correct answer >>The nurse is conducting an
interview with a woman who has recently learned that she is pregnant and who
has come to the clinic today to begin prenatal care. The woman states that she
and her husband are excited about the pregnancy but have a few questions. She
looks nervously at her hands during the interview and sighs loudly. Considering
the concept of communication, the nurse knows that which statement is most
accurate? The woman is:
A.excited about her pregnancy but nervous about labor.
B.exhibiting verbal and nonverbal behavior that does not match.
C.excited about her pregnancy but her husband is not and this is upsetting her.
D. not excited about her pregnancy but believes the nurse will respond
negatively to her if she states this. exhibiting verbal and nonverbal behavior
that does not match. << correct answer >>The nurse makes which adjustment in
the physical environment in order to promote the success of an interview? A.
Reduces noise by turning off television and radios.
B.Reduces the distance between the interviewer and the patient to 2 feet or less.
C.Provides a dim light that makes a room cozier and will help the patient relax.
D. Arranges seating across a desk or table to allow the patient some personal
space. Reduces noise by turning off television and radios. << correct answer
>>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 Questions
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D. Open-ended Question Open-ended Question << correct answer >>A man
has been admitted to the observation unit for observation after being treated for
a large cut on his forehead. As the nurse works through the interview, one of the
standard questions has to do with alcohol, tobacco, and drug use. When the nurse
asks him about tobacco use, he states, "I quit smoking after my wife died 7 years
ago." However, the nurse notices an open package of cigarettes in his shirt
pocket. Using confrontation, the nurse could say:
A."I know that you are lying."
B."Come on, tell me how much you smoke."
C."I didn't realize your wife had died. It must be difficult for you at this time. Please
tell me more about that."
D. "You have said that you don't smoke, but I see you have an open package of
cigarettes in your pocket." You have said that you don't smoke, but I see you
have an open package of cigarettes in your pocket." << correct answer >>A
nurse is taking complete health histories on all the patients attending a wellness
workshop. On this history form, one of the questions asks, "You don't smoke,
drink, or take drugs, do you?" This question is an example of: A. talking to much.
B.using confrontation.
C.using biased or leading questions.
D. using blunt languate to deal with distateful topics. using biased or leading
questions. << correct answer >>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 treatments. uncomfortable talking
about his son's treatments. << correct answer >>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 readings. Determine the communication method he
prefers. << correct answer >>During a follow up visit, the nurse discovers that a
patient has not been taking his insulin on a regular basis. The nurse asks, "Why
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haven't you taken your insulin?" Which statement is an appropriate evaluation of
this question?
A.It may put the patient on the defensive.
B.It is an innocent search for information.
C.It would have been better to discuss this with his wife.
D. It is the best way to discover the reasons for his behavior. It may put the
patient on the defensive. << correct answer >>The nurse is conducting an
interview in an outpatient clinic and is using a computer to record data. Which is
the best use of the computer in this situation? Select all that apply. A. Collect the
patient's data as the patient states it.
B.Enter all the data as the patient states it.
C.Ask the patient to wait as the nurse enters data.
D.Type the data into the computer after the narrative has all been explored.
E. Allow the patient to see the monitor during typing. A. Collect the patient's
data as the patient states it.
D.Type the data into the computer after the narrative has all been explored.
E. Allow the patient to see the monitor during typing. << correct answer >>The
nurse is reviewing information about evidence-based practice (EBP). Which
statement best reflects EBP? A. EBP relies on tradition for support of best
practices.
B.EBP is simply the use of best practice technique for treatment of patients.
C.EBP emphasizes the use of best evidence with the clinician's experience.
D. The patient's own preferences are not important with EBP. EBP
emphasizes the use of best evidence with the clinician's experience. << correct
answer >>Barriers to incorporating EBP include: A. nurse's lack of research skills
in evaluating quality or research studies.
B.lack of significant research studies.
C.insufficient clinical skills of nurses.
D. inadequate physical assessment skills. nurse's lack of research skills in
evaluating quality or research studies. << correct answer >>When reviewing
concepts of health, the nurse recalls that components of holistic health include
which of these? A. Disease originates from the external environment.
B.The individual human is a closed system.
C.Nurses are responsible for a patient's health state.
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