Maryville University Of St. Louis NURS 612
AHA Exam 1 Questions And Answers With
Complete Solutions
Which of the following will best facilitate the interview when obtaining a history from a deaf patient who can read lips?
A. Speaking loudly
B. Speaking slowly
C. Using gestures
D. Sitting to the side of the patient
B
Approximately what percentage of patients interviewed have a sexual orientation other than heterosexual?
A. 2%
B. 5%
C. 10%
D. 20%
C
During a history, the patient indicates that he has an uncle and a brother with sickle cell disease. Which of the following is an important method by which to document this information?
A. Document this as chief complaint
B. Include it in the family history C. Include this in past medical history
D. Incorporate this information into social history
B
Which approach is recommended at the onset of an interview?
A. Ask questions in a standard manner
B. Introduce yourself, giving details of your background and qualifications
C. Be open ended, letting the patient explain the problem or reason for the visit
D. Start with the family history and past medical history to determine the underlying problem
C
Which of the following questions would be the most likely to elicit an inaccurate patient response?
A. "Where do you feel the pain?"
B. "How does this situation make you feel?"
C. "What happened after you noticed the injury?"
D. " that was a horrible experience, wasn't it?"
D
Repeating a patient's answer is an attempt to
A. Confirm an accurate understanding
B. Discourage patient anger or hostility
C. Teach the patient new medical terms
D. Allow the patient to change his or her response A.
Which of the following is unique to a pediatric history?
A. Family history
B. Developmental history
C. Social history
D. Past medical history
B
When interviewing an adolescent who is reluctant to talk during an interview, it is best to
A. Tell the patient you must have honest answers to your questions
B. Reassure the patient that information discussed is confidential
C. Inform the patient that adolescents often have trouble expressing their feelings
D. Obtain a history from a parent or other family member
C
During an interview, your patient admits to feeling worthless and having a sleep disturbance for the past three weeks. These are clues that warrant the exploration of
A. Risk for suicide
B. Split personality
C. Cognitive function
D. Functional assessment
A Mrs. Carol Turner is a 38-year-old mother who brings her one-
year-old son in for healthcare. Which of the following request of
the child's mother would be most appropriate for the interviewer
to make at the beginning of the interview?
A. "Mom, please place your son in your lap"
B. " Carol, please place your son in your lap"
C. "Mrs. Turner, please place your son in your lap"
D. "Sweetie, please place your son in your lap"
C
Which type of questionnaire concerning drug and alcohol use is advocated, although not clinically validated, for adolescent patients?
A. TACE
B. CAGE
C. CRAFFT
D. DDST
C
Jerry, 26-year-old homosexual man, is having a health history taken. Which question regarding sexual activity would most likely hamper trust between Jerry and the interviewer?
A. "Are you married, or do you have a girlfriend?"
B. "Tell me about your living situation"
C. "Are you sexually active?"
D. "Are your partners men, women, or both?"
A
AHA Exam 1 Questions And Answers With
Complete Solutions
Which of the following will best facilitate the interview when obtaining a history from a deaf patient who can read lips?
A. Speaking loudly
B. Speaking slowly
C. Using gestures
D. Sitting to the side of the patient
B
Approximately what percentage of patients interviewed have a sexual orientation other than heterosexual?
A. 2%
B. 5%
C. 10%
D. 20%
C
During a history, the patient indicates that he has an uncle and a brother with sickle cell disease. Which of the following is an important method by which to document this information?
A. Document this as chief complaint
B. Include it in the family history C. Include this in past medical history
D. Incorporate this information into social history
B
Which approach is recommended at the onset of an interview?
A. Ask questions in a standard manner
B. Introduce yourself, giving details of your background and qualifications
C. Be open ended, letting the patient explain the problem or reason for the visit
D. Start with the family history and past medical history to determine the underlying problem
C
Which of the following questions would be the most likely to elicit an inaccurate patient response?
A. "Where do you feel the pain?"
B. "How does this situation make you feel?"
C. "What happened after you noticed the injury?"
D. " that was a horrible experience, wasn't it?"
D
Repeating a patient's answer is an attempt to
A. Confirm an accurate understanding
B. Discourage patient anger or hostility
C. Teach the patient new medical terms
D. Allow the patient to change his or her response A.
Which of the following is unique to a pediatric history?
A. Family history
B. Developmental history
C. Social history
D. Past medical history
B
When interviewing an adolescent who is reluctant to talk during an interview, it is best to
A. Tell the patient you must have honest answers to your questions
B. Reassure the patient that information discussed is confidential
C. Inform the patient that adolescents often have trouble expressing their feelings
D. Obtain a history from a parent or other family member
C
During an interview, your patient admits to feeling worthless and having a sleep disturbance for the past three weeks. These are clues that warrant the exploration of
A. Risk for suicide
B. Split personality
C. Cognitive function
D. Functional assessment
A Mrs. Carol Turner is a 38-year-old mother who brings her one-
year-old son in for healthcare. Which of the following request of
the child's mother would be most appropriate for the interviewer
to make at the beginning of the interview?
A. "Mom, please place your son in your lap"
B. " Carol, please place your son in your lap"
C. "Mrs. Turner, please place your son in your lap"
D. "Sweetie, please place your son in your lap"
C
Which type of questionnaire concerning drug and alcohol use is advocated, although not clinically validated, for adolescent patients?
A. TACE
B. CAGE
C. CRAFFT
D. DDST
C
Jerry, 26-year-old homosexual man, is having a health history taken. Which question regarding sexual activity would most likely hamper trust between Jerry and the interviewer?
A. "Are you married, or do you have a girlfriend?"
B. "Tell me about your living situation"
C. "Are you sexually active?"
D. "Are your partners men, women, or both?"
A
