Health Assessment Final Exam
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Verified Answers 100% Correct [score A]-
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During an interview, a parent of a hospitalized child is sitting in an open position. As
the interviewer begins to discuss the son's treatment, he suddenly crosses his arms
against his chest and crosses his legs. This changed posture would suggest that the
parent is:
a. Simply changing posture
b. More comfortable in this position
c. Tired and needs a break from the interview
d. Uncomfortable talking about his son's treatment - correct answer D
A mother brings her 28-month-old daughter into the clinic for a well-child visit. At the
beginning of the visit, the toddler, but as the interview progresses, the toddler begins
to "warm up" and is smiling shyly at the nurse. The nurse will be most successful in
interacting with the toddler if which is done next?
a. Tickle the toddler, and get her to laugh.
b. Get down to her eye level, and ask her about the toy she is holding.
c. Continue to ignore her until it is time for the physical examination.
d. Ask the mother to leave during the examination of the toddler because toddlers
often fuss less if the parent is not in view. - correct answer B
During an examination of a 3-year-old child, the nurse needs to take the blood
pressure. What might the nurse do to try to gain the child's full cooperation?
a. Tell the child that the blood pressure cuff is going to give her arm a big hug
b. Tell the child that the blood pressure cuff is asleep and cannot wake up
c. Give the blood pressure cuff a name and refer to it by this name during the
assessment
d. Tell the child that by using the blood pressure cuff, it will be possible to see how
strong the heart is pumping blood through the body - correct answer D
A 16-year-old boy has just been admitted to the unit for overnight observation after
being in an automobile accident. What is the nurse's best approach to communicating
with him?
a. Use periods of silence to communicate respect for him
b. Be totally honest with him, even if the information is unpleasant
c. Tell him that everything that is discussed will be kept totally confidential
d. Use slang language when possible to help him open up - correct answer B
,Health Assessment Final Exam
Questions with well elaborated and
Verified Answers 100% Correct [score A]-
Galen
A 75-year-old woman is at the office for a preoperative interview. The nurse is aware
that the interview may take longer than interviews with younger persons. What is the
reason for this?
a. An aged person has a longer story to tell.
b. An aged person is usually lonely and likes to have someone to talk to.
c. Aged persons lose much of their mental abilities and require longer time to
complete an interview.
d. As a person ages, he or she is unable to hear; thus the interviewer usually needs to
repeat much of what is said. - correct answer A
The nurse is interviewing a male 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
z`because doing so will help him lip read - correct answer A
During her prenatal checkup, the patient begins to cry as the nurse asks her about
previous pregnancies. The patient states that she is remembering her last pregnancy,
which had ended in a miscarriage. The nurse's best response to her crying would be:
a. "I'm so sorry for making you cry!"
b. "I can see that you are sad remembering this. It is all right to cry."
c. "Why don't I step out for a few minutes until you're feeling better?"
d. "I can see that you feel sad about this; why don't we talk about something else?" -
correct answer B
A female nurse is interviewing a man who is a recent immigrant. During the course of
the interview, he leans forward and then finally moves his chair close enough that his
knees are nearly touching the nurse's knees. The nurse begins to feel uncomfortable
with his proximity. Which statement most closely reflects what the nurse should do
next?
,Health Assessment Final Exam
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Verified Answers 100% Correct [score A]-
Galen
a. The nurse should try to relax; these behaviours are culturally appropriate for this
person.
b. The nurse should discreetly move his or her chair back until the distance is more
comfortable, and then continue with the interview.
c. Such behaviour is indicative of sexual aggression, and the nurse should confront this
person about it.
d. The nurse should laugh but say that he or she is uncomfortable with the person's
proximity and ask him to move away. - correct answer A
A female Métis patient has come to the clinic for follow-up diabetes teaching. During
the interview, the nurse notices that the patient never makes eye contact and speaks
mostly looking at the floor. Which statement is true regarding this situation?
a. The woman is nervous and embarrassed.
b. She has something to hide and is ashamed.
c. The woman is showing inconsistent verbal and nonverbal behaviours.
d. She is showing that she is listening carefully to what the nurse is saying. - correct
answer D
The nurse is performing a health interview with a patient who has a language barrier,
and no interpreter is available. question for the nurse to ask in this situation?
a. "Do you take medicines?"
b. "Do you sterilize the bottles?"
c. "Do you have nausea and vomiting?"
d. "You have been taking your medicine, haven't you?" - correct answer A
A man arrives at the clinic for his annual wellness physical. He is experiencing no
acute health problems. Which question or statement by the nurse is most appropriate
when beginning the interview?
a. "How is your family?"
b. "How is your job?"
c. "Tell me about your hypertension."
d. "How has your health been since your last visit?" - correct answer D
The nurse makes this comment to a patient: "I know it may be hard, but you should do
what the doctor ordered because she is the expert in this field." Which statement is
correct about the nurse's comment?
, Health Assessment Final Exam
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a. This comment is inappropriate because it shows the nurse's bias.
b. This comment is appropriate because members of the health care team are experts
in their area of patient care.
c. This type of comment promotes dependency and inferiority on the part of the patient
and is best avoided in an interview situation.
d. Using authority statements when dealing with patients, especially when they are
undecided about an issue, is necessary at times. - correct answer C
A female patient does not speak English fluently, and the nurse needs to choose an
interpreter. Which of the following would be the most appropriate choice?
a. Trained interpreter
b. Male family member
c. Female family member
d. Volunteer college student from the foreign language studies department - correct
answer A
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 haven't you taken your insulin?" Which
statement is an appropriate evaluation of this question?
a. This question may place the patient on the defensive.
b. This question is an innocent search for information.
c. Discussing his behaviour with his wife would have been better.
d. A direct question is the best way to discover the reasons for his behaviour. - correct
answer A
The nurse is nearing the end of an interview. Which statement is appropriate at this
time?
a. "Did we forget something?"
b. "Is there anything else you would like to discuss?"
c. "I need to go on to the next patient. I'll be back."
d. "While I'm here, let's talk about your upcoming surgery." - correct answer B
During the interview portion of data collection, the nurse collects data.
a. Physical
b. Historical
c. Objective
Questions with well elaborated and
Verified Answers 100% Correct [score A]-
Galen
During an interview, a parent of a hospitalized child is sitting in an open position. As
the interviewer begins to discuss the son's treatment, he suddenly crosses his arms
against his chest and crosses his legs. This changed posture would suggest that the
parent is:
a. Simply changing posture
b. More comfortable in this position
c. Tired and needs a break from the interview
d. Uncomfortable talking about his son's treatment - correct answer D
A mother brings her 28-month-old daughter into the clinic for a well-child visit. At the
beginning of the visit, the toddler, but as the interview progresses, the toddler begins
to "warm up" and is smiling shyly at the nurse. The nurse will be most successful in
interacting with the toddler if which is done next?
a. Tickle the toddler, and get her to laugh.
b. Get down to her eye level, and ask her about the toy she is holding.
c. Continue to ignore her until it is time for the physical examination.
d. Ask the mother to leave during the examination of the toddler because toddlers
often fuss less if the parent is not in view. - correct answer B
During an examination of a 3-year-old child, the nurse needs to take the blood
pressure. What might the nurse do to try to gain the child's full cooperation?
a. Tell the child that the blood pressure cuff is going to give her arm a big hug
b. Tell the child that the blood pressure cuff is asleep and cannot wake up
c. Give the blood pressure cuff a name and refer to it by this name during the
assessment
d. Tell the child that by using the blood pressure cuff, it will be possible to see how
strong the heart is pumping blood through the body - correct answer D
A 16-year-old boy has just been admitted to the unit for overnight observation after
being in an automobile accident. What is the nurse's best approach to communicating
with him?
a. Use periods of silence to communicate respect for him
b. Be totally honest with him, even if the information is unpleasant
c. Tell him that everything that is discussed will be kept totally confidential
d. Use slang language when possible to help him open up - correct answer B
,Health Assessment Final Exam
Questions with well elaborated and
Verified Answers 100% Correct [score A]-
Galen
A 75-year-old woman is at the office for a preoperative interview. The nurse is aware
that the interview may take longer than interviews with younger persons. What is the
reason for this?
a. An aged person has a longer story to tell.
b. An aged person is usually lonely and likes to have someone to talk to.
c. Aged persons lose much of their mental abilities and require longer time to
complete an interview.
d. As a person ages, he or she is unable to hear; thus the interviewer usually needs to
repeat much of what is said. - correct answer A
The nurse is interviewing a male 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
z`because doing so will help him lip read - correct answer A
During her prenatal checkup, the patient begins to cry as the nurse asks her about
previous pregnancies. The patient states that she is remembering her last pregnancy,
which had ended in a miscarriage. The nurse's best response to her crying would be:
a. "I'm so sorry for making you cry!"
b. "I can see that you are sad remembering this. It is all right to cry."
c. "Why don't I step out for a few minutes until you're feeling better?"
d. "I can see that you feel sad about this; why don't we talk about something else?" -
correct answer B
A female nurse is interviewing a man who is a recent immigrant. During the course of
the interview, he leans forward and then finally moves his chair close enough that his
knees are nearly touching the nurse's knees. The nurse begins to feel uncomfortable
with his proximity. Which statement most closely reflects what the nurse should do
next?
,Health Assessment Final Exam
Questions with well elaborated and
Verified Answers 100% Correct [score A]-
Galen
a. The nurse should try to relax; these behaviours are culturally appropriate for this
person.
b. The nurse should discreetly move his or her chair back until the distance is more
comfortable, and then continue with the interview.
c. Such behaviour is indicative of sexual aggression, and the nurse should confront this
person about it.
d. The nurse should laugh but say that he or she is uncomfortable with the person's
proximity and ask him to move away. - correct answer A
A female Métis patient has come to the clinic for follow-up diabetes teaching. During
the interview, the nurse notices that the patient never makes eye contact and speaks
mostly looking at the floor. Which statement is true regarding this situation?
a. The woman is nervous and embarrassed.
b. She has something to hide and is ashamed.
c. The woman is showing inconsistent verbal and nonverbal behaviours.
d. She is showing that she is listening carefully to what the nurse is saying. - correct
answer D
The nurse is performing a health interview with a patient who has a language barrier,
and no interpreter is available. question for the nurse to ask in this situation?
a. "Do you take medicines?"
b. "Do you sterilize the bottles?"
c. "Do you have nausea and vomiting?"
d. "You have been taking your medicine, haven't you?" - correct answer A
A man arrives at the clinic for his annual wellness physical. He is experiencing no
acute health problems. Which question or statement by the nurse is most appropriate
when beginning the interview?
a. "How is your family?"
b. "How is your job?"
c. "Tell me about your hypertension."
d. "How has your health been since your last visit?" - correct answer D
The nurse makes this comment to a patient: "I know it may be hard, but you should do
what the doctor ordered because she is the expert in this field." Which statement is
correct about the nurse's comment?
, Health Assessment Final Exam
Questions with well elaborated and
Verified Answers 100% Correct [score A]-
Galen
a. This comment is inappropriate because it shows the nurse's bias.
b. This comment is appropriate because members of the health care team are experts
in their area of patient care.
c. This type of comment promotes dependency and inferiority on the part of the patient
and is best avoided in an interview situation.
d. Using authority statements when dealing with patients, especially when they are
undecided about an issue, is necessary at times. - correct answer C
A female patient does not speak English fluently, and the nurse needs to choose an
interpreter. Which of the following would be the most appropriate choice?
a. Trained interpreter
b. Male family member
c. Female family member
d. Volunteer college student from the foreign language studies department - correct
answer A
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 haven't you taken your insulin?" Which
statement is an appropriate evaluation of this question?
a. This question may place the patient on the defensive.
b. This question is an innocent search for information.
c. Discussing his behaviour with his wife would have been better.
d. A direct question is the best way to discover the reasons for his behaviour. - correct
answer A
The nurse is nearing the end of an interview. Which statement is appropriate at this
time?
a. "Did we forget something?"
b. "Is there anything else you would like to discuss?"
c. "I need to go on to the next patient. I'll be back."
d. "While I'm here, let's talk about your upcoming surgery." - correct answer B
During the interview portion of data collection, the nurse collects data.
a. Physical
b. Historical
c. Objective
