NURS 3120 FINAL EXAM|| 166
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (GRADED
A+)
Which question is an example of an open-ended question? - ANSWER-"What were you
doing when you felt the pain?"
Which data do nurses document under the category of past health history? - ANSWER-
Immunizations
Sometimes a patient may be overly talkative and easily distracted. One method of
questions that assists the nurse in keeping the interview timely and focused for the
patient includes - ANSWER-Using close ended questions
When taking a family history, your patient starts to cry when you ask if his mother is still
alive. Which
response by the nurse is most therapeutic? - ANSWER-"I am so sorry if my question
made you upset. Please tell me how you are feeling"
You are going to begin interviewing a client in the outpatient health center today. Which
statement is
appropriate? - ANSWER-Good morning, what is the purpose of your visit today Mr. "B"?
You are the nurse caring for patients at the community women's health center today.
You think your client "Laura" may be a victim of physical abuse. She nervously sits on
the examination table, wringing her hands and does not make frequent eye contact with
you. Which of the responses below is likely to have "Laura" begin to confide in you? -
ANSWER-"I am here to care for you. I have seen women who have been hurt by a
spouse or partner. Does anyone hit you?"
Which statement by the nurse demonstrates a true patient-centered interview -
ANSWER-Good afternoon, before your exam may we sit and discuss what brought you
here today? Do you have any concerns regarding your present health?"
A nurse is interviewing a patient who was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus 6
months ago. Since that time, the patient has gained weight and her blood glucose levels
remain high. The nurse suspects that the patient is noncompliant with her diet. Which
response by the nurse enhances data collection in this situation? - ANSWER-"Tell me
about what foods you eat and the frequency of your meals"
, What does a nurse say to obtain more data about a patient's vague (unclear) statement
about diet such as, "my diet is okay". - ANSWER-"Please give me an example of the
foods you eat in a typical day?"
The nurse is interviewing a woman with her husband present. The husband answers the
questions for the wife most of the time. What is the most appropriate therapeutic nursing
action to hear the patient's viewpoint? - ANSWER-Ask the husband to step out of the
room.
Which question is an example of an "open-ended question"? - ANSWER-"What were
you doing when you felt the pain?"
Which technique used by the nurse encourages a patient to continue talking during an
interview? - ANSWER-Using phrases such as "Go on," and "Then?"
What is the most important nursing action to reduce transmission of microorganisms
during a physical
assessment? - ANSWER-Perform hand hygiene with every encounter
Mr. M is a client who has come in for his yearly physical assessment. When you take
his radial pulse you believe you notice an irregularity in the rhythm. What is the first
action you would take? - ANSWER-Count Mr. M's apical pulse for 1 full minute with
auscultation
During a health fair to prevent the risk of skin cancer and appropriate measure to
instruct participants on
as a primary measure would include? - ANSWER-Wear protective clothing while in the
sun
During the health history intake, the female client states that she "does not use many
drugs". What is the
most appropriate response by the nurse? - ANSWER-"Please describe for me the drugs
you are currently taking"
Which situation illustrates a screening assessment - ANSWER-A hospital sponsors a
health fair at a local mall and provides cholesterol and blood pressure checks to mall
patrons
A nurse is teaching a patient how to mange her chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD). This intervention is an example of which level of health promotion? -
ANSWER-Tertriary prevention
A patient reports she has shortness of breath and peripheral edema. Under which
category does the nurse document these data? - ANSWER-Review of systems
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (GRADED
A+)
Which question is an example of an open-ended question? - ANSWER-"What were you
doing when you felt the pain?"
Which data do nurses document under the category of past health history? - ANSWER-
Immunizations
Sometimes a patient may be overly talkative and easily distracted. One method of
questions that assists the nurse in keeping the interview timely and focused for the
patient includes - ANSWER-Using close ended questions
When taking a family history, your patient starts to cry when you ask if his mother is still
alive. Which
response by the nurse is most therapeutic? - ANSWER-"I am so sorry if my question
made you upset. Please tell me how you are feeling"
You are going to begin interviewing a client in the outpatient health center today. Which
statement is
appropriate? - ANSWER-Good morning, what is the purpose of your visit today Mr. "B"?
You are the nurse caring for patients at the community women's health center today.
You think your client "Laura" may be a victim of physical abuse. She nervously sits on
the examination table, wringing her hands and does not make frequent eye contact with
you. Which of the responses below is likely to have "Laura" begin to confide in you? -
ANSWER-"I am here to care for you. I have seen women who have been hurt by a
spouse or partner. Does anyone hit you?"
Which statement by the nurse demonstrates a true patient-centered interview -
ANSWER-Good afternoon, before your exam may we sit and discuss what brought you
here today? Do you have any concerns regarding your present health?"
A nurse is interviewing a patient who was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus 6
months ago. Since that time, the patient has gained weight and her blood glucose levels
remain high. The nurse suspects that the patient is noncompliant with her diet. Which
response by the nurse enhances data collection in this situation? - ANSWER-"Tell me
about what foods you eat and the frequency of your meals"
, What does a nurse say to obtain more data about a patient's vague (unclear) statement
about diet such as, "my diet is okay". - ANSWER-"Please give me an example of the
foods you eat in a typical day?"
The nurse is interviewing a woman with her husband present. The husband answers the
questions for the wife most of the time. What is the most appropriate therapeutic nursing
action to hear the patient's viewpoint? - ANSWER-Ask the husband to step out of the
room.
Which question is an example of an "open-ended question"? - ANSWER-"What were
you doing when you felt the pain?"
Which technique used by the nurse encourages a patient to continue talking during an
interview? - ANSWER-Using phrases such as "Go on," and "Then?"
What is the most important nursing action to reduce transmission of microorganisms
during a physical
assessment? - ANSWER-Perform hand hygiene with every encounter
Mr. M is a client who has come in for his yearly physical assessment. When you take
his radial pulse you believe you notice an irregularity in the rhythm. What is the first
action you would take? - ANSWER-Count Mr. M's apical pulse for 1 full minute with
auscultation
During a health fair to prevent the risk of skin cancer and appropriate measure to
instruct participants on
as a primary measure would include? - ANSWER-Wear protective clothing while in the
sun
During the health history intake, the female client states that she "does not use many
drugs". What is the
most appropriate response by the nurse? - ANSWER-"Please describe for me the drugs
you are currently taking"
Which situation illustrates a screening assessment - ANSWER-A hospital sponsors a
health fair at a local mall and provides cholesterol and blood pressure checks to mall
patrons
A nurse is teaching a patient how to mange her chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD). This intervention is an example of which level of health promotion? -
ANSWER-Tertriary prevention
A patient reports she has shortness of breath and peripheral edema. Under which
category does the nurse document these data? - ANSWER-Review of systems
