NSG 6020 WEEK 1 HISTORY AND
ASSESSMENT STUDY GUIDE
1. Mr. Mosley has shortness of breath that has persisted for
the past 10 days; it is worse with activity and relieved by
rest. What type of data is this?
Subjective
2. The 7 attributes of a symptom include:
OLD CART
A. Associated symptoms
B. Aggravating and/or relieving factors
C. Location
D. ALL OF THE ABOVE
3. The steps of the nursing process include: (check all that
are correct)
ADPIE
A. IMPLEMENTATION
B. DIAGNOSIS
C. ASSESSMENT
D. Setting up the environment for the interview
Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with
the appropriate statements: Having this procedure must
have made you very nervous
VALIDATION
Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with
the appropriate statements: Eye contact, facial expression,
tone, volume
NON VERBAL COMMUNICATION
Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with
the appropriate statements: "Now you have said that the
pain began one week ago, and comes and goes several time
a day"
SUMMARIZATION
, Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with
the appropriate statements: Begin with open-ended
questions then getting more specific
GUIDED QUESTIONING
Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with
the appropriate statements: "Let's talk about making a plan
together for your nursing care"
EMPOWERING THE PATIENT
Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with
the appropriate statements: "I understand how you might be
upset about this"
EMPATHETIC RESPONSES
Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with
the appropriate statements: "You did the right thing by
coming to get care today. I will let you know what each test
means"
REASSURNCE
Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with
the appropriate statements: Paying close attention to what
the patient is saying
ACTIVE LISTENING
Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with
the appropriate statements: I. "I think we have all the
information about your current symptoms. Now I will ask
you some questions about your past health history"
TRANSITIONS
5. Which of the following are subjective data? (choose all
the apply)
A. "I have a stomachache with diarrhea."
B. The lunch sounds are clear throughout all areas upon
auscultation.
C. "Mother has had diabetes for 20 years."
D. The skin is warm and dry to touch.
A AND C
ASSESSMENT STUDY GUIDE
1. Mr. Mosley has shortness of breath that has persisted for
the past 10 days; it is worse with activity and relieved by
rest. What type of data is this?
Subjective
2. The 7 attributes of a symptom include:
OLD CART
A. Associated symptoms
B. Aggravating and/or relieving factors
C. Location
D. ALL OF THE ABOVE
3. The steps of the nursing process include: (check all that
are correct)
ADPIE
A. IMPLEMENTATION
B. DIAGNOSIS
C. ASSESSMENT
D. Setting up the environment for the interview
Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with
the appropriate statements: Having this procedure must
have made you very nervous
VALIDATION
Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with
the appropriate statements: Eye contact, facial expression,
tone, volume
NON VERBAL COMMUNICATION
Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with
the appropriate statements: "Now you have said that the
pain began one week ago, and comes and goes several time
a day"
SUMMARIZATION
, Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with
the appropriate statements: Begin with open-ended
questions then getting more specific
GUIDED QUESTIONING
Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with
the appropriate statements: "Let's talk about making a plan
together for your nursing care"
EMPOWERING THE PATIENT
Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with
the appropriate statements: "I understand how you might be
upset about this"
EMPATHETIC RESPONSES
Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with
the appropriate statements: "You did the right thing by
coming to get care today. I will let you know what each test
means"
REASSURNCE
Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with
the appropriate statements: Paying close attention to what
the patient is saying
ACTIVE LISTENING
Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with
the appropriate statements: I. "I think we have all the
information about your current symptoms. Now I will ask
you some questions about your past health history"
TRANSITIONS
5. Which of the following are subjective data? (choose all
the apply)
A. "I have a stomachache with diarrhea."
B. The lunch sounds are clear throughout all areas upon
auscultation.
C. "Mother has had diabetes for 20 years."
D. The skin is warm and dry to touch.
A AND C
