HEALTH ASSESSMENT CHAPTER 3 THE
INTERVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
3 - ANS The nurse is caring for an elderly patient who is anxious and lonely. During the
interaction, the patient tells the nurse, "My family doesn't care for me, and nobody wants to
visit me." Which response would indicate that the nurse is reassuring the patient?
1
"What would you like to eat for lunch?"
2
"Which family member loves you most?"
3
"I will be here to care for you throughout the day."
4
"Tell me something about your family members."
2, 3, 5 - ANS The nurse is interviewing a patient with psychosis. Which behaviors would
indicate to the nurse that the patient may exhibit violent behavior? Select all that apply.
1
The patient starts crying.
2
The patient clenches the fists.
3
The patient moves back and forth.
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The patient is extremely anxious.
5
The patient stares blankly at the nurse.
2 - ANS A patient is scheduled for a blood test. The patient asks the nurse for a cup of juice.
The nurse tells the patient, "You need to avoid eating or drinking solids or liquids for 12 hours
before blood tests because the food may alter the blood test results." Which type of verbal
response does the nurse's statement indicate?
1
Empathy
2
Explanation
3
Clarification
4
Confrontation
3, 4, 5 - ANS Which nonverbal behaviors of the nurse will have a positive impact on a patient
during an interview? Select all that apply.
1
The nurse has a slow rate of speech during the interview.
2
The nurse focuses on writing notes during the interview.
3
The nurse leans slightly toward the patient during the interview.
4
The nurse provides empathy to the patient using appropriate touch.
5
The nurse maintains eye contact with the patient during the interview.
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, 1, 3, 4 - ANS Which criteria should the nurse consider when choosing an interpreter to assist
in interviewing an immigrant patient? Select al that apply.
1
The interpreter should be mature.
2
The interpreter should be economically well-off.
3
The interpreter should not belong to the patient's rival group.
4
The interpreter should be well aware of the patient's language.
5
The interpreter should belong to the opposite gender of the patient.
3 - ANS While interviewing a patient, the nurse observes that the patient is taking frequent
and long pauses while speaking. The patient's speech is slow, monotonous, and weak. What
does the nurse infer from this observation?
1
The patient may be shy.
2
The patient may be anxious.
3
The patient may be depressed.
4
The patient may be hearing impaired.
3 THIS ONE IS WRONG - ANS Which age of a child will be included in the preoperational stage
of cognitive development according to Piaget?
1
1 year old
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INTERVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
3 - ANS The nurse is caring for an elderly patient who is anxious and lonely. During the
interaction, the patient tells the nurse, "My family doesn't care for me, and nobody wants to
visit me." Which response would indicate that the nurse is reassuring the patient?
1
"What would you like to eat for lunch?"
2
"Which family member loves you most?"
3
"I will be here to care for you throughout the day."
4
"Tell me something about your family members."
2, 3, 5 - ANS The nurse is interviewing a patient with psychosis. Which behaviors would
indicate to the nurse that the patient may exhibit violent behavior? Select all that apply.
1
The patient starts crying.
2
The patient clenches the fists.
3
The patient moves back and forth.
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,4
The patient is extremely anxious.
5
The patient stares blankly at the nurse.
2 - ANS A patient is scheduled for a blood test. The patient asks the nurse for a cup of juice.
The nurse tells the patient, "You need to avoid eating or drinking solids or liquids for 12 hours
before blood tests because the food may alter the blood test results." Which type of verbal
response does the nurse's statement indicate?
1
Empathy
2
Explanation
3
Clarification
4
Confrontation
3, 4, 5 - ANS Which nonverbal behaviors of the nurse will have a positive impact on a patient
during an interview? Select all that apply.
1
The nurse has a slow rate of speech during the interview.
2
The nurse focuses on writing notes during the interview.
3
The nurse leans slightly toward the patient during the interview.
4
The nurse provides empathy to the patient using appropriate touch.
5
The nurse maintains eye contact with the patient during the interview.
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, 1, 3, 4 - ANS Which criteria should the nurse consider when choosing an interpreter to assist
in interviewing an immigrant patient? Select al that apply.
1
The interpreter should be mature.
2
The interpreter should be economically well-off.
3
The interpreter should not belong to the patient's rival group.
4
The interpreter should be well aware of the patient's language.
5
The interpreter should belong to the opposite gender of the patient.
3 - ANS While interviewing a patient, the nurse observes that the patient is taking frequent
and long pauses while speaking. The patient's speech is slow, monotonous, and weak. What
does the nurse infer from this observation?
1
The patient may be shy.
2
The patient may be anxious.
3
The patient may be depressed.
4
The patient may be hearing impaired.
3 THIS ONE IS WRONG - ANS Which age of a child will be included in the preoperational stage
of cognitive development according to Piaget?
1
1 year old
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