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NUR400 CH 11 Exam Questions With
Correct Answers
What is the first thing you should do in a patient interview - answer✔state the purpose
what type of questions should be used to allow for observation of the patients verbal and
nonverbal responses? - answer✔open-ended
when should you use close ended questions? - answer✔to elicit specific information
what kind of question is this?
how many siblings do you have? - answer✔closed ended
this can be helpful when gathering baseline information
what are two important steps of a patient interview? - answer✔clarify and summarize to allow
the patient to correct the nurse's interpretation
Box 11.3 behaviors
these are self explanatory don't stress - answer✔exhibiting empathy
giving recognition
demonstrating acceptance
restating & reflecting
focusing
open ended questions
presenting reality
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observations
what components does the physical assessment include? - answer✔current and post health
status
physical exam
pharmacologic assessment
physical functions
what is included under current and past health status? - answer✔most recent medical
evaluation
past hospitalizations
vision and hearing impairments
substance uses
what is included in the physical exam - answer✔body system review
neuro status
lab results
do over the counter medications and herbs count as part of pharmacologic assessment? -
answer✔YES always ask
what physical functions are we assessing? - answer✔elimination
activity and exercise
sleep
nutrition
hydration
sexuality
self-care
what is included in a psychological assessment? - answer✔response to mental health problems
and the meaning behind them and any strategies being done to cope
what is an MSE - answer✔mental status exam
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11/16/2024 10:16 AM
NUR400 CH 11 Exam Questions With
Correct Answers
What is the first thing you should do in a patient interview - answer✔state the purpose
what type of questions should be used to allow for observation of the patients verbal and
nonverbal responses? - answer✔open-ended
when should you use close ended questions? - answer✔to elicit specific information
what kind of question is this?
how many siblings do you have? - answer✔closed ended
this can be helpful when gathering baseline information
what are two important steps of a patient interview? - answer✔clarify and summarize to allow
the patient to correct the nurse's interpretation
Box 11.3 behaviors
these are self explanatory don't stress - answer✔exhibiting empathy
giving recognition
demonstrating acceptance
restating & reflecting
focusing
open ended questions
presenting reality
1|Page
, ©BRIGHTSTARS EXAM SOLUTIONS
11/16/2024 10:16 AM
observations
what components does the physical assessment include? - answer✔current and post health
status
physical exam
pharmacologic assessment
physical functions
what is included under current and past health status? - answer✔most recent medical
evaluation
past hospitalizations
vision and hearing impairments
substance uses
what is included in the physical exam - answer✔body system review
neuro status
lab results
do over the counter medications and herbs count as part of pharmacologic assessment? -
answer✔YES always ask
what physical functions are we assessing? - answer✔elimination
activity and exercise
sleep
nutrition
hydration
sexuality
self-care
what is included in a psychological assessment? - answer✔response to mental health problems
and the meaning behind them and any strategies being done to cope
what is an MSE - answer✔mental status exam
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