HEALTH ASSESSMENT
HEALTH ASSESSMENT: COLLECTING SUBJECTIVE DATA EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WELL ILLUSTRATED.
During the interview process, the nurse uses both open-ended and closed-ended
questions. During what phase of the interview process does the nurse use these
specific types of questions?
A. Pre-interaction
B. Working
C. Beginning
D. Closing answer >> B. Working
The nurse is caring for a client exhibiting slurred speech after suffering from a
cerebrovascular accident. The nurse is unable to completely understand the
client. What is the nurse's best action?
A. Turn the television on for distraction.
B. Refer all questions to the client's family member in room.
C. Ask the client to repeat the statement or question.
D. Change the subject to put the client at ease. answer >> C. Ask the client to
repeat the statement or question.
During an interview with an adult client, the nurse can keep the interview from
going off course by __________.
A. using open-ended questions.
B. rephrasing the client's statements.
C. using closed-ended questions.
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D. inferring information. answer >> C. using closed-ended questions.
The nurse is beginning a health history interview with an adult client who
expresses anger at the nurse. The best approach for dealing with an angry client is
for the nurse to __________.
A. provide structure during the interview.
B. refer the client to a different health care provider.
C. allow the client to verbalize his or her feelings.
D. offer reasons why the client should not feel angry. answer >> C. allow the
client to verbalize his or her feelings.
A client is unable to recall the last time an immunization was received. Which part
of the client's health should the nurse realize is being the most impacted by this
practice?
A. compliance with treatment
B. screening test completion
C. risk factors
D. health maintenance answer >> D. health maintenance
A nurse is palpating a child's forehead for signs of fever. Which part of the hand
should the nurse use?
A. Ulnar surface
B. Palmar surface
C. Finger pads
D. Dorsal surface answer >> D. Dorsal surface
HEALTH ASSESSMENT: COLLECTING SUBJECTIVE DATA EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WELL ILLUSTRATED.
During the interview process, the nurse uses both open-ended and closed-ended
questions. During what phase of the interview process does the nurse use these
specific types of questions?
A. Pre-interaction
B. Working
C. Beginning
D. Closing answer >> B. Working
The nurse is caring for a client exhibiting slurred speech after suffering from a
cerebrovascular accident. The nurse is unable to completely understand the
client. What is the nurse's best action?
A. Turn the television on for distraction.
B. Refer all questions to the client's family member in room.
C. Ask the client to repeat the statement or question.
D. Change the subject to put the client at ease. answer >> C. Ask the client to
repeat the statement or question.
During an interview with an adult client, the nurse can keep the interview from
going off course by __________.
A. using open-ended questions.
B. rephrasing the client's statements.
C. using closed-ended questions.
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D. inferring information. answer >> C. using closed-ended questions.
The nurse is beginning a health history interview with an adult client who
expresses anger at the nurse. The best approach for dealing with an angry client is
for the nurse to __________.
A. provide structure during the interview.
B. refer the client to a different health care provider.
C. allow the client to verbalize his or her feelings.
D. offer reasons why the client should not feel angry. answer >> C. allow the
client to verbalize his or her feelings.
A client is unable to recall the last time an immunization was received. Which part
of the client's health should the nurse realize is being the most impacted by this
practice?
A. compliance with treatment
B. screening test completion
C. risk factors
D. health maintenance answer >> D. health maintenance
A nurse is palpating a child's forehead for signs of fever. Which part of the hand
should the nurse use?
A. Ulnar surface
B. Palmar surface
C. Finger pads
D. Dorsal surface answer >> D. Dorsal surface
