NURS 142 Midterm Exam Set With All
Correct Solutions 2026
What is OLDCARTS used for? - Ans--Assessing history of present illness
What does OLDCARTS stand for? - Ans--Onset, Location, Duration,
Character, Aggravating/Alleviating Factors, Radiation, Timing, Severity
What is an example of an Onset question in OLDCARTS? - Ans--When did
this start?
What is an example of Location question in OLDCARTS? - Ans--Can you
Please point to the location
What is an example of a duration question in old carts? - Ans--When it
occurs, how long does it last?
What is an example of an aggravating factor question in old carts? - Ans--
What makes it worse?
What is an example of a character question in OLDCARTS? - Ans--Can you
describe it to me?
What is an example of a relieving factors question in old carts? - Ans--What
makes it better?
What is an example of a treatment question in old carts? - Ans--What
treatments have you tried?
What is a scale or severity question in oldcarts? - Ans--On a scale of 0 to 10
how much is the issue impacting your life?
What kind of assessment is OLD CARTS? - Ans--A mnemonic guide for
subjectively assessing history of present illness
, What type of questions does old carts answer? - Ans--How are you feeling?
Or why are you here today?
What is a general survey? - Ans--The first thing a nurse does at the
beginning of a shift or visit with each patient
What does the general survey assess? - Ans--For signs of stress or
instability ABCCS
What is ABCCS - Ans--Airway, breathing, circulation, consciousness, and
safety
In the general survey, what do you look for? - Ans--Signs of pain, age, body
type, hygiene, affect and mood, signs of abuse, posture, gait/balance,
family interaction.
What is the main purpose of the general survey? - Ans--To get an overall
picture of the client status
What is therapeutic communication? - Ans--Interactive process that builds
trust and respect. Response to verbal and nonverbal messages.
What is non-therapeutic communication? - Ans--*Non-patient focused that
Fosters distrust and discomfort.
*Asking questions that satisfy your own curiosity
* False reassurance - saying don't worry
*giving advice- if it was me, I would not have have the surgery
*passing judgement- you still smoke even though you have cancer ?
*using technical terms
* defending- saying "the nurses are busy and didn't mean to forget your pain
medication "
What is an example of non-theraputic communication - Ans--Non patient
focused- discussing personal life.
What is a therapeutic communication example? - Ans--*Exploring- tell me
more
Correct Solutions 2026
What is OLDCARTS used for? - Ans--Assessing history of present illness
What does OLDCARTS stand for? - Ans--Onset, Location, Duration,
Character, Aggravating/Alleviating Factors, Radiation, Timing, Severity
What is an example of an Onset question in OLDCARTS? - Ans--When did
this start?
What is an example of Location question in OLDCARTS? - Ans--Can you
Please point to the location
What is an example of a duration question in old carts? - Ans--When it
occurs, how long does it last?
What is an example of an aggravating factor question in old carts? - Ans--
What makes it worse?
What is an example of a character question in OLDCARTS? - Ans--Can you
describe it to me?
What is an example of a relieving factors question in old carts? - Ans--What
makes it better?
What is an example of a treatment question in old carts? - Ans--What
treatments have you tried?
What is a scale or severity question in oldcarts? - Ans--On a scale of 0 to 10
how much is the issue impacting your life?
What kind of assessment is OLD CARTS? - Ans--A mnemonic guide for
subjectively assessing history of present illness
, What type of questions does old carts answer? - Ans--How are you feeling?
Or why are you here today?
What is a general survey? - Ans--The first thing a nurse does at the
beginning of a shift or visit with each patient
What does the general survey assess? - Ans--For signs of stress or
instability ABCCS
What is ABCCS - Ans--Airway, breathing, circulation, consciousness, and
safety
In the general survey, what do you look for? - Ans--Signs of pain, age, body
type, hygiene, affect and mood, signs of abuse, posture, gait/balance,
family interaction.
What is the main purpose of the general survey? - Ans--To get an overall
picture of the client status
What is therapeutic communication? - Ans--Interactive process that builds
trust and respect. Response to verbal and nonverbal messages.
What is non-therapeutic communication? - Ans--*Non-patient focused that
Fosters distrust and discomfort.
*Asking questions that satisfy your own curiosity
* False reassurance - saying don't worry
*giving advice- if it was me, I would not have have the surgery
*passing judgement- you still smoke even though you have cancer ?
*using technical terms
* defending- saying "the nurses are busy and didn't mean to forget your pain
medication "
What is an example of non-theraputic communication - Ans--Non patient
focused- discussing personal life.
What is a therapeutic communication example? - Ans--*Exploring- tell me
more
