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NUR 256 Exam Practice
A nurse is conducting a general survey on a client and notes a continuous
twitching movement of a muscle in the client's left arm. Which of the following
terms should the nurse use to describe the involuntary movement?
A. Fasciculation
B. Spasticity
C. Tic
D. Myoclonus
Fasciculation
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who asks, "What are things that can
affect my blood pressure?" Which of the following info should the nurse
include as factors that affect BP?
Smoking
Time of day
Obesity
Height
Diuretic medication
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Time of day, obesity, diuretic medicine, and Smoking
A nurse is conducting a health history interview and asks the client to
describe the pain that they are experiencing. This is an example of what type
of question?
A. leading question
B. closed ended question
C. direct question
D. open ended question
Open ended question
A nurse is conducting a review of systems with a client during a health history
interview. Which of the following responses by the client requires additional
investigation?
A. "I had a rash from poison ivy on my arms last week, but it's gone now"
B. "I wear a hearing aid"
C. "I had a negative tuberculosis screening test last month"
D. "I have a cough"
"I have a cough"
A nurse is planning to conduct a health history interview with a client. which of
the following actions should the nurse plan to take? (select all that apply)
A. gather supplies to take notes
B. review the client's medical record at the conclusion of the interview
C. conduct the interview in an open area such as the receptions area or
hallway
D. select a position that is 0.6 to 0.9 m (2 to 3 feet) from the client during the
interview
E. ensure a face to face contact is at eye level
Gather supplies to take notes
Select a position that is 0.6 to 0.9 m (2 to 3 feet) from the client during the interview
Ensure a face to face contact is at eye level
A nurse is preparing to collect a health history from a client. Which of the
following should the nurse plan to assess as a component of a functional
assessment? (select all that apply)
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A. the reason that the client is seeking health care
B. if the client is experiencing abuse or human trafficking
C. the environment in which the client resides
D. the client's use of substances
E. client's ability to perform activities associated with daily living
If the client is experiencing abuse or human trafficking
The environment in which the client resides
The client's use of substances
Client's ability to perform activities associated with daily living
The client's use of substances
A nurse is collecting information about a client's family history. The nurse
should plan to collect information about the health of which of the following
client relatives? (select all that apply)
A. parents
B. siblings
C. aunts & uncles
D. cousins
E. grandparents
Parents
Siblings
Grandparents
A nurse is collecting biographic data from a client who reports they are
seeking health care due to a persistent cough. The client states they identify
as transgender. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask?
A. "How does your family feel about your gender identity?"
B. "What pronouns do you use?"
C. "when did you transition?"
D. "Are you planning to ever have surgery to change your biological sex?"
"What pronouns do you use?"
A nurse has collected biographic data from a client. Which of the following
findings in the client's community is considered a social determinant of health
that can negatively impact the client's health?
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A. limited access to convenience foods
B. a park available within walking distance from a client's residence
C. limited access to a pharmacy
D. a neighborhood population that has a high rate of obesity & smoking
Limited access to a pharmacy
A nurse is conducting a health history interview with a client. which of the
following is accurate about a directive interview technique?
A. this technique consists of mostly closed ended questions
B. this technique enables the client to control the pace of the interview
C. This technique is used to gather general information about a client's
condition
D. this technique is effective for determining a client's emotional responses
This technique consists of mostly closed ended questions
A nurse is preparing to conduct a health history interview. Which of the
following actions should the nurse plan to perform during the closing stage of
the interview?
A. document client data
B. provide an opportunity for client to ask questions
C. explain the reason for the insurance
D. greet client with an introduction
Provide an opportunity for client to ask questions
A nurse is collecting a healthy history from a client who is accompanied by an
interpreter. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. speak directly to the client throughout the interview
B. ensure the interpreter is positioned behind the client for privacy
C. ask the interpreter to summarize a group of questions for the client
D use accurate medical terminology when gathering information
Speak directly to the client throughout the interview
A nurse is gathering information during a health history interview from a client
who reports they have type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions
“NUR 256 EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS
”LATEST EXAM SOLVED QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+ (LATEST
VERSION) WELL REVISED GUARANTEE PASS
NUR 256 Exam Practice
A nurse is conducting a general survey on a client and notes a continuous
twitching movement of a muscle in the client's left arm. Which of the following
terms should the nurse use to describe the involuntary movement?
A. Fasciculation
B. Spasticity
C. Tic
D. Myoclonus
Fasciculation
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who asks, "What are things that can
affect my blood pressure?" Which of the following info should the nurse
include as factors that affect BP?
Smoking
Time of day
Obesity
Height
Diuretic medication
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Time of day, obesity, diuretic medicine, and Smoking
A nurse is conducting a health history interview and asks the client to
describe the pain that they are experiencing. This is an example of what type
of question?
A. leading question
B. closed ended question
C. direct question
D. open ended question
Open ended question
A nurse is conducting a review of systems with a client during a health history
interview. Which of the following responses by the client requires additional
investigation?
A. "I had a rash from poison ivy on my arms last week, but it's gone now"
B. "I wear a hearing aid"
C. "I had a negative tuberculosis screening test last month"
D. "I have a cough"
"I have a cough"
A nurse is planning to conduct a health history interview with a client. which of
the following actions should the nurse plan to take? (select all that apply)
A. gather supplies to take notes
B. review the client's medical record at the conclusion of the interview
C. conduct the interview in an open area such as the receptions area or
hallway
D. select a position that is 0.6 to 0.9 m (2 to 3 feet) from the client during the
interview
E. ensure a face to face contact is at eye level
Gather supplies to take notes
Select a position that is 0.6 to 0.9 m (2 to 3 feet) from the client during the interview
Ensure a face to face contact is at eye level
A nurse is preparing to collect a health history from a client. Which of the
following should the nurse plan to assess as a component of a functional
assessment? (select all that apply)
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A. the reason that the client is seeking health care
B. if the client is experiencing abuse or human trafficking
C. the environment in which the client resides
D. the client's use of substances
E. client's ability to perform activities associated with daily living
If the client is experiencing abuse or human trafficking
The environment in which the client resides
The client's use of substances
Client's ability to perform activities associated with daily living
The client's use of substances
A nurse is collecting information about a client's family history. The nurse
should plan to collect information about the health of which of the following
client relatives? (select all that apply)
A. parents
B. siblings
C. aunts & uncles
D. cousins
E. grandparents
Parents
Siblings
Grandparents
A nurse is collecting biographic data from a client who reports they are
seeking health care due to a persistent cough. The client states they identify
as transgender. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask?
A. "How does your family feel about your gender identity?"
B. "What pronouns do you use?"
C. "when did you transition?"
D. "Are you planning to ever have surgery to change your biological sex?"
"What pronouns do you use?"
A nurse has collected biographic data from a client. Which of the following
findings in the client's community is considered a social determinant of health
that can negatively impact the client's health?
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A. limited access to convenience foods
B. a park available within walking distance from a client's residence
C. limited access to a pharmacy
D. a neighborhood population that has a high rate of obesity & smoking
Limited access to a pharmacy
A nurse is conducting a health history interview with a client. which of the
following is accurate about a directive interview technique?
A. this technique consists of mostly closed ended questions
B. this technique enables the client to control the pace of the interview
C. This technique is used to gather general information about a client's
condition
D. this technique is effective for determining a client's emotional responses
This technique consists of mostly closed ended questions
A nurse is preparing to conduct a health history interview. Which of the
following actions should the nurse plan to perform during the closing stage of
the interview?
A. document client data
B. provide an opportunity for client to ask questions
C. explain the reason for the insurance
D. greet client with an introduction
Provide an opportunity for client to ask questions
A nurse is collecting a healthy history from a client who is accompanied by an
interpreter. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. speak directly to the client throughout the interview
B. ensure the interpreter is positioned behind the client for privacy
C. ask the interpreter to summarize a group of questions for the client
D use accurate medical terminology when gathering information
Speak directly to the client throughout the interview
A nurse is gathering information during a health history interview from a client
who reports they have type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions
