NRS 2014 Quiz Qs & General Survey/Health
History Exam Study Guide
After completing and initial assessment of a patient, the nurse has charted that his pulse
is 58 bpm. This type of data would be: - ANSWER objective
During a complete health history, one of the written questions asks, "You don't smoke,
drink, or take drugs, right?" This question is an example of: - ANSWER Using biased or
leading questions
Which of these represents an acute pain response:
Depression
Hyperventilation
Increased blood pressure and pulse
Confusion - ANSWER increased blood pressure and pulse
A patient has an average blood pressure reading of 126/86 mm Hg. This applies to which
blood pressure category? - ANSWER Prehypertension (120-139/80-89 mmHg)
Blood pressure categories - ANSWER Normal: <120/80 mmHg
Prehypertension: 120-139/80-89 mmHg
High blood pressure: >140/90 mmHg
A patient tells a nurse he is nervous, nauseated, and "feels hot". This type of data is an
example of: - ANSWER subjective
A patient tells a nurse he's had abdominal pain the past week. Which response would be
appropriate?
, A. Can you point to where it hurts?
B. Have you had any surgeries on your abdomen? - ANSWER A
During an assessment, the nurse notices the patient handling a small necklace. Which
action by the nurse is appropriate?
A. No action is necessary
B. Ask the patient about the item and its significance
C. Tell the patient that a family member should take valuables home. - ANSWER B
'You mentioned having shortness of breath, tell me more about this." What verbal skill is
used in this statement? - ANSWER Open ended question
What is the most reliable indicator of pain? - ANSWER subjective report
What is the purpose of healthy history? - ANSWER To provide a database of subjective
information about the patients past and current health
What best sums of EPB? - ANSWER emphasizes the use of best evidence with the
clinician's experience
Important disease asked during health history: - ANSWER mental illness, coronary heart
disease, high bp, stroke, diabetes, obesity, blood disorders, cancers, anemias, arthritis,
allergies, addictions, suicide, seizures, kidney disease, TB
What is true regarding TMT - ANSWER risk of cross contamination is reduced,
compared w the rectal route
The review of systems provides the nurse with: - ANSWER head to toe assessment
History Exam Study Guide
After completing and initial assessment of a patient, the nurse has charted that his pulse
is 58 bpm. This type of data would be: - ANSWER objective
During a complete health history, one of the written questions asks, "You don't smoke,
drink, or take drugs, right?" This question is an example of: - ANSWER Using biased or
leading questions
Which of these represents an acute pain response:
Depression
Hyperventilation
Increased blood pressure and pulse
Confusion - ANSWER increased blood pressure and pulse
A patient has an average blood pressure reading of 126/86 mm Hg. This applies to which
blood pressure category? - ANSWER Prehypertension (120-139/80-89 mmHg)
Blood pressure categories - ANSWER Normal: <120/80 mmHg
Prehypertension: 120-139/80-89 mmHg
High blood pressure: >140/90 mmHg
A patient tells a nurse he is nervous, nauseated, and "feels hot". This type of data is an
example of: - ANSWER subjective
A patient tells a nurse he's had abdominal pain the past week. Which response would be
appropriate?
, A. Can you point to where it hurts?
B. Have you had any surgeries on your abdomen? - ANSWER A
During an assessment, the nurse notices the patient handling a small necklace. Which
action by the nurse is appropriate?
A. No action is necessary
B. Ask the patient about the item and its significance
C. Tell the patient that a family member should take valuables home. - ANSWER B
'You mentioned having shortness of breath, tell me more about this." What verbal skill is
used in this statement? - ANSWER Open ended question
What is the most reliable indicator of pain? - ANSWER subjective report
What is the purpose of healthy history? - ANSWER To provide a database of subjective
information about the patients past and current health
What best sums of EPB? - ANSWER emphasizes the use of best evidence with the
clinician's experience
Important disease asked during health history: - ANSWER mental illness, coronary heart
disease, high bp, stroke, diabetes, obesity, blood disorders, cancers, anemias, arthritis,
allergies, addictions, suicide, seizures, kidney disease, TB
What is true regarding TMT - ANSWER risk of cross contamination is reduced,
compared w the rectal route
The review of systems provides the nurse with: - ANSWER head to toe assessment
