PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND HEALTH
ASSESSMENT EXAM REVIEW STUDY PAPER
WITH ACCURATE VERIFIED ANSWERS AND
FULL COVERAGE 2026
• The nurse is conducting an interview with a woman who has recently
learned that she is pregnant and who has come to the clinic today to
begin prenatal care. The woman states that she and her husband are
excited about the pregnancy but have a few questions. She looks
nervously at her hands during the interview and sighs loudly.
Considering the concept of communication, which statement does the
nurse know to be most accurate? The woman is:
a.
Excited about her pregnancy but nervous about the labor.
b.
Exhibiting verbal and nonverbal behaviors that do not match.
c.
Excited about her pregnancy, but her husband is not and this is upsetting
to her.
d.
Not excited about her pregnancy but believes the nurse will negatively
respond to her if she states this. Answer: B
,• Receiving is a part of the communication process. Which receiver is
most likely to misinterpret a message sent by a health care professional?
a.
Well-adjusted adolescent who came in for a sports physical
b.
Recovering alcoholic who came in for a basic physical examination
c.
Man whose wife has just been diagnosed with lung cancer
d.
Man with a hearing impairment who uses sign language to communicate
and who has an interpreter with him Answer: C
• The nurse makes which adjustment in the physical environment to
promote the success of an interview?
a.
Reduces noise by turning off televisions and radios
b.
Reduces the distance between the interviewer and the patient to 2 feet or
less
c.
, Provides a dim light that makes the room cozy and helps the patient
relax
d.
Arranges seating across a desk or table to allow the patient some
personal space Answer: A
• In an interview, the nurse may find it necessary to take notes to aid his
or her memory later. Which statement is true regarding note-taking?
a.
Note-taking may impede the nurses observation of the patients
nonverbal behaviors.
b.
Note-taking allows the patient to continue at his or her own pace as the
nurse records what is said.
c.
Note-taking allows the nurse to shift attention away from the patient,
resulting in an increased comfort level.
d.
Note-taking allows the nurse to break eye contact with the patient, which
may increase his or her level of comfort. Answer: A
• The nurse asks, I would like to ask you some questions about your
health and your usual daily activities so that we can better plan your stay
ASSESSMENT EXAM REVIEW STUDY PAPER
WITH ACCURATE VERIFIED ANSWERS AND
FULL COVERAGE 2026
• The nurse is conducting an interview with a woman who has recently
learned that she is pregnant and who has come to the clinic today to
begin prenatal care. The woman states that she and her husband are
excited about the pregnancy but have a few questions. She looks
nervously at her hands during the interview and sighs loudly.
Considering the concept of communication, which statement does the
nurse know to be most accurate? The woman is:
a.
Excited about her pregnancy but nervous about the labor.
b.
Exhibiting verbal and nonverbal behaviors that do not match.
c.
Excited about her pregnancy, but her husband is not and this is upsetting
to her.
d.
Not excited about her pregnancy but believes the nurse will negatively
respond to her if she states this. Answer: B
,• Receiving is a part of the communication process. Which receiver is
most likely to misinterpret a message sent by a health care professional?
a.
Well-adjusted adolescent who came in for a sports physical
b.
Recovering alcoholic who came in for a basic physical examination
c.
Man whose wife has just been diagnosed with lung cancer
d.
Man with a hearing impairment who uses sign language to communicate
and who has an interpreter with him Answer: C
• The nurse makes which adjustment in the physical environment to
promote the success of an interview?
a.
Reduces noise by turning off televisions and radios
b.
Reduces the distance between the interviewer and the patient to 2 feet or
less
c.
, Provides a dim light that makes the room cozy and helps the patient
relax
d.
Arranges seating across a desk or table to allow the patient some
personal space Answer: A
• In an interview, the nurse may find it necessary to take notes to aid his
or her memory later. Which statement is true regarding note-taking?
a.
Note-taking may impede the nurses observation of the patients
nonverbal behaviors.
b.
Note-taking allows the patient to continue at his or her own pace as the
nurse records what is said.
c.
Note-taking allows the nurse to shift attention away from the patient,
resulting in an increased comfort level.
d.
Note-taking allows the nurse to break eye contact with the patient, which
may increase his or her level of comfort. Answer: A
• The nurse asks, I would like to ask you some questions about your
health and your usual daily activities so that we can better plan your stay
