NSG 3160 UNIT 1 & 2 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
•A mother brings her 28-month-old daughter into the clinic for a
well-child visit. At the beginning of the visit, the nurse focuses
attention away from the toddler, but as the interview
progresses, the toddler begins to "warm up" and is smiling shyly
at the nurse. The nurse will be most successful in interacting
with the toddler if which is done next?
1. Tickle the toddler and get her to laugh.
2. Stoop down to her level and ask her about the toy she is
holding.
3. Continue to ignore her until it is time for the physical
examination.
4. Ask the mother to leave during the examination of the
toddler, because toddlers often fuss less if their parent is not in
view. - correct answer- 2. Stoop down to her level and
ask her about the toy she is holding.
•A woman has just entered the emergency department after
being battered by her husband. The nurse needs to get some
information from her to begin treatment. What is the best
choice for an opening phase of the interview with this patient?
,1. "Hello, Nancy, my name is Nurse C."
2. "Mrs. H., my name is Nurse C. How are you?"
3. "Hello, Mrs. H., my name is Nurse C. It sure is cold today!"
4. "Mrs. H., my name is Nurse C. I'll need to ask you a few
questions about what happened." - correct answer- 4.
"Mrs. H., my name is Nurse C. I'll need to ask you a few
questions about what happened."
•A woman is discussing the problems she is having with her 2-
year-old son. She says, "He won't go to sleep at night, and during
the day he has several fits. I get so upset when that happens."
Which is the best response by the nurse to gain a better
understanding of the problem?
1. "Go on, I'm listening."
2. "Fits? Tell me what you mean by this."
3. "Yes, it can be upsetting when a child has a fit."
4. "Don't be upset when he has a fit; every 2-year-old has fits."
- correct answer- 2. "Fits? Tell me what you mean by this."
•As a mandatory reporter of older adult abuse, which must be
present before a nurse would notify the authorities?
1. Statements from victim
2. Statements from witnesses
,3. Proof of abuse and/or neglect
4. Suspicion of older adult abuse and/or neglect - correct
answer- 4. Suspicion of older adult abuse and/or neglect
•During a home visit, the nurse notices that an older adult
woman is caring for her bedridden husband. The woman states
that this is her duty, she does the best she can, and her children
come to help when they are in town. Her husband is unable to
care for himself, and she appears thin, weak, and exhausted. The
nurse notices that several of his prescription medication bottles
are empty. What term best describes this situation?
1. Physical abuse
2. Financial exploitation
3. Psychological abuse
4. Neglect - correct answer- Neglect
•During an interview, a parent of a hospitalized child is sitting in
a recliner with his legs extended and his arms at his sides. As the
interviewer begins to discuss his son's treatment, he suddenly
changes positions and crosses his arms against his chest and
crosses his legs. What does this change in posture suggest?
1. Simply changing positions
2. More comfortable in this position Incorrect
, 3. Tired and needs a break from the interview
4. Uncomfortable talking about his son's treatment - correct
answer- 4. Uncomfortable talking about his son's treatment
•During an interview, the nurse states, "You mentioned having
shortness of breath. Tell me more about that." Which verbal skill
is used with this statement?
1. Reflection
2. Facilitation
3. Direct question
4. Open-ended question - correct answer- 4. Open-ended
question
•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?
1. Note-taking may impede the nurse's observation of the
patient's nonverbal behaviors.
2. Note-taking allows the patient to continue at their own pace
as the nurse records what is said.
3. Note-taking allows the nurse to shift attention away from the
patient, resulting in an increased comfort level. Incorrect
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
•A mother brings her 28-month-old daughter into the clinic for a
well-child visit. At the beginning of the visit, the nurse focuses
attention away from the toddler, but as the interview
progresses, the toddler begins to "warm up" and is smiling shyly
at the nurse. The nurse will be most successful in interacting
with the toddler if which is done next?
1. Tickle the toddler and get her to laugh.
2. Stoop down to her level and ask her about the toy she is
holding.
3. Continue to ignore her until it is time for the physical
examination.
4. Ask the mother to leave during the examination of the
toddler, because toddlers often fuss less if their parent is not in
view. - correct answer- 2. Stoop down to her level and
ask her about the toy she is holding.
•A woman has just entered the emergency department after
being battered by her husband. The nurse needs to get some
information from her to begin treatment. What is the best
choice for an opening phase of the interview with this patient?
,1. "Hello, Nancy, my name is Nurse C."
2. "Mrs. H., my name is Nurse C. How are you?"
3. "Hello, Mrs. H., my name is Nurse C. It sure is cold today!"
4. "Mrs. H., my name is Nurse C. I'll need to ask you a few
questions about what happened." - correct answer- 4.
"Mrs. H., my name is Nurse C. I'll need to ask you a few
questions about what happened."
•A woman is discussing the problems she is having with her 2-
year-old son. She says, "He won't go to sleep at night, and during
the day he has several fits. I get so upset when that happens."
Which is the best response by the nurse to gain a better
understanding of the problem?
1. "Go on, I'm listening."
2. "Fits? Tell me what you mean by this."
3. "Yes, it can be upsetting when a child has a fit."
4. "Don't be upset when he has a fit; every 2-year-old has fits."
- correct answer- 2. "Fits? Tell me what you mean by this."
•As a mandatory reporter of older adult abuse, which must be
present before a nurse would notify the authorities?
1. Statements from victim
2. Statements from witnesses
,3. Proof of abuse and/or neglect
4. Suspicion of older adult abuse and/or neglect - correct
answer- 4. Suspicion of older adult abuse and/or neglect
•During a home visit, the nurse notices that an older adult
woman is caring for her bedridden husband. The woman states
that this is her duty, she does the best she can, and her children
come to help when they are in town. Her husband is unable to
care for himself, and she appears thin, weak, and exhausted. The
nurse notices that several of his prescription medication bottles
are empty. What term best describes this situation?
1. Physical abuse
2. Financial exploitation
3. Psychological abuse
4. Neglect - correct answer- Neglect
•During an interview, a parent of a hospitalized child is sitting in
a recliner with his legs extended and his arms at his sides. As the
interviewer begins to discuss his son's treatment, he suddenly
changes positions and crosses his arms against his chest and
crosses his legs. What does this change in posture suggest?
1. Simply changing positions
2. More comfortable in this position Incorrect
, 3. Tired and needs a break from the interview
4. Uncomfortable talking about his son's treatment - correct
answer- 4. Uncomfortable talking about his son's treatment
•During an interview, the nurse states, "You mentioned having
shortness of breath. Tell me more about that." Which verbal skill
is used with this statement?
1. Reflection
2. Facilitation
3. Direct question
4. Open-ended question - correct answer- 4. Open-ended
question
•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?
1. Note-taking may impede the nurse's observation of the
patient's nonverbal behaviors.
2. Note-taking allows the patient to continue at their own pace
as the nurse records what is said.
3. Note-taking allows the nurse to shift attention away from the
patient, resulting in an increased comfort level. Incorrect
