HEALTH ASSESSMENT
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
GUIDE 2026-2027 .
,1. The practitioner, entering the examining room to meet a patient for the first time, states "Hello, I'm M.M., and
I'm here to gather some information. This will take about 30 minutes. D.D. is a student working with me. If it's
all right with you, she will remain during the examination." Which of the following must be added to cover all
aspects of the interview contract?
A) A statement regarding confedentiality, patient costs and the expectations of each person
B) the purpose of the interview and the role of the interviewer
C) Time and place of the interviewer and a confedentiality statement
D) An explicit purpose of the interview and a description of the physical examination including diagnostic studies✓✓
Correct answer A)A statement regarding confedentiality, patient costs and the expectations of each person
8 items of information that should be comminicated to the client concerning the terms or expectations of the interview✓✓ Correct answer
1. Time and place of the interview and succeeding physical examination
2. Introduction of yourself and a breif explanation of your role
3. The purpose of the interview
4. How long it will take
5. Expectation of participation of each person
6. Presence of any other people
7. Confidentiality
8. Any cost to the client (pg. 27
Jarvis)
2. is exhibiting an accurate understanding of the other person's feelings within a communication
context
A) Empathy
B) Liking others
C) Facilitation
, D) A Nonverbal listening technique✓✓ Correct answer A) Empathy means viewing the world from the other persons inner frame of reference while
remaining you. Recognition of another persons feelings without criticism.
(pg. 28 Jarvis)
3. You conduct an admission interview. Because you are expecting a phone call, you stand near the door. Which
would be a more appropriate approach?
A) Arrange to have someone page you so you can sit on the side of the bed
B) Have someone answer the phone so you can sit facing the patient
C) Use this approach given the circumstances
D) Arrange for time free of interuptions after the initial physical examination is complete✓✓ Correct answer B) Have
someone answer the phone so you can sit facing the patient
Refuse Interruptions Inform support statt of your interview and ask them not to interupt you during this time. Any interuption can destroy any rapport you had previously built.
Sit eye level with patient and avoid barriers such as desks, and avoid standing, standing assumes superiority and takes away control from the patient. Keep a distance of 4 to 5 feet
for personal space.
(pg.29 Jarvis)
4. A patient asks the nurse, "May I ask you a question?" This is an example of
A) An open-ended question
B) A reflective question
C) A closed question
D) A double-barreled question✓✓ Correct answer C) A closed question elicits a "yes" or "no" answer or a forced choice.
**Avoid Double-barreled questions are questions that ask more than one question, to where a "yes" or "no" answer would not fully satisfy the question
(pg. 32 Jarvis)
5. Which statement best describes interpretation as a communication tech- nique?
A) interpretation is the same as clarification
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
GUIDE 2026-2027 .
,1. The practitioner, entering the examining room to meet a patient for the first time, states "Hello, I'm M.M., and
I'm here to gather some information. This will take about 30 minutes. D.D. is a student working with me. If it's
all right with you, she will remain during the examination." Which of the following must be added to cover all
aspects of the interview contract?
A) A statement regarding confedentiality, patient costs and the expectations of each person
B) the purpose of the interview and the role of the interviewer
C) Time and place of the interviewer and a confedentiality statement
D) An explicit purpose of the interview and a description of the physical examination including diagnostic studies✓✓
Correct answer A)A statement regarding confedentiality, patient costs and the expectations of each person
8 items of information that should be comminicated to the client concerning the terms or expectations of the interview✓✓ Correct answer
1. Time and place of the interview and succeeding physical examination
2. Introduction of yourself and a breif explanation of your role
3. The purpose of the interview
4. How long it will take
5. Expectation of participation of each person
6. Presence of any other people
7. Confidentiality
8. Any cost to the client (pg. 27
Jarvis)
2. is exhibiting an accurate understanding of the other person's feelings within a communication
context
A) Empathy
B) Liking others
C) Facilitation
, D) A Nonverbal listening technique✓✓ Correct answer A) Empathy means viewing the world from the other persons inner frame of reference while
remaining you. Recognition of another persons feelings without criticism.
(pg. 28 Jarvis)
3. You conduct an admission interview. Because you are expecting a phone call, you stand near the door. Which
would be a more appropriate approach?
A) Arrange to have someone page you so you can sit on the side of the bed
B) Have someone answer the phone so you can sit facing the patient
C) Use this approach given the circumstances
D) Arrange for time free of interuptions after the initial physical examination is complete✓✓ Correct answer B) Have
someone answer the phone so you can sit facing the patient
Refuse Interruptions Inform support statt of your interview and ask them not to interupt you during this time. Any interuption can destroy any rapport you had previously built.
Sit eye level with patient and avoid barriers such as desks, and avoid standing, standing assumes superiority and takes away control from the patient. Keep a distance of 4 to 5 feet
for personal space.
(pg.29 Jarvis)
4. A patient asks the nurse, "May I ask you a question?" This is an example of
A) An open-ended question
B) A reflective question
C) A closed question
D) A double-barreled question✓✓ Correct answer C) A closed question elicits a "yes" or "no" answer or a forced choice.
**Avoid Double-barreled questions are questions that ask more than one question, to where a "yes" or "no" answer would not fully satisfy the question
(pg. 32 Jarvis)
5. Which statement best describes interpretation as a communication tech- nique?
A) interpretation is the same as clarification
