Exam 1 Ch. 1-3 health assessment
The nurse is conducting an interview. During an interview, the primary type of data
being collected is: - ANSWER...-subjective data
After the nurse has completed the interview, a symptom analysis is performed to derive
appropriate interventions. What is the best description of symptom analysis? -
ANSWER...-A systematic collection of subjective data related to the patient's chief
complaint
The nurse is interviewing a patient for the first time. The nurse can expect the interview
to be conducted in which type of order? - ANSWER...-Introduction, discussion, and
summary
The nurse needs to assess an adolescent patient's risk for sexually transmitted
diseases. What technique shows the most sensitivity? - ANSWER...-"Many young
people have questions regarding sexually transmitted diseases. What questions do you
have?"
The nurse is conducting an interview with a patient who is mentally challenged. The
nurse knows that __ assessment is the preferred method for this interview. -
ANSWER...-focused
The nurse is focusing the interview for a patient who complains of headaches and
nausea. Which interview format is based on body function as opposed to body system?
- ANSWER...-Functional health patterns
The nurse knows that the single most important factor in conducting an interview is the
communication process. Which factors will most likely affect a positive interview process
and therapeutic communication? - ANSWER...-Maintaining privacy, Asking open-ended
questions, & Asking how the patient is feeling today
In the introduction phase of the interview, the nurse asks why the patient came into the
clinic. This is known as the __. - ANSWER...-history of present illness
The nurse is assessing a patient's activity level. Which question or comment best
facilitates discussion with the patient regarding his or her level of activity? - ANSWER...-
"What do you do to get exercise?"
establishes complete database - ANSWER...-comprehensive health history
, includes data limited to the scope of the problem - ANSWER...-problem-based or
focused health assessment
focuses on specific problems for which patient is already receiving treatment -
ANSWER...-episodic or follow-up assessment
what is the most important factor for successful interviewing? - ANSWER...-
communication skill of the nurse
what are things to consider for someone with cultural differences? - ANSWER...-cultural
competence, & interact with patients as a unique person with beliefs, values, and
experiences
what does OLDCARTS stand for? - ANSWER...-Onset
Location
Duration
Characteristics
Aggravating and Alleviating Factors
Related Symptoms
Treatment
Severity
1. using medical terminology
2. expressing value judgements
3. interrupting patient
4. authoritarian/paternalistic demeanor
5. asking "why" making patient defensive - ANSWER...-techniques that diminish data
collection
1. active listening
2. facilitation
3. clarification
4. restatement
5. reflection
6. confrontation
7. interpretation
8. summary - ANSWER...-techniques that enhance data collection
questions that elicit freely-flowing responses - ANSWER...-open-ended question
question that elicits more precise data, give patient options to choose from -
ANSWER...-closed-ended question
questions that get the patient to focus on one set of thoughts - ANSWER...-directive
questions
The nurse is conducting an interview. During an interview, the primary type of data
being collected is: - ANSWER...-subjective data
After the nurse has completed the interview, a symptom analysis is performed to derive
appropriate interventions. What is the best description of symptom analysis? -
ANSWER...-A systematic collection of subjective data related to the patient's chief
complaint
The nurse is interviewing a patient for the first time. The nurse can expect the interview
to be conducted in which type of order? - ANSWER...-Introduction, discussion, and
summary
The nurse needs to assess an adolescent patient's risk for sexually transmitted
diseases. What technique shows the most sensitivity? - ANSWER...-"Many young
people have questions regarding sexually transmitted diseases. What questions do you
have?"
The nurse is conducting an interview with a patient who is mentally challenged. The
nurse knows that __ assessment is the preferred method for this interview. -
ANSWER...-focused
The nurse is focusing the interview for a patient who complains of headaches and
nausea. Which interview format is based on body function as opposed to body system?
- ANSWER...-Functional health patterns
The nurse knows that the single most important factor in conducting an interview is the
communication process. Which factors will most likely affect a positive interview process
and therapeutic communication? - ANSWER...-Maintaining privacy, Asking open-ended
questions, & Asking how the patient is feeling today
In the introduction phase of the interview, the nurse asks why the patient came into the
clinic. This is known as the __. - ANSWER...-history of present illness
The nurse is assessing a patient's activity level. Which question or comment best
facilitates discussion with the patient regarding his or her level of activity? - ANSWER...-
"What do you do to get exercise?"
establishes complete database - ANSWER...-comprehensive health history
, includes data limited to the scope of the problem - ANSWER...-problem-based or
focused health assessment
focuses on specific problems for which patient is already receiving treatment -
ANSWER...-episodic or follow-up assessment
what is the most important factor for successful interviewing? - ANSWER...-
communication skill of the nurse
what are things to consider for someone with cultural differences? - ANSWER...-cultural
competence, & interact with patients as a unique person with beliefs, values, and
experiences
what does OLDCARTS stand for? - ANSWER...-Onset
Location
Duration
Characteristics
Aggravating and Alleviating Factors
Related Symptoms
Treatment
Severity
1. using medical terminology
2. expressing value judgements
3. interrupting patient
4. authoritarian/paternalistic demeanor
5. asking "why" making patient defensive - ANSWER...-techniques that diminish data
collection
1. active listening
2. facilitation
3. clarification
4. restatement
5. reflection
6. confrontation
7. interpretation
8. summary - ANSWER...-techniques that enhance data collection
questions that elicit freely-flowing responses - ANSWER...-open-ended question
question that elicits more precise data, give patient options to choose from -
ANSWER...-closed-ended question
questions that get the patient to focus on one set of thoughts - ANSWER...-directive
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