MARYVILLE NURS 612 EXAM 1 REVIEW
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ What are some effective communication strategies when
obtaining a health history?
Answer: Strategies include using open-ended questions, maintaining
eye contact, being non-judgmental, and allowing silence for
reflection.
◉ What is a patient-centered question? Give examples.
Answer: A patient-centered question focuses on the patient's
perspective and needs. Examples include 'What concerns do you
have about your health?' and 'How does this condition affect your
daily life?'
◉ What are some potential barriers to patient and provider
communication?
Answer: Barriers include language differences, cultural
misunderstandings, emotional distress, and physical disabilities.
◉ What are the structure and components of a patient history?
Answer: Components include identifying information, chief
complaint, history of present illness, past medical history, family
history, social history, and review of systems.
, ◉ What is the difference between objective and subjective data?
Answer: Objective data is measurable and observable (e.g., vital
signs), while subjective data is based on the patient's feelings and
perceptions (e.g., pain level).
◉ How do you approach sensitive issues when conducting a patient
interview?
Answer: Approach sensitive issues with empathy, ensure privacy,
use clear language, and validate the patient's feelings.
◉ What does it mean to be culturally aware and culturally
competent?
Answer: Culturally aware means recognizing and understanding
cultural differences, while culturally competent means effectively
interacting and providing care that respects those differences.
◉ Provide some examples of questions to explore the patient's
culture.
Answer: Examples include 'What cultural practices are important to
you?' and 'How do your beliefs influence your health decisions?'
◉ What are the components of a cultural response to a patient?
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ What are some effective communication strategies when
obtaining a health history?
Answer: Strategies include using open-ended questions, maintaining
eye contact, being non-judgmental, and allowing silence for
reflection.
◉ What is a patient-centered question? Give examples.
Answer: A patient-centered question focuses on the patient's
perspective and needs. Examples include 'What concerns do you
have about your health?' and 'How does this condition affect your
daily life?'
◉ What are some potential barriers to patient and provider
communication?
Answer: Barriers include language differences, cultural
misunderstandings, emotional distress, and physical disabilities.
◉ What are the structure and components of a patient history?
Answer: Components include identifying information, chief
complaint, history of present illness, past medical history, family
history, social history, and review of systems.
, ◉ What is the difference between objective and subjective data?
Answer: Objective data is measurable and observable (e.g., vital
signs), while subjective data is based on the patient's feelings and
perceptions (e.g., pain level).
◉ How do you approach sensitive issues when conducting a patient
interview?
Answer: Approach sensitive issues with empathy, ensure privacy,
use clear language, and validate the patient's feelings.
◉ What does it mean to be culturally aware and culturally
competent?
Answer: Culturally aware means recognizing and understanding
cultural differences, while culturally competent means effectively
interacting and providing care that respects those differences.
◉ Provide some examples of questions to explore the patient's
culture.
Answer: Examples include 'What cultural practices are important to
you?' and 'How do your beliefs influence your health decisions?'
◉ What are the components of a cultural response to a patient?
