NUR2092 Health Assessment / Health Assessment Exam 1- PPT and quiz questions

NUR2092 Health Assessment / Health Assessment Exam 1- PPT and quiz questions Which of the following is an open-ended question? a. What brought you in today? b. Where does it hurt? c. Have you been checking your blood pressure? d. When was the last time you were seen by a doctor? - ANSWER Answer:A. It is the only choice that would invite a paragraph for an answer rather than a short statement. Which of the following is the most basic function and therefore should be tested first in an assessment of mental status? a.Behavior b. Consciousness c. Judgment d. Language - ANSWER Answer: B. According to your textbook, consciousness is the most fundamental of these particular characteristics; therefore, it would be tested first. Which of the following is not a significant contributor to the assessment of mental status? a.Known illness or health problem b. Current medications known to affect mood or cognition c. Racial background d. Personal history; current stress, social habits, sleep habits, drug and alcohol use - ANSWER Answer: C. The other choices are all elements of the interview that contribute to interpretation of the findings of the examination.