NUR 460 LESSON QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
A necessary part of establishing a good rapport with a patient is
to understand the patient's perspective on the condition and
treatment plan. How does this help the history-taking process?
Correct Answers prevents miscommunication and
imsinterpretations
Bimanual palpation is best used to assess which area of the
body? Correct Answers female reproductive organs
During an abdominal assessment, palpation occurs after
auscultation for what reason? Correct Answers palpation may
increase intestinal activity
During auscultation of the patient's chest, how should the nurse
position the stethoscope to minimize extraneous noises? Correct
Answers Position the head of the stethoscope between the
second and third fingers and position it on the patients skin
During communication with a new patient, the nurse interrupts
the patient, asking, "What exactly do you mean by high blood
pressure?" It was appropriate to interrupt the patient because the
nurse is using which communication technique? Correct
Answers asking for clarification
During the interview of a newly admitted patient, why is it
important for the nurse to maintain eye contact when
establishing a good rapport? Correct Answers it puts focus on
patient
, During the physical exam, which physiologic measurement does
the nurse use a pulse oximeter to obtain? Correct Answers
percentage of hemoglobin saturated with oxygen in the blood
Establishing a good rapport with the patient is important for
which reasons? Correct Answers - making the patient feel
comfortable
- promoting cooperation
How should the nurse position the arm to properly obtain a
blood pressure measurement? Correct Answers Supported at
heart level
In choosing a cuff to measure blood pressure in an adult, the
nurse knows to apply which principle? Correct Answers The
bladder within the cuff should be 40% as wide as the patient's
arm circumference.
Light palpation is best used to obtain which assessment data?
Correct Answers moisture of skin
The nurse demonstrates proper use of the standardized Snellen
eye chart when she positions the patient what distance from the
chart on the wall? Correct Answers 20 ft
The nurse percusses the patient's chest and notes a loud, low,
hollow tone. The nurse notes this is an expected finding when
assessing over which body area? Correct Answers indirect
SOLUTIONS
A necessary part of establishing a good rapport with a patient is
to understand the patient's perspective on the condition and
treatment plan. How does this help the history-taking process?
Correct Answers prevents miscommunication and
imsinterpretations
Bimanual palpation is best used to assess which area of the
body? Correct Answers female reproductive organs
During an abdominal assessment, palpation occurs after
auscultation for what reason? Correct Answers palpation may
increase intestinal activity
During auscultation of the patient's chest, how should the nurse
position the stethoscope to minimize extraneous noises? Correct
Answers Position the head of the stethoscope between the
second and third fingers and position it on the patients skin
During communication with a new patient, the nurse interrupts
the patient, asking, "What exactly do you mean by high blood
pressure?" It was appropriate to interrupt the patient because the
nurse is using which communication technique? Correct
Answers asking for clarification
During the interview of a newly admitted patient, why is it
important for the nurse to maintain eye contact when
establishing a good rapport? Correct Answers it puts focus on
patient
, During the physical exam, which physiologic measurement does
the nurse use a pulse oximeter to obtain? Correct Answers
percentage of hemoglobin saturated with oxygen in the blood
Establishing a good rapport with the patient is important for
which reasons? Correct Answers - making the patient feel
comfortable
- promoting cooperation
How should the nurse position the arm to properly obtain a
blood pressure measurement? Correct Answers Supported at
heart level
In choosing a cuff to measure blood pressure in an adult, the
nurse knows to apply which principle? Correct Answers The
bladder within the cuff should be 40% as wide as the patient's
arm circumference.
Light palpation is best used to obtain which assessment data?
Correct Answers moisture of skin
The nurse demonstrates proper use of the standardized Snellen
eye chart when she positions the patient what distance from the
chart on the wall? Correct Answers 20 ft
The nurse percusses the patient's chest and notes a loud, low,
hollow tone. The nurse notes this is an expected finding when
assessing over which body area? Correct Answers indirect
