Examination and Health
Assessment 9th Edition
(Jarvis, 2024) Chapter 1-32
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,Chapter 1: Health Assessment and the Nursing Process
Q1: Which of the following is the primary goal of health assessment?
A. To diagnose medical conditions
B. To collect comprehensive data
C. To determine a treatment plan
D. To assess the effectiveness of medications
Answer:
B. To collect comprehensive data
Chapter 2: Interviewing and Health History
Q2: During a health history interview, the nurse asks the patient to describe their
usual physical activity. This question is an example of which type of data?
A. Subjective data
B. Objective data
C. Diagnostic data
D. Laboratory data
, Answer:
A. Subjective data
Chapter 3: Cultural Competence
Q3: When providing care to a patient from a different cultural background, the
nurse should:
A. Assume that the patient has the same health beliefs as the nurse
B. Use a culturally appropriate interpreter if necessary
C. Dismiss cultural beliefs if they conflict with standard care
D. Only acknowledge cultural differences when asked by the patient
Answer:
B. Use a culturally appropriate interpreter if necessary
Chapter 4: The Physical Examination
Q4: What is the most appropriate position for a patient undergoing a physical
examination of the chest and abdomen?
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. Lateral
D. Fowler's position