NUR 110 COMPREHENSIVE NURSING ROLES, ETHICS, THEORY, AND
HEALTHCARE DELIVERY MOST TESTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+ WITH RATIONALES
1. What is the primary goal of the introduction phase of the nursing interview?
A. Collect subjective health data
B. Establish trust and set expectations
C. Perform a physical assessment
D. Document findings
✅Correct Answer: B. Establish trust and set expectations
Rationale: The introduction phase focuses on rapport, role clarification, comfort, confidentiality,
and preparing the patient for the interview process.
2. Which action is MOST appropriate during the introduction phase?
A. Using nicknames to appear friendly
B. Explaining the purpose and length of the interview
C. Asking detailed health questions immediately
D. Beginning documentation
✅Correct Answer: B. Explaining the purpose and length of the interview
Rationale: Setting expectations reduces anxiety and promotes cooperation.
3. Which behavior should the nurse AVOID during the introduction phase?
A. Ensuring privacy
B. Introducing themselves
C. Using diminutives such as “honey”
D. Explaining confidentiality
✅Correct Answer: C. Using diminutives such as “honey”
Rationale: Diminutives are unprofessional and may undermine respect and trust.
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4. What phase of the interview involves data collection?
A. Introduction
B. Working
C. Conclusion
D. Documentation
✅Correct Answer: B. Working
Rationale: The working phase is the core data-gathering portion of the interview.
5. Which type of question allows the patient the most freedom in responses?
A. Closed-ended
B. Clarifying
C. Open-ended
D. Validating
✅Correct Answer: C. Open-ended
Rationale: Open-ended questions encourage free verbalization and narrative responses.
6. Which question is an example of an open-ended question?
A. “Do you have pain?”
B. “Is the pain sharp?”
C. “Tell me what brought you in today.”
D. “Did the pain start yesterday?”
✅Correct Answer: C. “Tell me what brought you in today.”
Rationale: This allows the patient to describe concerns in their own words.
7. When are open-ended questions MOST useful?
A. To confirm details
B. At the beginning of the interview
C. During documentation
D. When time is limited
✅Correct Answer: B. At the beginning of the interview
Rationale: They help introduce topics and build rapport.
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8. Which question limits the patient’s response to specific information?
A. Reflective
B. Open-ended
C. Closed-ended
D. Sequencing
✅Correct Answer: C. Closed-ended
Rationale: Closed-ended questions typically require short or yes/no answers.
9. Which question is BEST for filling in missing details?
A. Open-ended
B. Closed-ended
C. Reflective
D. Validating
✅Correct Answer: B. Closed-ended
Rationale: Closed-ended questions clarify specific facts.
10. A nurse restates what the patient said to ensure accuracy. This is known as:
A. Clarifying
B. Reflecting
C. Validating
D. Directing
✅Correct Answer: C. Validating
Rationale: Validation confirms understanding and accuracy of information.
11. What is the purpose of clarifying questions?
A. Summarize information
B. Gain deeper understanding
C. Change the topic
D. Limit responses
✅Correct Answer: B. Gain deeper understanding
Rationale: Clarifying questions reduce ambiguity.
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12. Which question reflects the patient’s feelings?
A. “When did it start?”
B. “You seem worried about this diagnosis.”
C. “Is the pain severe?”
D. “Did you take medication?”
✅Correct Answer: B. “You seem worried about this diagnosis.”
Rationale: Reflective questions acknowledge emotions.
13. Sequencing questions are used to:
A. Validate data
B. Limit responses
C. Place events in chronological order
D. End the interview
✅Correct Answer: C. Place events in chronological order
Rationale: They help clarify the progression of symptoms.
14. Directing questions are used to:
A. Reflect emotions
B. Validate accuracy
C. Introduce new aspects of a topic
D. End communication
✅Correct Answer: C. Introduce new aspects of a topic
Rationale: Directing questions guide the interview.
15. What is the primary goal of the conclusion phase?
A. Gather new data
B. Summarize findings and close respectfully
C. Perform physical exam
D. Document care
✅Correct Answer: B. Summarize findings and close respectfully
Rationale: Ending gracefully reinforces trust and clarity.