NRS 2014 HEALTH ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM
(2026-2027) JARVIS QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+ OAKLAND
The nurse asks, "I would like to ask you some questions about your health and
your usual daily activities so that we can better plan your stay here." This question
is found at the __________ phase of the interview process.
a.Summary
b.Closing
c.Body
d.Opening or introduction
ANS: D
When gathering a complete history, the nurse should give the reason for the
interview during the opening or introduction phase of the interview, not during or
at the end of the interview.
During an interview, the nurse states, "You mentioned having shortness of breath.
Tell me more about that." Which verbal skill is used with this statement?
a.Reflection
,b.Facilitation
c.Direct question
d. Open-ended question
ANS: D
The open-ended question asks for narrative information. It states the topic to be
discussed but only in general terms. The nurse should use it to begin the interview,
to introduce a new section of questions, and whenever the person introduces a new
topic.
A patient has finished giving the nurse information about the reason he is seeking
care. When reviewing the data, the nurse finds that some information about past
hospitalizations is missing. At this point, which statement by the nurse would be
most appropriate to gather these data?
a."Mr. Y., at your age, surely you have been hospitalized before!"
b."Mr. Y., I just need permission to get your medical records from County
Medical."
c."Mr. Y., you mentioned that you have been hospitalized on several occasions.
Would you tell me more about that?"
,d."Mr. Y., I just need to get some additional information about your past
hospitalizations. When was the last time you were admitted for chest pain?"
ANS: D
The nurse should use direct questions after the person's opening narrative to fill in
any details he or she left out. The nurse also should use direct questions when
specific facts are needed, such as when asking about past health problems or
during the review of systems.
A man has been admitted to the observation unit for observation after being treated
for a large cut on his forehead. As the nurse works through the interview, one of
the standard questions has to do with alcohol, tobacco, and drug use. When the
nurse asks him about tobacco use, he states, "I quit smoking after my wife died 7
years ago." However, the nurse notices an open pack of cigarettes in his shirt
pocket. Using confrontation, the nurse could say:
a."Mr. K., I know that you are lying."
b."Mr. K., come on, tell me how much you smoke."
c."Mr. K., I didn't realize your wife had died. It must be difficult for you at this
time. Please tell me more about that."
d."Mr. K., you have said that you don't smoke, but I see that you have an open
pack of cigarettes in your pocket."
ANS: D
, In the case of confrontation, a certain action, feeling, or statement has been
observed, and the nurse now focuses the patient's attention on it. The nurse should
give honest feedback about what is seen or felt. Confrontation may focus on a
discrepancy, or the nurse may confront the patient when parts of the story are
inconsistent. The other statements are not appropriate.
During an interview, the nurse states, "You mentioned having shortness of breath.
Tell me more about that." Which verbal skill is used with this statement?
a.Reflection
b.Facilitation
c.Direct question
d.Open-ended question
Answer: D
The open-ended question asks for narrative information. It states the topic to be
discussed but only in general terms. The nurse should use it to begin the interview,
to introduce a new section of questions, and whenever the person introduces a new
topic.
A woman has just entered the emergency department after being battered by her
husband. The nurse needs to get some information from her to begin treatment.
What is the best choice for an opening phase of the interview with this patient?
(2026-2027) JARVIS QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+ OAKLAND
The nurse asks, "I would like to ask you some questions about your health and
your usual daily activities so that we can better plan your stay here." This question
is found at the __________ phase of the interview process.
a.Summary
b.Closing
c.Body
d.Opening or introduction
ANS: D
When gathering a complete history, the nurse should give the reason for the
interview during the opening or introduction phase of the interview, not during or
at the end of the interview.
During an interview, the nurse states, "You mentioned having shortness of breath.
Tell me more about that." Which verbal skill is used with this statement?
a.Reflection
,b.Facilitation
c.Direct question
d. Open-ended question
ANS: D
The open-ended question asks for narrative information. It states the topic to be
discussed but only in general terms. The nurse should use it to begin the interview,
to introduce a new section of questions, and whenever the person introduces a new
topic.
A patient has finished giving the nurse information about the reason he is seeking
care. When reviewing the data, the nurse finds that some information about past
hospitalizations is missing. At this point, which statement by the nurse would be
most appropriate to gather these data?
a."Mr. Y., at your age, surely you have been hospitalized before!"
b."Mr. Y., I just need permission to get your medical records from County
Medical."
c."Mr. Y., you mentioned that you have been hospitalized on several occasions.
Would you tell me more about that?"
,d."Mr. Y., I just need to get some additional information about your past
hospitalizations. When was the last time you were admitted for chest pain?"
ANS: D
The nurse should use direct questions after the person's opening narrative to fill in
any details he or she left out. The nurse also should use direct questions when
specific facts are needed, such as when asking about past health problems or
during the review of systems.
A man has been admitted to the observation unit for observation after being treated
for a large cut on his forehead. As the nurse works through the interview, one of
the standard questions has to do with alcohol, tobacco, and drug use. When the
nurse asks him about tobacco use, he states, "I quit smoking after my wife died 7
years ago." However, the nurse notices an open pack of cigarettes in his shirt
pocket. Using confrontation, the nurse could say:
a."Mr. K., I know that you are lying."
b."Mr. K., come on, tell me how much you smoke."
c."Mr. K., I didn't realize your wife had died. It must be difficult for you at this
time. Please tell me more about that."
d."Mr. K., you have said that you don't smoke, but I see that you have an open
pack of cigarettes in your pocket."
ANS: D
, In the case of confrontation, a certain action, feeling, or statement has been
observed, and the nurse now focuses the patient's attention on it. The nurse should
give honest feedback about what is seen or felt. Confrontation may focus on a
discrepancy, or the nurse may confront the patient when parts of the story are
inconsistent. The other statements are not appropriate.
During an interview, the nurse states, "You mentioned having shortness of breath.
Tell me more about that." Which verbal skill is used with this statement?
a.Reflection
b.Facilitation
c.Direct question
d.Open-ended question
Answer: D
The open-ended question asks for narrative information. It states the topic to be
discussed but only in general terms. The nurse should use it to begin the interview,
to introduce a new section of questions, and whenever the person introduces a new
topic.
A woman has just entered the emergency department after being battered by her
husband. The nurse needs to get some information from her to begin treatment.
What is the best choice for an opening phase of the interview with this patient?
