NSG3160 STUDY GUIDE 2026 MASTER
SOLUTION DIGEST
◉What is the primary goal of the initial interview with a client?
Answer: To establish trust and build rapport
◉Name an internal factor that can enhance communication skills.
Answer: Empathy
◉What does 'self-awareness' refer to in the context of
communication? Answer: Being aware of implicit bias
◉What is one external factor that fosters effective communication?
Answer: Ensuring privacy
◉What is the purpose of a Mental Status Examination? Answer: To
assess mental health strengths and screen for dysfunction
◉When is a full Mental Status Examination necessary? Answer:
When there are abnormalities in affect or behavior
◉What screening tool is used for anxiety disorders? Answer:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7)
, ◉What does a score of 3 or greater on the GAD-7 indicate? Answer:
A diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder
◉What is the Patient Health Questionnaire-2 (PHQ-2) used for?
Answer: To screen for depression by asking about depressed mood
and anhedonia
◉What should be assessed when screening for suicidal thoughts?
Answer: Feelings of sadness, hopelessness, despair, or grief
◉What type of data is subjective data? Answer: Data collected by the
examiner asking questions
◉What is one important consideration when interviewing patients?
Answer: Minimize distractions in the environment
◉What are the stages of an interview? Answer: Preparatory,
Introduction, Working, Closing
◉What is the difference between open-ended and closed questions?
Answer: Open-ended questions elicit narrative information; closed
questions elicit specific facts.
SOLUTION DIGEST
◉What is the primary goal of the initial interview with a client?
Answer: To establish trust and build rapport
◉Name an internal factor that can enhance communication skills.
Answer: Empathy
◉What does 'self-awareness' refer to in the context of
communication? Answer: Being aware of implicit bias
◉What is one external factor that fosters effective communication?
Answer: Ensuring privacy
◉What is the purpose of a Mental Status Examination? Answer: To
assess mental health strengths and screen for dysfunction
◉When is a full Mental Status Examination necessary? Answer:
When there are abnormalities in affect or behavior
◉What screening tool is used for anxiety disorders? Answer:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7)
, ◉What does a score of 3 or greater on the GAD-7 indicate? Answer:
A diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder
◉What is the Patient Health Questionnaire-2 (PHQ-2) used for?
Answer: To screen for depression by asking about depressed mood
and anhedonia
◉What should be assessed when screening for suicidal thoughts?
Answer: Feelings of sadness, hopelessness, despair, or grief
◉What type of data is subjective data? Answer: Data collected by the
examiner asking questions
◉What is one important consideration when interviewing patients?
Answer: Minimize distractions in the environment
◉What are the stages of an interview? Answer: Preparatory,
Introduction, Working, Closing
◉What is the difference between open-ended and closed questions?
Answer: Open-ended questions elicit narrative information; closed
questions elicit specific facts.
