ANSWERS
"Can you tell me why you thought it was a heart attack?" - is an example of what
interview trap?
A.
Asking why questions
B.
Bias question
C.
Professional jargon
D.
Using authority correct answer A.
Asking why questions
"If you take more deep breaths, your pain would be better managed" - is an
example of what kind of statement?
A.
Changing the subject
B.
,Patronizing
C.
Professional jargon
D.
Giving advice correct answer D.
Giving advice
"The popliteal pulse is 2+ and the patellar reflex is hyperactive" - is an example of
what type of communication?
A.
Using too much professional jargon
B.
Using patronizing language
C.
Talking too much
D.
Belittling the patients feelings correct answer A.
Using too much professional jargon
,"You're going to be okay once we start this new medication" - is an example of
what kind of statement?
A.
Defending
B.
Giving Advice
C.
Using a leading question
D.
False Reassurance correct answer D.
False Reassurance
A 6-month-old infant has been brought to the well-child clinic for a check-up. She
is currently sleeping. What should the nurse do first when beginning the
examination?
a. Auscultate the lungs and heart while the infant is still sleeping
b. Examine the infant's hips because this procedure is uncomfortable
c. Begin with the assessment of the eye and continue with the remainder of the
examination in a head-to-toe approach
, d. Wake the infant before beginning any portion of the examination to obtain the
most accurate assessment of body systems correct answer a. Auscultate the lungs
and heart while the infant is still sleeping
A 17-year-old girl presents to the clinic for a sports physical. Physical examination
findings reveal bradycardia, multiple erosions of tooth enamel, and scars on her
knuckles. She appears healthy otherwise. You should ask her if she
a.
has constipation frequently
b.
has regular menstrual periods
c.
binges and vomits
d.
is cold intolerant correct answer c.
binges and vomits
In young adults, usually female, bradycardia, knuckle scars, and tooth decay are
signs of chronic self-induced vomiting characteristic of bulimia. Amenorrhea can