NUR 209 (LATEST 2026/ 2027) MEDICAL SURGICAL
08/31/2026
NURSING II
NUR 209 (Latest 2026/ 2027) Medical Surgical
Nursing II| Review Questions and Verified
Answers| 100% Correct
The nurse is preparing to conduct a health history. Which of these statements best describes the
purpose of a health history?
A. To provide an opportunity for interaction between patient and nurse.
B. To provide a form for obtaining the patient's biographic information.
C. To document the normal and abnormal findings of a physical assesment.
D. To provide a database of subjective information about the patient's past and current health.
A patient tells the nurse that he is allergic to penicillin. What would be the nurse's best response for this
information?
A. "Are you allergic to any other drugs?"
B. "How often have you received penicillin?"
C. "I'll write your allergy on your chart so you won't receive any penicillin."
D. "Please describe what happens to you when you take penicillin."
During an assessment of a patient's family history, the nurse constructs a genogram. Which statement
best describes a genogram?
A. A list of diseases present in a person's near relatives.
B. A graphic family tree that uses symbols to depict the gender, relationship, and age of immediate
family members.
C. A drawing that depicts the patient's family members up to five generations back.
D. A description of the health of a person's children and grandchildren.
, NUR 209 (LATEST 2026/ 2027) MEDICAL SURGICAL
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NURSING II
A 90-year-old patient tells the nurse that he can't remember the names of the medications he is taking
or for what reason he is taking them. An appropriate response from the nurse would be:
A. "Can you tell me what they look like?"
B. "Don't worry about it. You are only taking two medications."
C. "How long have you been taking each of the pills?"
D. "Would you have your family bring in your medications?"
The nurse is preparing to complete a health assessment on a 16-year-old girl whose parents have
brought her to the clinic. Which instruction would be appropriate for the parents before the interview
begins?
A. "Please stay during the interview; you can answer for her if she does not know the answer."
B. "It would be helpful to interview the three of you together."
C. "While I interview your daughter, will you please stay in the room and complete these family health
history questionnaires?"
D. "While I interview your daughter, will you step out to the waiting room and complete these family
health history questionnaires?"
The nurse is conducting an interview with a woman who has recently learned that she is pregnant and
who has come to the clinic today to begin prenatal care. The woman states that she and her husband
are excited about the pregnancy but have a few questions. She looks nervously at her hands during the
interview and sighs loudly. Considering the concept of communication, the nurse knows that which
statement is most accurate? The woman is:
A. excited about her pregnancy but nervous about labor.
B. exhibiting verbal and nonverbal behavior that does not match.
C. excited about her pregnancy but her husband is not and this is upsetting her.
D. not excited about her pregnancy but believes the nurse will respond negatively to her if she states
this.
, NUR 209 (LATEST 2026/ 2027) MEDICAL SURGICAL
08/31/2026
NURSING II
The nurse makes which adjustment in the physical environment in order to promote the success of an
interview?
A. Reduces noise by turning off television and radios.
B. Reduces the distance between the interviewer and the patient to 2 feet or less.
C. Provides a dim light that makes a room cozier and will help the patient relax.
D. Arranges seating across a desk or table to allow the patient some personal space.
During an interview, the nurse states, "You mentioned shortness of breath. Tell me more about that."
Which verbal skill is used with this statement?
A. Reflection
B. Facilitation
C. Direct Questions
D. Open-ended Question
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 package of cigarettes in his shirt
pocket. Using confrontation, the nurse could say:
A. "I know that you are lying."
B. "Come on, tell me how much you smoke."
C. "I didn't realize your wife had died. It must be difficult for you at this time. Please tell me more about
that."
D. "You have said that you don't smoke, but I see you have an open package of cigarettes in your
pocket."
, NUR 209 (LATEST 2026/ 2027) MEDICAL SURGICAL
08/31/2026
NURSING II
A nurse is taking complete health histories on all the patients attending a wellness workshop. On this
history form, one of the questions asks, "You don't smoke, drink, or take drugs, do you?" This question is
an example of:
A. talking to much.
B. using confrontation.
C. using biased or leading questions.
D. using blunt languate to deal with distateful topics.
During an interview, a parent of a hospitalized child is sitting in an open position. As the interviewer
begins to discuss his son's treatment, however, he suddenly crosses his arms against his chest and
crosses his legs. This would suggest that the parent is:
A. just changing positions.
B. more comfortable in this position.
C. tired and needs a break from the interview.
D. uncomfortable talking about his son's treatments.
uncomfortable talking about his son's treatments.
The nurse is interviewing a patient who has a hearing impairment. What techniques would be most
beneficial in communicating with this patient?
A. Determine the communication method he prefers.
B. Avoid using facial and hand gestures because most hearing impaired people find this degrading.
C. Request a sign language interpreter before meeting with him to help facilitate the communication.
D. Speak loudly and with exaggerated facial movement when talking with him because this helps with lip
readings.
During a follow up visit, the nurse discovers that a patient has not been taking his insulin on a regular
basis. The nurse asks, "Why haven't you taken your insulin?" Which statement is an appropriate
evaluation of this question?
08/31/2026
NURSING II
NUR 209 (Latest 2026/ 2027) Medical Surgical
Nursing II| Review Questions and Verified
Answers| 100% Correct
The nurse is preparing to conduct a health history. Which of these statements best describes the
purpose of a health history?
A. To provide an opportunity for interaction between patient and nurse.
B. To provide a form for obtaining the patient's biographic information.
C. To document the normal and abnormal findings of a physical assesment.
D. To provide a database of subjective information about the patient's past and current health.
A patient tells the nurse that he is allergic to penicillin. What would be the nurse's best response for this
information?
A. "Are you allergic to any other drugs?"
B. "How often have you received penicillin?"
C. "I'll write your allergy on your chart so you won't receive any penicillin."
D. "Please describe what happens to you when you take penicillin."
During an assessment of a patient's family history, the nurse constructs a genogram. Which statement
best describes a genogram?
A. A list of diseases present in a person's near relatives.
B. A graphic family tree that uses symbols to depict the gender, relationship, and age of immediate
family members.
C. A drawing that depicts the patient's family members up to five generations back.
D. A description of the health of a person's children and grandchildren.
, NUR 209 (LATEST 2026/ 2027) MEDICAL SURGICAL
08/31/2026
NURSING II
A 90-year-old patient tells the nurse that he can't remember the names of the medications he is taking
or for what reason he is taking them. An appropriate response from the nurse would be:
A. "Can you tell me what they look like?"
B. "Don't worry about it. You are only taking two medications."
C. "How long have you been taking each of the pills?"
D. "Would you have your family bring in your medications?"
The nurse is preparing to complete a health assessment on a 16-year-old girl whose parents have
brought her to the clinic. Which instruction would be appropriate for the parents before the interview
begins?
A. "Please stay during the interview; you can answer for her if she does not know the answer."
B. "It would be helpful to interview the three of you together."
C. "While I interview your daughter, will you please stay in the room and complete these family health
history questionnaires?"
D. "While I interview your daughter, will you step out to the waiting room and complete these family
health history questionnaires?"
The nurse is conducting an interview with a woman who has recently learned that she is pregnant and
who has come to the clinic today to begin prenatal care. The woman states that she and her husband
are excited about the pregnancy but have a few questions. She looks nervously at her hands during the
interview and sighs loudly. Considering the concept of communication, the nurse knows that which
statement is most accurate? The woman is:
A. excited about her pregnancy but nervous about labor.
B. exhibiting verbal and nonverbal behavior that does not match.
C. excited about her pregnancy but her husband is not and this is upsetting her.
D. not excited about her pregnancy but believes the nurse will respond negatively to her if she states
this.
, NUR 209 (LATEST 2026/ 2027) MEDICAL SURGICAL
08/31/2026
NURSING II
The nurse makes which adjustment in the physical environment in order to promote the success of an
interview?
A. Reduces noise by turning off television and radios.
B. Reduces the distance between the interviewer and the patient to 2 feet or less.
C. Provides a dim light that makes a room cozier and will help the patient relax.
D. Arranges seating across a desk or table to allow the patient some personal space.
During an interview, the nurse states, "You mentioned shortness of breath. Tell me more about that."
Which verbal skill is used with this statement?
A. Reflection
B. Facilitation
C. Direct Questions
D. Open-ended Question
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 package of cigarettes in his shirt
pocket. Using confrontation, the nurse could say:
A. "I know that you are lying."
B. "Come on, tell me how much you smoke."
C. "I didn't realize your wife had died. It must be difficult for you at this time. Please tell me more about
that."
D. "You have said that you don't smoke, but I see you have an open package of cigarettes in your
pocket."
, NUR 209 (LATEST 2026/ 2027) MEDICAL SURGICAL
08/31/2026
NURSING II
A nurse is taking complete health histories on all the patients attending a wellness workshop. On this
history form, one of the questions asks, "You don't smoke, drink, or take drugs, do you?" This question is
an example of:
A. talking to much.
B. using confrontation.
C. using biased or leading questions.
D. using blunt languate to deal with distateful topics.
During an interview, a parent of a hospitalized child is sitting in an open position. As the interviewer
begins to discuss his son's treatment, however, he suddenly crosses his arms against his chest and
crosses his legs. This would suggest that the parent is:
A. just changing positions.
B. more comfortable in this position.
C. tired and needs a break from the interview.
D. uncomfortable talking about his son's treatments.
uncomfortable talking about his son's treatments.
The nurse is interviewing a patient who has a hearing impairment. What techniques would be most
beneficial in communicating with this patient?
A. Determine the communication method he prefers.
B. Avoid using facial and hand gestures because most hearing impaired people find this degrading.
C. Request a sign language interpreter before meeting with him to help facilitate the communication.
D. Speak loudly and with exaggerated facial movement when talking with him because this helps with lip
readings.
During a follow up visit, the nurse discovers that a patient has not been taking his insulin on a regular
basis. The nurse asks, "Why haven't you taken your insulin?" Which statement is an appropriate
evaluation of this question?
