HHP 1300 NURS:3128 UIOWA Exam One (Health
Assessment) | University of Iowa | UPDATED Questions
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Q1: What is the nursing process?
A: Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
Q2: what is the purpose of assessment?
A: Collect data, use evidence based collection techniques, document relevant data
Review the clinical record
Health history
Physical exam
Functional assessment
Risk assessment
Review of literature
Q3: health assessment data
A: Systematic and continuous collection of data; sorting, analyzing and organizing that
data; and the documentation and communication of the data collected
Q4: subjective data
A: what the person says about him or herself
Q5: objective data
A: what you as a nurse observe by inspecting, percussing, palpating, and auscultating
during the physical examination
Q6: what are some communication strategies?
A: facilitation
silence
reflection
empathy
clarification
confrontation
interpretation
explanation
summary
, Q7: facilitation
A: encourages the client to say more, shows the client that you're interested
Ex: "go on" / nodding yes
Q8: silence
A: Sit quietly and allow the client time to think and answer. Provides a chance to observe a
client and note nonverbal cues
Ex: sit quietly, don't fidget
Q9: reflection
A: Echoes client's words by repeating part of what they just said
Ex: Patient states "I'm ready to leave the hospital, I feel great" Nurse replies "You're
feeling great and ready to go"
Q10: empathy
A: Reflecting on the client's feelings by putting them into words
Ex: "Sounds like you're feeling sad about..."
Q11: clarification
A: Simplify statement and ensure you are on the right track
Ex: "the stomach pain occurs after eating, correct?"
Q12: confrontation
A: Clarify inconsistent information. Focus on client's observed behavior, actions or feelings
Ex: "When I press here you grimace, but you said it didn't hurt"
Q13: interpretation
A: Link events, make association and apply cause. Not based on direct observation, instead
on inference
Ex: "It seems that with every headache, you've also been experiencing stress"
Q14: explanation
A: Share factual and informative information
Ex: "You should not eat anything before the procedure"
Q15: summary
A: Condense facts and validates what was discussed in the interview
Ex: " I want to make I understand your goals of care for your father at the nursing..."
Q16: orthostatic hypotension
A: a systolic blood pressure decrease of at least 20 mm Hg or a diastolic blood pressure
decrease of at least 10 mm Hg
Assessment) | University of Iowa | UPDATED Questions
with 100% Verified Answers
Q1: What is the nursing process?
A: Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
Q2: what is the purpose of assessment?
A: Collect data, use evidence based collection techniques, document relevant data
Review the clinical record
Health history
Physical exam
Functional assessment
Risk assessment
Review of literature
Q3: health assessment data
A: Systematic and continuous collection of data; sorting, analyzing and organizing that
data; and the documentation and communication of the data collected
Q4: subjective data
A: what the person says about him or herself
Q5: objective data
A: what you as a nurse observe by inspecting, percussing, palpating, and auscultating
during the physical examination
Q6: what are some communication strategies?
A: facilitation
silence
reflection
empathy
clarification
confrontation
interpretation
explanation
summary
, Q7: facilitation
A: encourages the client to say more, shows the client that you're interested
Ex: "go on" / nodding yes
Q8: silence
A: Sit quietly and allow the client time to think and answer. Provides a chance to observe a
client and note nonverbal cues
Ex: sit quietly, don't fidget
Q9: reflection
A: Echoes client's words by repeating part of what they just said
Ex: Patient states "I'm ready to leave the hospital, I feel great" Nurse replies "You're
feeling great and ready to go"
Q10: empathy
A: Reflecting on the client's feelings by putting them into words
Ex: "Sounds like you're feeling sad about..."
Q11: clarification
A: Simplify statement and ensure you are on the right track
Ex: "the stomach pain occurs after eating, correct?"
Q12: confrontation
A: Clarify inconsistent information. Focus on client's observed behavior, actions or feelings
Ex: "When I press here you grimace, but you said it didn't hurt"
Q13: interpretation
A: Link events, make association and apply cause. Not based on direct observation, instead
on inference
Ex: "It seems that with every headache, you've also been experiencing stress"
Q14: explanation
A: Share factual and informative information
Ex: "You should not eat anything before the procedure"
Q15: summary
A: Condense facts and validates what was discussed in the interview
Ex: " I want to make I understand your goals of care for your father at the nursing..."
Q16: orthostatic hypotension
A: a systolic blood pressure decrease of at least 20 mm Hg or a diastolic blood pressure
decrease of at least 10 mm Hg
