NUR MISC Health Assessment Final Exam Questions and Answers

Health Assessment Final Exam 1. What type of data does the nurse collect during the interview portion of a comprehensive health assessment? a. Subjective b. Historical c. Objective d. Physical 2. A nurse asks a student to describe the term abdominal borborygmi. The student’s response should include which of the following? a. Loud continual hum b. Peritoneal friction rub c. Hyperactive bowel sounds d. Hypoactive bowel sounds 3. A nurse is nearing the end of an interview. Which statements by the nurse is appropriate at this time? a. “Did we forget something?” b. “Is there anything else you would like to mention?” c. “I need to go on to the next patient. I will be back.” d. “While I am here, let’s talk about your upcoming surgery.” 4. While conducting a cultural health assessment a nurse should include which of the following? a. Medical history b. Health-related beliefs c. Chief complaint d. Family history 5. A nurse is admitting an adult male client who was transferred to a long-term care facility. The nurse should use closed-ended questions when assessing if the client a. Is eating a well-balanced diet b. Took his medications this morning c. How he completes his ADLs d. About how he feels about the transfer 6. Upon entering the client’s room, a nurse asks the client to turn down the volume of the television. The nurse’s request was intended to a. Create a quiet environment b. Control the client’s behavior c. Manipulate the client’s responses d. Uphold unit policy