Questions & Answers
1. Mr. Mosley has shortness of breath that has persisted for the past 10 days; it is
worse with activity and relieved by rest. What type of data is this? - Subjective
2. The 7 attributes of a symptom include: - OLD CART
A. Associated symptoms
B. Aggravating and/or relieving factors
C. Location
D. ALL OF THE ABOVE
3. The steps of the nursing process include: (check all that are correct) - ADPIE
A. IMPLEMENTATION
B. DIAGNOSIS
C. ASSESSMENT
D. Setting up the environment for the interview
Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with the appropriate
statements: Having this procedure must have made you very nervous -
VALIDATION
Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with the appropriate
statements: Eye contact, facial expression, tone, volume - NON VERBAL
COMMUNICATION
Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with the appropriate
statements: "Now you have said that the pain began one week ago, and comes and
goes several time a day" - SUMMARIZATION
, Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with the appropriate
statements: Begin with open-ended questions then getting more specific -
GUIDED QUESTIONING
Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with the appropriate
statements: "Let's talk about making a plan together for your nursing care" -
EMPOWERING THE PATIENT
Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with the appropriate
statements: "I understand how you might be upset about this" - EMPATHETIC
RESPONSES
Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with the appropriate
statements: "You did the right thing by coming to get care today. I will let you
know what each test means" - REASSURNCE
Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with the appropriate
statements:Paying close attention to what the patient is saying - ACTIVE
LISTENING
Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with the appropriate
statements: I. "I think we have all the information about your current symptoms.
Now I will ask you some questions about your past health history" -
TRANSITIONS
5. Which of the following are subjective data? (choose all the apply)
A. "I have a stomachache with diarrhea."
B. The lunch sounds are clear throughout all areas upon auscultation.
C. "Mother has had diabetes for 20 years."
D. The skin is warm and dry to touch. - A AND C
6. Place the problem listen in order of priority, most serious and urgent to least
serious.
A. Chest pain
B. Smoking