HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM 1 PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM 1 PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND 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? - CORRECT ANSWERSubjective 2. The 7 attributes of a symptom include: - CORRECT ANSWER-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) - CORRECT ANSWER-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 - CORRECT ANSWERVALIDATION Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with the appropriate statements: Eye contact, facial expression, tone, volume - CORRECT ANSWER-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" - CORRECT ANSWER-SUMMARIZATION Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with the appropriate statements: Begin with open-ended questions then getting more specific - CORRECT ANSWERGUIDED QUESTIONING Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with the appropriate statements: "Let's talk about making a plan together for your nursing care" - CORRECT ANSWEREMPOWERING THE PATIENT Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with the appropriate statements: "I understand how you might be upset about this" - CORRECT ANSWER-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" - CORRECT ANSWER-REASSURNCE Match the Therapeutic Communication Techniques with the appropriate statements:Paying close attention to what the patient is saying - CORRECT ANSWERACTIVE 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" - CORRECT ANSWER-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. - CORRECT ANSWER-A AND C 6. Place the problem listen in order of priority, most serious and urgent to least serious. A. Chest pain B. Smoking C. Low back pain for several months D. Bruised knee - CORRECT ANSWER-A, B, C, D 7. Which of the following questions are leading questions? A. "You don't have any chest pain do you?" B. "Which of the following describes your pain: aching, sharp, or throbbing?" C. "Is your headache pain like a throbbing pain?" D. "How many stairs can you walk up before you become short of breath?" - CORRECT ANSWER-A AND C 8. The question "how many blocks can you walk before the leg pain occurs?" is asking for a graded response. (T OR F) - CORRECT ANSWER-TRUE 9. Which of the following are examples of primary prevention? (Choose all that apply) A. Immunizations B. Self-examination of skin lesions C. Health education D. Seat belts - CORRECT ANSWER-ANSWER = A, C, D - PREVENTING DISEASE ALL TOGETHER