NURS 209 EXAM 3 AND NUR 209 FINAL COMBINED WITH 100%
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE
A 90-year-old patient informs the nurse that he cannot remember the names of the
medications he is taking or for what reason he is taking them. The 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?" - ANSWER D
The nurse is going to conduct a health assessment on a 16-year-old female who
presents to the clinic with her parents. Which of the following is an appropriate
instruction to give to the parents prior to the start of the interview?
A. "Please stay during the interview; you can answer for her if she does not know the
answer."
B. "It would be useful 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?" - ANSWER D
The nurse is interviewing a woman who has just been informed that she is pregnant and
has come to the clinic today for the start of prenatal care. She relates that she and her
husband are pleased about the pregnancy but do have a few questions. She fidgets with
her hands during the interview and audibly sighs. Applying the concept of
communication, the nurse knows that which statement is most correct? The woman is:
A. excited about her pregnancy but nervous about labor.
B. exhibiting verbal and non-verbal behavior that doesn't 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. - ANSWER B
,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. A dim light provides a cozier room and helps the patient relax.
D. Seating across a desk or table allows the patient some personal space. - ANSWER A
The nurse states during an interview, "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 - ANSWER D
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 asked about
tobacco use by the nurse, he responds, "I quit smoking after my wife died 7 years ago."
The nurse observes an open package of cigarettes in his shirt pocket. Utilizing
confrontation, the nurse might say: A. "I know that you are lying." B. "Come on, tell me
how much you smoke."
C. "I didn't know that your wife had died. It must be very hard on you at the moment. Tell
me a bit more about that."
D. "You have told me you do not smoke and yet I notice that you are carrying an opened
pack of cigarettes in your pocket." - ANSWER D
A nurse is obtaining complete health histories from all the patients attending a wellness
workshop. On this history form, one of the questions is, "You don't smoke, drink, or take
drugs, do you?" This question is an example of:
A. talking too much.
B. using confrontation.
C. using biased or leading questions.
, D. using blunt language to deal with distasteful topics. - ANSWER C
During an interview, a parent of a hospitalized child is sitting in an open position.
However, as the interviewer begins to discuss his son's treatment, he suddenly crosses
his arms across 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 discussing the treatments his son will undergo. - ANWER D
The nurse is admitting a patient who suffers from a hearing impairment. Which of the
following techniques would be most helpful when communicating with him?
A. Ascertain what method of communication he prefers.
B. Do not use facial and hand gestures when speaking because this is demeaning to
most hearing impaired individuals.
C. Before meeting with him, ask for a sign language interpreter to present during the
communication.
D. Speak loudly and with exaggerated facial movement when talking with him because
this helps with lip readings. - ANSWER A
During a follow up visit, the nurse learns that a patient has not been regularly taking his
insulin. The nurse asks, "Why haven't you taken your insulin?" Which statement is an
appropriate evaluation of this question?
A. It may put the patient on the defensive.
B. It is a harmless search for information.
C. He should have discussed this with his wife.
D. It is the most effective way to learn why he is behaving this way. - ANSWER A
The nurse is interviewing a client in an outpatient clinic and is utilizing a computer to
document information. Which are the most appropriate uses of the computer in this
environment? Choose all that apply.
, A. Document the patient's information as the patient relates it.
B. Document all information as stated by the patient
C. Have the patient remain and wait as nurse types information
D. Type information into the computer after narrative has been discussed.
E. Permit the patient to view the monitor while typing. - ANSWER A, D, E
The nurse is looking at information related to evidence-based practice. Which statement
reflects the best definition of EBP?
A. EBP depends on tradition to justify best practice.
B. EBP is the use of best practice technique for treating patients.
C. EBP focuses on best evidence in conjunction with the clinician's experience.
D. EBP does not take into account the patient's own preferences. - ANSWER C
Barriers to using EBP include the following:
A. nurse's lack of research skills in evaluating quality or research studies.
B. lack of significant research studies.
C. insufficient clinical skills of nurses.
D. inadequate physical assessment skills. - ANSWER A
When the nurse reviews concepts of health, the nurse remembers that components of
holistic health include which of these?
A. Disease originates from the external environment.
B. The individual human is a closed system.
C. The health state of a patient is the responsibility of the nurses.
D. The mind, body, and spirit are interdependent according to holistic health. -
ANSWER D
The nurse understands the concept of prevention as it describes health is significant
because:
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE
A 90-year-old patient informs the nurse that he cannot remember the names of the
medications he is taking or for what reason he is taking them. The 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?" - ANSWER D
The nurse is going to conduct a health assessment on a 16-year-old female who
presents to the clinic with her parents. Which of the following is an appropriate
instruction to give to the parents prior to the start of the interview?
A. "Please stay during the interview; you can answer for her if she does not know the
answer."
B. "It would be useful 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?" - ANSWER D
The nurse is interviewing a woman who has just been informed that she is pregnant and
has come to the clinic today for the start of prenatal care. She relates that she and her
husband are pleased about the pregnancy but do have a few questions. She fidgets with
her hands during the interview and audibly sighs. Applying the concept of
communication, the nurse knows that which statement is most correct? The woman is:
A. excited about her pregnancy but nervous about labor.
B. exhibiting verbal and non-verbal behavior that doesn't 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. - ANSWER B
,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. A dim light provides a cozier room and helps the patient relax.
D. Seating across a desk or table allows the patient some personal space. - ANSWER A
The nurse states during an interview, "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 - ANSWER D
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 asked about
tobacco use by the nurse, he responds, "I quit smoking after my wife died 7 years ago."
The nurse observes an open package of cigarettes in his shirt pocket. Utilizing
confrontation, the nurse might say: A. "I know that you are lying." B. "Come on, tell me
how much you smoke."
C. "I didn't know that your wife had died. It must be very hard on you at the moment. Tell
me a bit more about that."
D. "You have told me you do not smoke and yet I notice that you are carrying an opened
pack of cigarettes in your pocket." - ANSWER D
A nurse is obtaining complete health histories from all the patients attending a wellness
workshop. On this history form, one of the questions is, "You don't smoke, drink, or take
drugs, do you?" This question is an example of:
A. talking too much.
B. using confrontation.
C. using biased or leading questions.
, D. using blunt language to deal with distasteful topics. - ANSWER C
During an interview, a parent of a hospitalized child is sitting in an open position.
However, as the interviewer begins to discuss his son's treatment, he suddenly crosses
his arms across 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 discussing the treatments his son will undergo. - ANWER D
The nurse is admitting a patient who suffers from a hearing impairment. Which of the
following techniques would be most helpful when communicating with him?
A. Ascertain what method of communication he prefers.
B. Do not use facial and hand gestures when speaking because this is demeaning to
most hearing impaired individuals.
C. Before meeting with him, ask for a sign language interpreter to present during the
communication.
D. Speak loudly and with exaggerated facial movement when talking with him because
this helps with lip readings. - ANSWER A
During a follow up visit, the nurse learns that a patient has not been regularly taking his
insulin. The nurse asks, "Why haven't you taken your insulin?" Which statement is an
appropriate evaluation of this question?
A. It may put the patient on the defensive.
B. It is a harmless search for information.
C. He should have discussed this with his wife.
D. It is the most effective way to learn why he is behaving this way. - ANSWER A
The nurse is interviewing a client in an outpatient clinic and is utilizing a computer to
document information. Which are the most appropriate uses of the computer in this
environment? Choose all that apply.
, A. Document the patient's information as the patient relates it.
B. Document all information as stated by the patient
C. Have the patient remain and wait as nurse types information
D. Type information into the computer after narrative has been discussed.
E. Permit the patient to view the monitor while typing. - ANSWER A, D, E
The nurse is looking at information related to evidence-based practice. Which statement
reflects the best definition of EBP?
A. EBP depends on tradition to justify best practice.
B. EBP is the use of best practice technique for treating patients.
C. EBP focuses on best evidence in conjunction with the clinician's experience.
D. EBP does not take into account the patient's own preferences. - ANSWER C
Barriers to using EBP include the following:
A. nurse's lack of research skills in evaluating quality or research studies.
B. lack of significant research studies.
C. insufficient clinical skills of nurses.
D. inadequate physical assessment skills. - ANSWER A
When the nurse reviews concepts of health, the nurse remembers that components of
holistic health include which of these?
A. Disease originates from the external environment.
B. The individual human is a closed system.
C. The health state of a patient is the responsibility of the nurses.
D. The mind, body, and spirit are interdependent according to holistic health. -
ANSWER D
The nurse understands the concept of prevention as it describes health is significant
because:
