NUR 2092 / NUR2092 Health Assessment
Exam 1 Quiz Bank | Questions and
Answers with Rationale | Latest 2025 /
2026 | Rasmussen College
The practitioner, entering the examining room to meet a patient for the first time,
states "Hello, I'm M.M., and I'm here to gather some information. This will take
about 30 minutes. D.D. is a student working with me. If it's all right with you, she
will remain during the examination." Which of the following must be added to
cover all aspects of the interview contract?
A) A statement regarding confedentiality, patient costs and the expectations of
each person
B) the purpose of the interview and the role of the interviewer
C) Time and place of the interviewer and a confedentiality statement
D) An explicit purpose of the interview and a description of the physical
examination including diagnostic studies - ANSWER A) A statement
regarding confedentiality, patient costs and the expectations of each person
8 items of information that should be comminicated to the client concerning the
terms or expectations of the interview:
1. Time and place of the interview and succeeding physical examination
2. Introduction of yourself and a breif explanation of your role
3. The purpose of the interview
4. How long it will take
5. Expectation of participation of each person
6. Presence of any other people
7. Confidentiality
8. Any cost to the client
(pg. 27 Jarvis)
,______ is exhibiting an accurate understanding of the other person's feelings
within a communication context
A) Empathy
B) Liking others
C) Facilitation
D) A Nonverbal listening technique - ANSWER A) Empathy: means
viewing the world from the other persons inner frame of reference while remaining
you. Recognition of another persons feelings without criticism.
(pg. 28 Jarvis)
You conduct an admission interview. Because you are expecting a phone call, you
stand near the door. Which would be a more appropriate approach?
A) Arrange to have someone page you so you can sit on the side of the bed
B) Have someone ANSWER the phone so you can sit facing the patient
C) Use this approach given the circumstances
D) Arrange for time free of interuptions after the initial physical examination is
complete - ANSWER B) Have someone ANSWER the phone so you can
sit facing the patient
Refuse Interruptions: Inform support staff of your interview and ask them not to
interupt you during this time. Any interuption can destroy any rapport you had
previously built.
Sit eye level with patient and avoid barriers such as desks, and avoid standing,
standing assumes superiority and takes away control from the patient. Keep a
distance of 4 to 5 feet for personal space.
(pg.29 Jarvis)
A patient asks the nurse, "May I ask you a question?" This is an example of:
A) An open-ended question
B) A reflective question
C) A closed question
, D) A double-barreled question - ANSWER C) A closed question: elicits
a "yes" or "no" ANSWER or a forced choice.
**Avoid Double-barreled questions are questions that ask more than one question,
to where a "yes" or "no" ANSWER would not fully satisfy the question
(pg. 32 Jarvis)
Which statement best describes interpretation as a communication technique?
A) interpretation is the same as clarification
B) interpretation is a summary of a statement made by the patient
C) interpretation is used to focus on a particular aspect of what the patient has just
said
D) interpretation is based on the interviewer's inference from the data that have
been presented - ANSWER D) interpretation is based on the
interviewer's inference from the data that have been presented
Interpretation links events, makes associations and implies cause, not based on
directly observations but instead on inference or conclusion, you interpretation
may be incorrect but helps promt further discussion
(pg. 33 Jarvis)
Which demonstrates a good understanding of the interview process?
A) the nurse stops the patient each time something is said that is not understood
B) the nurse spends more time listening to the patient than talking
C) the nurse is consistently thinking of his or her next response so the patient will
know he or she is understood
D) the nurse uses "why" questions to seek clarification of unusual symptoms or
behaviors - ANSWER B) the nurse spends more time listening to the
patient than talking
#8 on Ten Traps of Interviewing: Talking too much
(pg. 34 Jarvis)
Exam 1 Quiz Bank | Questions and
Answers with Rationale | Latest 2025 /
2026 | Rasmussen College
The practitioner, entering the examining room to meet a patient for the first time,
states "Hello, I'm M.M., and I'm here to gather some information. This will take
about 30 minutes. D.D. is a student working with me. If it's all right with you, she
will remain during the examination." Which of the following must be added to
cover all aspects of the interview contract?
A) A statement regarding confedentiality, patient costs and the expectations of
each person
B) the purpose of the interview and the role of the interviewer
C) Time and place of the interviewer and a confedentiality statement
D) An explicit purpose of the interview and a description of the physical
examination including diagnostic studies - ANSWER A) A statement
regarding confedentiality, patient costs and the expectations of each person
8 items of information that should be comminicated to the client concerning the
terms or expectations of the interview:
1. Time and place of the interview and succeeding physical examination
2. Introduction of yourself and a breif explanation of your role
3. The purpose of the interview
4. How long it will take
5. Expectation of participation of each person
6. Presence of any other people
7. Confidentiality
8. Any cost to the client
(pg. 27 Jarvis)
,______ is exhibiting an accurate understanding of the other person's feelings
within a communication context
A) Empathy
B) Liking others
C) Facilitation
D) A Nonverbal listening technique - ANSWER A) Empathy: means
viewing the world from the other persons inner frame of reference while remaining
you. Recognition of another persons feelings without criticism.
(pg. 28 Jarvis)
You conduct an admission interview. Because you are expecting a phone call, you
stand near the door. Which would be a more appropriate approach?
A) Arrange to have someone page you so you can sit on the side of the bed
B) Have someone ANSWER the phone so you can sit facing the patient
C) Use this approach given the circumstances
D) Arrange for time free of interuptions after the initial physical examination is
complete - ANSWER B) Have someone ANSWER the phone so you can
sit facing the patient
Refuse Interruptions: Inform support staff of your interview and ask them not to
interupt you during this time. Any interuption can destroy any rapport you had
previously built.
Sit eye level with patient and avoid barriers such as desks, and avoid standing,
standing assumes superiority and takes away control from the patient. Keep a
distance of 4 to 5 feet for personal space.
(pg.29 Jarvis)
A patient asks the nurse, "May I ask you a question?" This is an example of:
A) An open-ended question
B) A reflective question
C) A closed question
, D) A double-barreled question - ANSWER C) A closed question: elicits
a "yes" or "no" ANSWER or a forced choice.
**Avoid Double-barreled questions are questions that ask more than one question,
to where a "yes" or "no" ANSWER would not fully satisfy the question
(pg. 32 Jarvis)
Which statement best describes interpretation as a communication technique?
A) interpretation is the same as clarification
B) interpretation is a summary of a statement made by the patient
C) interpretation is used to focus on a particular aspect of what the patient has just
said
D) interpretation is based on the interviewer's inference from the data that have
been presented - ANSWER D) interpretation is based on the
interviewer's inference from the data that have been presented
Interpretation links events, makes associations and implies cause, not based on
directly observations but instead on inference or conclusion, you interpretation
may be incorrect but helps promt further discussion
(pg. 33 Jarvis)
Which demonstrates a good understanding of the interview process?
A) the nurse stops the patient each time something is said that is not understood
B) the nurse spends more time listening to the patient than talking
C) the nurse is consistently thinking of his or her next response so the patient will
know he or she is understood
D) the nurse uses "why" questions to seek clarification of unusual symptoms or
behaviors - ANSWER B) the nurse spends more time listening to the
patient than talking
#8 on Ten Traps of Interviewing: Talking too much
(pg. 34 Jarvis)
