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HESI Health Assessment 2023 HESI HEALTH ASSESSMENT E... oncology
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1. In an interview, the nurse may A) Note-taking may impede the nurse's observation of the
find it necessary to take notes to patient's nonverbal behaviors.
aid his or her memory later.
Which statement is true Page: 31 Some use of history forms and note-taking may be
regarding note-taking? unavoidable. But be aware that note-taking during the interview
has disadvantages. It breaks eye contact too often, and it shifts
A) Note-taking may impede the attention away from the patient, which diminishes his or her sense
nurse's observation of the of importance. It also may interrupt the patient's narrative flow,
patient's nonverbal behaviors. and it impedes the observation of the patient's nonverbal
B) Note-taking allows the behavior.
patient to continue at his or her
own pace as the nurse records
what is said.
C) Note-taking allows the nurse
to shift attention away from the
patient, resulting in an increased
comfort level.
D) Note-taking allows the nurse
to break eye contact with the
patient, which may increase his
or her level of comfort.
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2. During an interview, the nurse D) Open-ended question
states, "You mentioned
shortness of breath. Tell me Page: 32 The open-ended question asks for narrative information.
more about that." Which verbal It states the topic to be discussed but only in general terms. The
skill is used with this statement? nurse should use it to begin the interview, to introduce a new
section of questions, and whenever the person introduces a new
A) Reflection topic.
B) Facilitation
C) Direct question
D) Open-ended question
,3. A nurse is taking complete C) using biased or leading questions.
health histories on all of the
patients attending a wellness Page: 36 This is an example of using leading or biased questions.
workshop. On the history form, Asking, "You don't smoke, do you?" implies that one answer is
one of the written questions "better" than another. If the person wants to please someone, he
asks, "You don't smoke, drink, or or she is either forced to answer in a way corresponding to their
take drugs, do you?" This implied values or is made to feel guilty when admitting the other
question is an example of: answer.
A) talking too much.
B) using confrontation.
C) using biased or leading
questions.
D) using blunt language to deal
with distasteful topics.
4. During an interview, a parent D) uncomfortable talking about his son's treatment.
of a hospitalized child is sitting
in an open position. As the Page: 37 Note the person's position. An open position with the
interviewer begins to discuss his extension of large muscle groups shows relaxation, physical
son's treatment, however, he comfort, and a willingness to share information. A closed
suddenly crosses his arms position with the arms and legs crossed tends to look defensive
against his chest and crosses his and anxious. Note any change in posture. If a person in a relaxed
legs. This would suggest that the position suddenly tenses, it suggests possible discomfort with
parent is: the new topic.
A) just changing positions.
B) more comfortable in this
position.
C) tired and needs a break from
the interview.
D) uncomfortable talking about
his son's treatment.
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5. The nurse is interviewing a A) Determine the communication method he prefers.
patient who has a hearing
impairment. What techniques Pages: 40-41 The nurse should ask the deaf person the preferred
would be most beneficial in way to communicate—by signing, lip reading, or writing. If the
communicating with this patient? person prefers lip reading, then the nurse should be sure to face
him or her squarely and have good lighting on the nurse's face.
A) Determine the The nurse should not exaggerate lip movements because this
communication method he distorts words. Similarly, shouting distorts the reception of a
prefers. hearing aid the person may wear. The nurse should speak slowly
B) Avoid using facial and hand and should supplement his or her voice with appropriate hand
gestures because most hearing- gestures or pantomime.
impaired people find this
degrading.
C) Request a sign language
interpreter before meeting with
him to help facilitate the
communication.
D) Speak loudly and with
exaggerated facial movement
when talking with him because
this helps with lip reading.
,6. The nurse is performing a A) "Do you take medicine?"
health interview on a patient
who has a language barrier, and Page: 46 In a situation where there is a language barrier and no
no interpreter is available. Which interpreter available, use simple words avoiding medical jargon.
is the best example of an Avoid using contractions and pronouns. Use nouns repeatedly
appropriate question for the and discuss one topic at a time.
nurse to ask in this situation?
A) "Do you take medicine?"
B) "Do you sterilize the bottles?"
C) "Do you have nausea and
vomiting?"
D) "You have been taking your
medicine, haven't you?"
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7. A female patient does not A) A trained interpreter
speak English well, and the
nurse needs to choose an Page: 46 whenever possible, the nurse should use a trained
interpreter. Which of the interpreter, preferably one who knows medical terminology. In
following would be the most general, an older, more mature interpreter is preferred to a
appropriate choice? younger, less experienced one, and the same gender is
preferred when possible.
A) A trained interpreter
B) A male family member
C) A female family member
D) A volunteer college student
from the foreign language
studies department
8. The nurse is conducting an B) They allow for self-expression.
interview. Which of these C) They build and enhance rapport.
statements is true regarding F) They are used when narrative information
open-ended questions? Select
all that apply. Page: 32 Open-ended questions allow for self-expression, build
rapport, and obtain narrative information. These features
A) They elicit cold facts. enhance communication during an interview. The other
B) They allow for self- statements are appropriate for closed or direct questions.
expression.
C) They build and enhance
rapport.
D) They leave interactions
neutral.
E) They call for short one- to
two-word answers.
F) They are used when narrative
information is needed.
, 9. The nurse is conducting an A) Collect the patient's data in a direct, face-to-face manner.
interview in an outpatient clinic D) Type the data into the computer after the narrative is fully
and is using a computer to explored.
record data. Which is the best E) Allow the patient to see the monitor during typing.
use of the computer in this
situation? Select all that apply. Page: 32 The use of a computer can become a barrier. The nurse
should begin the interview as usual by greeting the patient,
A) Collect the patient's data in a establishing rapport, and collecting the patient's narrative story
direct, face-to-face manner. in a direct face-to-face manner. Only after the narrative is fully
B) Enter all the data as the explored should the nurse type data into the computer. When
patient states it. typing, the nurse should position the monitor so that the patient
C) Ask the patient to wait as the can see it.
nurse enters data.
D) Type the data into the
computer after the narrative is
fully explored.
E) Allow the patient to see the
monitor during typing.
10. During an assessment, the A) Ask the patient about the item and its significance.
nurse notices that a patient is
handling a small charm that is Page: 21 The nurse should inquire about the amulet's meaning.
tied to a leather strip around his Amulets, such as charms, are often seen as an important means
neck. Which action by the nurse of protection from "evil spirits" by some cultures.
is appropriate?
A) Ask the patient about the item
and its significance.
B) Ask the patient to lock the
item with other valuables in the
hospital's safe.
C) Tell the patient that a family
member should take valuables
home.
D) No action is necessary.
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HESI Health Assessment 2023 HESI HEALTH ASSESSMENT E... oncology
Teacher 1,287 terms Teacher 330 terms 60 terms
hiedi123 Preview LEAH_MUMBI8 Preview greatbrookegoodi
1. In an interview, the nurse may A) Note-taking may impede the nurse's observation of the
find it necessary to take notes to patient's nonverbal behaviors.
aid his or her memory later.
Which statement is true Page: 31 Some use of history forms and note-taking may be
regarding note-taking? unavoidable. But be aware that note-taking during the interview
has disadvantages. It breaks eye contact too often, and it shifts
A) Note-taking may impede the attention away from the patient, which diminishes his or her sense
nurse's observation of the of importance. It also may interrupt the patient's narrative flow,
patient's nonverbal behaviors. and it impedes the observation of the patient's nonverbal
B) Note-taking allows the behavior.
patient to continue at his or her
own pace as the nurse records
what is said.
C) Note-taking allows the nurse
to shift attention away from the
patient, resulting in an increased
comfort level.
D) Note-taking allows the nurse
to break eye contact with the
patient, which may increase his
or her level of comfort.
See an expert-written answer!
2. During an interview, the nurse D) Open-ended question
states, "You mentioned
shortness of breath. Tell me Page: 32 The open-ended question asks for narrative information.
more about that." Which verbal It states the topic to be discussed but only in general terms. The
skill is used with this statement? nurse should use it to begin the interview, to introduce a new
section of questions, and whenever the person introduces a new
A) Reflection topic.
B) Facilitation
C) Direct question
D) Open-ended question
,3. A nurse is taking complete C) using biased or leading questions.
health histories on all of the
patients attending a wellness Page: 36 This is an example of using leading or biased questions.
workshop. On the history form, Asking, "You don't smoke, do you?" implies that one answer is
one of the written questions "better" than another. If the person wants to please someone, he
asks, "You don't smoke, drink, or or she is either forced to answer in a way corresponding to their
take drugs, do you?" This implied values or is made to feel guilty when admitting the other
question is an example of: answer.
A) talking too much.
B) using confrontation.
C) using biased or leading
questions.
D) using blunt language to deal
with distasteful topics.
4. During an interview, a parent D) uncomfortable talking about his son's treatment.
of a hospitalized child is sitting
in an open position. As the Page: 37 Note the person's position. An open position with the
interviewer begins to discuss his extension of large muscle groups shows relaxation, physical
son's treatment, however, he comfort, and a willingness to share information. A closed
suddenly crosses his arms position with the arms and legs crossed tends to look defensive
against his chest and crosses his and anxious. Note any change in posture. If a person in a relaxed
legs. This would suggest that the position suddenly tenses, it suggests possible discomfort with
parent is: the new topic.
A) just changing positions.
B) more comfortable in this
position.
C) tired and needs a break from
the interview.
D) uncomfortable talking about
his son's treatment.
See an expert-written answer!
5. The nurse is interviewing a A) Determine the communication method he prefers.
patient who has a hearing
impairment. What techniques Pages: 40-41 The nurse should ask the deaf person the preferred
would be most beneficial in way to communicate—by signing, lip reading, or writing. If the
communicating with this patient? person prefers lip reading, then the nurse should be sure to face
him or her squarely and have good lighting on the nurse's face.
A) Determine the The nurse should not exaggerate lip movements because this
communication method he distorts words. Similarly, shouting distorts the reception of a
prefers. hearing aid the person may wear. The nurse should speak slowly
B) Avoid using facial and hand and should supplement his or her voice with appropriate hand
gestures because most hearing- gestures or pantomime.
impaired people find this
degrading.
C) Request a sign language
interpreter before meeting with
him to help facilitate the
communication.
D) Speak loudly and with
exaggerated facial movement
when talking with him because
this helps with lip reading.
,6. The nurse is performing a A) "Do you take medicine?"
health interview on a patient
who has a language barrier, and Page: 46 In a situation where there is a language barrier and no
no interpreter is available. Which interpreter available, use simple words avoiding medical jargon.
is the best example of an Avoid using contractions and pronouns. Use nouns repeatedly
appropriate question for the and discuss one topic at a time.
nurse to ask in this situation?
A) "Do you take medicine?"
B) "Do you sterilize the bottles?"
C) "Do you have nausea and
vomiting?"
D) "You have been taking your
medicine, haven't you?"
See an expert-written answer!
7. A female patient does not A) A trained interpreter
speak English well, and the
nurse needs to choose an Page: 46 whenever possible, the nurse should use a trained
interpreter. Which of the interpreter, preferably one who knows medical terminology. In
following would be the most general, an older, more mature interpreter is preferred to a
appropriate choice? younger, less experienced one, and the same gender is
preferred when possible.
A) A trained interpreter
B) A male family member
C) A female family member
D) A volunteer college student
from the foreign language
studies department
8. The nurse is conducting an B) They allow for self-expression.
interview. Which of these C) They build and enhance rapport.
statements is true regarding F) They are used when narrative information
open-ended questions? Select
all that apply. Page: 32 Open-ended questions allow for self-expression, build
rapport, and obtain narrative information. These features
A) They elicit cold facts. enhance communication during an interview. The other
B) They allow for self- statements are appropriate for closed or direct questions.
expression.
C) They build and enhance
rapport.
D) They leave interactions
neutral.
E) They call for short one- to
two-word answers.
F) They are used when narrative
information is needed.
, 9. The nurse is conducting an A) Collect the patient's data in a direct, face-to-face manner.
interview in an outpatient clinic D) Type the data into the computer after the narrative is fully
and is using a computer to explored.
record data. Which is the best E) Allow the patient to see the monitor during typing.
use of the computer in this
situation? Select all that apply. Page: 32 The use of a computer can become a barrier. The nurse
should begin the interview as usual by greeting the patient,
A) Collect the patient's data in a establishing rapport, and collecting the patient's narrative story
direct, face-to-face manner. in a direct face-to-face manner. Only after the narrative is fully
B) Enter all the data as the explored should the nurse type data into the computer. When
patient states it. typing, the nurse should position the monitor so that the patient
C) Ask the patient to wait as the can see it.
nurse enters data.
D) Type the data into the
computer after the narrative is
fully explored.
E) Allow the patient to see the
monitor during typing.
10. During an assessment, the A) Ask the patient about the item and its significance.
nurse notices that a patient is
handling a small charm that is Page: 21 The nurse should inquire about the amulet's meaning.
tied to a leather strip around his Amulets, such as charms, are often seen as an important means
neck. Which action by the nurse of protection from "evil spirits" by some cultures.
is appropriate?
A) Ask the patient about the item
and its significance.
B) Ask the patient to lock the
item with other valuables in the
hospital's safe.
C) Tell the patient that a family
member should take valuables
home.
D) No action is necessary.
