During the history, the patient states that she does not use many drugs. What is the nurse's
appropriate response to this statement? correct answers Tell me about the drugs you are using
currently
For which person is a screening assessment indicated? correct answers The person who is
unaware of his high serum glucose levels
A community organization sponsors a health fair to increase awareness of colon cancer. At the
health fair, colorectal cancer screening kits are distributed, and healthcare professionals answer
questions, take blood pressure, and distribute literature. These activities are examples of _____
prevention. correct answers Secondary
A male patient is very talkative and shares much information that is not relevant to his history or
the reason for his admission. Which action by the nurse improves data collection in this
situation? correct answers Use close ended questions
The nurse documents which information in the patient's history?
The patient complains of itching.
The patient's temperature is 100° F.
The patient is scratching his arm.
The patient's skin feels warm to the touch. correct answers Patient complains of itching
Which question is the most appropriate to learn about a patient's religious practices? "Do you
have any specific religious or spiritual practices or beliefs?"
"Do you mind telling me about your religion?"
"Where is your church located?"
"How often do you go to church?" correct answers Do you have any specific religious or
spiritual practices or beliefs?
, A client is obese and the nurse takes the blood pressure with a standard cuff which is too small.
How will this affect the reading? correct answers Reading will be high
assessment of radial pulse includes correct answers Rhythm, rate, force, and equality
The amount of energy needed to maintain essential basic body functions expressed as calories
per hour per square meter of body surface is: correct answers Basal metabolic rate
The diastolic blood pressure in the adult is recorded as correct answers Korotkoff V
Difference between your systolic and diastolic blood pressure is called correct answers pulse
pressure
Frequency of vital sign measurement depends on correct answers condition of patient, nature and
severity of the disorder, procedures, surgery or treatments being performed
What are the main functions of the skin? correct answers Protection, sensation, heat regulation,
excretion, secretion, absorption
"I feel like I can't catch my breath" is an example of correct answers subjective data
True or False: Culture includes the beliefs, habits, likes and dislikes, and customs and rituals
learned from one's family. correct answers True
How is culture learned by each new generation? correct answers Formal and informal
experiences