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Term
Because the physical environment in which an interview takes place is
an important consideration for the success of an interview, the
interviewer should:
-reduce noise by turning off televisions and radios.
-place the distance between the interviewer and the patient about 2
feet or closer.
-provide a dim light that makes a room cozier and will help the patient
relax.
,-arrange seating across a desk or table to allow the patient some
personal space.
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Mental status functioning is inferred Prevention places emphasis on the
through assessment of an individual's link between health and personal
behaviors. behavior.
reduce noise by turning off a man believes that his dead wife is
televisions and radios. talking to him
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Definition
chest pain
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Which of the following is an example of a symptom?
Chest pain
Clammy skin
Serum potassium level 4.2 mEq/L
A temperature of 100 degrees F
Which of the following is not a barrier to communication?
-clarification
-giving advice
, -failure to listen
-judgmental statements
Which of the following illustrates an appropriate category in a cultural assessment?
-Family history
-Chief complaint
-Medical history
-Health-related beliefs
Which of the following should a nurse document in the history component of a
health assessment?
-Smoking Habits
-Vital Signs
-facial symmetry
-respiratory assessment
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Term
To assess affect, the nurse would know the definition as:
-temporary expression of feeling or state of mind
-being aware of one's own existence, feelings, and thoughts
-more durable, a prolonged display of feelings
-awareness of an object in relation to the self
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, "Would you have your family bring in temporary expression of feeling
your medications?" or state of mind
The nurse should focus on the
uncomfortable talking about his son's patient's nonverbal behaviors
treatment. because these are often more
reflective of a patient's true feelings.
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Definition
Changing the subject or topic
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A patient drifts off to sleep when she is not being stimulated. The nurse can arouse
her easily when calling her name, but she remains drowsy during the conversation.
The best description of this patient's level of consciousness is:
The nurse is performing a functional assessment on an 82-year-old patient with a
recent stroke. Which of the following questions would be most important to ask?
-"Do you wear glasses?"
-"Are you able to dress yourself?"
-"Do you have any thyroid problems?"
-"How many times a day do you have a bowel movement?"