Health Assessment Practice Questions (Test
1) – Latest 2025/2026 Exam Prep & Study
Guide
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 - correct answerA) 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 - correct answerA) 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
- correct answerB) 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 - correct answerC) 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 - correct answerD) 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)
1) – Latest 2025/2026 Exam Prep & Study
Guide
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 - correct answerA) 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 - correct answerA) 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
- correct answerB) 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 - correct answerC) 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 - correct answerD) 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)
