TEST BANK FOR HEALTH ASSESSMENT IN NURSING 6TH EDITION BY WEBER

14. A medical nurse has completed the review of systems component of the client's health history. Which assessment finding should the nurse document under the review of systems? A) “High school diploma plus 2 years of college” B) “Caregiver reliable source of information” C) “Menarche at age 13” D) “Lungs clear to auscultation bilaterally” 15. A client has been admitted following an unexplained weight loss of 15 pounds over the past 3 months. How should the nurse best assess the subjective component of the client's nutritional status? A) Ask the client to explain MyPlate. B) Obtain a 24-hour diet recall. C) Ask about the contents of one typical meal. D) Elicit the client's favorite foods 16. A client's elevated body mass index (BMI) has prompted the nurse to assess the client's activity and exercise level. Which statement would indicate to the nurse that the client is getting the recommended amount of exercise? A) “I walk briskly on the treadmill once or twice a week.” B) “I play basketball with a team every Friday night without fail.” C) “I go to a step class for an hour three times a week.” D) “I swim for at least half an hour each Saturday morning.” 17. During an assessment, the nurse determines that a client sees more than one primary care provider and has obtained prescriptions from each provider. Which method would be most appropriate to determine a client's current medication regimen? A) Ask the client to identify which medications taken every day. B) Ask the client to bring all the medications and supplements to an interview. C) Ask the caregiver whether the client is taking prescribed medications. D) Ask the client about the use of any over-the-counter medications. 18. The nurse is preparing to assess an adult woman's activities related to health promotion and maintenance. Which question should the nurse ask to obtain the most objective and thorough assessment data? A) “Do you always wear your seatbelt when driving?” B) “How much beer, wine, or alcohol do you drink?” C) “Do you use condoms with each sexual encounter?” D) “Could you describe how you perform self-breast exams?” 19. A nurse is creating a genogram of a client's family health history. The nurse should use which of the following symbols to denote the client's female relatives? A) Circle B) Square C) Triangle D) Rectangle 20. A client has just been admitted to the postsurgical unit from postanesthetic recovery, and the nurse is in the introductory phase of the client interview. Which of the following activities should the nurse perform first? A) Collaborate with the client to identify problems. B) Explain the purpose of the interview. C) Determine the client's vital signs. D) Obtain family health history data.