NYU HAP Exam Sample Questions With Answers | Latest Update Graded A+

NYU HAP Exam Questions With Answers | Latest Update Graded A+ . A student nurse is taking public transportation home after clinical. When she sees a friend, she immediately takes a seat next to her and begins a conversation, saying, "You know that older man who lives in the apartment next to you? Well, I took care of him today in the hospital". The student nurse is not respecting which of the following principles? A.Benevolence B.Veracity C.Fidelity D. Confidentiality - answerD. confidentiality When recording information for the review of systems, the interviewer must document: A. "negative" under the system heading. B. physical findings, such as skin appearance, to support historic data. C. objective data that supports the history of present illness. D. the presence or absence of all symptoms under the system heading. - answerD. the presence or absence of all symptoms under the system heading The nurse is conducting a heath history on an adult client. Which technique can facilitate open communication between the client and the nurse? A. Sit on the stretcher next to the patient. B. Stand about 2 feet away from the patient's stretcher. C. Stand about 12 feet away from the patient's stretcher. D. Sit on a chair that is 4 feet away from the patient's stretcher. - answerD. sit on a chair that is 4 feet away from the patient's stretcher Which phase of the interview uses communication techniques to collect health data? A. Beginning phase B. Preinteraction Phase C. Closing phase D. Working phase - answerD. Working phase OLDCARTS is a mnemonic that helps the clinician to remember to address characteristics specific to: A. severity of dementia. B. the ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs). C. substance use and abuse. D. symptoms. - answerD. symptoms The most appropriate introduction to use to start an interview with an older adult patient is: A. "Because so many people have already asked you questions, I will just get the information from the chart." B. "Mr. Jones, I am going to ask you some questions about your health so that we can plan your care." C. "David, I am here to ask you questions about your illness; we want to determine what is wrong." D. "Mr. Jones, is it okay if I ask you some quick questions this morning about your health?" - answerB. "Mr. Jones, I am going to ask you some questions about your health so that we can plan your care." The nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for surgery. Which of the following responses from the nurse is appropriate? A. "Tell me how you feel about having surgery." B. "If I were you, I would have the surgery." C. "Why did you wait so long to make an appointment?" D. "That is exactly how I would feel." - answerA. "Tell me how you feel about having surgery" A patient seeks care for "debilitating headaches that cause excessive absences at work." On further exploration, the nurse asks, "What makes the headaches worse?" With this question, the nurse is seeking information about: A. the nature or character of the headache. B. relieving (alleviating) factors. C. the patient's perception of pain. D. aggravating factors. - answerD. aggravating factors Spirituality is defined as: A. a personal effort to find meaning and purpose in life. B. a social group that claims to possess variable traits. C. the process of being raised within a culture. D. participating in religious services on a regular basis. - answerA. personal effort to find meaning and purpose in life What is one way nurses use critical thinking in regard to the nursing process? A. Critical thinking helps nurses decide which parts of the nursing process are not needed in regard to a particular client B. Critical thinking helps nurses work through the analysis, develop alternatives, and implement the best interventions C. Critical thinking allows nurses to make decisions regarding client care without involving the client in decisions. D. Nurses do not need to think critically; they just need to follow orders - answerB. Critical thinking helps nurses work through the analysis, develop alternatives, and implement the best interventions To perform an accurate assessment of heart rate, the examiner can do which of the following? Select all that apply A. Count the radial pulse for 30 seconds, if the pulse is regular, and multiply by two. B. If irregular, palpate the radial pulse and count beats for 1 minute. C. Count the radial pulse for 2 full minutes if the pulse is irregular. D. Count the radial pulse for 15 seconds, if the pulse is regular, and multiple by 4. - answerA, B The nurse is conducting an exam on a five year-old child. Which finding would require immediate follow up by the nurse? A. Blood pressure 90/58 mmHG B. Heart rate 60 beats per minute C. Axillary temperature of 97.2 F (36.2 C) D. Respiratory rate 24 - answerB The nurse knows that elements of the general survey include: A. Patient's level of consciousness, personal hygiene, vital signs, and physical condition. B. Patient's gait, behavior, physical appearance and duration of their of pain. C. Patient's hygiene and dress, speech, posture, and mobility. D. Patient's overall appearance, facial expression, vital signs, and gait. - answerC When performing a physical assessment, the technique the nurse will always use first is: A. palpation B. inspection C. auscultation D. percussion - answerB When working with a patient in acute pain, the nurse knows that the most reliable indicator of pain is: A. Patient self-report B. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) results C. Tissue enzyme levels D. Blood drug levels - answerA The nurse knows that the first Korotkoff sound when taking a patient's blood pressure indicates: A. Diastolic pressure B. Systolic pressure C. Brachial pressure D. Cuff malfunction - answerB When conducting a respiratory assessment with an adult patient, which of the following would the nurse consider as a normal respiratory rate range? A. 12-20 B. 18-30 C. 24-40 D. 30-60 - answerA When examining a patient, the nurse remembers to follow which principle of Standard Precautions? A. Wear gloves when in contact with patient's mucous membranes B. Wear gloves throughout the entire examination of patients C. Wear eye protection and gown during the examination of the patient D. Wear gloves to reduce the need for handwashing - answerA