NUR 216 Exam 1 Practice Questions And
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\.The World Health Organization (WHO) established a global strategy called "Health for All."
The goal for this strategy is:
Resources for health care to be evenly distributed and accessible to everyone
\.Health assessment is a foundational and priority nursing skill. This essential skill requires
registered nurses (RNs) to:
Identify normal and abnormal findings
\.You are assessing a patient with five gunshot wounds in a trauma unit. There is a police
presence outside his door because the patient is a known drug dealer in the community. You
know the curses must treat all patients as persons. This is called:
Person-centered care (PCC)
\.The science-based framework updated every 10 years by the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services that has set national goals and objectives for health promotion and disease
prevention is:
Healthy People
\.A 38-year-old male has a family history of colon cancer. His father died of colon cancer at
age 48. The doctor recommended that this patient have a colonoscopy this year. This is an
example of:
Secondary health prevention
\.A patient in the hospital puts on his call light and tells the person answering that he, "thinks
he is running a fever and has stomach discomfort." You are the registered nurse in charge.
What should you do?
Go to the patient's room and assess for fever and the epigastric discomfort.
\.You are leading an interdisciplinary team conference to discuss how to provide better care
for a challenging patient who has behavioral problems. There are several areas that need to
,be problem solved and new ideas formulated to create an improved plan of care. What
cognitive skills are you using?
Critical thinking
\.Best practice assessment techniques and instruments have been validated by:
Research and evidence-based practice
\.Health and illness are dteremined by many factors. Which of the following are determinants
of health identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)? Select all that
apply.
Genetics and biology, Individual behavior, Social environment, Physical environment
\.The U.S health care system is evolving, and care is becoming more focused on which of the
following? Select all that apply.
Wellness, Disease prevention, Health promotion
\.You are performing a health assessment on a 32-year-old female patient who reports,
"feeling fatigued all the time." She states, "I have not had a physical in over 8 years because I
did not have medical insurance." The patient will be having a physical today. What will be part
of the health assessment? Select all that apply.
Collecting data on past health, Collecting data on present health, Assessing factors influencing
health, Performing a physical examination
\.You are working with a patient as a copartner in care. The patient has multiple medical
problems. Put the following steps in the nursing process in the correct order (1-5) (ADPIE)
Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
\.You are working on a medical surgical unit and are caring for a 24-year-old patient who is 3
hours post-op. The patient seems confused and restless since you assessed her an hour ago.
You have a gut feeling that something is very wrong. This is an example of ____________
thinking.
Intuitive
, \.The four techniques of physical assessment include inspection, palpation, percussion, and
___________.
Auscultation
\.The nursing instructor is teaching a group of students the components of the health history
interview. Which principles of behavior should the student remember when conducting a
health assessment history? Select all that apply.
Remain sensitive, Be nonjudgmental, Demonstrate professional behaviors
\.In order to conduct effective assessments and health histories, the nurse must use a patient-
centered approach using therapeutic communication. Which dimensions of patient-centered
care should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Empathy and compassion, Genuineness, Respect, Caring
\.A patient comes to the clinic for an annual examination. To prepare for the health history
interview, the nurse knows to include which of the following components?Select all that
apply.
Leaving the patient dressed until it is time to perform the physical assessment, Conducting the
interview in a private place away from noise
\.The nurse is preparing to conduct a complete health history on a new patient who just
arrived at the walk-in clinic. The nurse is going to use the CLEAR mnemonic to collect
information. Which of the following are components of CLEAR? Select all that apply.
Clear, Listen, Empathy, Attention, Respect
\.You are taking a health history on a patient who has not seen a healthcare provider in many
years. He states, "I do not want to be here, but my wife is forcing me to see this doctor. All
doctors want to do is out patients on drugs!" You know that communication skills will be very
important during this patient encounter. What is the purpose of communication? Select all
that apply.
Share information, Share and exchange thoughts, perceptions, and feelings
\.Communication is both verbal and nonverbal. The following are nonverbal visual cues to be
aware of during an interview. Select all that apply.
Slouching in the chair, Frowning, No eye contact, Gestures
\.A patient and her husband arrive at the community health center for a follow-up
assessment. The patient has recently had a stroke and is aphasic. She understands what you
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\.The World Health Organization (WHO) established a global strategy called "Health for All."
The goal for this strategy is:
Resources for health care to be evenly distributed and accessible to everyone
\.Health assessment is a foundational and priority nursing skill. This essential skill requires
registered nurses (RNs) to:
Identify normal and abnormal findings
\.You are assessing a patient with five gunshot wounds in a trauma unit. There is a police
presence outside his door because the patient is a known drug dealer in the community. You
know the curses must treat all patients as persons. This is called:
Person-centered care (PCC)
\.The science-based framework updated every 10 years by the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services that has set national goals and objectives for health promotion and disease
prevention is:
Healthy People
\.A 38-year-old male has a family history of colon cancer. His father died of colon cancer at
age 48. The doctor recommended that this patient have a colonoscopy this year. This is an
example of:
Secondary health prevention
\.A patient in the hospital puts on his call light and tells the person answering that he, "thinks
he is running a fever and has stomach discomfort." You are the registered nurse in charge.
What should you do?
Go to the patient's room and assess for fever and the epigastric discomfort.
\.You are leading an interdisciplinary team conference to discuss how to provide better care
for a challenging patient who has behavioral problems. There are several areas that need to
,be problem solved and new ideas formulated to create an improved plan of care. What
cognitive skills are you using?
Critical thinking
\.Best practice assessment techniques and instruments have been validated by:
Research and evidence-based practice
\.Health and illness are dteremined by many factors. Which of the following are determinants
of health identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)? Select all that
apply.
Genetics and biology, Individual behavior, Social environment, Physical environment
\.The U.S health care system is evolving, and care is becoming more focused on which of the
following? Select all that apply.
Wellness, Disease prevention, Health promotion
\.You are performing a health assessment on a 32-year-old female patient who reports,
"feeling fatigued all the time." She states, "I have not had a physical in over 8 years because I
did not have medical insurance." The patient will be having a physical today. What will be part
of the health assessment? Select all that apply.
Collecting data on past health, Collecting data on present health, Assessing factors influencing
health, Performing a physical examination
\.You are working with a patient as a copartner in care. The patient has multiple medical
problems. Put the following steps in the nursing process in the correct order (1-5) (ADPIE)
Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
\.You are working on a medical surgical unit and are caring for a 24-year-old patient who is 3
hours post-op. The patient seems confused and restless since you assessed her an hour ago.
You have a gut feeling that something is very wrong. This is an example of ____________
thinking.
Intuitive
, \.The four techniques of physical assessment include inspection, palpation, percussion, and
___________.
Auscultation
\.The nursing instructor is teaching a group of students the components of the health history
interview. Which principles of behavior should the student remember when conducting a
health assessment history? Select all that apply.
Remain sensitive, Be nonjudgmental, Demonstrate professional behaviors
\.In order to conduct effective assessments and health histories, the nurse must use a patient-
centered approach using therapeutic communication. Which dimensions of patient-centered
care should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Empathy and compassion, Genuineness, Respect, Caring
\.A patient comes to the clinic for an annual examination. To prepare for the health history
interview, the nurse knows to include which of the following components?Select all that
apply.
Leaving the patient dressed until it is time to perform the physical assessment, Conducting the
interview in a private place away from noise
\.The nurse is preparing to conduct a complete health history on a new patient who just
arrived at the walk-in clinic. The nurse is going to use the CLEAR mnemonic to collect
information. Which of the following are components of CLEAR? Select all that apply.
Clear, Listen, Empathy, Attention, Respect
\.You are taking a health history on a patient who has not seen a healthcare provider in many
years. He states, "I do not want to be here, but my wife is forcing me to see this doctor. All
doctors want to do is out patients on drugs!" You know that communication skills will be very
important during this patient encounter. What is the purpose of communication? Select all
that apply.
Share information, Share and exchange thoughts, perceptions, and feelings
\.Communication is both verbal and nonverbal. The following are nonverbal visual cues to be
aware of during an interview. Select all that apply.
Slouching in the chair, Frowning, No eye contact, Gestures
\.A patient and her husband arrive at the community health center for a follow-up
assessment. The patient has recently had a stroke and is aphasic. She understands what you
