PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND HEALTH
ASSESSMENT EXAM WITH VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS|| ALREADY
GRADED A+ || GUARANTEED PASS || LATEST
VERSION 2025
In using verbal responses to assist the patients narrative, some responses focus
on the patients frame of reference and some focus on the health care providers
perspective. An example of a verbal response that focuses on the health care
providers perspective would be:
a. Empathy.
b. Reflection.
c. Facilitation.
d. Confrontation. - ANSWER-D
When taking a history from a newly admitted patient, the nurse notices that he
often pauses and expectantly looks at the nurse. What would be the nurses best
response to this behavior?
a. Be silent, and allow him to continue when he is ready.
b. Smile at him and say, Dont worry about all of this. Im sure we can find out
why youre having these pains.
c. Lean back in the chair and ask, You are looking at me kind of funny; there
isnt anything wrong, is there?
d. Stand up and say, I can see that this interview is uncomfortable for you. We
can continue it another time. - ANSWER-A
,A woman is discussing the problems she is having with her 2-year-old son. She
says, He wont go to sleep at night, and during the day he has several fits. I get
so upset when that happens. The nurses best verbal response would be:
a. Go on, Im listening.
b. Fits? Tell me what you mean by this.
c. Yes, it can be upsetting when a child has a fit.
d. Don’t be upset when he has a fit; every 2 year old has fits. - ANSWER-B
A 17-year-old single mother is describing how difficult it is to raise a 3-year-old
child by herself. During the course of the interview she states, I cant believe my
boyfriend left me to do this by myself! What a terrible thing to do to me! Which
of these responses by the nurse uses empathy?
a. You feel alone.
b. You cant believe he left you alone?
c. It must be so hard to face this all alone.
d. I would be angry, too; raising a child alone is no picnic. - ANSWER-C
A man has been admitted to the observation unit for observation after being
treated for a large cut on his forehead. As the nurse works through the
interview, one of the standard questions has to do with alcohol, tobacco, and
drug use. When the nurse asks him about tobacco use, he states, I quit smoking
after my wife died 7 years ago. However, the nurse notices an open pack of
cigarettes in his shirt pocket. Using confrontation, the nurse could say:
a. Mr. K., I know that you are lying.
b. Mr. K., come on, tell me how much you smoke.
c. Mr. K., I didnt realize your wife had died. It must be difficult for you at this
time. Please tell me more about that.
,d. Mr. K., you have said that you dont smoke, but I see that you have an open
pack of cigarettes in your pocket. - ANSWER-D
The nurse has used interpretation regarding a patients statement or actions.
After using this technique, it would be best for the nurse to:
a. Apologize, because using interpretation can be demeaning for the patient.
b. Allow time for the patient to confirm or correct the inference.
c. Continue with the interview as though nothing has happened.
d. Immediately restate the nurses conclusion on the basis of the patients
nonverbal response. - ANSWER-B
During an interview, a woman says, I have decided that I can no longer allow
my children to live with their fathers violence, but I just cant seem to leave him.
Using interpretation, the nurses best response would be:
a. You are going to leave him?
b. If you are afraid for your children, then why cant you leave?
c. It sounds as if you might be afraid of how your husband will respond.
d. It sounds as though you have made your decision. I think it is a good one. -
ANSWER-C
A pregnant woman states, I just know labor will be so painful that I wont be
able to stand it. I know it sounds awful, but I really dread going into labor. The
nurse responds by stating, Oh, dont worry about labor so much. I have been
through it, and although it is painful, many good medications are available to
decrease the pain. Which statement is true regarding this response? The nurses
reply was a:
a. Therapeutic response. By sharing something personal, the nurse gives hope to
this woman.
, b. Nontherapeutic response. By providing false reassurance, the nurse actually
cut off further discussion of the womans fears.
c. Therapeutic response. By providing information about the medications
available, the nurse is giving information to the woman.
d. Nontherapeutic response. The nurse is essentially giving the message to the
woman that labor cannot be tolerated without medication. - ANSWER-B
. During a visit to the clinic, a patient states, The doctor just told me he thought
I ought to stop smoking. He doesnt understand how hard Ive tried. I just dont
know the best way to do it. What should I do? The nurses most appropriate
response in this case would be:
a. I’d quit if I were you. The doctor really knows what he is talking about.
b. Would you like some information about the different ways a person can quit
smoking?
c. Stopping your dependence on cigarettes can be very difficult. I understand
how you feel.
d. Why are you confused? Didn’t the doctor give you the information about the
smoking cessation program we offer? - ANSWER-B
As the nurse enters a patients room, the nurse finds her crying. The patient
states that she has just found out that the lump in her breast is cancer and says,
I’m so afraid of, um, you know. The nurses most therapeutic response would be
to say in a gentle manner:
a. You’re afraid you might lose your breast?
b. No, I’m not sure what you are talking about.
c. I’ll wait here until you get yourself under control, and then we can talk.
d. I can see that you are very upset. Perhaps we should discuss this later. -
ANSWER-A
ASSESSMENT EXAM WITH VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS|| ALREADY
GRADED A+ || GUARANTEED PASS || LATEST
VERSION 2025
In using verbal responses to assist the patients narrative, some responses focus
on the patients frame of reference and some focus on the health care providers
perspective. An example of a verbal response that focuses on the health care
providers perspective would be:
a. Empathy.
b. Reflection.
c. Facilitation.
d. Confrontation. - ANSWER-D
When taking a history from a newly admitted patient, the nurse notices that he
often pauses and expectantly looks at the nurse. What would be the nurses best
response to this behavior?
a. Be silent, and allow him to continue when he is ready.
b. Smile at him and say, Dont worry about all of this. Im sure we can find out
why youre having these pains.
c. Lean back in the chair and ask, You are looking at me kind of funny; there
isnt anything wrong, is there?
d. Stand up and say, I can see that this interview is uncomfortable for you. We
can continue it another time. - ANSWER-A
,A woman is discussing the problems she is having with her 2-year-old son. She
says, He wont go to sleep at night, and during the day he has several fits. I get
so upset when that happens. The nurses best verbal response would be:
a. Go on, Im listening.
b. Fits? Tell me what you mean by this.
c. Yes, it can be upsetting when a child has a fit.
d. Don’t be upset when he has a fit; every 2 year old has fits. - ANSWER-B
A 17-year-old single mother is describing how difficult it is to raise a 3-year-old
child by herself. During the course of the interview she states, I cant believe my
boyfriend left me to do this by myself! What a terrible thing to do to me! Which
of these responses by the nurse uses empathy?
a. You feel alone.
b. You cant believe he left you alone?
c. It must be so hard to face this all alone.
d. I would be angry, too; raising a child alone is no picnic. - ANSWER-C
A man has been admitted to the observation unit for observation after being
treated for a large cut on his forehead. As the nurse works through the
interview, one of the standard questions has to do with alcohol, tobacco, and
drug use. When the nurse asks him about tobacco use, he states, I quit smoking
after my wife died 7 years ago. However, the nurse notices an open pack of
cigarettes in his shirt pocket. Using confrontation, the nurse could say:
a. Mr. K., I know that you are lying.
b. Mr. K., come on, tell me how much you smoke.
c. Mr. K., I didnt realize your wife had died. It must be difficult for you at this
time. Please tell me more about that.
,d. Mr. K., you have said that you dont smoke, but I see that you have an open
pack of cigarettes in your pocket. - ANSWER-D
The nurse has used interpretation regarding a patients statement or actions.
After using this technique, it would be best for the nurse to:
a. Apologize, because using interpretation can be demeaning for the patient.
b. Allow time for the patient to confirm or correct the inference.
c. Continue with the interview as though nothing has happened.
d. Immediately restate the nurses conclusion on the basis of the patients
nonverbal response. - ANSWER-B
During an interview, a woman says, I have decided that I can no longer allow
my children to live with their fathers violence, but I just cant seem to leave him.
Using interpretation, the nurses best response would be:
a. You are going to leave him?
b. If you are afraid for your children, then why cant you leave?
c. It sounds as if you might be afraid of how your husband will respond.
d. It sounds as though you have made your decision. I think it is a good one. -
ANSWER-C
A pregnant woman states, I just know labor will be so painful that I wont be
able to stand it. I know it sounds awful, but I really dread going into labor. The
nurse responds by stating, Oh, dont worry about labor so much. I have been
through it, and although it is painful, many good medications are available to
decrease the pain. Which statement is true regarding this response? The nurses
reply was a:
a. Therapeutic response. By sharing something personal, the nurse gives hope to
this woman.
, b. Nontherapeutic response. By providing false reassurance, the nurse actually
cut off further discussion of the womans fears.
c. Therapeutic response. By providing information about the medications
available, the nurse is giving information to the woman.
d. Nontherapeutic response. The nurse is essentially giving the message to the
woman that labor cannot be tolerated without medication. - ANSWER-B
. During a visit to the clinic, a patient states, The doctor just told me he thought
I ought to stop smoking. He doesnt understand how hard Ive tried. I just dont
know the best way to do it. What should I do? The nurses most appropriate
response in this case would be:
a. I’d quit if I were you. The doctor really knows what he is talking about.
b. Would you like some information about the different ways a person can quit
smoking?
c. Stopping your dependence on cigarettes can be very difficult. I understand
how you feel.
d. Why are you confused? Didn’t the doctor give you the information about the
smoking cessation program we offer? - ANSWER-B
As the nurse enters a patients room, the nurse finds her crying. The patient
states that she has just found out that the lump in her breast is cancer and says,
I’m so afraid of, um, you know. The nurses most therapeutic response would be
to say in a gentle manner:
a. You’re afraid you might lose your breast?
b. No, I’m not sure what you are talking about.
c. I’ll wait here until you get yourself under control, and then we can talk.
d. I can see that you are very upset. Perhaps we should discuss this later. -
ANSWER-A
