PCHA FINAL STUDY GUIDE Q&A |
100% CORRECT ULTIMATE GUIDE
FOR 2026/2027
Quiz_________________?
A patient tells the nurse that he is very nervous, nauseated and
that he "feels hot". This type of data would be considered: -
Answer
subjective
Quiz_________________?
Because the physical environment in which an interview takes
place is an important consideration for the success of an
interview, the interviewer should: -
Answer
reduce noise by turning off televisions and cell phones
Quiz_________________?
A nurse is taking complete health histories on all the patients
attending a wellness workshop. While conducting an interview
with a patient, the nurse asks, "Can you tell me a little about
yourself?" This question is an example of: -
1
, Answer
an open-ended question
Quiz_________________?
During an interview, a parent of a hospitalized child is sitting in
an open position. As the interviewer begins to discuss the
child's treatment, however, the parent suddenly crosses the
arms against the chest and crosses the legs. Based on the
understanding that nonverbal modes of communication
provide clues to understanding feelings, the sudden change in
body position would suggest that the parent is: -
Answer
uncomfortable talking about his child's treatment
Quiz_________________?
A 59-year-old patient is returning to the outpatient clinic for a
follow up visit. The patient has a history of ulcerative colitis.
The patient states he has been having "black stools" for the last
24 hours. Which of the following would be the most complete
way for the nurse to document the patient's reason for seeking
care? -
Answer
J.M. is a 59-year-old patient here for having "black stools" for
the past 24 hours.
2
, Quiz_________________?
Which of the following statements best describes the purpose
of a health history? -
Answer
to provide a database of subjective information about the
patient's past and current health.
Quiz_________________?
The inspection phase of the physical assessment: -
Answer
begins the moment you first meet the person and develop a
"general survey".
Quiz_________________?
A patient is at the clinic for a physical examination. He states
that he is "very anxious" about the physical exam. What steps
can the examiner take to make the patient more comfortable? -
Answer
Appear unhurried and confident when examining the patient.
3
, Quiz_________________?
When performing a physical examination, safety must be
considered to protect the examiner and the patient against the
spread of infection. Which of the following statements
describes the most appropriate actions the examiner should
take when performing a physical examination? -
Answer
Wash hands at the beginning of the examination and any time
that one leaves and re-enters the room.
Quiz_________________?
A 50-year-old patient who is taking anti-hypertensive
medications returns to the clinic to have their blood pressure
(BP) checked. The last BP was 146/88. The BP reported to the
nurse is 168/96. Both blood pressures were taken at the
brachial site. Which of the following is true regarding blood
pressure assessment in this patient? Choose all that apply:
1. The patient should be allowed to adequately rest prior to
assessing the blood pressure.
2. The width of the cuff should cover 40% of the circumference
of the upper arm.
3. The position of the arm used for blood pressure assessment
should be above the level of the heart.
4. Goal blood pressure for this patient should be systolic less
than 120 mm Hg and diastolic less than 80 mmHg.
4
100% CORRECT ULTIMATE GUIDE
FOR 2026/2027
Quiz_________________?
A patient tells the nurse that he is very nervous, nauseated and
that he "feels hot". This type of data would be considered: -
Answer
subjective
Quiz_________________?
Because the physical environment in which an interview takes
place is an important consideration for the success of an
interview, the interviewer should: -
Answer
reduce noise by turning off televisions and cell phones
Quiz_________________?
A nurse is taking complete health histories on all the patients
attending a wellness workshop. While conducting an interview
with a patient, the nurse asks, "Can you tell me a little about
yourself?" This question is an example of: -
1
, Answer
an open-ended question
Quiz_________________?
During an interview, a parent of a hospitalized child is sitting in
an open position. As the interviewer begins to discuss the
child's treatment, however, the parent suddenly crosses the
arms against the chest and crosses the legs. Based on the
understanding that nonverbal modes of communication
provide clues to understanding feelings, the sudden change in
body position would suggest that the parent is: -
Answer
uncomfortable talking about his child's treatment
Quiz_________________?
A 59-year-old patient is returning to the outpatient clinic for a
follow up visit. The patient has a history of ulcerative colitis.
The patient states he has been having "black stools" for the last
24 hours. Which of the following would be the most complete
way for the nurse to document the patient's reason for seeking
care? -
Answer
J.M. is a 59-year-old patient here for having "black stools" for
the past 24 hours.
2
, Quiz_________________?
Which of the following statements best describes the purpose
of a health history? -
Answer
to provide a database of subjective information about the
patient's past and current health.
Quiz_________________?
The inspection phase of the physical assessment: -
Answer
begins the moment you first meet the person and develop a
"general survey".
Quiz_________________?
A patient is at the clinic for a physical examination. He states
that he is "very anxious" about the physical exam. What steps
can the examiner take to make the patient more comfortable? -
Answer
Appear unhurried and confident when examining the patient.
3
, Quiz_________________?
When performing a physical examination, safety must be
considered to protect the examiner and the patient against the
spread of infection. Which of the following statements
describes the most appropriate actions the examiner should
take when performing a physical examination? -
Answer
Wash hands at the beginning of the examination and any time
that one leaves and re-enters the room.
Quiz_________________?
A 50-year-old patient who is taking anti-hypertensive
medications returns to the clinic to have their blood pressure
(BP) checked. The last BP was 146/88. The BP reported to the
nurse is 168/96. Both blood pressures were taken at the
brachial site. Which of the following is true regarding blood
pressure assessment in this patient? Choose all that apply:
1. The patient should be allowed to adequately rest prior to
assessing the blood pressure.
2. The width of the cuff should cover 40% of the circumference
of the upper arm.
3. The position of the arm used for blood pressure assessment
should be above the level of the heart.
4. Goal blood pressure for this patient should be systolic less
than 120 mm Hg and diastolic less than 80 mmHg.
4
