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NURS 3320 CHAPTER 2 PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
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NURS 3320 CHAPTER 2 PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITHCORRECT ANSWERS
A nurse is preparing to asses a client who is new to the clinic. When beginning the
collection of the client database, which of the following actions should the nurse
prioritize? - CORRECT ANSWER-Establish a trusting relationship
A nurse is interpreting and validating information from an older adult client who
has been experiencing a functional decline. The nurse is in which phase of the
interview? - CORRECT ANSWER-Working
A 71-year-old woman has been admitted to the hospital for a vaginal
hysterectomy, and the nurse is collecting subjective data prior to surgery. Which
statement by the nurse could be construed as judgmental? - CORRECT
ANSWER-"You must quit smoking because it affects others, not only you."
A nurse interviewing a 22-year-old client of the campus medical clinic. Which
nonverbal behavior should the nurse adopt to best facilitate communication
during this phase of assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER-Using a moderate amount
of eye contact
A nurse is providing feedback to a colleague after observing the colleagues
interview of a newly admitted client. Which of the following would the nurse
identify as an example of a closed-ended question or statement? - CORRECT
ANSWER-"Are you allergic to any medications?"
A client has presented to the ED and is having difficult describing her vague
sensation of physical discomfort and unease. How can the nurse best elicit
NURS 3320 Chapter 2 Practice Questions with correct answers
, meaningful assessment data about the nature of the clients complaint? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Provide a laundry list of descriptive words
A nurse is eliciting a clients health history and the client asks, "Can I take the herb
ginkgo Bilbao with other medications?" What action would be best if the nurse is
unsure of the answer? - CORRECT ANSWER-Promise to find out the information
for the client
The nurse is preparing to assess the mental status of a 90-year-old client who is
being admitted to the hospital from a long-term care facility. Which of the
following should the nurse assess first? - CORRECT ANSWER-The clients sensory
abilities
A nurse provides care in a rural hospital that serves a community that has few
minority residents. When interviewing a client from a minority culture, the nurse
has enlisted the assistance of a "culture broker." How can this individual best
facilitate the clients care? - CORRECT ANSWER-By interpreting the clients
language and culture
Upon entering an exam room, the client states, "Well! I was getting ready to
leave. My schedule is very busy and I don't have time to waste waiting until you
have time to see me!" Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate? -
CORRECT ANSWER-"You're certainly justified in being upset, but I am ready to
begin your exam now."
A nurse has admitted a client to the medical unit and is describing the purpose for
obtaining a comprehensive health history. Which of the following purposes
should the nurse describe? - CORRECT ANSWER-"This helps us have an
appropriate focus for the physical examination."
NURS 3320 Chapter 2 Practice Questions with correct answers
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