Health Assessment Practice Questions
and Answers (Latest Update 2024)
The practitioner, entering the examining room to meet a
patient for the first time, states "Hello, I'm M.M., and I'm here
to gather some information. This will take about 30 minutes.
D.D. is a student working with me. If it's all right with you,
she will remain during the examination." Which of the
following must be added to cover all aspects of the interview
contract?
A) A statement regarding confedentiality, patient costs and
the expectations of each person
B) the purpose of the interview and the role of the interviewer
C) Time and place of the interviewer and a confedentiality
statement
D) An explicit purpose of the interview and a description of
the physical examination including diagnostic studies -
Correct Answer ✅ A) A statement regarding
confedentiality, patient costs and the expectations of each
person
8 items of information that should be comminicated to the
client concerning the terms or expectations of the interview:
,Health Assessment Practice Questions
and Answers (Latest Update 2024)
1. Time and place of the interview and succeeding physical
examination
2. Introduction of yourself and a breif explanation of your role
3. The purpose of the interview
4. How long it will take
5. Expectation of participation of each person
6. Presence of any other people
7. Confidentiality
8. Any cost to the client
(pg. 27 Jarvis)
______ is exhibiting an accurate understanding of the other
person's feelings within a communication context
A) Empathy
B) Liking others
C) Facilitation
D) A Nonverbal listening technique - Correct Answer ✅ A)
Empathy: means viewing the world from the other persons
,Health Assessment Practice Questions
and Answers (Latest Update 2024)
inner frame of reference while remaining you. Recognition of
another persons feelings without criticism.
(pg. 28 Jarvis)
You conduct an admission interview. Because you are
expecting a phone call, you stand near the door. Which would
be a more appropriate approach?
A) Arrange to have someone page you so you can sit on the
side of the bed
B) Have someone answer the phone so you can sit facing the
patient
C) Use this approach given the circumstances
D) Arrange for time free of interuptions after the initial
physical examination is complete - Correct Answer ✅ B)
Have someone answer the phone so you can sit facing the
patient
, Health Assessment Practice Questions
and Answers (Latest Update 2024)
Refuse Interruptions: Inform support staff of your interview
and ask them not to interupt you during this time. Any
interuption can destroy any rapport you had previously built.
Sit eye level with patient and avoid barriers such as desks,
and avoid standing, standing assumes superiority and takes
away control from the patient. Keep a distance of 4 to 5 feet
for personal space.
(pg.29 Jarvis)
A patient asks the nurse, "May I ask you a question?" This is
an example of:
A) An open-ended question
B) A reflective question
C) A closed question
D) A double-barreled question - Correct Answer ✅ C) A
closed question: elicits a "yes" or "no" answer or a forced
choice.
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