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Which of the following techniques is most likely to result in the improved
understanding for the patient of the interviewer's questions? - ANSWER The
use of the simplest language possible
A statement such as "OK, now I want to discuss your sleep and rest patterns" is an
example of which component of the interviewing process? The use of a . . . -
ANSWER Transitional phase
When setting the stage and then managing the interview, which of the following is
it imperative to do? - ANSWER Introduce yourself and your role, usually before
the client undresses
How might an examiner be able to help a patient who seems uncomfortable with
close contact during an examination? - ANSWER Acknowledge the discomfort
Which one of the following actions would best promote accurate translations and
confidentiality for the patient when the caregiver does not speak the patient's
language? - ANSWER Ask a hospital employee unfamiliar with the client to
translate
Which one of the following factors is most important to consider while the nurse
is interacting with patients? - ANSWER The nurse's feelings, such as anger or
disgust
,Which type of question would be the most effective in obtaining a patient's
perceptions of his or her problem? - ANSWER Open-ended questions
During which part of the interview would the nurse ask a patient questions about
a current illness? - ANSWER Working phase
The nurse is beginning a health history interview with an adult patient who
expresses anger at the nurse. What is the best approach by the nurse for dealing
with an angry patient? - ANSWER Allow the patient to ventilate his/her feelings
For the nurse to be therapeutic with patients when discussing sensitive issues
such as terminal illness or sexuality, the nurse should have which of the following?
- ANSWER Knowledge of his/her own thoughts and feelings about these issues
Empathetic responses - ANSWER Establishing rapport with the patient by
identifying feelings of the patient
Confrontation - ANSWER Identifying and stating observations that seem to be
at odds with statements, behavior, etc.
Reflection - ANSWER Repeating the patient's own words to encourage
expression of facts and feelings.
Interpretation - ANSWER An inference about feelings or concerns that is used
to clarify data already collected.
,Facilitation - ANSWER Cueing a patient to continue by saying "mm-mm, using
silence, etc.
Which of the following are behaviors of active listening? Select all that may apply.
- ANSWER Maintaining an open posture
Establishing and maintaining eye contact
Responding positively when giving feedback
The skin plays a vital role in temperature maintenance, fluid and electrolyte
balance, and synthesis of which vitamin? - ANSWER D
A female client visits the clinic and complains to the nurse that her skin feels
"dry". The nurse should instruct the client that skin elasticity is related to
adequate . . . - ANSWER Fluid intake
Usually evaluated by the mnemonic ABCDE - ANSWER Malignant melanoma
Most common skin cancer in caucasions - ANSWER Basal cell carcinoma
Most serious type and most rapidly increasing cancer in the U.S. - ANSWER
Malignant melanoma
Most common skin cancer in darker skinned individuals - ANSWER Squamous
cell carcinoma
, Associated with overall sun exposure and common on body sites with heavy sun
exposure - ANSWER Squamous cell carcinoma
Common on body sites with moderate sun exposure - ANSWER Basal cell
carcinoma
Fluid-filled, circumscribed, elevated, greater than 0.5 cm - ANSWER Bulla
Circumscribed, non-elevated, non-palpable, less than 1 cm - ANSWER Macula
Palpable elevated solid mass, 0.5 to 1 - 2 cm Tumor: > 1-2 cm - ANSWER
Nodule
Palpable elevated solid mass, a wart - ANSWER Papule
Palpable elevated solid mass, greater than 1-2 cm - ANSWER Tumor
Circumscribed, non-elevated, non-palpable, greater than 1 cm - ANSWER Patch
With which condition is a venous star associated? - ANSWER Increased
pressure in veins
A nurse is examining a new patient admitted to the hospital unit from home. The
patient is bed-ridden and transfers to a chair only with the assist of family
members. The nurse notes an area of redness that does not blanch with palpation
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