Exam 3: The Interview

A 16-year-old boy has just been admitted to the hospital for overnight observation after being in an automobile accident. What is the best approach for the nurse to use to communicate with him?

A man arrives at the clinic for his annual wellness physical. He is experiencing no acute health problems. Which question or statement by the nurse is most appropriate when beginning the interview?

During a prenatal check, a patient begins to cry as the nurse asks her about previous pregnancies. She states that she is remembering her last pregnancy, which ended in miscarriage. Which is the best response by the nurse?

During a follow-up visit, the nurse discovers that a patient has not been taking his insulin on a regular basis. The nurse asks, "Why haven't you taken your insulin?" Which statement is an appropriate evaluation of this situation?

During an interview, the nurse would expect that most of the interview will take place at what distance?

The nurse is conducting an interview in an outpatient clinic and is using a computer to record data. Which are the best uses of the computer in this situation? (Select all that apply.)

A 75-year-old woman is at the office for a preoperative interview. The nurse is aware that the interview may take longer than interviews with younger people. What is the reason for this?

The nurse has used interpretation regarding a patient's statement or actions. What should the nurse do after using this technique?

The nurse asks, "I would like to ask you some questions about your health and your usual daily activities so that we can better plan your stay here." Based on this question, the nurse is at which phase of the interview process?

In using verbal responses to assist the patient's narrative, some responses focus on the patient's frame of reference and some focus on the health care provider's perspective. Which is an example of a verbal response that focuses on the health care provider's perspective?

The nurse says to a patient, "I know it may be hard, but you should do what the doctor ordered because she is the expert in this field." Which statement is correct about the nurse's comment?

A mother brings her 28-month-old daughter into the clinic for a well-child visit. At the beginning of the visit, the nurse focuses attention away from the toddler, but as the interview progresses, the toddler begins to "warm up" and is smiling shyly at the nurse. The nurse will be most successful in interacting with the toddler if which is done next?

A female nurse is interviewing a male patient who is near the same age as the nurse. During the interview, the patient makes an overtly sexual comment. Which is the best response by the nurse?

A woman has just entered the emergency department after being battered by her husband. The nurse needs to get some information from her to begin treatment. What is the best choice for an opening phase of the interview with this patient?

The nurse is conducting an interview. Which of these statements is true regarding open-ended questions? (Select all that apply.)

A female patient does not speak English well, and the nurse needs to choose an interpreter. Which of the following would be the most appropriate choice?

A pregnant woman states, "I just know labor will be so painful that I won't be able to stand it. I know it sounds awful, but I really dread going into labor." The nurse responds by stating, "Oh, don't 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 the nurse's response?