Exam 4: The Interview

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 persons.What is the reason for this?

A nurse is taking complete health histories on all of the patients attending a wellness workshop.On the history form, one of the written questions asks, "You don't smoke, drink, or take drugs, do you?" This question is an example of:

During her prenatal checkup, the patient begins to cry as the nurse asks her about previous pregnancies.The patient states that she is remembering her last pregnancy, which had ended in a miscarriage.The nurse's best response to her crying would be:

The nurse is conducting an interview with a woman who has recently learned that she is pregnant and has come to the clinic today to begin prenatal care.The woman states that she and her husband are excited about the pregnancy but have a few questions.She looks nervously at her hands during the interview and sighs loudly.Considering the concept of communication, which statement does the nurse know to be most accurate? The woman is:

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

The nurse makes which adjustment in the physical environment to promote the success of an interview?

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

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.An example of a verbal response that focuses on the health care provider's perspective would be:

The nurse is interviewing a male patient who has a hearing impairment.What techniques would be most beneficial in communicating with this patient?

A 17-year-old woman, who is a lone parent, is describing how difficult it is to raise a 3-year-old child by herself.During the course of the interview, she states, "I can't believe my boyfriend left me to do this by myself! What a terrible thing to do to me!" Which of these responses by the nurse uses empathy?

During an interview, the nurse states, "You mentioned having shortness of breath.Tell me more about that." Which verbal skill is used with this statement?

Receiving is a part of the communication process.Which receiver is most likely to misinterpret a message sent by a health care professional?

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

The nurse has used interpretation regarding a patient's statement or actions.After using this technique, it would be best for the nurse to:

When observing a patient's verbal and nonverbal communication, the nurse notices a discrepancy.Which statement is true regarding this situation? The nurse should:

A man has been admitted to the observation unit for observation after being treated for a large cut on his forehead.As the nurse works through the interview, one of the standard questions has to do with alcohol, tobacco, and drug use.When the nurse asks him about tobacco use, he states, "I quit smoking after my wife died 7 years ago." However, the nurse notices an open pack of cigarettes in his shirt pocket.Using clarification, the nurse could say:

In an interview, the nurse may find it necessary to take notes to aid memory later.Which statement regarding note taking is true?

As the nurse enters a patient's room, the nurse finds her crying.The patient states that she has just found out that the lump in her breast is cancer and says, "I'm so afraid of, um, you know." The nurse's most therapeutic response would be to say in a gentle manner:

When taking history from a newly admitted patient, the nurse notices that he often pauses and expectantly looks at the nurse.What would be the nurse's best response to this behaviour?

To ensure privacy while assessing a patient in a shared hospital room, the nurse needs to use curtains to achieve: