Question 1

Which piece of information will the nurse collect when assessing the client's past medical history?

Accepted Answer

A)  Name. 
B)  Marital status. 
C)  Childhood illnesses. 
D)  Reason for seeking care. 
A)  Name. 
B)  Marital status. 
C)  Childhood illnesses. 
D)  Reason for seeking care.

Question 2

The nurse is examining a client with congestive heart failure who takes propranolol and furosemide. The client complains of fatigue and an inability to finish tasks. Which conclusion by the nurse is the most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)  The medication needs adjustment. 
B)  The client has not been exercising. 
C)  The client is experiencing expected manifestations of the disease process. 
D)  The client should be hospitalized. 
A)  The medication needs adjustment. 
B)  The client has not been exercising. 
C)  The client is experiencing expected manifestations of the disease process. 
D)  The client should be hospitalized.

Question 3

The nurse in the clinic is assessing an adult client who has 2+ ankle edema, crackles throughout the lung fields, and dyspnea on exertion. The nurse concludes that the client will need lifestyle-change teaching. Which is an important area for the nurse to assess next during the health history?

Accepted Answer

A)  The client's family history. 
B)  If the client eats foods high in salt. 
C)  How many children the client has. 
D)  If the client is married or divorced. 
A)  The client's family history. 
B)  If the client eats foods high in salt. 
C)  How many children the client has. 
D)  If the client is married or divorced.

Question 4

In obtaining a past history as part of a history of present illness (HPI), the nurse asks the client about allergies to drugs, animals, insects, and other environmental agents. In addition to this information and asking about how the reaction is treated, which is the most important allergy-related information that the nurse should inquire about?

Accepted Answer

A)  The location where the reaction occurred. 
B)  The type of reaction that occurred with exposure. 
C)  Exactly how long the symptoms lasted. 
D)  Immediate and extended family members with the same allergy. 
A)  The location where the reaction occurred. 
B)  The type of reaction that occurred with exposure. 
C)  Exactly how long the symptoms lasted. 
D)  Immediate and extended family members with the same allergy.

Question 5

The nurse is developing a pedigree. Which pieces of information can be used to help identify the widowed female?

Accepted Answer

A)  A square is used to denote the female. 
B)  A circle is used to denote the male. 
C)  A horizontal line connects the circle and the square in the middle. 
D)  A line above the circle and square that is linked on the top of each shape. 
E)  The square has a diagonal line through the square from bottom left to upper right corner. 
A)  A square is used to denote the female. 
B)  A circle is used to denote the male. 
C)  A horizontal line connects the circle and the square in the middle. 
D)  A line above the circle and square that is linked on the top of each shape. 
E)  The square has a diagonal line through the square from bottom left to upper right corner.

Question 6

The nurse is performing a focused interview with the client. Which behaviors indicate that the client may be feeling anxious?

Accepted Answer

A)  While seated, the client begins to wiggle his foot back and forth quickly. 
B)  The client leans back in his chair and seems to move away from the nurse. 
C)  The client crosses his arms and becomes very quiet. 
D)  The client leans forward in the chair and uncrosses his legs. 
E)  The client seems to be distracted and is no longer making direct eye contact with the nurse. 
A)  While seated, the client begins to wiggle his foot back and forth quickly. 
B)  The client leans back in his chair and seems to move away from the nurse. 
C)  The client crosses his arms and becomes very quiet. 
D)  The client leans forward in the chair and uncrosses his legs. 
E)  The client seems to be distracted and is no longer making direct eye contact with the nurse.

Question 7

The nurse wants to assess the client's self-esteem and emotional state. Which question is most appropriate for the nurse to ask this client?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Can you describe the image that you see when looking in the mirror?" 
B)  "Tell me about your financial status?" 
C)  "How often do you have a bowel movement?" 
D)  "Have you ever contracted a sexually transmitted infection?" 
A)  "Can you describe the image that you see when looking in the mirror?" 
B)  "Tell me about your financial status?" 
C)  "How often do you have a bowel movement?" 
D)  "Have you ever contracted a sexually transmitted infection?"

Question 8

Which is the purpose of a health history when admitting a client into the hospital with an exacerbation of a chronic disease process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Documenting the client response to health concerns. 
B)  Documenting the client's dietary history. 
C)  Documenting the client's stress management skills. 
D)  Documenting the client's social interactions. 
A)  Documenting the client response to health concerns. 
B)  Documenting the client's dietary history. 
C)  Documenting the client's stress management skills. 
D)  Documenting the client's social interactions.

Which piece of information will the nurse collect when assessing the client's past medical history?

The nurse is examining a client with congestive heart failure who takes propranolol and furosemide. The client complains of fatigue and an inability to finish tasks. Which conclusion by the nurse is the most appropriate?

The nurse in the clinic is assessing an adult client who has 2+ ankle edema, crackles throughout the lung fields, and dyspnea on exertion. The nurse concludes that the client will need lifestyle-change teaching. Which is an important area for the nurse to assess next during the health history?

The nurse is developing a pedigree. Which pieces of information can be used to help identify the widowed female?

The nurse is performing a focused interview with the client. Which behaviors indicate that the client may be feeling anxious?

The nurse wants to assess the client's self-esteem and emotional state. Which question is most appropriate for the nurse to ask this client?

Which is the purpose of a health history when admitting a client into the hospital with an exacerbation of a chronic disease process?

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Interviewing and Communication Techniques

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General Survey

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Nutritional Assessment

Skin, Hair, Nails

Head, Neck, and Related Lymphatics

Eye

Ears, Nose, Mouth, and Throat

Respiratory System

Breasts and Axillae

Cardiovascular System

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Exam 8: The Health History

Which piece of information will the nurse collect when assessing the client's past medical history?

The nurse is examining a client with congestive heart failure who takes propranolol and furosemide. The client complains of fatigue and an inability to finish tasks. Which conclusion by the nurse is the most appropriate?

The nurse in the clinic is assessing an adult client who has 2+ ankle edema, crackles throughout the lung fields, and dyspnea on exertion. The nurse concludes that the client will need lifestyle-change teaching. Which is an important area for the nurse to assess next during the health history?

The nurse is developing a pedigree. Which pieces of information can be used to help identify the widowed female?

The nurse is performing a focused interview with the client. Which behaviors indicate that the client may be feeling anxious?

The nurse wants to assess the client's self-esteem and emotional state. Which question is most appropriate for the nurse to ask this client?

Which is the purpose of a health history when admitting a client into the hospital with an exacerbation of a chronic disease process?

Health Assessment

Human Development Across the Lifespan

Wellness and Health Promotion

Cultural Considerations

Psychosocial Assessment

Assessment of Vulnerable Populations

Interviewing and Communication Techniques

Techniques and Equipment

General Survey

Pain Assessment

Nutritional Assessment

Skin, Hair, Nails

Head, Neck, and Related Lymphatics

Eye

Ears, Nose, Mouth, and Throat

Respiratory System

Breasts and Axillae

Cardiovascular System

Peripheral Vascular System

Abdomen

Urinary System

Male Reproduction System

Female Reproduction System

Musculoskeletal System

Neurologic System

Pregnant Females

Hospitalized Patient

Complete Health Assessment

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