Question 1

The nurse is preparing to interview the hospitalized client.Which of the following statements by the client's nurse indicates that the interview should be postponed?

Accepted Answer

A) "I can't seem to get her pain under control this morning." 
B) "I just gave her morphine sulfate through her IV for pain about 20 minutes ago." 
C) "She was anxious earlier and received some lorazepam." 
D) "She's been oriented to 'self' only since admission." 
E) "I gave her some ibuprofen about 1 hour ago." 
A) "I can't seem to get her pain under control this morning." 
B) "I just gave her morphine sulfate through her IV for pain about 20 minutes ago." 
C) "She was anxious earlier and received some lorazepam." 
D) "She's been oriented to 'self' only since admission." 
E) "I gave her some ibuprofen about 1 hour ago."

Question 2

The nurse is creating a family genogram with the client's family history information.Draw an arrow indicating that there are two individuals whom the client is unable to provide any information about for the nurse.[Please insert the genogram from the chapter 10 spec sheet,figure 10-7,only include the bottom portion,do not include any directions regarding how to read or make a genogram.]

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse is creating a family genogram...

Question 3

The nurse is interviewing the client.Which of the following techniques should the nurse use to decode the client's messages?

Accepted Answer

A) Listen actively and attentively. 
B) Develop and transmit an idea. 
C) Use words to convey the message. 
D) Use body language to convey the message. 
A) Listen actively and attentively. 
B) Develop and transmit an idea. 
C) Use words to convey the message. 
D) Use body language to convey the message.

Question 4

During the preinteraction stage,the nurse is preparing for the initial interview.Which of the following settings is the least appropriate setting for the initial interview?

Accepted Answer

A) The client has been admitted to the hospital with pneumonia.The nurse is preparing to interview the client in the client's private hospital room. 
B) The client lives at home.The nurse is preparing to interview the client in the client's living room. 
C) The client lives at home.The nurse is preparing to interview the client at a small coffee shop not far from the client's home. 
D) The client lives at home.The nurse is preparing to interview the client in the client's backyard. 
A) The client has been admitted to the hospital with pneumonia.The nurse is preparing to interview the client in the client's private hospital room. 
B) The client lives at home.The nurse is preparing to interview the client in the client's living room. 
C) The client lives at home.The nurse is preparing to interview the client at a small coffee shop not far from the client's home. 
D) The client lives at home.The nurse is preparing to interview the client in the client's backyard.

Question 5

The nurse recently gave birth to a stillborn infant.During the preinteraction stage,the nurse learns that the client has had 5 elective abortions performed while she was in high school and college.Which of the following nursing actions are appropriate to help the nurse prepare emotionally for the initial interview with this client?

Accepted Answer

A) The nurse speaks with one of her nursing peers and sets up a time to role-play the interview. 
B) The nurse writes in her journal regarding her fears about meeting with the client. 
C) The nurse makes an appointment to meet with her counselor prior to the interview. 
D) The nurse should remain very quiet during the interview so that the initial interview will only last for a brief time. 
E) The nurse creates a list of her own goals to accomplish during the interview with this client. 
A) The nurse speaks with one of her nursing peers and sets up a time to role-play the interview. 
B) The nurse writes in her journal regarding her fears about meeting with the client. 
C) The nurse makes an appointment to meet with her counselor prior to the interview. 
D) The nurse should remain very quiet during the interview so that the initial interview will only last for a brief time. 
E) The nurse creates a list of her own goals to accomplish during the interview with this client.

Question 6

The nurse has created a genogram for the client using the client's family history information.Draw an arrow pointing to the individual who is still alive,a male,and a widower.[Please insert the genogram from the chapter 10 spec sheet,figure 10-7,only include the bottom portion,do not include any directions regarding how to read or make a genogram.]

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse has created a genogram for...

Question 7

A client tells the nurse about two abortions she had while in college.The nurse responds,"What did you major in while you were in college?" This response is evidence of which type of barrier to communication?

Accepted Answer

A) Changing the subject 
B) False reassurance 
C) Cross-examination 
D) Use of technical terms 
A) Changing the subject 
B) False reassurance 
C) Cross-examination 
D) Use of technical terms

Question 8

The nurse is obtaining a family health history when the client reports that a grandparent had type 1 diabetes.Where should the nurse document this information?

Accepted Answer

A) Family genogram 
B) Health practices 
C) Past medical history 
D) Present health/illness 
A) Family genogram 
B) Health practices 
C) Past medical history 
D) Present health/illness

Question 9

The nurse is interviewing an older African American client and determines that a teaching plan should be implemented.Based on the client's race,which statement by the client may prompt the nurse to plan develop a teaching plan?

Accepted Answer

A) "My hands and feet are always cold." 
B) "I do not take calcium replacements." 
C) "My blood pressure is high most of the time." 
D) "I'm worried that my bones may be weak." 
A) "My hands and feet are always cold." 
B) "I do not take calcium replacements." 
C) "My blood pressure is high most of the time." 
D) "I'm worried that my bones may be weak."

The nurse is preparing to interview the hospitalized client.Which of the following statements by the client's nurse indicates that the interview should be postponed?

The nurse is interviewing the client.Which of the following techniques should the nurse use to decode the client's messages?

During the preinteraction stage,the nurse is preparing for the initial interview.Which of the following settings is the least appropriate setting for the initial interview?

A client tells the nurse about two abortions she had while in college.The nurse responds,"What did you major in while you were in college?" This response is evidence of which type of barrier to communication?

The nurse is obtaining a family health history when the client reports that a grandparent had type 1 diabetes.Where should the nurse document this information?

The nurse is interviewing an older African American client and determines that a teaching plan should be implemented.Based on the client's race,which statement by the client may prompt the nurse to plan develop a teaching plan?

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Pain Assessment

Nutritional Assessment

Skin, Hair Nails

Head, Neck Related Lymphatics

Eye

Ears, Nose, Mouth Throat

Respiratory System

Breasts and Axillae

Cardiovascular System

Peripheral Vascular System

Abdomen

Urinary System

Male Reproductive System

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Exam 10: The Health History

The nurse is preparing to interview the hospitalized client.Which of the following statements by the client's nurse indicates that the interview should be postponed?

The nurse is interviewing the client.Which of the following techniques should the nurse use to decode the client's messages?

During the preinteraction stage,the nurse is preparing for the initial interview.Which of the following settings is the least appropriate setting for the initial interview?

A client tells the nurse about two abortions she had while in college.The nurse responds,"What did you major in while you were in college?" This response is evidence of which type of barrier to communication?

The nurse is obtaining a family health history when the client reports that a grandparent had type 1 diabetes.Where should the nurse document this information?

The nurse is interviewing an older African American client and determines that a teaching plan should be implemented.Based on the client's race,which statement by the client may prompt the nurse to plan develop a teaching plan?

Health Assessment

Wellness Health Promotion

Health Assessment Across the Lifespan

Cultural Considerations

Psychosocial Assessment

Techniques Equipment

General Survey

Pain Assessment

Nutritional Assessment

Skin, Hair Nails

Head, Neck Related Lymphatics

Eye

Ears, Nose, Mouth Throat

Respiratory System

Breasts and Axillae

Cardiovascular System

Peripheral Vascular System

Abdomen

Urinary System

Male Reproductive System

Female Reproductive System

Musculoskeletal System

Neurologic System

Assessment of Infants, Children Adolescents

The Pregnant Female

Assessing the Older Adult

Putting It All Together

Assessment of the Hospitalized Client

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