NURS 6512N WEEK 1 QUIZ – Questions and Answers (Graded A).
Walden University NURS 6512N WEEK 1 QUIZ – Questions and Answers (Graded A).
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Question 1
2 out of 2 points
Subjective and symptomatic data are:
Response Feedback: Subjective data, as well as symptomatic data, should not be part of the physical examination findings; rather, their documentation is appropriate for the history portion.
Question 2
2 out of 2 points
A 36-year-old woman complains that she has had crushing chest pain for the past 2 days. She seems nervous as she speaks to you. An appropriate response is to:
Response Feedback: With an anxious, vulnerable patient, it is best to not hurry; a calm demeanor will communicate caring to the patient.
Question 3
2 out of 2 points
Mr. F. is speaking with you, the health care provider, about his respiratory problem. Mr. F. says, I ve had this cough for 3 days, and it s getting worse. You reply, Tell me more about your cough. Mr. F. states, I wish I could tell you more. That s why I m here. You tell me what s wrong! Which caregiver response would be most appropriate for enhancing communication?
Response Feedback: This is the only response aimed at focusing on the chief compliant, to gather more data and does not digress from the issue.
Question 4
2 out of 2 points
The position on a clock, topographic notations, and anatomic landmarks:
Response Feedback: Descriptions of the locations of findings are universally referenced by using positions on a clock, topographic notations, or anatomic landmarks.
Question 5
2 out of 2 points
During a history-taking session, Mr. B. appears to be avoiding certain questions. He keeps looking out the window. What should the caregiver do?
Response Feedback: When the patient dissembles, do not push too hard for an answer. Allow the interview to go on and come back to it later. Learning all that you may need to know about a patient may not happen in one interview.
Question 6
2 out of 2 points
Ms. T. is crying and states that her mother couldn t possibly have a tumor. No one else in the family, exclaims the daughter, has ever had cancer! The most appropriate response to Ms. T. would be:
Response Feedback: This is the only answer that is a direct exploration of the daughter s concern. The health care provider can explain and clarify the concerns of the daughter.
Question 7
2 out of 2 points
Periods of silence during the interview can serve important purposes, such as:
Response Feedback: Silence is a useful tool during interviews for the purpose of reflection, summoning of courage, and displaying compassion. It is usually a clue for you to go slower and not to push too hard.
Question 8
2 out of 2 points
Which part of the information contained in the patient s record may be used in court?
Response Feedback: Anything that is entered into a patient s record, in paper or electronic form, is a legal document and can be used in court.
Question 9
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following formats would be used for visits that address problems not yet identified in the problem-oriented medical record (POMR)?
Question 10
2 out of 2 points
Mary Jane has brought in her 16-year-old son, Kyle. She states that he has been sleeping more, doesn t hang around his friends, and recently his girlfriend broke up with him. Your most immediate question is to ask Kyle:
Response Feedback: If you sense that a patient is contemplating suicide, you should ask about suicidal ideation directly.
Question 11
2 out of 2 points
Which technique is most likely to result in the patient s understanding of questions?
Response Feedback: To ensure that your questions have been correctly understood, be clear and explicit while using the patient s idiom and level of understanding.
Question 12
2 out of 2 points
When recording physical findings, which data are recorded first for all systems?
Question 13
2 out of 2 points
Which question would be considered a leading question?
Response Feedback: This question would limit the information in the patient s answer. The other choices reflect open-ended questions.
Question 14
2 out of 2 points
When interviewing older adults, the examiner should:
Response Feedback: The health care provider should position himself so that the older patient can see his face. Shouting distorts vocalizations; dimming the lights impairs vision; and a written interview may be necessary if all else fails. The provider s language should be uncomplicated and free from double negatives.
Question 15
2 out of 2 points
The duties of care providers established by tradition, and within the context of culture, are known as:
Response Feedback: The definition of deontologic imperatives is those duties of care that providers establish by tradition and within cultural contexts.
Question 16
2 out of 2 points
Tom is a 16-year-old diabetic who does not follow his diet. He enjoys his dirt bike and seems unconcerned about any consequences of his activities. Which factor is typical of adolescence and pertinent to Tom s health?
Response Feedback: Adolescents tend to experiment with risky behaviors that lead to a high incidence of morbidity and mortality. Adolescents may be reluctant to provide information.
Question 17
2 out of 2 points
A problem may be defined as anything that will require:
Response Feedback: The need for further evaluation or attention indicates a problem. If a problem is found, it does not necessarily warrant medication, surgery, treatment, or referral.
Question 18
2 out of 2 points
Regardless of the orifice, discharge is described by noting:
Response Feedback: No matter where the origin of the discharge is, color and consistency determine whether it is an expected finding.
Question 19
2 out of 2 points
When you suspect that your 81-year-old patient has short-term memory loss because he cannot remember what he had for breakfast, you should:
Response Feedback: When older adults experience memory loss for recent events, consult other family members to clarify discrepancies or to fill in the gaps.
Question 20
2 out of 2 points
When you enter the examination room of a 3-year-old girl, you find her sitting on her father s lap. She turns away from you when you greet her. Initially, your best response is to:
Response Feedback: Interaction with children must be modified according to age and in a manner that promotes trust.
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