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Question 1
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The nurse is caring for a patient with pneumonia. The patient is a retired soldier who served in World War II. In light of this, the nurse should:

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A

shake the patient's hand and allow the patient time to "warm up."

B

expect the patient to be optimistic and question everything.

C

allow the patient to multitask and talk in short "sound bites."

D

understand that the patient is probably technologically literate.

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Question 2
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The patient interview consists of three phases: orientation (introductory), working, and termination. Each phase contributes to the development of trust and engagement between the nurse and the patient. During the orientation phase of the interview, the nurse should:

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A

obtain demographic data using open-ended questions.

B

establish the name by which the patient prefers to be addressed.

C

gather general information using closed-ended questions.

D

stand by the bedside to ask the needed questions.

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Question 3
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A nurse is conducting a health interview on a newly admitted patient. To establish a trusting relationship with the patient, the nurse:

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A

avoids eye contact to appear less threatening.

B

demonstrates professionalism by not smiling.

C

sits close and leans in slightly toward the patient.

D

speaks in a slow rate of speech and low tone.

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Question 4
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The nurse is assigned the admission health history and physical for a patient diagnosed with a fever of unknown etiology. The patient tells the nurse, "I just don't feel good. I'm so hot and I feel sick to my stomach. Can you ask me those questions later?" The best response by the nurse is:

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A

"It will not take too long. I can hurry."

B

"We need the information to complete your admission paperwork."

C

"I will come back in a few minutes and we can start over."

D

"Let me see if you can have something for the nausea and then talk later."

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Question 5
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Multiple Choice

The nurse is using a stethoscope to assess a patient's cardiac status. This assessment technique is known as:

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A

inspection.

B

percussion.

C

palpation.

D

auscultation.

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Question 6
Multiple Choice

The nurse is performing an assessment of a patient's right kidney. The nurse bluntly strikes the area of the costovertebral angle while observing the patient's reaction. The physical assessment technique being used is:

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A
inspection.
B
percussion.
C
palpation.
D
auscultation.
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Question 7
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The nurse is performing a physical exam on a patient diagnosed with liver failure resulting from chronic alcoholism. The nurse notes that the abdomen is swollen and decides to assess for abdominal skin tenderness and temperature. Which of the following techniques would the nurse use to collect this data?

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A
Inspection
B
Percussion
C
Palpation
D
Auscultation
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Question 8
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The triage nurse in a hospital emergency department is determining the order of care for several patients. Which of the following would the nurse consider as having the highest priority?

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A 68-year-old patient suffering from dehydration and disorientation
B
A 14-year-old patient having respiratory distress and increasing anxiety
C
A 46-year-old patient with multiple cuts and abrasions to the upper extremities
D
A 38-year-old patient with a broken right hip and in severe pain
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Question 9
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The morning nurse is assigned to care for a patient admitted during the night with rectal bleeding. When making rounds, the nurse observes that the patient's face is ashen in color and the skin is cool and clammy. The nurse auscultates the patient's heart and lungs. Which category of physical assessment is the basis for the nurse's response?

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A
Emergency
B
Focused
C
Complete
D
Initial comprehensive
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Question 10
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The nurse is performing her initial assessment of the day when she notices that the patient has a facial droop that he did not have yesterday and that was not reported in the hand-off report from the night nurse. The nurse proceeds to assess the neurological status of the patient. This type of assessment is known as:

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A
an emergency assessment.
B
a focused assessment.
C
a complete physical examination.
D
a comprehensive assessment.
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Question 11
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The nurse is documenting data collected during a health assessment interview. Which statement indicates subjective data?

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"My last bowel movement was 4 days ago."
B
Abdomen distended; firm and tender.
C
Dark colored; hard pellet-shaped stool.
D
Color pink. Skin warm and dry. No sign of discomfort.
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Question 12
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A patient is transported to the emergency room from a local skilled nursing facility and admitted for a bacterial blood infection. The nurse reviews the transferring physician notes, which indicate that the patient has dementia. The nurse contacts the patient's son for additional health history information. Information provided by the son would be considered:

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A
primary, objective data.
B
primary, subjective data .
C
secondary, objective data.
D
secondary, subjective data.
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Question 13
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The nurse is monitoring the blood sugar results of a patient receiving an intravenous nutritional supplement. The patient tells the nurse, "I have never had sugar problems before. My doctor says it is because I am getting this sugar water." These types of data are considered:

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A
primary, objective data.
B
primary, subjective data.
C
secondary, objective data.
D
secondary, subjective data.
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Question 14
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The unlicensed nursing assistive person (UAP) reports to the nurse that a patient is crying during a comedy show on television. The nurse's best response should be:

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A
"Maybe the patient doesn't think the show is funny."
B
"Don't worry about it. Her daughter says this is normal."
C
"I will go visit her right away and see what is going on."
D
"Just document what you observe in your notes."
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Question 15
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A patient with moderate lower back pain tells the nurse, "My urine smells awful and is as dark as my glass of tea." Which action will assist in validating the patient's concern?

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A
Ask the patient to describe the back pain.
B
Review the lab results of the most recent urinalysis.
C
Request the nursing assistant to obtain a set of vital signs.
D
Check the patient's history for urinary tract infections.
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Question 16
Multiple Choice

The nurse is attempting to get the patient to sign the operative consent. When asked if the health care provider explained the procedure to the patient, the patient replies "Not much." The nurse should:

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A
develop a comprehensive teaching plan related to the surgical procedure.
B
ask the patient what information the doctor has explained about the surgery.
C
contact the surgeon and ask for further clarification of information given to patient.
D
focus on postoperative exercises and home-care following surgery.
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Question 17
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After the patient's data are collected, validated, and interpreted, the nurse organizes the information in a framework (format) that facilitates access by all members of the health care team. The framework that provides the most holistic view of the patient's condition is:

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A
the head-to-toe pattern
B
Marjory Gordon's Functional Health Patterns.
C
the cephalic-caudal pattern.
D
the body systems model.
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Question 18
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The wound care nurse is assessing a non-healing leg wound on a patient recently admitted for uncontrolled diabetes. The nurse organizes the data using Gordon's Functional Health Pattern of:

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A
nutrition and metabolism.
B
activity and exercise.
C
sleep and rest.
D
elimination.
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Question 19
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During the health history interview, the patient tells the nurse, "Just walking to the mailbox and back makes my calves ache. Is this normal?" Which of the following frameworks would the nurse most likely choose to document this data?

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A
Head-to-toe model
B
Gordon's Functional Health Patterns
C
Body systems model
D
Cephalic-caudal model
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Question 20
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An in-depth health history: (Select all that apply.)

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A
includes demographic data.
B
lists the patient's allergies.
C
contains the family history of diseases.
D
explains the patient's health promotion practices.
E
is completed only once and can be recalled electronically.
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