Which of the following techniques is most likely to result in the improved understanding for the patient of the interviewer's questions?
A. The use of phrases that are commonly used by other client's in the area. B. The use of the client's own terms if possible. C. The use of the simplest language...
Nursing 251 Exam 2 Quizzes and Correct
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Which of the following techniques is most likely to result in the improved understanding
for the patient of the interviewer's questions?
A. The use of phrases that are commonly used by other client's in the area.
B. The use of the client's own terms if possible.
C. The use of the simplest language possible
D. The use of the correct medical and technical terminology ✅C.
A statement such as "OK, now I want to discuss your sleep and rest patterns" is an
example of which component of the interviewing process? The use of a . . .
A. Leading question
B. Direct question
C. Transitional phrase
D. Closing remark ✅C.
When setting the stage and then managing the interview, which of the following is it
imperative to do?
A. Take extensive notes during the interview so details are not missed
B. Greet the client by their first name to increase comfort
C. Introduce yourself and your role, usually before the client undresses
D. Warn the client that you cannot guarantee confidentiality ✅C.
How might an examiner be able to help a patient who seems uncomfortable with close
contact during an examination?
A. Acknowledge the discomfort
B. Back away from the client
C. Joke about the client's discomfort
D. Move quickly to completion of the exam ✅A.
Which one of the following actions would best promote accurate translations and
confidentialityfor the patient when the caregiver does not speak the patient's language?
A. Ask a hospital employee unfamiliar with the client to translate
B. Ask a friend of the client to translate
C. Ask a family member to translate
D. Ask the client's neighbor to translate ✅A.
, Which one of the following factors is most important to consider while the nurse is
interacting with patients?
A. The atmosphere of the interview area
B. The time you have to spend with the client
C.The nurse's feelings, such as anger or disgust
D. The nurse's need to be accepted by your clients ✅C.
Which type of question would be the most effective in obtaining a patient's perceptions
of his or her problem?
A. Open-ended questions
B. Close-ended questions
C. Leading questions
D. Accusing questions ✅A.
During which part of the interview would the nurse ask a patient questions about a
current illness?
A. Introductory phase
B. Working phase
C. Termination phase
D. Building phase ✅B.
The nurse is beginning a health history interview with an adult patient who expresses
anger at the nurse. What is the best approach by the nurse for dealing with an angry
patient?
A. Allow the patient to ventilate his/her feelings
B. Offer reasons why the patient should not feel angry
C. Provide structure during the interview
D. Refer the patient to a different health care provider ✅A.
For the nurse to be therapeutic with patients when discussing sensitive issues such as
terminal illness or sexuality, the nurse should have which of the following?
A. Advanced preparation in these areas
B. Experience dealing with these types of patients
C. Knowledge of his/her own thoughts and feelings about these issues
D. Personal experiences with death, dying, and sexuality ✅C.
Establishing rapport with the patient by identifying feelings of the patient
A. Empathetic Response
B. Confrontation
C. Reflection
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