Revised NR509 Bates Test Bank Questions and Answers |100% Correct| 2024/2025 Latest Version!!
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Revised NR509 Bates Test Bank
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What is the primary purpose of a health assessment?
A) To prescribe medications
B) To diagnose only serious conditions
C) To refer patients to specialists
D) To gather comprehensive data about ...
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Revised NR509 Bates Test Bank
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2024/2025 Latest Version!!
What is the primary purpose of a health assessment?
A) To prescribe medications
B) To diagnose only serious conditions
C) To refer patients to specialists
D) To gather comprehensive data about a patient’s health status
D) To gather comprehensive data about a patient’s health status
Which approach should a nurse use when conducting a patient assessment?
A) Interrogative and demanding
B) Empathetic and respectful
C) Casual and informal
D) Rigid and mechanical
B) Empathetic and respectful
What does subjective data refer to in a health assessment?
A) Observable signs measured during an examination
B) Information reported by the patient
C) Laboratory results and diagnostic tests
D) Vital signs recorded by the nurse
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, B) Information reported by the patient
How should a nurse document assessment findings?
A) When convenient for the nurse
B) Using vague and general terms
C) Accurately and promptly
D) Only if there are abnormalities
C) Accurately and promptly
Which component is NOT part of a comprehensive physical examination?
A) Assessment of financial history
B) Inspection
C) Palpation
D) Auscultation
A) Assessment of financial history
What is a key aspect of culturally competent care?
A) Imposing the nurse’s cultural beliefs on the patient
B) Ignoring cultural differences
C) Tailoring care to the patient's cultural beliefs and practices
D) Avoiding discussions about culture altogether
C) Tailoring care to the patient's cultural beliefs and practices
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,Why is health promotion important in patient assessments?
A) It only focuses on disease treatment
B) It helps identify risk factors and educate patients
C) It is irrelevant to overall health
D) It emphasizes medication over lifestyle changes
B) It helps identify risk factors and educate patients
What should a nurse observe when assessing a patient’s mental health status?
A) Only physical appearance
B) Mood, cognition, and behavior
C) Vital signs exclusively
D) Family history only
B) Mood, cognition, and behavior
Which of the following is important when assessing elderly patients?
A) They do not need as thorough assessments
B) Age-related changes and multiple chronic conditions
C) Ignoring their cognitive abilities
D) Using standard assessment tools without modification
B) Age-related changes and multiple chronic conditions
How can a nurse effectively communicate with patients with language barriers?
A) Use complex medical jargon
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, B) Speak loudly and slowly
C) Utilize interpreters and visual aids
D) Avoid communicating altogether
C) Utilize interpreters and visual aids
Which of the following techniques is used to assess pain levels?
A) Asking about the patient’s family history
B) Observation of body language only
C) Standardized pain scales
D) Ignoring patient reports of pain
C) Standardized pain scales
What are signs of dehydration that a nurse should assess?
A) Increased appetite and energy
B) Dry mucous membranes and low urine output
C) High blood pressure
D) Increased body temperature
B) Dry mucous membranes and low urine output
How should a nurse assess a patient’s respiratory system?
A) Observe breathing patterns and auscultate lung sounds
B) Only measure blood pressure
C) Perform a mental health evaluation
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