Exam 3: The Interview

The nurse makes this comment to a patient: "I know it may be hard,but you should do what the doctor ordered because she is the expert in this field." Which statement is correct about the nurse's comment?

When taking a history from a newly admitted patient,the nurse notices that he is pausing often and looking at the nurse expectantly.What would be the nurse's best response to this behavior?

A woman is discussing the problems she is having with her 2-year-old son.She says,"He won't go to sleep at night,and during the day he has several fits.I get so upset when that happens." The nurse's best verbal response would be:

A 16-year-old boy has just been admitted to the unit for overnight observation after being in an automobile accident.What is the nurse's best approach to communicating with him?

Receiving is a part of the communication process.Which receiver is most likely to misinterpret a message sent by a health care professional?

When observing a patient's verbal and nonverbal communication,the nurse notices a discrepancy.Which statement is true regarding this situation? The nurse should:

The nurse makes which adjustment in the physical environment in order to promote the success of an interview?

A man has been admitted to the observation unit for observation after being treated for a large cut on his forehead.As the nurse works through the interview,one of the standard questions has to do with alcohol,tobacco,and drug use.When the nurse asks him about tobacco use,he states,"I quit smoking after my wife died 7 years ago." However,the nurse notices an open package of cigarettes in his shirt pocket.Using confrontation,the nurse could say:

The nurse has just started an assessment of a newborn child of a Vietnamese mother.Considering the mother's cultural background,which statement is true regarding this examination? The mother:

In an interview,the nurse may find it necessary to take notes to aid his or her memory later.Which statement is true regarding note-taking?

A female nurse is interviewing a male patient who is near the same age as the nurse.During the interview,the patient makes an overtly sexual comment.The nurse's best reaction would be:

A 75-year-old woman is at the office for a preoperative interview.The nurse is aware that the interview may take longer than interviews with younger persons.What is the reason for this?

A patient has finished giving the nurse information about the reason he is seeking care.When reviewing the data,the nurse finds that some information about past hospitalizations is missing.At this point,which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate to gather these data?

As the nurse enters a patient's room,the nurse finds her crying.The patient states that she has just found out that the lump in her breast is cancer and says,"I'm so afraid of,um,you know." The nurse's most therapeutic response would be to say,in a gentle manner:

The nurse is performing a health interview on a patient who has a language barrier,and no interpreter is available.Which is the best example of an appropriate question for the nurse to ask in this situation?

A 17-year-old single mother is describing how difficult it is to raise a 3-year-old child by herself.During the course of the interview she states,"I can't believe my boyfriend left me to do this by myself! What a terrible thing to do to me!" Which of these responses by the nurse uses empathy?

The nurse asks,"I would like to ask you some questions about your health and your usual daily activities so that we can better plan your stay here." This question is found at the _____ phase of the interview process.

During an interview,a parent of a hospitalized child is sitting in an open position.As the interviewer begins to discuss his son's treatment,however,he suddenly crosses his arms against his chest and crosses his legs.This would suggest that the parent is:

A mother brings her 28-month-old daughter into the clinic for a well-child visit.At the beginning of the visit,the nurse focuses attention away from the toddler,but as the interview progresses,the toddler begins to "warm up" and is smiling shyly at the nurse.The nurse will be most successful in interacting with the toddler if which is done next?

The nurse is conducting an interview in an outpatient clinic and is using a computer to record data.Which is the best use of the computer in this situation? Select all that apply.