Patient Assessment and Physical Examination - Nursing Department
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What is the purpose of an interview, according to the text?

  • To identify problems, evaluate change, and teach
  • To evaluate change, teach, provide support, or provide counseling or therapy
  • To gather patient and environmental data by watching behavior and events
  • To get or give information, identify problems, and provide support (correct)
  • What is the definition of physical examination?

  • A process to evaluate change, teach, provide support, or provide counseling or therapy
  • A way of gathering data by watching behavior and events in their natural setting
  • A conscious, designed skill using the five senses to gather patient and environmental data (correct)
  • A planned communication or conversation with a purpose
  • Which type of interview allows for a more open conversation?

  • Closed-ended questions
  • Leading question
  • Open-ended questions (correct)
  • Directive interview
  • What is the main focus of observation as a method of data collection?

    <p>Gathering patient and environmental data by watching behavior and events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'nondirective interview' refer to?

    <p>An open-ended approach that allows the patient to direct the conversation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of data collection involves using the five senses to gather patient and environmental data?

    <p>Observation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using 'small talk' at the beginning of an interview?

    <p>To build rapport and create a comfortable atmosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a directive interview, the assessor primarily asks which type of questions?

    <p>Closed-ended questions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the assessor primarily do in a nondirective interview?

    <p>Ask mostly open-ended questions to facilitate thought and communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is NOT included in the health history?

    <p>Review of vital signs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of open-ended questions in an interview?

    <p>To encourage detailed responses and build relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of an assessor in a nondirective interview?

    <p>To clarify, summarize, and ask mostly open-ended questions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a directive interview primarily involve?

    <p>Directing and controlling the interview with closed-ended questions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which behavior should an assessor demonstrate during an interview to ensure effective communication?

    <p>'Aware hearing' and being empathetic and caring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'How have you been feeling recently?' is an example of which type of question?

    <p>'Open-ended' question</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'You are stressed about surgery tomorrow, aren't you' is an example of which type of question?

    <p>'Leading' question</p> Signup and view all the answers

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