NURS 6512 Week 1, to 11 Quiz (2 Versions of Each Quiz) Walden University

 Question 1

The position on a clock, topographic notations, and anatomic landmarks:

Response Descriptions of the locations of findings are universally referenced by using Feedback: positions on a clock, topographic notations, or anatomic landmarks.

 Question 2
During a history-taking session, Mr. B. appears to be avoiding certain questions. He keeps

looking out the window. What should the caregiver do?

Response When the patient dissembles, do not push too hard for an answer. Allow the Feedback: interview to go on and come back to it later. Learning all that you may need

to know about a patient may not happen in one interview.

 Question 3

Ms. T. is crying and states that her mother couldn t possibly have a tumor. No one else in the family, exclaims the daughter, has ever had cancer! The most appropriate response to Ms. T. would be:

Response This is the only answer that is a direct exploration of the daughter s concern. Feedback: The health care provider can explain and clarify the concerns of the

daughter.

 Question 4

Subjective and symptomatic data are:

Response Subjective data, as well as symptomatic data, should not be part of the Feedback: physical examination findings; rather, their documentation is appropriate for

the history portion.

 Question 5

A 36-year-old woman complains that she has had crushing chest pain for the past 2 days. She seems nervous as she speaks to you. An appropriate response is to:

Response With an anxious, vulnerable patient, it is best to not hurry; a calm

Feedback: demeanor will communicate caring to the patient.

 Question 6

Mr. F. is speaking with you, the healthcare provider, about his respiratory problem. Mr. F. says, I’ve had this cough for 3 days, and it s getting worse. You reply, Tell me more about your cough. Mr. F. states, I wish I could tell you more. That s why I m here. You tell me what s wrong! Which caregiver response would be most appropriate for enhancing communication?

Response This is the only response aimed at focusing on the chief complaint, Feedback: gather more data and do not digress from the issue.