Physical Assessment Q&A

CHAPTER 2: Collecting Subjective Data

CHAPTER 2: Collecting Subjective Data

A.

1. During an interview, the nurse collects both subjective and objective data from an adult

client. Subjective data would include the client's

a. perception of pain.

b. height.

c. weight.

d. temperature.

2. During an interview with an adult client, the nurse can keep the interview from going off

course by

a. using open-ended questions.

b. rephrasing the client's statements.

c. inferring information.

d. using closed-ended questions.

3. The nurse has interviewed a Hispanic client with limited English skills for the first time. The

nurse observes that the client is reluctant to reveal personal information and believes in a

hot-cold syndrome of disease causation. The nurse should

a. indicate acceptance of the client's cultural differences.

b. request a family member to interpret for the client.

c. use slang terms to identify certain body parts.

d. remain in a standing position during the interview.

4. For a nurse to be therapeutic with clients when dealing with sensitive issues such as terminal

illness or sexuality, the nurse should have

a. advanced preparation in this area.

b. experience in dealing with these types of clients.

c. knowledge of his or her own thoughts and feelings about these issues.

d. personal experiences with death, dying, and sexuality.

5. The nurse is interviewing a client in the clinic for the first time. The client appears to have a

very limited vocabulary. The nurse should plan to

a. use very basic lay terminology.

b. have a family member present during the interview.

c. use standard medical terminology.

d. show the client pictures of different symptoms, such as the "faces pain chart."

6. The nurse is interviewing a client in the clinic for the first time. When the client tells the

nurse that he smokes "about two packs of cigarettes a day," the nurse should

a. look at the client with a frown.

b. tell the client that he is spending a lot of money foolishly.

c. provide the client with a list of dangers associated with smoking.

d. encourage the client to quit smoking.

7. During a client interview, the nurse uses nonverbal expressions appropriately when the nurse

a. avoids excessive eye contact with the client.

b. remains expressionless throughout the interview.

c. uses touch in a friendly manner to establish rapport.