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Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care Tenth, North American Edition
Chapter 15 : Assessing Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting information from Mr. Koeppe, a patient with dementia. The patients daughter, Sarah, accompanies the patient. Which of the following statements by the nurse would recognize the patients value as an individual?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Addressing the patient directly respects their individuality and encourages their participation.
Question 2 of 5
What type of patient record data would the nurse find in the medical history and progress notes?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Medical history and progress notes contain physician assessments and treatment plans.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a home care patient. In addition to information about the patients health status, what is another observation the nurse should make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing environmental safety is critical in home care to prevent risks like falls.
Question 4 of 5
Of the following data, what type would be collected during a physical assessment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Physical assessment involves observable data like skin characteristics.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to conduct a health history for a patient who is confined to bed. How should the nurse position herself?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sitting at a 45-degree angle facilitates eye contact and communication with a bedridden patient.