ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care Tenth, North American Edition
Chapter 15 : Assessing Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following questions or statements would be appropriate in eliciting further information when conducting a health history interview?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Open-ended questions like 'Tell me more' encourage detailed patient responses.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following questions or statements would be an appropriate termination of the health history interview?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A professional closing statement maintains rapport and sets expectations for follow-up.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following are characteristics of intimate distance or zone in communication? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Intimate distance (0-18 inches) involves close contact, comforting touch, and potential visual distortion due to proximity.
Question 4 of 5
Which theoretical framework is being used when a nurse organizes a nursing history according to functional health patterns?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Functional Health Patterns is a framework for organizing nursing history data.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is conducting a health history interview for a woman at an assisted-living facility. The woman says, I have been so constipated lately. How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking about current management of the symptom encourages relevant information.