Health History 3.0 Test

A nurse is preparing to conduct a health history interview. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to perform during the closing stage of the interview?

• Document client data.

• Provide an opportunity for the client to ask questions.

• Explain the reason for the interview.

• Greet client with an introduction.

A nurse is preparing to collect a health history from a client. Which of the following should the nurse plan to assess as a component of a functional assessment?

• The environment in which the client resides

• The client's use of substances

• If the client is experiencing abuse or human trafficking

• The reason that the client is seeking health care

• Client's ability to perform activities associated with daily living

A nurse is gathering information about a client's personal lifestyle choices. Which of the following information should the nurse seek to gather while investigating substance use? Select all that apply.

• Highest level of schooling completed

• Frequency of consumption of over-the-counter (OTC) medications

• Determination of when the client last had an alcoholic drink

• Adverse reactions to medications and environmental substances

• Prescription medications taken for recreational purposes

A nurse is conducting a health history interview and asks the client to describe the pain that they are experiencing. This is an example of what type of question?

• Leading question

• Closed-ended question

• Direct question

• Open-ended question

A nurse is collecting information about a client's family history. The nurse should plan to collect information about the health of which of the following client relatives?

• Parents

• Siblings

• Aunts and uncles

• Cousins

• Grandparents

A nurse is conducting a health history interview with a client. Which of the following is true of a directive interview technique?

• This technique consists of mostly closed-ended questions.

• This technique enables the client to control the pace of the interview.

• This technique is used to gather general information about a client's condition.

• This technique is effective for determining a client's emotional responses.

A nurse is conducting a review of systems with a client during a health history interview. Which of the following responses by the client requires additional investigation?

• I had a rash from poison ivy on my arms last week, but it's gone now.

• I wear a hearing aid.

• I had a negative tuberculosis screening test last month.

• I have a cough.

A nurse is collecting information about a client's spirituality using the FICA Spiritual History Tool. Based on this tool, which of the following information should the nurse gather? Select all that apply.

• Does the client identify spiritual or religious beliefs that are of importance to them?

• Is there a spiritual or religious group that the client identifies as having an importance in their life?

• Are there any spiritual or religious practices that should be included when planning the client's care?

• What impact do the client's spiritual or religious beliefs have on their health care decision making?

• What is the address of the client's identified religious or spiritual gathering place?

A nurse is conducting a health history interview. Which type of information is the nurse gathering when using the acronym "OLD CARTS"?

• Information about the client's presenting problem

• Information about the client's spirituality

• Information about the client's obstetrical history

• Information about the client's family history

A nurse is discussing a client's tobacco usage during a health history interview. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to maintain nurse-client rapport?

• You are worried about the amount that you smoke, right?

• Did you know that smoking can lead to a decreased lung recoil, which results in hyperinflation and dyspnea?

• Would you like any information on smoking cessation?

• Why do you think that you are smoking so much?