NURS 6512 Week 1 Quiz (Version 2)
• Question 1
When questioning a patient regarding alcohol intake, she tells you that she is only a social drinker. Which initial response is appropriate?
Response
Feedback:
This answer clarifies the patient s own term without asking a leading
question or being judgmental.
• Question 2 Information recorded about an infant differs from that of an adult, mainly because of the
infant s:
Response
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The organizational structure of an infant s record is different because the infant s current and future health are referenced in terms of developmental status.
• Question 3
Mr. D. complains of a headache. During the history, he mentions his use of alcohol and illicit
drugs. This information would most likely belong in the:
Response Feedback: Habits are included within the personal and social history.
• Question 4
When taking a history, you should:
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Response
Feedback:
To give structure to the present problem/chief complaint, the provider should proceed in a chronologic and sequential framework. Answers 1 and 4 do not provide for structure; answers 2 and 5 are incorrect because gathering chief complaint data is the initial step.
• Question 5
Drawing of stick figures is most useful to:
Response
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Simple drawings, such as stick figures, are more practical illustrations for findings in extremities. Radiation of pain, organ enlargement, consistency of lymph nodes, and mobility of masses would not be adequately described by such simple drawings.
• Question 6
When you suspect that your 81-year-old patient has short-term memory loss because he
cannot remember what he had for breakfast, you should:
Response
Feedback:
When older adults experience memory loss for recent events, consult other
family members to clarify discrepancies or to fill in the gaps.
• Question 7
Allergies to drugs and foods are generally listed in which section of the medical record?
Response
Feedback:
The past medical history section contains information such as drugs,
foods, and environmental allergies.
• Question 8
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