PCHA FINAL EXAM TEST AND PRACTICE EXAM

• | P a g e

PCHA FINAL EXAM TEST AND PRACTICE EXAM

QUESTIONS 2025 NEWEST COMPLETE EXAM

QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS

(100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+ /

BRAND NEW!!!

A patient tells the nurse that he is very nervous, nauseated and that he "feels hot". This type of data would be

considered: - Answer-subjective

Because the physical environment in which an interview takes place is an important consideration for the success

of an interview, the interviewer should: - Answer-reduce

noise by turning off televisions and cell phones

A nurse is taking complete health histories on all the patients attending a wellness workshop. While conducting an interview with a patient, the nurse asks, "Can you tell

me a little about yourself?" This question is an example of:

• Answer-an open-ended question

During an interview, a parent of a hospitalized child is sitting in an open position. As the interviewer begins to discuss the child's treatment, however, the parent 1 / 4

• | P a g e

suddenly crosses the arms against the chest and crosses the legs. Based on the understanding that nonverbal modes of communication provide clues to understanding feelings, the sudden change in body position would

suggest that the parent is: - Answer-uncomfortable talking

about his child's treatment

A 59-year-old patient is returning to the outpatient clinic for a follow up visit. The patient has a history of ulcerative colitis. The patient states he has been having "black stools" for the last 24 hours. Which of the following would be the most complete way for the nurse to document the patient's reason for seeking care? - Answer-J.M. is a 59- year-old patient here for having "black stools" for the past 24 hours.

Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of a health history? - Answer-to provide a database of subjective information about the patient's past and current health.

The inspection phase of the physical assessment: -

Answer-begins the moment you first meet the person and develop a "general survey". 2 / 4

• | P a g e

A patient is at the clinic for a physical examination. He states that he is "very anxious" about the physical exam.What steps can the examiner take to make the patient more comfortable? - Answer-Appear unhurried and confident when examining the patient.

When performing a physical examination, safety must be considered to protect the examiner and the patient against the spread of infection. Which of the following statements describes the most appropriate actions the examiner should take when performing a physical examination? - Answer-Wash hands at the beginning of the examination and any time that one leaves and re-enters the room.

A 50-year-old patient who is taking anti-hypertensive medications returns to the clinic to have their blood pressure (BP) checked. The last BP was 146/88. The BP reported to the nurse is 168/96. Both blood pressures were taken at the brachial site. Which of the following is true regarding blood pressure assessment in this patient?

Choose all that apply:

• The patient should be allowed to adequately rest prior to

assessing the blood pressure. 3 / 4

• | P a g e

• The width of the cuff should cover 40% of the

circumference of the upper arm.

• The position of the arm used for blood pressure

assessment should be above the level of the heart.

• Goal blood pressure for this patient should be systolic

less than 120 mm Hg and diastolic less than 80 mmHg.

• The last audible sound auscultated during blood

pressure assessment should be recorded for the systolic reading.

• An unsupported arm may be used for an accurate blood

pressure measure - Answer-1, 2, 4

While caring for a patient with heart disease, the nurse notices an irregularity in the rhythm of the patient's radial pulse. The previous assessment did not reveal an irregular pulse. What would be the BEST action to take? - Answer- count the patient's apical pulse for one minute

Which of the following statements is true regarding use of the tympanic thermometer? - Answer-The practitioner needs to wait at least 10 minutes to obtain the temperature if the patient has been outdoors.

• / 4