Chapter 15 Bedside Assessment of the Patient

Chapter 15  Bedside Assessment of the Patient

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the interview?
a.
to collect diagnostic information
b.
to establish a rapport with the patient
c.
to identify plans for payment
d.
to identify the effect of therapy

ANS: C
Interviewing furnishes unique information because it provides the patient’s perspective. It serves the following three related purposes: (1) to establish a rapport between clinician and patient, (2) to obtain essential diagnostic information, and (3) to help monitor changes in the patient’s symptoms and response to therapy.

DIF: Recall REF: p. 328 OBJ: 1

2. In what space is the patient interview conducted by the clinician?
a.
social space
b.
personal space
c.
intimate space
d.
critical space

ANS: B
Move to the personal space (2 to 4 feet from the patient) to begin the interview.

DIF: Recall REF: p. 329 OBJ: 1

3. Which of the following is an example of a leading question?
a.
Is your breathing better now?
b.
How is your breathing now?
c.
When did your breathing change?
d.
Where is your pain located?

ANS: A
Asking the patient, “Is your breathing better now?” leads the patient toward a desired response and may elicit false information.

DIF: Recall REF: p. 330 OBJ: 1

4. Which of the following is NOT a common cause of an increase in the drive to breathe which would increase the sensation of dyspnea?
a.
hypoxemia
b.
acidosis
c.
high fever
d.
hypocarbia

ANS: D
Increases in the drive to breathe occur with hypoxemia, acidosis, fever, exercise, or anxiety.

DIF: Recall REF: p. 331 OBJ: 2

5. What term is used to describe difficult breathing in the reclining position?
a.
orthopnea
b.
platypnea
c.
eupnea
d.
apnea

ANS: A
Dyspnea may be present only when the patient assumes the reclining position, in which case it is referred to as orthopnea.

DIF: Recall REF: p. 331 OBJ: 2