Exam 17: Communication

The nurse tells an advanced nurse practitioner that the patient is "slipping a little" in reference to hemodynamic pressures.Which communication technique is the nurse using?

The patient draws back when the nurse reaches over the side rails to take his blood pressure.What should the nurse do first to promote effective communication?

Which of the following would be an appropriate method of communicating with an older adult who has a communication barrier?

The nurse is aware of the patient's zones of personal space when planning interactions.Which of the following zones of personal space and touch is the one that extends the greatest amount of distance from an individual?

The nurse has provided the patient with information regarding the treatment plan for the diagnosis.The patient tells the nurse that he understands most of the information but still has questions concerning the medication.This response is an example of what?

In which of the following communication techniques is the nurse making an error when he or she discusses the patient's follow-up dietary needs immediately after the surgery when the patient is experiencing discomfort?

A faculty member is reviewing a process recording with the student nurse.The student has been working with a patient who has had an amputation of the lower left leg and is emotionally fragile.Which of the following responses made by the student to the patient receives positive feedback from the faculty member?

The nurse is in the process of conducting an admission interview with the patient.At one point in the discussion,the patient has provided information that the nurse would like to clarify.Which of the following responses indicate that the nurse is using the technique of clarification?

In working with a patient who is newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus,the nurse provides feedback to the patient on her progress in learning the treatment regimen.Which statement by the nurse demonstrates the use of therapeutic communication?

During the assessment phase of the nursing process,the nurse may uncover data that help to identify communication problems.Which of the following is an example of this type of information?

Which of the following statements by the nurse includes the elements identified for use during self-introduction?

Which of the following refers to all factors that influence how a message is perceived by other people?

A patient is admitted for a computed tomography scan of the cranium.As the nurse explains this diagnostic test,the patient moves away from the nurse.This is an example of what influencing factor in communication?

A parent tells the pediatric nurse practitioner,"I've never told anyone this information about my son." This statement is an example of what?

During which phase of the helping relationship does the nurse assess a patient's health status?

Which patient zone of touch would be demonstrated when the nurse is administering eye drops to a patient?

A number of variables may influence the patient's communication with the health care team.Which of the following is an example of an interpersonal variable?

The nurse will often display empathy in communication with patients.Which of the following responses by the nurse best conveys empathy?

Active listening and body language work together.Which of the following actions does the nurse take in addition to actively listening to the patient?