Exam 4: Communication

What is true about the use of touch in therapeutic communication? (Select all that apply.)

When a nurse lectures to a large group,the method of communication is usually in the form of ____________ communication.

The nurse is sitting in a chair near the patient's bed,leaning forward to hear what the patient is saying,and does not interrupt.What is the nurse demonstrating?

As the nurse listens to a supervisor,the nurse has a smile on her face but has crossed her arms in front of her chest and has crossed her legs.This is an example of a __________ posture.

When speaking to a person of a different culture,how should the nurse consider modifying his or her communication style? (Select all that apply.)

A patient states,"I'm really strung out about this pregnancy." The nurse responds by asking,"What about this pregnancy worries you?" What communication technique is this?

A nurse is communicating with an older adult.How might the nurse enhance communication?

Although the patient denies pain,the nurse observes the patient breathing rapidly with clenched fists and facial grimacing.What is the nurse's best response to these observations?

What would be the best method for a literate,English-speaking patient on a ventilator to communicate his or her needs?

A nurse is standing at the bedside with the patient lying in bed.What can the nurse be construed as demonstrating?

A nurse communicates with a patient by maintaining eye contact and through the use of touch.What type of communication technique is the nurse demonstrating?

____________ is the reciprocal process in which messages are sent and received between people.

A patient states,"I do cocaine when I feel things are out of my control." The nurse responds by asking,"What else does cocaine do for you?" What communication skill does this exemplify?

A patient does not speak English; therefore,the nurse cannot use words to provide comfort during a painful procedure.What is another intervention that may provide comfort to this patient?

Which are examples of passive listening? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse explains to a patient that based on the description of "personal space," the area within 18 inches of the patient is designated as the ____________ zone.

A grieving young widow cries out,"Why was my husband killed? Why wasn't it me?" What is the nurse's best response?

A nurse must violate the personal space of a patient to perform an invasive procedure.How can the nurse reduce the discomfort of the patient?

What therapeutic communication technique requires a great deal of skill and is not used as frequently as other communication techniques?

A nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing excruciating pain and requires frequent administration of analgesics.What statement would be an example of the nurse demonstrating aggressive communication?