Exam 4: Communication

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

A nurse is caring for a newly admitted diabetic patient and is performing the initial assessment.What statement made by the nurse demonstrates the use of a closed question?

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

The term that describes an individual's perception or understanding of a particular word or phrase is _____________.

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

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 patient states,"My husband has told me how he feels about my having a mastectomy." The nurse nods and says,"Go on." This is an example of:

Which question below is open-ended?

A nurse is assessing a patient with a patient problem of impaired verbal communication.What is the lowest number of defining characteristics for this diagnosis?

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

A nurse examines whether patient interventions have been appropriate and expected outcomes have been met.The nurse is demonstrating which step in the nursing process?

A nurse frequently looks at her watch when giving a patient a bed bath.What message is most likely conveyed to the patient from the nurse?

If in response to the patient statement,"I am upset about all this lab work" the nurse responds,"You're upset?" What is this is an example of?

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

During a complete assessment,which type of questioning is not usually conducive to fostering communication?

A nurse is caring for a patient experiencing respiratory distress.The health care provider places an endotracheal tube.What is the most appropriate patient problem for this patient?

A nurse tells a patient,"This PM you are going for an abdominal A&P,an H&H,as well as an IV pyelogram.Please sign these consent forms." What may this use of medical jargon cause?

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

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

A patient with aphasia who cannot understand a spoken or written message is said to have ___________ aphasia.