Exam 4: Communication

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.

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?

The nurse recognizes that a patient experiencing stress feels vulnerable.What would be the most appropriate way for the nurse to intervene?

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?

Which defining characteristics support the patient problem of impaired verbal communication? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse considers the feelings and needs of a patient by stating,"I know you are concerned about your surgery tomorrow.How can I help you?" What type of communication is this?

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?

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

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?

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?

How may a nurse caring for a pediatric patient best be perceived as nonthreatening?

If the nurse aggressively says to a patient,"Why couldn't you have asked me to give you your pain medication when I was in here earlier?" What feeling is the patient most likely to demonstrate?

How can the nurse demonstrate warmth and acceptance when listening to a patient?

A patient roughly asks the nurse to bring him some ice cream.What would be considered an assertive response by the nurse?

____________ is described as the exchange of information.

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

A nurse actively avoids the use of one-way communication.What is the major problem with one-way communication?

What communication technique should the nurse use when communicating with an unresponsive patient?

What does therapeutic communication accomplish?

When listening to a patient,what action by the nurse demonstrates disinterest and coldness?