Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  eye blinking for "yes" and "no." 
B)  magic slate or paper and pencil. 
C)  computer. 
D)  message board or cards. 
A)  eye blinking for "yes" and "no." 
B)  magic slate or paper and pencil. 
C)  computer. 
D)  message board or cards.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing excruciating pain and requires frequent administration of analgesics.The nurse demonstrates aggressive communication when stating:

Accepted Answer

A)  "Please let me know when you start to have pain." 
B)  "Let's practice some guided imagery." 
C)  "Let's try repositioning you." 
D)  "I will only medicate you every 4 hours." 
A)  "Please let me know when you start to have pain." 
B)  "Let's practice some guided imagery." 
C)  "Let's try repositioning you." 
D)  "I will only medicate you every 4 hours."

Question 3

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." The use of medical jargon can cause:

Accepted Answer

A)  understanding. 
B)  speed in communication. 
C)  misinterpretation. 
D)  clarity in the message. 
A)  understanding. 
B)  speed in communication. 
C)  misinterpretation. 
D)  clarity in the message.

Question 4

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.

Accepted Answer

intimate
Personal space zones:

Question 5

A nurse caring for a pediatric patient is most likely to be perceived as nonthreatening by:

Accepted Answer

A)  tightly crossing her arms. 
B)  maintaining an open posture. 
C)  maintaining a tense posture. 
D)  standing at the bedside. 
A)  tightly crossing her arms. 
B)  maintaining an open posture. 
C)  maintaining a tense posture. 
D)  standing at the bedside.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Assessment 
B)  Planning 
C)  Implementation 
D)  Evaluation 
A)  Assessment 
B)  Planning 
C)  Implementation 
D)  Evaluation

Question 7

A nurse is caring for a newly admitted diabetic patient.When performing the initial assessment,the nurse demonstrates use of a closed question when stating:

Accepted Answer

A)  "What time do you take your insulin?" 
B)  "How do you feel about taking insulin?' 
C)  "Tell me about your support system." 
D)  "How do you feel about having diabetes?" 
A)  "What time do you take your insulin?" 
B)  "How do you feel about taking insulin?' 
C)  "Tell me about your support system." 
D)  "How do you feel about having diabetes?"

Question 8

If a nurse sits in a chair near the patient's bed,leans forward to hear what the patient is saying,and does not interrupt,the nurse is demonstrating:

Accepted Answer

A)  support. 
B)  caring. 
C)  active listening. 
D)  interest. 
A)  support. 
B)  caring. 
C)  active listening. 
D)  interest.

Exam 3: Communication

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

A nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing excruciating pain and requires frequent administration of analgesics.The nurse demonstrates aggressive communication when stating:

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." The use of medical jargon can cause:

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 nurse caring for a pediatric patient is most likely to be perceived as nonthreatening by:

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

A nurse is caring for a newly admitted diabetic patient.When performing the initial assessment,the nurse demonstrates use of a closed question when stating:

If a nurse sits in a chair near the patient's bed,leans forward to hear what the patient is saying,and does not interrupt,the nurse is demonstrating:

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