ATI PN LEARNING SYSTEM
COMMUNICATION FINAL QUIZ
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has pneumonia. The client's daughter,
who cares for her father at home, says to the nurse, "I'm so glad he is here. You can
take much better care of him than I can." Which of the following responses should the
nurse make? - Answer-It is not easy to care for an older parent
A nurse is caring for a client who has a reputation for being demanding of the nursing
staff. The nurse says to the charge nurse, "I can't believe I have to care for this client
again today!" Which of the following responses should the charge nurse make? -
Answer-You are upset about having this client assigned to you today.
A nurse is caring for a child who has leukemia and is receiving chemotherapy. The
child's parent is upset and says, "I just can't believe my child is going to lose her
beautiful hair!" Which of the following responses should the nurse make? - Answer-You
are feeling a sense of loss right now
A nurse is caring for a client who just received news that his grandparent died. The
client is crying and has buried his face in a pillow. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take? - Answer-Sit quietly with the client for a short time
A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing a diagnostic evaluation following an
episode of chest pain. The client tells the nurse, "I am not sick, and I want to go home!"
Which of the following responses should the nurse make? - Answer-Tell me if i am
correct in understanding that you feel well?
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of breast cancer. The client
becomes quiet and withdrawn and says to the nurse, "What do you think people will say
about me when I'm gone?" Which of the following responses should the nurse make? -
Answer-The thought of having breast cancer must seem hopeless
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a biopsy of a mass in one of his
testicles. The client asks, "Do you think the doctor will find cancer?" Which of the
following responses should the nurse make? - Answer-It must be difficult for you not to
know what the doctor will find.
A nurse is caring for a client who is to undergo a cardiac catheterization. The client says
to the nurse, "My coworker died last week from a heart attack." Which of the following
responses should the nurse make? - Answer-You appear to be feeling anxious
COMMUNICATION FINAL QUIZ
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has pneumonia. The client's daughter,
who cares for her father at home, says to the nurse, "I'm so glad he is here. You can
take much better care of him than I can." Which of the following responses should the
nurse make? - Answer-It is not easy to care for an older parent
A nurse is caring for a client who has a reputation for being demanding of the nursing
staff. The nurse says to the charge nurse, "I can't believe I have to care for this client
again today!" Which of the following responses should the charge nurse make? -
Answer-You are upset about having this client assigned to you today.
A nurse is caring for a child who has leukemia and is receiving chemotherapy. The
child's parent is upset and says, "I just can't believe my child is going to lose her
beautiful hair!" Which of the following responses should the nurse make? - Answer-You
are feeling a sense of loss right now
A nurse is caring for a client who just received news that his grandparent died. The
client is crying and has buried his face in a pillow. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take? - Answer-Sit quietly with the client for a short time
A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing a diagnostic evaluation following an
episode of chest pain. The client tells the nurse, "I am not sick, and I want to go home!"
Which of the following responses should the nurse make? - Answer-Tell me if i am
correct in understanding that you feel well?
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of breast cancer. The client
becomes quiet and withdrawn and says to the nurse, "What do you think people will say
about me when I'm gone?" Which of the following responses should the nurse make? -
Answer-The thought of having breast cancer must seem hopeless
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a biopsy of a mass in one of his
testicles. The client asks, "Do you think the doctor will find cancer?" Which of the
following responses should the nurse make? - Answer-It must be difficult for you not to
know what the doctor will find.
A nurse is caring for a client who is to undergo a cardiac catheterization. The client says
to the nurse, "My coworker died last week from a heart attack." Which of the following
responses should the nurse make? - Answer-You appear to be feeling anxious
