NR302 Final Exam
A 16-year-old boy has just been admitted to the unit for overnight observation after being in an
automobile accident. What is the nurses best approach to communicating with him?
a.
Use periods of silence to communicate respect for him.
b.
Be totally honest with him, even if the information is unpleasant.
c.
Tell him that everything that is discussed will be kept totally confidential.
d.
Use slang language when possible to help him open up. - ANS-b. be totally honest with him,
even if the information is unpleasant
A 17-year-old single mother is describing how difficult it is to raise a 3-year-old child by herself.
During the course of the interview she states, I cant believe my boyfriend left me to do this by
myself! What a terrible thing to do to me! Which of these responses by the nurse uses
empathy?
a.
You feel alone.
b.
You cant believe he left you alone?
c.
It must be so hard to face this all alone.
d.
I would be angry, too; raising a child alone is no picnic. - ANS-c. It must be hard to face this all
alone.
A 75-year-old woman is at the office for a preoperative interview. The nurse is aware that the
interview may take longer than interviews with younger persons. What is the reason for this?
a.
An aged person has a longer story to tell.
b.
An aged person is usually lonely and likes to have someone with whom to talk.
c.
Aged persons lose much of their mental abilities and require longer time to complete an
interview.
d.
As a person ages, he or she is unable to hear; thus the interviewer usually needs to repeat
much of what is said. - ANS-a. an aged person has a longer story to tell
,A female American Indian has come to the clinic for follow-up diabetic teaching. During the
interview, the nurse notices that she never makes eye contact and speaks mostly to the floor.
Which statement is true regarding this situation?
a.
The woman is nervous and embarrassed.
b.
She has something to hide and is ashamed.
c.
The woman is showing inconsistent verbal and nonverbal behaviors.
d.
She is showing that she is carefully listening to what the nurse is saying. - ANS-d. she is
showing that she is carefully listening to what the nurse is saying
Eye contact is perhaps among the most culturally variable nonverbal behaviors. Asian,
American Indian, Indochinese, Arabian, and Appalachian people may consider direct eye
contact impolite or aggressive, and they may avert their eyes during the interview. American
Indians often stare at the floor during the interview, which is a culturally appropriate behavior,
indicating that the listener is paying close attention to the speaker.
A female nurse is interviewing a male patient who is near the same age as the nurse. During the
interview, the patient makes an overtly sexual comment. The nurses best reaction would be:
a.
Stop that immediately!
b.
Oh, you are too funny. Lets keep going with the interview.
c.
Do you really think I would be interested?
d.
It makes me uncomfortable when you talk that way. Please stop. - ANS-d. it makes me
uncomfortable when you talk that way. Please stop.
A female nurse is interviewing a man who has recently immigrated. During the course of the
interview, he leans forward and then finally moves his chair close enough that his knees are
nearly touching the nurses knees. The nurse begins to feel uncomfortable with his proximity.
Which statement most closely reflects what the nurse should do next?
a.
The nurse should try to relax; these behaviors are culturally appropriate for this person.
b.
The nurse should discreetly move his or her chair back until the distance is more comfortable,
and then continue with the interview.
c.
These behaviors are indicative of sexual aggression, and the nurse should confront this person
about his behaviors.
d.
, The nurse should laugh but tell him that he or she is uncomfortable with his proximity and ask
him to move away. - ANS-a. the nurse should try to relax; these behaviors are culturally
appropriate for this person
A female patient does not speak English well, and the nurse needs to choose an interpreter.
Which of the following would be the most appropriate choice?
a.
Trained interpreter
b.
Male family member
c.
Female family member
d.
Volunteer college student from the foreign language studies department - ANS-a. trained
interpreter
A man arrives at the clinic for his annual wellness physical. He is experiencing no acute health
problems. Which question or statement by the nurse is most appropriate when beginning the
interview?
a.
How is your family?
b.
How is your job?
c.
Tell me about your hypertension.
d.
How has your health been since your last visit? - ANS-d. how has your health been since your
last visit?
A man has been admitted to the observation unit for observation after being treated for a large
cut on his forehead. As the nurse works through the interview, one of the standard questions
has to do with alcohol, tobacco, and drug use. When the nurse asks him about tobacco use, he
states, I quit smoking after my wife died 7 years ago. However, the nurse notices an open pack
of cigarettes in his shirt pocket. Using confrontation, the nurse could say:
a.
Mr. K., I know that you are lying.
b.
Mr. K., come on, tell me how much you smoke.
c.
Mr. K., I didnt realize your wife had died. It must be difficult for you at this time. Please tell me
more about that.
d.
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