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NUR168 FINAL EXAM WITH {210}QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
A nurse touches a patient's hand to show care and support. What method of
communication does the nurse use?
kinesthetic
A nurse is showing a home care patient how to apply a topical treatment. The
patient is watching television when the nurse speaks. What could be the outcome of
this interaction?
The message will probably be misconstrued.
A nurse speaks to a group of pregnant ladies about nutrition. What is the formal
title of the speech?
Message
The family of a burn unit patient approaches the nurse for information. The nurse
sits with the family and talks about their worries. What kind of communication is
this?
Interpersonal
Which of the following are examples of nonverbal communication?
A patient's face is distorted with anguish.
A student caring for an unconscious patient understands that communication is
essential, even if the patient does not reply. Which nonverbal behavior by the pupil
would convey care?
,Holding the patient's hand and conversing
Which of the following assertions is correct about elements that influence
communication?
Culture and lifestyle affect the communication process.
A nurse sits beside a patient while taking a health history. The patient keeps
moving away from the nurse. What might this imply in terms of personal space?
The nurse is in the patient’s personal space.
Why is communication a crucial part of the nursing assessment process?
The primary goal of assessment is to obtain information.
Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between
therapeutic communication and the nursing process? Select all that apply.
*The evaluation process makes considerable use of effective communication tactics
and observational skills.
*During the implementation phase, patients and their families are taught,
counseled, and supported through both verbal and nonverbal communication.
*Nurses rely on verbal and nonverbal cues from their patients to determine whether
patient objectives or goals have been met.
A nurse employs the SBAR approach to transfer communication to the healthcare
team. Which of the following could be included as the B of the acronym?
Mental status
,What is the nurse's goal in assisting with a patient?
to help the patient identify and attain their goals.
Which of the following describes the helping relationship?
There is an unfair distribution of communication
What action will the nurse do to facilitate the helping relationship during the
orientation phase?
Introducing yourselves to the patient by name.
Which nursing role is most commonly done during the working phase of the
helpful relationship?
Teacher and counselor
A nurse who discharges a patient ends the helping connection. Which of the
following actions might the nurse take during this phase? Select all that apply.
* Examining relationship goals for achievement.
*Assisting patients in establishing a helping relationship with another nurse.
What term characterizes a nurse who is attentive to her patients' sentiments while
remaining objective enough to assist them reach favorable outcomes?
empathetic
What is the primary purpose of communication in the nurse-patient relationship?
Patient and patient needs.
, Which of the following represents a closed-ended question or statement?
Did you take the drugs?
A patient informs the nurse that he is really concerned about his procedure. Which
of the following responses from the nurse is a cliché?
Do not worry; everything will be alright.
A nurse asks a patient, "Why don't you get out of bed?" Are you always so lazy?
This is an example of which of the following communication barriers?
Using judgmental language.
A nurse is caring for a vision handicapped patient. Which of the following is a
recommended method of contact with this patient?
Explain the reason for touching the patient before doing so.
A diabetes nurse educator teaches a newly diagnosed diabetic about his disease
process, food, exercise, and medications. What is the purpose of this teaching?
to assist the patient in developing self-care skills.
A nurse in a community clinic is leading weight loss instruction workshops. What
nursing goals are accomplished by these educational programs?
preventing disease.
A nurse sends a patient with a fresh colostomy to a supportive group. This nurse is
pursuing which of the following nursing goals?
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