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PNC II EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETESOLUTIONS
A 3-year-old child is being admitted to a medical division for
vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration. During the admission
interview, the nurse should implement which communication
techniques to elicit the most information from the parents?
Correct Answer The use of clarifying questions
A female patient who is receiving chemotherapy for breast
cancer tells the nurse, "The treatment for this cancer is worse
than the disease itself. I'm not going to come for my therapy
anymore." The nurse responds by using critical thinking skills to
address this patient problem. Which action is the first step the
nurse would take in this process? Correct Answer The nurse
reassesses the patient and decides how best to intervene in her
care.
A nurse caring for a patient who is hospitalized following a
double mastectomy is preparing a discharge plan for the patient.
Which action should be the focus of this termination phase of
the helping relationship? Correct Answer Determining the
progress made in achieving established goals
A nurse enters a patient's room and examines the patient's IV
fluids and cardiac monitor. The patient states, "Well, I haven't
seen you before. Who are you?" What is the nurse's best
response? Correct Answer "My name is John Smith, I am your
nurse and I'll be caring for you until 11 p.m."
, A nurse enters the room of a patient with cancer. The patient is
crying and states, "I feel so alone." Which statement is the most
therapeutic? Correct Answer The nurse holds the patient's hand
and asks, "What makes you feel so alone?"
A nurse in the rehabilitation division states to her head nurse,
Mr. Tyler, "I need the day off and you didn't give it to me!" The
head nurse replies, "Well, I wasn't aware you needed the day off,
and it isn't possible since staffing is so inadequate." Instead of
this exchange, what communication by the nurse would have
been more effective? Correct Answer Mr. Tyler, I would like to
discuss my schedule with you. I requested the 8th of August off
for a doctor's appointment. Could I make an appointment?"
A nurse is assessing a 15-year-old female patient who is
diagnosed with anorexia. Following the assessment, the nurse
recommends that the patient meet with a nutritionist. This action
best exemplifies the use of: Correct Answer Clinical judgment
A nurse is caring for a patient who has complications related to
type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse researches new procedures to
care for foot ulcers when developing a plan of care for this
patient. Which QSEN competency does this action represent?
Correct Answer Quality improvement
A nurse is providing instruction to a patient regarding the
procedure to change his colostomy bag. During the teaching
session, he asks, "What type of foods should I avoid to prevent
gas?" The patient's question allows for what type of
communication? Correct Answer Information clarification
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