NURS 3320 LIFESPAN EXAM 1 TEACHING, LEARNING,
COMMUNICATION QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
The nurse is preparing to teach a client how to safely ambulate with crutches
following surgery. Which principle of teaching and learning is most important?
-the client knows not to have their axillae rest on the crutch pads to reduce the
risk of injury
-Ensure the client understands the proper height of the crutches
-Gather all materials and plan the teaching presentation
-Identify an appropriate time to provide the instruction when the client is alert
and prepared to learn - CORRECT ANSWER-Identify an appropriate time to
provide the instruction when the client is alert and prepared to learn
The nurse is teaching middle-age adults how to *promote* *health* throughout
the lifespan. Which three things will be emphasized as part of the teaching
presentation?
-nutrition, naps, and nighttime routine
beds, breakfasts, and behaviors
-fluids, fitness and fiber
-scales, weights, and mirrors - CORRECT ANSWER-*fluids*, *fitness* and *fiber*
You are called to the emergency room with a multiple trauma situation where a
tour bus has rolled and there are incoming casualties. In addition to ensuring
patients are triaged quickly and receive treatment, what is an additional priority
to consider?
-Determine if the injured are English speaking and arrange for medical
interpreters if needed
NURS 3320 Lifespan Exam 1 Teaching, Learning, Communication questions with verified answers
, -Obtain additional equipment and supplies to meet the demands of increased
patient load
-Quickly identify which patients can be safely discharged to clear space for new
admissions
-Ensure the unit secretary is calling in additional off-duty staff members to
manage the increased demands - CORRECT ANSWER-Determine if the injured are
English speaking and arrange for medical interpreters if needed
A client with a diagnosis of major depression and a recent suicide attempt states,
"I should have died. Nothing every goes right for me." Which response would be
considered therapeutic?
-"Why do you see yourself as a failure?"
-"You have everything to live for."
-"These are normal feelings when you are depressed."
-"You've been feeling this way for awhile?" - CORRECT ANSWER-"You've been
feeling this way for awhile?"
Which response is therapeutic when a client states, "I haven't slept for several
nights"?
-"Sometimes I have a hard time sleeping too."
-"Uh-oh!"
-"Really?"
-"You are having difficulty sleeping?" - CORRECT ANSWER-"You are having
difficulty sleeping?"
Which communication technique is considered therapeutic?
-Documenting patient and family interactions
NURS 3320 Lifespan Exam 1 Teaching, Learning, Communication questions with verified answers
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