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NURSING COMMUNICATION
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1. Which form of communication is the nurse using when interviewing the patient during the
admission health history and physical assessment?
a) Small group
b) Interpersonal
c) Group
d) Intrapersonal
ANS: B
The nurse uses interpersonal communication when interviewing the patient about his health
history during the admission assessment. Small group communication occurs when a person
engages in an exchange of ideas with two or more people at the same time. Group
communication is interaction that occurs among several people. Intrapersonal
communication is conscious internal dialogue.
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Difficulty: Moderate
Nursing Process: Assessment
Client Need: PSI
Cognitive Level: Comprehension
PTS: 1
2. During admission to the unit, a patient states, “I’m not worried about the results of my tests.
I’m sure I’ll be all right.” As he observes the patient, the nurse notes that the patient is shaky,
tearful, and does not make eye contact. Unfortunately, the nurse is called away to an
emergency before he has time to complete this discussion. Which of the following goals is
most appropriate for the nurse to establish when returning to the patient? The patient will:
a) Explain the reason for his incongruent statements
b) Engage in diversional activities to cope with stress
c) Express his concerns to his primary care provider
d) Discuss his concerns and fears with the nurse
ANS: D
The nurse has observed a mismatch between verbal and nonverbal communication.
Unfortunately, an emergency has required the nurse to leave the patient. To resolve this
mismatch, the nurse will set a goal to have the patient discuss his concerns and fears at their
next interaction. It is inappropriate to ask the patient to explain why his verbal message did
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not match the nonverbal message because this will inhibit further conversation. It may be
appropriate to have the patient discuss his concerns with his primary care provider;
however, we do not have enough information to suggest this course of action. For example, if
the patient is upset about some other matter, this action would not be appropriate.
Similarly, it is not appropriate to suggest diversional activities until the reason for the
mismatch between his words and behavior is identified.
Difficulty: Moderate
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Nursing Process:
Planning Client Need: PSI
Cognitive Level: Application
PTS: 1
3. The nurse is preparing a patient for a computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen.
Which statement by the nurse is best? Assume all are true.
a) “You will need to remain NPO for the 8 hours prior to your CT scan.”
b) “You cannot have anything to eat or drink for 8 hours before your test.”
c) “You will need to be NPO and drink this contrast medium before your test.”
d) “You may need to void before you go down to the department for your CT scan.”
ANS: B
Telling the patient that he cannot have anything to eat or drink for a specific time before his
test is the best statement. It uses terms that the patient can understand. The other options
use medical jargon that many patients may not understand.
Difficulty: Moderate
Nursing Process:
Interventions Client Need: PSI
,
THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIPS
REAL EXAM 2026 2027 HIGH
YIELD STUDY GUIDE EXAM PREP
MATERIAL LATEST VERSION
NURSING COMMUNICATION
SKILLS REVIEW PACK COMPLETE
EDITION GRADED A+ SUCCESS
RESOURCE
1. Which form of communication is the nurse using when interviewing the patient during the
admission health history and physical assessment?
a) Small group
b) Interpersonal
c) Group
d) Intrapersonal
ANS: B
The nurse uses interpersonal communication when interviewing the patient about his health
history during the admission assessment. Small group communication occurs when a person
engages in an exchange of ideas with two or more people at the same time. Group
communication is interaction that occurs among several people. Intrapersonal
communication is conscious internal dialogue.
,
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Difficulty: Moderate
Nursing Process: Assessment
Client Need: PSI
Cognitive Level: Comprehension
PTS: 1
2. During admission to the unit, a patient states, “I’m not worried about the results of my tests.
I’m sure I’ll be all right.” As he observes the patient, the nurse notes that the patient is shaky,
tearful, and does not make eye contact. Unfortunately, the nurse is called away to an
emergency before he has time to complete this discussion. Which of the following goals is
most appropriate for the nurse to establish when returning to the patient? The patient will:
a) Explain the reason for his incongruent statements
b) Engage in diversional activities to cope with stress
c) Express his concerns to his primary care provider
d) Discuss his concerns and fears with the nurse
ANS: D
The nurse has observed a mismatch between verbal and nonverbal communication.
Unfortunately, an emergency has required the nurse to leave the patient. To resolve this
mismatch, the nurse will set a goal to have the patient discuss his concerns and fears at their
next interaction. It is inappropriate to ask the patient to explain why his verbal message did
,
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not match the nonverbal message because this will inhibit further conversation. It may be
appropriate to have the patient discuss his concerns with his primary care provider;
however, we do not have enough information to suggest this course of action. For example, if
the patient is upset about some other matter, this action would not be appropriate.
Similarly, it is not appropriate to suggest diversional activities until the reason for the
mismatch between his words and behavior is identified.
Difficulty: Moderate
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Nursing Process:
Planning Client Need: PSI
Cognitive Level: Application
PTS: 1
3. The nurse is preparing a patient for a computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen.
Which statement by the nurse is best? Assume all are true.
a) “You will need to remain NPO for the 8 hours prior to your CT scan.”
b) “You cannot have anything to eat or drink for 8 hours before your test.”
c) “You will need to be NPO and drink this contrast medium before your test.”
d) “You may need to void before you go down to the department for your CT scan.”
ANS: B
Telling the patient that he cannot have anything to eat or drink for a specific time before his
test is the best statement. It uses terms that the patient can understand. The other options
use medical jargon that many patients may not understand.
Difficulty: Moderate
Nursing Process:
Interventions Client Need: PSI
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