EXAM 1 ATI PRACTICE QUESTIONS
A nurse is caring for a client who states "I have to check with my wife and see if she thinks I
am ready to go home" The nurse replies, "How do you feel about going home today?" Which
clarifying technique is the nurse using to enhance communication with the client?
A. pacing
B. reecting
C. paraphrasing
D. restating
Correct answer: B
which of the following actions should the nurse take when using the communication
technique of active listening (select all that apply)
A. open posture
B. write down what client says to avoid forgetting details
C. establish and maintain eye contact
D. nod in agreement with the client throughout conversation
E. respond positively when giving feedback
Correct answer: A
C
E
a nurse if caring for a client who is concerned about his impending discharge to home with
a new colostomy because he is an avid swimmer. which of the following statements should
the nurse use (select all that apply)
,A. you will do great. you just have to get used to it.
B. what are you worried about going home
C. your daily routines will be dierent when you go home
D. tell me about your support system youll have after you leave the hospital
E. let me tell you about a friend of mine with a colostomy who also enjoys swimming
Correct answer: C
D
E
which of the following strategies should a nurse use to establish a helping relationship with
a client
A. make sure the communication is equally reciprocal between the nurse and client
B. encourage client to communicate his thoughts and feelings
C. give nurse-client communication no time limits
D. allow communication to occur spontaneously throughout nurse-client relationship
Correct answer: B
a nurse is caring for a school-age child who is sitting in a chair. to facilitate eective
communication, which of the following actions should the nurse take
A. touch childs arm
B. sit at eye level
C. stand facing child
D. stand with relaxed posture
Correct answer: B
, A charge nurse is conducting a class on therapeutic communication to a group of newly
licensed nurses. Which of the following responses by the newly licensed nurse requires
additional teaching regarding nonverbal communication?
A. Personal space
B. Posture
C. Eye contact
D. Intonation
Correct answer: D
A nurse is communicating with a client on the acute mental health facility. The client
states, "I can't sleep. I stay up all night." The nurse responds, "You are having diiculty
sleeping?" Which of the following therapeutic communication techniques is the nurse
demonstrating?
A. Oering general leads
B. Summarizing
C. Focusing
D. Restating
Correct answer: D
A nurse is communicating with a newly admitted client. Which of the following is a barrier
to therapeutic communication?
A. Oering advice
B. Reecting meaning
C. Listening attentively
A nurse is caring for a client who states "I have to check with my wife and see if she thinks I
am ready to go home" The nurse replies, "How do you feel about going home today?" Which
clarifying technique is the nurse using to enhance communication with the client?
A. pacing
B. reecting
C. paraphrasing
D. restating
Correct answer: B
which of the following actions should the nurse take when using the communication
technique of active listening (select all that apply)
A. open posture
B. write down what client says to avoid forgetting details
C. establish and maintain eye contact
D. nod in agreement with the client throughout conversation
E. respond positively when giving feedback
Correct answer: A
C
E
a nurse if caring for a client who is concerned about his impending discharge to home with
a new colostomy because he is an avid swimmer. which of the following statements should
the nurse use (select all that apply)
,A. you will do great. you just have to get used to it.
B. what are you worried about going home
C. your daily routines will be dierent when you go home
D. tell me about your support system youll have after you leave the hospital
E. let me tell you about a friend of mine with a colostomy who also enjoys swimming
Correct answer: C
D
E
which of the following strategies should a nurse use to establish a helping relationship with
a client
A. make sure the communication is equally reciprocal between the nurse and client
B. encourage client to communicate his thoughts and feelings
C. give nurse-client communication no time limits
D. allow communication to occur spontaneously throughout nurse-client relationship
Correct answer: B
a nurse is caring for a school-age child who is sitting in a chair. to facilitate eective
communication, which of the following actions should the nurse take
A. touch childs arm
B. sit at eye level
C. stand facing child
D. stand with relaxed posture
Correct answer: B
, A charge nurse is conducting a class on therapeutic communication to a group of newly
licensed nurses. Which of the following responses by the newly licensed nurse requires
additional teaching regarding nonverbal communication?
A. Personal space
B. Posture
C. Eye contact
D. Intonation
Correct answer: D
A nurse is communicating with a client on the acute mental health facility. The client
states, "I can't sleep. I stay up all night." The nurse responds, "You are having diiculty
sleeping?" Which of the following therapeutic communication techniques is the nurse
demonstrating?
A. Oering general leads
B. Summarizing
C. Focusing
D. Restating
Correct answer: D
A nurse is communicating with a newly admitted client. Which of the following is a barrier
to therapeutic communication?
A. Oering advice
B. Reecting meaning
C. Listening attentively
