Exam (elaborations) NURSING HEALTH ASS

1. The nurse is seeing an adolescent and the parents in the clinic for the first time. Which should the nurse do first? a. Introduce him- or herself. b. Make the family comfortable. c. Give assurance of privacy. d. Explain the purpose of the interview. 2. Which is considered a block to effective communication? a. Using silence b. Using clichs c. Directing the focus d. Defining the problem 3. Which is the single most important factor to consider when communicating with children? a. Presence of the childs parent b. Childs physical condition c. Childs developmental level d. Childs nonverbal behaviors 4. Because children younger than 5 years are egocentric, the nurse should do which when communicating with them? a. Focus communication on the child. b. Use easy analogies when possible. c. Explain experiences of others to the child. d. Assure the child that communication is private. ........................................CONTINUED........................................