Nursing 101: Exam 1 Questions and Answers(A+ Solution guide)

1. A nursing student gives herself positive messages regarding her ability to do well on a test. This is an example of what level of communication? A) Public B) Intrapersonal C) Interpersonal D) Transpersonal - B) Intrapersonal Intrapersonal communication is a powerful form of communication that occurs within an individual. Interpersonal communication takes place between people. Transpersonal communication occurs within a person's spiritual domain. Public communication is interaction with an audience. The nurse demonstrates active listening by: A) Agreeing with the client B) Repeating everything the client says to clarify C) Assuming a relaxed posture and leaning toward the client D) Smiling and nodding continuously throughout the interview - C) Assuming a relaxed posture and leaning toward the client Active listening means being attentive to what the client is saying both verbally and nonverbally. Assuming a relaxed posture and leaning toward the client facilitates listening. Agreeing with the client does not facilitate communication. Repeating everything the client says can become distracting. Smiling and nodding continuously is not responding to what the client says at all times. During the orientation phase of the helping relationship, the nurse might do which of the following? (Sellect all that apply) A) Discuss the cards and flowers in the room. B) Work together with the client to establish goals. C) Review the client's history to identify possible health concerns. D) Use therapeutic communication to manage the client's confusion. - A, B, and CIn the orientation phase of the helping relationship, the nurse and client meet and get to know each other. The nurse reviews the history to identify possible health concerns before mee ting the client. During the working phase, the nurse and client work together to solve problems and accomplish goals. Therapeutic communication would be used in all stages of the relationship. If the nurse is working with a client who has expressive aphasia, it would be most helpful for the nurse to: A) Ask open-ended questions. B) Speak loudly and use simple sentences. C) Allow extra time for the client to respond. D) Encourage a family member to answer for the client. - C) Allow extra time for the client to respond.