Communication, Health Care Law Study Guide
Which situation may occur if monocular strabismus is not corrected
early? Correct Answer-Amblyopia will progress in the weaker eye.
A 15-year-old adolescent with type 1 diabetes arrives at the diabetic
outpatient clinic with a parent. The adolescent sits back in the chair with
arms folded, frowns, and displays a withdrawn attitude. The adolescent
and parent argue in front of the nurse. Which is the best approach for the
nurse to use? Correct Answer-Speaking separately with each of them,
encouraging them to recognize and vent their anger
The nurse who is working on a medical-surgical unit receives a phone
call requesting information about a client who has undergone surgery.
Which is the best response by the nurse? Correct Answer-"It is against
the hospital's policy to provide you with any information."
How would the nurse document this rhythm for a client who has just
arrived in the emergency department? Correct Answer-Atrial flutter
The nurse is reviewing discharge instructions for a mother whose lactose
intolerant school-aged child was recently found to have celiac disease.
Which statements by the mother demonstrate understanding of the
child's nutritional needs? Select all that apply. One, some, or all
responses may be correct. Correct Answer-- "I'll try to provide meals
that are lower in fats and higher in carbohydrates."
- "She loves raw carrots for snacking, so I'll have to avoid those when
the disease is worse."
, - "I'll be sure to look at the labels more closely from now on—we need
to avoid hydrolyzed vegetable protein."
Which nursing actions best promote communication when obtaining a
nursing history? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may
be correct. Correct Answer-- Establishing eye contact
- Paraphrasing the client's message
- Using broad, open-ended statements
According to the nursing process, which would the nurse do after
administering pain medication to a postoperative client? Correct
Answer-Determine whether the pain medicine relieved the client's pain.
When the nurse is caring for several clients on a medical/surgical floor,
which task is appropriate to delegate to the unlicensed assistive
personnel (UAP)? Correct Answer-Turn a bed-bound client to prevent
pressure injuries.
A new mother with three young children at home comments she will
have to prop the bottle for feedings at home because she will have so
much to do. Which is the nurse's most appropriate response? Correct
Answer-"You seem concerned about managing your time. Let's talk
about it."
A client comes in for a pregnancy test. She tells the nurse that pregnancy
may have occurred because she missed her contraceptive pills for 1
week when she had the flu. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?