Practice 1st Edition by Beth - Ch. 1-11, 9781284154948, with
Rationales
Factors effecting body temperature include: (check all that apply)
Stress
Compliance with medication regime
Age
Exercise
Hormones - ANSWER: stress, age, exercise, hormones
The content of the communication is:
feedback
sender and receiver
The message
circular transaction model - ANSWER: the message
Patient conditions that are not appropriate for electronic blood pressure measurement:
Broken leg
Peripheral vascular obstruction
Poor hygiene
All conditions are appropriate for electronic blood pressure measurements. - ANSWER: Peripheral
vascular obstruction
The following are internal factor affecting communication
Growth and development
Self Concept
Emotional status
Attitudes, values, and beliefs - ANSWER: growth and development, emotional status, attitudes, values,
and beliefs
Factors that influence respirations (check all that apply)
Magnesium
Medications
Body position
Potassium
Pain - ANSWER: medications, body position, pain
The pulse range for an adult - ANSWER: 60-100 beats/min
Forms of communication include:
Interpersonal variables
Verbal only
Verbal and nonverbal
Emotional intelligence, verbal and nonverbal - ANSWER: Verbal and nonverbal
A nurse must include the following when focusing on older adults (check all that apply)
Keep communication short and to the point.
Speak clearly
Chew gum
Speak slowly
Stand a minimum of 10 feet away - ANSWER: keep communication short and to the point, speak
clearly, speak slowly,
, Bullying in the workplace, withholding information, making snide remarks or put downs are examples
of:
lateral violence
poor courtesy
disrespect
lack of trust - ANSWER: lateral violence
Developing communication and interpersonal relationships affected by the nurses' practice and
express by caring include:
Developing caring relationships
Promoting interpersonal relationships
Allowing for spiritual expression
Becoming sensitive to self and others
All of the above - ANSWER: Developing caring relationships, promoting interpersonal relationships,
allowing for spiritual expression, becoming sensitive to self and others
Viscosity may influence the blood pressure. Viscosity is:
The pressure of the arteries
The volume of blood circulating
The thickness of blood
Circulation - ANSWER: the thickness of blood
Tachycardia occurs when:
The heart rate is below 60 beats per minute.
The heart rate is abnormally elevated about 100/beats per min
The heart rate is abnormally elevated about 110/beats per min
There is an inefficient contraction - ANSWER: The heart rate is abnormally elevated above 100/beats
per min
Communication throughout the nursing process include
Interpersonal communication
Circular transactional model
Assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation
Sender and receiver - ANSWER: assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and
evaluation
What is the acceptable respiration range for and adult? - ANSWER: 12-20
The normal pulse oximetry for an adult is: - ANSWER: 95 and greater
Motivational interviewing is:
found to not be very helpful with patients
A systematic approach to pursuing a good job
A natural progression
Encourages patients to share their thoughts, beliefs and fears. - ANSWER: encourages pt to share
their thoughts, beliefs, and fears
Emotional intelligence is:
Developing communication skills
Assessment communication technique that allows nurses to better understand and perceive emotions
of themselves and others.
Interpersonal variables
Nonverbal gestures and cues - ANSWER: Assessment communication technique that allows nurses to
better understand and perceive emotions of themselves and others.
The measurement of vital signs include:
Physiological measurement of temperature, pulse, Blood Pressure, Respiration, and anxiety.