NURS 3320 Lifespan Exam 1 Teaching
Learning Communication Questions
Fully Solved.
The nurse is preparing to teach a client how to safely ambulate with crutches following surgery. Which
principle of teaching and learning is most important?
-the client knows not to have their axillae rest on the crutch pads to reduce the risk of injury
-Ensure the client understands the proper height of the crutches
-Gather all materials and plan the teaching presentation
-Identify an appropriate time to provide the instruction when the client is alert and prepared to learn -
Answer Identify an appropriate time to provide the instruction when the client is alert and prepared to
learn
The nurse is teaching middle-age adults how to *promote* *health* throughout the lifespan. Which
three things will be emphasized as part of the teaching presentation?
-nutrition, naps, and nighttime routine
beds, breakfasts, and behaviors
-fluids, fitness and fiber
-scales, weights, and mirrors - Answer *fluids*, *fitness* and *fiber*
You are called to the emergency room with a multiple trauma situation where a tour bus has rolled and
there are incoming casualties. In addition to ensuring patients are triaged quickly and receive treatment,
what is an additional priority to consider?
-Determine if the injured are English speaking and arrange for medical interpreters if needed
-Obtain additional equipment and supplies to meet the demands of increased patient load
-Quickly identify which patients can be safely discharged to clear space for new admissions
-Ensure the unit secretary is calling in additional off-duty staff members to manage the increased
demands - Answer Determine if the injured are English speaking and arrange for medical interpreters if
needed
, A client with a diagnosis of major depression and a recent suicide attempt states, "I should have died.
Nothing every goes right for me." Which response would be considered therapeutic?
-"Why do you see yourself as a failure?"
-"You have everything to live for."
-"These are normal feelings when you are depressed."
-"You've been feeling this way for awhile?" - Answer "You've been feeling this way for awhile?"
Which response is therapeutic when a client states, "I haven't slept for several nights"?
-"Sometimes I have a hard time sleeping too."
-"Uh-oh!"
-"Really?"
-"You are having difficulty sleeping?" - Answer "You are having difficulty sleeping?"
Which communication technique is considered therapeutic?
-Documenting patient and family interactions
-Sharing personal information with the client/patient
-Using open-ended questions and silence
-Offering advice and opinions to the client/patient - Answer Using open-ended questions and silence
A client states, "I am going to die and I wish my family would stop hoping for a cure. I get so angry when
they act like this. After all, I am the one who is dying. I should get to do it my way." Which response is
most therapeutic?
-"Tell me what happens when you try to share your feelings with your family."
-"You are probably feeling depressed and that makes you angry."
-"It shouldn't make you angry that your family continues to hope for a cure. They love you."
-"Let's talk more about feeling angry." - Answer "Tell me what happens when you try to share your
feelings with your family."
What is the purpose in *giving* a *patient* *feedback*?
Learning Communication Questions
Fully Solved.
The nurse is preparing to teach a client how to safely ambulate with crutches following surgery. Which
principle of teaching and learning is most important?
-the client knows not to have their axillae rest on the crutch pads to reduce the risk of injury
-Ensure the client understands the proper height of the crutches
-Gather all materials and plan the teaching presentation
-Identify an appropriate time to provide the instruction when the client is alert and prepared to learn -
Answer Identify an appropriate time to provide the instruction when the client is alert and prepared to
learn
The nurse is teaching middle-age adults how to *promote* *health* throughout the lifespan. Which
three things will be emphasized as part of the teaching presentation?
-nutrition, naps, and nighttime routine
beds, breakfasts, and behaviors
-fluids, fitness and fiber
-scales, weights, and mirrors - Answer *fluids*, *fitness* and *fiber*
You are called to the emergency room with a multiple trauma situation where a tour bus has rolled and
there are incoming casualties. In addition to ensuring patients are triaged quickly and receive treatment,
what is an additional priority to consider?
-Determine if the injured are English speaking and arrange for medical interpreters if needed
-Obtain additional equipment and supplies to meet the demands of increased patient load
-Quickly identify which patients can be safely discharged to clear space for new admissions
-Ensure the unit secretary is calling in additional off-duty staff members to manage the increased
demands - Answer Determine if the injured are English speaking and arrange for medical interpreters if
needed
, A client with a diagnosis of major depression and a recent suicide attempt states, "I should have died.
Nothing every goes right for me." Which response would be considered therapeutic?
-"Why do you see yourself as a failure?"
-"You have everything to live for."
-"These are normal feelings when you are depressed."
-"You've been feeling this way for awhile?" - Answer "You've been feeling this way for awhile?"
Which response is therapeutic when a client states, "I haven't slept for several nights"?
-"Sometimes I have a hard time sleeping too."
-"Uh-oh!"
-"Really?"
-"You are having difficulty sleeping?" - Answer "You are having difficulty sleeping?"
Which communication technique is considered therapeutic?
-Documenting patient and family interactions
-Sharing personal information with the client/patient
-Using open-ended questions and silence
-Offering advice and opinions to the client/patient - Answer Using open-ended questions and silence
A client states, "I am going to die and I wish my family would stop hoping for a cure. I get so angry when
they act like this. After all, I am the one who is dying. I should get to do it my way." Which response is
most therapeutic?
-"Tell me what happens when you try to share your feelings with your family."
-"You are probably feeling depressed and that makes you angry."
-"It shouldn't make you angry that your family continues to hope for a cure. They love you."
-"Let's talk more about feeling angry." - Answer "Tell me what happens when you try to share your
feelings with your family."
What is the purpose in *giving* a *patient* *feedback*?
