NRS 3016: Communication Practice Questions With
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A client is sitting alone, slouched, with eyes closed. The nurse
approaches. Which statement by the nurse is most likely to
encourage the client to communicate?
a. "If you are sleepy, would you like me to help you back to
your room?"
b. "You look like you are deep in thought."
c. "Is something wrong?"
d. "Why are you sitting with your eyes closed?"
b
A client says to the nurse, "I have done something terrible." The
nurse replies, "I would like to hear about it. It's okay to discuss it
with me." Which therapeutic communication technique is the
nurse utilizing?
a. restatement
b. open-ended statements
c. interpretation
d. acceptance
d
,A nurse is caring for a client who is crying and describes an
argument that they had with their spouse. The client expressed
that after the argument with the partner, the client turned to their
friend for emotional support. Which defense mechanism will the
nurse document that the client is using?
a. dissociation
b. anticipation
c. acting out
d. affiliation
d
A client is being counseled by the nurse about family conflict.
The client asks the nurse, "Should I go home for the weekend?"
Which response by the nurse would demonstrate using the
reflection communication technique?
a. "Should you go home for the weekend?"
b. "Let me see if I understand."
c. "Yes, so that you can talk to your family."
d. "I don't think you should, you might not be ready."
a
, A student nurse is preparing for a clinical placement in a
psychiatric-mental health context. In order to best prepare to
engage in therapeutic communication with clients, the student
should:
a. reflect critically on the student's own life experiences,
perspectives, and characteristics.
b. diligently study the pathophysiology, epidemiology, and
nursing diagnoses related to mental illness.
c. seek out a mentor who has extensive experience in the
psychiatric-mental health area.
d. decide what aspects of the student's life and experience the
student is willing to disclose to clients.
a
The nurse observes the parent of a child client holding the child
close on the lap during the initial assessment. Which distance
zone is the parent exhibiting for people who mutually desire
personal contact?
a. Social
b. Intimate
c. Personal
d. Public
b
The nurse wears a cross and has a Facebook page displaying
pictures of the family, home and updates on what the nurse is
currently doing. These actions are examples of what?
Complete Solutions
A client is sitting alone, slouched, with eyes closed. The nurse
approaches. Which statement by the nurse is most likely to
encourage the client to communicate?
a. "If you are sleepy, would you like me to help you back to
your room?"
b. "You look like you are deep in thought."
c. "Is something wrong?"
d. "Why are you sitting with your eyes closed?"
b
A client says to the nurse, "I have done something terrible." The
nurse replies, "I would like to hear about it. It's okay to discuss it
with me." Which therapeutic communication technique is the
nurse utilizing?
a. restatement
b. open-ended statements
c. interpretation
d. acceptance
d
,A nurse is caring for a client who is crying and describes an
argument that they had with their spouse. The client expressed
that after the argument with the partner, the client turned to their
friend for emotional support. Which defense mechanism will the
nurse document that the client is using?
a. dissociation
b. anticipation
c. acting out
d. affiliation
d
A client is being counseled by the nurse about family conflict.
The client asks the nurse, "Should I go home for the weekend?"
Which response by the nurse would demonstrate using the
reflection communication technique?
a. "Should you go home for the weekend?"
b. "Let me see if I understand."
c. "Yes, so that you can talk to your family."
d. "I don't think you should, you might not be ready."
a
, A student nurse is preparing for a clinical placement in a
psychiatric-mental health context. In order to best prepare to
engage in therapeutic communication with clients, the student
should:
a. reflect critically on the student's own life experiences,
perspectives, and characteristics.
b. diligently study the pathophysiology, epidemiology, and
nursing diagnoses related to mental illness.
c. seek out a mentor who has extensive experience in the
psychiatric-mental health area.
d. decide what aspects of the student's life and experience the
student is willing to disclose to clients.
a
The nurse observes the parent of a child client holding the child
close on the lap during the initial assessment. Which distance
zone is the parent exhibiting for people who mutually desire
personal contact?
a. Social
b. Intimate
c. Personal
d. Public
b
The nurse wears a cross and has a Facebook page displaying
pictures of the family, home and updates on what the nurse is
currently doing. These actions are examples of what?
