CAN EXAMS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS,
(2025/2026) (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Communication: Attributes such as size, color of skin, grooming, posture,
expression, dress, etc. may influence the relationship between you and the
patient, family, and coworkers.
TRUE
Phones, text, email, fax & letters are a form of..
Technology communication
Non-verbal overpowers verbal communication.
If non-verbal cues are not consistent with the verbal message, it will most likely be the
non-verbal message that is received.
Non-verbal communication is observed through
Facial expression, posture, active listening, silence, touch.
Be aware of visible tattoos or untraditional piercings.
Older generations may find it offensive.
Open posture
A relaxed stance
Closed posture
A formal, distant stance
Describe assertive communication..
Interaction that takes into account the feelings and needs of the patient, yet honors the
nurse's rights as an individual.
Describe unassertive communication..
Sacrifice's the nurse's legitimate personal rights to meet the needs of the patient at the
expense of feeling resentful.
Describe aggressive communication..
Interacting with another in an overpowering and forceful manner to meet one's own
needs at the expense of others.
Communication techniques: Therapeutic
An exchange of information that facilitates the formation of a positive nurse-patient
relationship and actively involves the patient in all areas of the nursing process.
Communication techniques: Nontherapeutic
Prevents the patient from becoming a mutual partner in the relationship and may place
the patient in a passive role.
Posturing and positioning-
The most therapeutic posture and position is for the nurse to assume the same position
and level as the patient.
What is comfort zone?
The distance between two or more individuals that must be maintained to guard against
personal threat or intimidation.
Nutrition is the process in which the body uses food.
TRUE
Define malnutrition..
, A condition resulting from a lack of proper nutrients in the diet. This is a major problem
in long term care.
Who is at risk of malnutrition?
It is common amongst people living in developing countries. For example, older adults
in the U.S. who are socially isolated or living on fixed incomes, homeless people, and
children of economically deprived parents.
Can pregnant teenagers, people with substance abuse problems such as
alcoholism. or clients with eating disorders also be at risk of malnutrition?
Yes
Anorexia vs. bulimia nervosa?
Anorexia is loss of appetite, while bulimia nervosa is a mental illness.
Describe the basic nutrients that we need in our system?
Calories
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Fats
Calories
Energy value of food
Proteins
Building blocks of the body, which are composed of amino acids.
Carbohydrates
Source of quick energy
Fats:
Concentrated energy source
Saturated fats: generally solid (butter& lard)
Unsaturated fats: healthier form of fat (oils)
How many amino acids make up protein?
22 amino acids
Of those 22, only 9 essential amino acids which are protein components that must be
obtained from food because the body cannot synthesize them.
HDL:
High density lipoprotein (Good)
LDL:
Low density lipoprotein (Bad)
HDL & LDL are both part of cholesterol..
TRUE
Minerals:
Non-caloric substances that regulates chemical proceses
Vitamins:
We need vitamins for normal growth, maintenance of health & functioning of the body.
There are water-soluble vitamins & fat-soluble vitamins.
Water soluble vitamins:
Are eliminated with bodily fluids.
Fat-soluble vitamins:
(2025/2026) (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Communication: Attributes such as size, color of skin, grooming, posture,
expression, dress, etc. may influence the relationship between you and the
patient, family, and coworkers.
TRUE
Phones, text, email, fax & letters are a form of..
Technology communication
Non-verbal overpowers verbal communication.
If non-verbal cues are not consistent with the verbal message, it will most likely be the
non-verbal message that is received.
Non-verbal communication is observed through
Facial expression, posture, active listening, silence, touch.
Be aware of visible tattoos or untraditional piercings.
Older generations may find it offensive.
Open posture
A relaxed stance
Closed posture
A formal, distant stance
Describe assertive communication..
Interaction that takes into account the feelings and needs of the patient, yet honors the
nurse's rights as an individual.
Describe unassertive communication..
Sacrifice's the nurse's legitimate personal rights to meet the needs of the patient at the
expense of feeling resentful.
Describe aggressive communication..
Interacting with another in an overpowering and forceful manner to meet one's own
needs at the expense of others.
Communication techniques: Therapeutic
An exchange of information that facilitates the formation of a positive nurse-patient
relationship and actively involves the patient in all areas of the nursing process.
Communication techniques: Nontherapeutic
Prevents the patient from becoming a mutual partner in the relationship and may place
the patient in a passive role.
Posturing and positioning-
The most therapeutic posture and position is for the nurse to assume the same position
and level as the patient.
What is comfort zone?
The distance between two or more individuals that must be maintained to guard against
personal threat or intimidation.
Nutrition is the process in which the body uses food.
TRUE
Define malnutrition..
, A condition resulting from a lack of proper nutrients in the diet. This is a major problem
in long term care.
Who is at risk of malnutrition?
It is common amongst people living in developing countries. For example, older adults
in the U.S. who are socially isolated or living on fixed incomes, homeless people, and
children of economically deprived parents.
Can pregnant teenagers, people with substance abuse problems such as
alcoholism. or clients with eating disorders also be at risk of malnutrition?
Yes
Anorexia vs. bulimia nervosa?
Anorexia is loss of appetite, while bulimia nervosa is a mental illness.
Describe the basic nutrients that we need in our system?
Calories
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Fats
Calories
Energy value of food
Proteins
Building blocks of the body, which are composed of amino acids.
Carbohydrates
Source of quick energy
Fats:
Concentrated energy source
Saturated fats: generally solid (butter& lard)
Unsaturated fats: healthier form of fat (oils)
How many amino acids make up protein?
22 amino acids
Of those 22, only 9 essential amino acids which are protein components that must be
obtained from food because the body cannot synthesize them.
HDL:
High density lipoprotein (Good)
LDL:
Low density lipoprotein (Bad)
HDL & LDL are both part of cholesterol..
TRUE
Minerals:
Non-caloric substances that regulates chemical proceses
Vitamins:
We need vitamins for normal growth, maintenance of health & functioning of the body.
There are water-soluble vitamins & fat-soluble vitamins.
Water soluble vitamins:
Are eliminated with bodily fluids.
Fat-soluble vitamins:
