NSG 3450 / NSG3450 EXAM 2: (NEW 2025/ 2026
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Terms in this set (90)
Which statement made by the nurse B.
demonstrates the best "when my pt. responds to my question, I check for
understanding of nonverbal congruence between verbal and nonverbal
communication? communication to help validate the response."
a. "the pt.'s verbal and nonverbal
communication is often different."
b. "when my pt. responds to my
question, I check for congruence
between verbal and nonverbal
communication to help validate the
response."
c. "is a pt. is slumped in the chair, I
can be ire he's angry or depressed."
d. "it's easier to understand verbal
communication than nonverbal
communication."
,Which nursing statement is an D.
example of reflection? "you look sad."
a. "I think this feeling will pass."
b. "so you are saying that life has no
meaning."
c. "I'm not sure I understand what
you mean."
d. "you look sad."
When should a nurse be most alert A.
to the possibility of communication change of shift report
errors resulting in harm to the
patient?
a. change of shift report
b. admission interviews
c. one-to-one conversations with
pt.'s
d. conversations with pt. families
,What principle about nurse-patient A.
communication should guide a Pt.'s tend to appreciate a well-meaning person who
nurse's fear about "saying the wrong conveys genuine acceptance, respect, and
thing" to a patient? concern for their situation
a. Pt.'s tend to appreciate a well-
meaning person who conveys
genuine acceptance, respect, and
concern for their situation
b. the pt. is more interested in talking
to you than listening to what you
have to say and so is not likely to be
offended
c. considering the pt.'s history, there
is little chance that the comment will
do any actual harm
d. most people with a mental illness
have by necessity developed a high
tolerance of forgiveness
During an admission assessment and a, b, d, e
interview, which channels of (auditory, visual, tactile, olfactory)
information communication should
the nurse be monitoring? Select all
that apply:
a. auditory
b. visual
c. written
d. tactile
e. olfactory
, You have been working closely with A.
a pt. for the past month. Today he "A new psychiatrist is a chance to start fresh; I'm
tells you he is looking forward to sure it will go well for you."
meeting with his new psychiatrist but
frowns and avoids eye contact while
reporting this to you. Which of the
filling responses would most likely
be therapeutic?
a. "A new psychiatrist is a chance to
start fresh; I'm sure it will go well for
you."
b. "You say that you look forward to
the meeting, but you appear anxious
or unhappy."
c. "I notice that you frowned and
avoided eye contact just not. Don't
you feel well."
d. "I get the impression you don't
really want to see you psychiatrist--
can you tell me why?"
Which student behavior is consistent B.
with therapeutic communication? summarizing the essence of the pt.'s comments in
a. offering your opinion when asked your own words.
to convey support.
b. summarizing the essence of the
pt.'s comments in your own words.
c. interrupting periods of silence
before they become awkward for the
pt.
d. telling the pt. he did well when
you approve of his statements or
actions.
UPDATE) NURSING PRACTICE - REVIEW|
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS| GRADE A | 100%
CORRECT (VERIFIED SOLUTIONS)- GALEN
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Terms in this set (90)
Which statement made by the nurse B.
demonstrates the best "when my pt. responds to my question, I check for
understanding of nonverbal congruence between verbal and nonverbal
communication? communication to help validate the response."
a. "the pt.'s verbal and nonverbal
communication is often different."
b. "when my pt. responds to my
question, I check for congruence
between verbal and nonverbal
communication to help validate the
response."
c. "is a pt. is slumped in the chair, I
can be ire he's angry or depressed."
d. "it's easier to understand verbal
communication than nonverbal
communication."
,Which nursing statement is an D.
example of reflection? "you look sad."
a. "I think this feeling will pass."
b. "so you are saying that life has no
meaning."
c. "I'm not sure I understand what
you mean."
d. "you look sad."
When should a nurse be most alert A.
to the possibility of communication change of shift report
errors resulting in harm to the
patient?
a. change of shift report
b. admission interviews
c. one-to-one conversations with
pt.'s
d. conversations with pt. families
,What principle about nurse-patient A.
communication should guide a Pt.'s tend to appreciate a well-meaning person who
nurse's fear about "saying the wrong conveys genuine acceptance, respect, and
thing" to a patient? concern for their situation
a. Pt.'s tend to appreciate a well-
meaning person who conveys
genuine acceptance, respect, and
concern for their situation
b. the pt. is more interested in talking
to you than listening to what you
have to say and so is not likely to be
offended
c. considering the pt.'s history, there
is little chance that the comment will
do any actual harm
d. most people with a mental illness
have by necessity developed a high
tolerance of forgiveness
During an admission assessment and a, b, d, e
interview, which channels of (auditory, visual, tactile, olfactory)
information communication should
the nurse be monitoring? Select all
that apply:
a. auditory
b. visual
c. written
d. tactile
e. olfactory
, You have been working closely with A.
a pt. for the past month. Today he "A new psychiatrist is a chance to start fresh; I'm
tells you he is looking forward to sure it will go well for you."
meeting with his new psychiatrist but
frowns and avoids eye contact while
reporting this to you. Which of the
filling responses would most likely
be therapeutic?
a. "A new psychiatrist is a chance to
start fresh; I'm sure it will go well for
you."
b. "You say that you look forward to
the meeting, but you appear anxious
or unhappy."
c. "I notice that you frowned and
avoided eye contact just not. Don't
you feel well."
d. "I get the impression you don't
really want to see you psychiatrist--
can you tell me why?"
Which student behavior is consistent B.
with therapeutic communication? summarizing the essence of the pt.'s comments in
a. offering your opinion when asked your own words.
to convey support.
b. summarizing the essence of the
pt.'s comments in your own words.
c. interrupting periods of silence
before they become awkward for the
pt.
d. telling the pt. he did well when
you approve of his statements or
actions.
