NURS 104 / NUR 104 Foundations of Nursing
questions, including actual exam materials
from multiple nursing schools
FOUNDATIONS OF PATIENT CARE NURS 104
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM REVIEW
UNIT 1: FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING PRACTICE
Professional Roles and Communication
1. Which of the following are roles of a Registered Nurse (RN)? (Select all that apply)
A. Performing nursing tasks for patients
B. Conducting assessments
C. Administering medications
D. Following physician orders
E. Performing surgical procedures independently
Correct Answer: A, B, C, D
2. When considering clarity and brevity for verbal communication, what should the nurse do?
A. Use complex medical terminology to demonstrate expertise
B. Make sure the message is short, brief, direct, using brief examples, enunciating clearly, and repeating
information for clarification
,C. Speak as quickly as possible to save time
D. Avoid repeating information to prevent annoying the patient
Correct Answer: B
3. Using words such as "you know" or "ok?" when communicating with patients:
A. Helps build rapport with patients
B. Is recommended for establishing therapeutic communication
C. Can actually take away from the clarity of the message
D. Demonstrates active listening skills
Correct Answer: C
4. When communicating with elderly patients, how should the nurse deliver messages?
A. Quickly and using complex words to stimulate cognitive function
B. Slowly and using fewer words
C. At a normal pace with extensive medical terminology
D. Through written communication only
Correct Answer: B
5. Can timing prevent a message from being communicated effectively?
A. No, patients must learn to receive information at any time
B. Yes, if the message is unclear or not at the proper time it can affect the message
C. No, timing has no impact on communication effectiveness
,D. Only in emergency situations
Correct Answer: B
6. What is an example of bad timing for delivering a verbal message?
A. Teaching during morning hours when patient is rested
B. Teaching a routine to a patient who is in severe pain or emotional distress
C. Providing education after medication administration
D. Discussing care plans during family visiting hours
Correct Answer: B
7. When a patient is facing emergency surgery and the nurse discusses the risks of smoking rather than
explaining the presurgical procedure, what is the issue with this communication?
A. The length of the message
B. The tone of the message
C. The relevance of the message
D. The volume of the message
Correct Answer: C
8. What type of interaction do patients report provides improved satisfaction, understanding, and
perception of safety with a nurse?
A. Telephone conversations
B. Written instructions only
C. Facetoface communication where nurses provide bedside handoff or communicate information
about the plan of care
, D. Communication through family members only
Correct Answer: C
9. When is a good time for the nurse to teach, provide support, or talk with their patient?
A. Only during scheduled education sessions
B. At the end of the shift
C. Facetoface while performing assessments, administering medications, or performing procedures
D. During shift change report
Correct Answer: C
10. Which of the following are characteristics of nonverbal communication? (Select all that apply)
A. Personal appearance
B. Posture and gait
C. Facial expression
D. Eye contact
E. The actual words spoken
Correct Answer: A, B, C, D
11. What is a major influence on nonverbal messages being problematic or interpreted incorrectly?
A. The time of day
B. Sociocultural backgrounds
C. The patient's age
questions, including actual exam materials
from multiple nursing schools
FOUNDATIONS OF PATIENT CARE NURS 104
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM REVIEW
UNIT 1: FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING PRACTICE
Professional Roles and Communication
1. Which of the following are roles of a Registered Nurse (RN)? (Select all that apply)
A. Performing nursing tasks for patients
B. Conducting assessments
C. Administering medications
D. Following physician orders
E. Performing surgical procedures independently
Correct Answer: A, B, C, D
2. When considering clarity and brevity for verbal communication, what should the nurse do?
A. Use complex medical terminology to demonstrate expertise
B. Make sure the message is short, brief, direct, using brief examples, enunciating clearly, and repeating
information for clarification
,C. Speak as quickly as possible to save time
D. Avoid repeating information to prevent annoying the patient
Correct Answer: B
3. Using words such as "you know" or "ok?" when communicating with patients:
A. Helps build rapport with patients
B. Is recommended for establishing therapeutic communication
C. Can actually take away from the clarity of the message
D. Demonstrates active listening skills
Correct Answer: C
4. When communicating with elderly patients, how should the nurse deliver messages?
A. Quickly and using complex words to stimulate cognitive function
B. Slowly and using fewer words
C. At a normal pace with extensive medical terminology
D. Through written communication only
Correct Answer: B
5. Can timing prevent a message from being communicated effectively?
A. No, patients must learn to receive information at any time
B. Yes, if the message is unclear or not at the proper time it can affect the message
C. No, timing has no impact on communication effectiveness
,D. Only in emergency situations
Correct Answer: B
6. What is an example of bad timing for delivering a verbal message?
A. Teaching during morning hours when patient is rested
B. Teaching a routine to a patient who is in severe pain or emotional distress
C. Providing education after medication administration
D. Discussing care plans during family visiting hours
Correct Answer: B
7. When a patient is facing emergency surgery and the nurse discusses the risks of smoking rather than
explaining the presurgical procedure, what is the issue with this communication?
A. The length of the message
B. The tone of the message
C. The relevance of the message
D. The volume of the message
Correct Answer: C
8. What type of interaction do patients report provides improved satisfaction, understanding, and
perception of safety with a nurse?
A. Telephone conversations
B. Written instructions only
C. Facetoface communication where nurses provide bedside handoff or communicate information
about the plan of care
, D. Communication through family members only
Correct Answer: C
9. When is a good time for the nurse to teach, provide support, or talk with their patient?
A. Only during scheduled education sessions
B. At the end of the shift
C. Facetoface while performing assessments, administering medications, or performing procedures
D. During shift change report
Correct Answer: C
10. Which of the following are characteristics of nonverbal communication? (Select all that apply)
A. Personal appearance
B. Posture and gait
C. Facial expression
D. Eye contact
E. The actual words spoken
Correct Answer: A, B, C, D
11. What is a major influence on nonverbal messages being problematic or interpreted incorrectly?
A. The time of day
B. Sociocultural backgrounds
C. The patient's age
