NUR 170 Final Exam | Therapeutic Communication, QSEN,
Infection Control, Pain Management, Medication
Administration | Premium Study Guide
Latest 2026/2027 Update | Therapeutic Relationship Phases | ISBAR-R | SOAP | CUS | QSEN Competencies |
Sentinel & Never Events | Infection Cycle | PPE Donning | C. diff Precautions | Fall Risk Factors | Morse Fall
Scale | PQRSTU Pain Assessment | Nociceptive vs Neuropathic Pain | Nonpharmacologic Pain Strategies | 3
Medication Checks | 6 Rights of Medication Administration
SUBJECT COURSE FOCUS
Nursing Fundamentals / Med-Surg NUR 170 Final Exam Communication, QSEN, Infection
Control, Pain, Med Admin
Question 1
What are the phases of the therapeutic nurse-client relationship?
CORRECT ANSWER
Orientation, Identification, Exploitation/Working, Resolution/Terminal.
RATIONALE
• Orientation: Introduce self, explain purpose, discuss confidentiality.
• Identification: Build trust and rapport, identify goals.
• Working: Problem-solving, develop interventions collaboratively.
• Resolution: End of shift or care relationship.
, Question 2
What are techniques of therapeutic communication?
CORRECT ANSWER
Silence, active listening, restating, focusing on patient, open-ended questions, reflecting, accepting.
RATIONALE
• These methods facilitate effective communication and build trust.
• Validate patient feelings and encourage expression.
Question 3
What does ISBAR-R stand for?
CORRECT ANSWER
Introduction, Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation, Read back/repeat.
RATIONALE
• Standardized communication tool for handoffs.
• Improves patient safety and reduces errors.
Question 4
What does SOAP stand for in documentation?
CORRECT ANSWER
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan.
RATIONALE
• Structured method for documenting patient information.
• Ensures consistent and thorough documentation.
Infection Control, Pain Management, Medication
Administration | Premium Study Guide
Latest 2026/2027 Update | Therapeutic Relationship Phases | ISBAR-R | SOAP | CUS | QSEN Competencies |
Sentinel & Never Events | Infection Cycle | PPE Donning | C. diff Precautions | Fall Risk Factors | Morse Fall
Scale | PQRSTU Pain Assessment | Nociceptive vs Neuropathic Pain | Nonpharmacologic Pain Strategies | 3
Medication Checks | 6 Rights of Medication Administration
SUBJECT COURSE FOCUS
Nursing Fundamentals / Med-Surg NUR 170 Final Exam Communication, QSEN, Infection
Control, Pain, Med Admin
Question 1
What are the phases of the therapeutic nurse-client relationship?
CORRECT ANSWER
Orientation, Identification, Exploitation/Working, Resolution/Terminal.
RATIONALE
• Orientation: Introduce self, explain purpose, discuss confidentiality.
• Identification: Build trust and rapport, identify goals.
• Working: Problem-solving, develop interventions collaboratively.
• Resolution: End of shift or care relationship.
, Question 2
What are techniques of therapeutic communication?
CORRECT ANSWER
Silence, active listening, restating, focusing on patient, open-ended questions, reflecting, accepting.
RATIONALE
• These methods facilitate effective communication and build trust.
• Validate patient feelings and encourage expression.
Question 3
What does ISBAR-R stand for?
CORRECT ANSWER
Introduction, Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation, Read back/repeat.
RATIONALE
• Standardized communication tool for handoffs.
• Improves patient safety and reduces errors.
Question 4
What does SOAP stand for in documentation?
CORRECT ANSWER
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan.
RATIONALE
• Structured method for documenting patient information.
• Ensures consistent and thorough documentation.
