NUR 100 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
A-new-nurse-complains-to-her-preceptor-that-she-has-no-time-for-therapeutic-
communication-with-her-patients.-Which-of-the-following-is-the-best-strategy-to-help-the-
nurse-find-more-time-for-this-communication?---ans-✔✔Include-communication-while-
performing-tasks-such-as-changing-dressings-and-checking-vital-signs.
A-nurse-is-talking-with-a-young-adult-patient-about-the-purpose-of-a-new-medication.-The-
nurse-says,-"I-want-to-be-clear.-Can-you-tell-me-in-your-words-the-purpose-of-this-
medicine?"-This-exchange-is-an-example-of-which-element-of-the-transactional-
communication-process?---ans-✔✔Obtaining-feedback
A-patient-who-is-Spanish-speaking-does-not-appear-to-understand-the-nurse's-
information-on-wound-care.-Which-action-should-the-nurse-take?---ans-✔✔Use-a-
professional-interpreter-to-provide-wound-care-education-in-Spanish
A-nurse-prepares-to-contact-a-patient's-physician-about-a-change-in-the-patient's-
condition.-Using-SBAR-(Situation,-Background,-Assessment,-and-Recommendation)-
communication,-which-of-the-following-is-the-correct-order?-
1."She-is-a-53-year-old-female-who-was-admitted-2-days-ago-with-pneumonia-and-was-
started-on-Levaquin-at-5-pm-yesterday.-She-complains-of-a-poor-appetite."-
2.-"The-patient-reported-feeling-very-nauseated-after-her-dose-of-Levaquin-an-hour-ago."-
3.-"Would-you-like-to-make-a-change-in-antibiotics,-or-could-we-give-her-a-nutritional-
supplement-before-her-medication?"-
4.-"The-patient-started-complaining-of-nausea-yesterday-evening-and-has-vomited-
several-times-during-the-night."---ans-✔✔B.-4,-1,-2,-3
A-nurse-is-assigned-to-care-for-a-patient-for-the-first-time-and-states,-"I-don't-know-a-lot-
about-your-culture-and-want-to-learn-how-to-better-meet-your-health-care-needs."-Which-
therapeutic-communication-technique-did-the-nurse-use-in-this-situation?---ans-✔✔D.-
Humility
A-new-nurse-is-experiencing-lateral-violence-at-work.-Which-steps-could-the-nurse-take-to-
address-this-problem?---ans-✔✔Talk-with-the-preceptor-or-manager-and-ask-for-
assistance-in-handling-this-issue
,A-nurse-has-been-gathering-physical-assessment-data-on-a-patient-and-is-now-listening-
to-the-patient's-concerns.-The-nurse-sets-a-goal-of-care-that-incorporates-the-patient's-
desire-to-make-treatment-decisions.-This-is-an-example-of-the-nurse-engaged-in-which-
phase-of-the-nurse-patient-relationship?---ans-✔✔Working-phase
A-patient-is-evaluated-in-the-emergency-department-after-causing-an-automobile-accident-
while-being-under-the-influence-of-alcohol.-While-assessing-the-patient,-which-statement-
would-be-the-most-therapeutic?---ans-✔✔Tell-me-what-happened-before,-during,-and-
after-the-automobile-accident-tonight."
A-nursing-student-is-reviewing-a-process-recording-with-the-instructor.-The-student-
engaged-the-patient-in-a-discussion-about-availability-of-family-members-to-provide-
support-at-home-once-the-patient-is-discharged.-The-student-reviews-with-the-instructor-
whether-the-comments-used-encouraged-openness-and-allowed-the-patient-to-"tell-his-
story."-This-is-an-example-of-which-step-of-the-nursing-process?---ans-✔✔Evaluation
When-working-with-an-older-adult-who-is-hearing-impaired,-the-use-of-which-techniques-
would-improve-communication?-(Select-all-that-apply.)---ans-✔✔Check-for-needed-
adaptive-equipment.-
Give-the-patient-time-to-respond-to-questions
Keep-communication-short-and-to-the-point.
Nurses-must-communicate-effectively-with-the-health-care-team-for-which-of-the-following-
reasons?-(Select-all-that-apply.)---ans-✔✔Reduce-the-risk-of-errors-to-the-patient
-Provide-optimum-level-of-patient-care-
-Improve-patient-outcomes
Motivational-interviewing-(MI)-is-a-technique-that-applies-understanding-a-patient's-values-
and-goals-in-helping-the-patient-make-behavior-changes.-What-are-other-benefits-of-using-
MI-techniques?-(Select-all-that-apply.)---ans-✔✔Gaining-an-understanding-of-patient's-
motivations-
-Recognizing-patient's-strengths-and-supporting-their-efforts-
Identifying-differences-in-patient's-health-goals-and-current-behaviors
Which-strategies-should-a-nurse-use-to-facilitate-a-safe-transition-of-care-during-a-
patient's-transfer-from-the-hospital-to-a-skilled-nursing-facility?-(Select-all-that-apply.)---
ans-✔✔Collaboration-between-staff-members-from-sending-and-receiving-departments-
Using-a-standardized-transfer-policy-and-transfer-tool
The-nurse-uses-silence-as-a-therapeutic-communication-technique.-What-is-the-purpose-
of-the-nurse's-silence?-(Select-all-that-apply.)---ans-✔✔Prompt-the-patient-to-talk-when-he-
or-she-is-ready-
Allow-the-patient-time-to-think-and-gain-insight
, A-patient-needs-to-learn-to-use-a-walker.-Which-domain-is-required-for-learning-this-skill?---
ans-✔✔Psychomotor-domain
A-patient-newly-diagnosed-with-cervical-cancer-is-going-home.-The-patient-is-avoiding-
discussion-of-her-illness-and-postoperative-orders.-What-is-the-nurse's-best-plan-in-
teaching-this-patient?---ans-✔✔Provide-only-the-information-that-the-patient-needs-to-go-
home
When-planning-for-instruction-on-cardiac-diets-to-a-patient-with-heart-failure,-which-of-the-
following-instructional-methods-would-be-the-most-appropriate-for-someone-identified-as-
a-visual/spatial-learner?---ans-✔✔Colored-visual-diagrams-that-categorize-foods-
according-to-fat-and-sodium-content
A-patient-with-chest-pain-is-having-an-emergency-cardiac-catheterization.-Which-teaching-
approach-does-the-nurse-use-in-this-situation?---ans-✔✔Telling-approach
An-older-adult-is-being-started-on-a-new-antihypertensive-medication.-In-teaching-the-
patient-about-the-medication,-the-nurse:---ans-✔✔Allows-the-patient-time-to-express-
himself-or-herself-and-ask-questions.
A-patient-needs-to-learn-how-to-administer-a-subcutaneous-injection.-Which-of-the-
following-reflects-that-the-patient-is-ready-to-learn?---ans-✔✔Expressing-the-importance-
of-learning-the-skill-correctly
A-patient-who-is-hospitalized-has-just-been-diagnosed-with-diabetes.-He-is-going-to-need-
to-learn-how-to-give-himself-injections.-Which-teaching-method-does-the-nurse-use?---ans-
✔✔Demonstration
When-a-nurse-is-teaching-a-patient-about-how-to-administer-an-epinephrine-injection-in-
case-of-a-severe-allergic-reaction,-the-nurse-tells-the-patient-to-hold-the-injection-like-a-
dart.-Which-of-the-following-instructional-methods-did-the-nurse-use?---ans-✔✔Analogy
A-nurse-needs-to-teach-a-young-woman-newly-diagnosed-with-asthma-how-to-manage-
her-disease.-Which-of-the-following-topics-does-the-nurse-teach-first?---ans-✔✔How-to-
use-an-inhaler-during-an-asthma-attack
A-nurse-is-teaching-a-group-of-young-college-age-women-the-importance-of-using-
sunscreen-when-going-out-in-the-sun.-Which-type-of-content-is-the-nurse-providing?---ans-
✔✔Health-promotion-and-illness-prevention
A-nurse-is-planning-a-teaching-session-about-healthy-nutrition-with-a-group-of-children-
who-are-in-first-grade.-The-nurse-determines-that-after-the-teaching-session-the-children-
will-be-able-to-name-three-examples-of-foods-that-are-fruits.-This-is-an-example-of:---ans-
✔✔A-learning-objective
ANSWERS
A-new-nurse-complains-to-her-preceptor-that-she-has-no-time-for-therapeutic-
communication-with-her-patients.-Which-of-the-following-is-the-best-strategy-to-help-the-
nurse-find-more-time-for-this-communication?---ans-✔✔Include-communication-while-
performing-tasks-such-as-changing-dressings-and-checking-vital-signs.
A-nurse-is-talking-with-a-young-adult-patient-about-the-purpose-of-a-new-medication.-The-
nurse-says,-"I-want-to-be-clear.-Can-you-tell-me-in-your-words-the-purpose-of-this-
medicine?"-This-exchange-is-an-example-of-which-element-of-the-transactional-
communication-process?---ans-✔✔Obtaining-feedback
A-patient-who-is-Spanish-speaking-does-not-appear-to-understand-the-nurse's-
information-on-wound-care.-Which-action-should-the-nurse-take?---ans-✔✔Use-a-
professional-interpreter-to-provide-wound-care-education-in-Spanish
A-nurse-prepares-to-contact-a-patient's-physician-about-a-change-in-the-patient's-
condition.-Using-SBAR-(Situation,-Background,-Assessment,-and-Recommendation)-
communication,-which-of-the-following-is-the-correct-order?-
1."She-is-a-53-year-old-female-who-was-admitted-2-days-ago-with-pneumonia-and-was-
started-on-Levaquin-at-5-pm-yesterday.-She-complains-of-a-poor-appetite."-
2.-"The-patient-reported-feeling-very-nauseated-after-her-dose-of-Levaquin-an-hour-ago."-
3.-"Would-you-like-to-make-a-change-in-antibiotics,-or-could-we-give-her-a-nutritional-
supplement-before-her-medication?"-
4.-"The-patient-started-complaining-of-nausea-yesterday-evening-and-has-vomited-
several-times-during-the-night."---ans-✔✔B.-4,-1,-2,-3
A-nurse-is-assigned-to-care-for-a-patient-for-the-first-time-and-states,-"I-don't-know-a-lot-
about-your-culture-and-want-to-learn-how-to-better-meet-your-health-care-needs."-Which-
therapeutic-communication-technique-did-the-nurse-use-in-this-situation?---ans-✔✔D.-
Humility
A-new-nurse-is-experiencing-lateral-violence-at-work.-Which-steps-could-the-nurse-take-to-
address-this-problem?---ans-✔✔Talk-with-the-preceptor-or-manager-and-ask-for-
assistance-in-handling-this-issue
,A-nurse-has-been-gathering-physical-assessment-data-on-a-patient-and-is-now-listening-
to-the-patient's-concerns.-The-nurse-sets-a-goal-of-care-that-incorporates-the-patient's-
desire-to-make-treatment-decisions.-This-is-an-example-of-the-nurse-engaged-in-which-
phase-of-the-nurse-patient-relationship?---ans-✔✔Working-phase
A-patient-is-evaluated-in-the-emergency-department-after-causing-an-automobile-accident-
while-being-under-the-influence-of-alcohol.-While-assessing-the-patient,-which-statement-
would-be-the-most-therapeutic?---ans-✔✔Tell-me-what-happened-before,-during,-and-
after-the-automobile-accident-tonight."
A-nursing-student-is-reviewing-a-process-recording-with-the-instructor.-The-student-
engaged-the-patient-in-a-discussion-about-availability-of-family-members-to-provide-
support-at-home-once-the-patient-is-discharged.-The-student-reviews-with-the-instructor-
whether-the-comments-used-encouraged-openness-and-allowed-the-patient-to-"tell-his-
story."-This-is-an-example-of-which-step-of-the-nursing-process?---ans-✔✔Evaluation
When-working-with-an-older-adult-who-is-hearing-impaired,-the-use-of-which-techniques-
would-improve-communication?-(Select-all-that-apply.)---ans-✔✔Check-for-needed-
adaptive-equipment.-
Give-the-patient-time-to-respond-to-questions
Keep-communication-short-and-to-the-point.
Nurses-must-communicate-effectively-with-the-health-care-team-for-which-of-the-following-
reasons?-(Select-all-that-apply.)---ans-✔✔Reduce-the-risk-of-errors-to-the-patient
-Provide-optimum-level-of-patient-care-
-Improve-patient-outcomes
Motivational-interviewing-(MI)-is-a-technique-that-applies-understanding-a-patient's-values-
and-goals-in-helping-the-patient-make-behavior-changes.-What-are-other-benefits-of-using-
MI-techniques?-(Select-all-that-apply.)---ans-✔✔Gaining-an-understanding-of-patient's-
motivations-
-Recognizing-patient's-strengths-and-supporting-their-efforts-
Identifying-differences-in-patient's-health-goals-and-current-behaviors
Which-strategies-should-a-nurse-use-to-facilitate-a-safe-transition-of-care-during-a-
patient's-transfer-from-the-hospital-to-a-skilled-nursing-facility?-(Select-all-that-apply.)---
ans-✔✔Collaboration-between-staff-members-from-sending-and-receiving-departments-
Using-a-standardized-transfer-policy-and-transfer-tool
The-nurse-uses-silence-as-a-therapeutic-communication-technique.-What-is-the-purpose-
of-the-nurse's-silence?-(Select-all-that-apply.)---ans-✔✔Prompt-the-patient-to-talk-when-he-
or-she-is-ready-
Allow-the-patient-time-to-think-and-gain-insight
, A-patient-needs-to-learn-to-use-a-walker.-Which-domain-is-required-for-learning-this-skill?---
ans-✔✔Psychomotor-domain
A-patient-newly-diagnosed-with-cervical-cancer-is-going-home.-The-patient-is-avoiding-
discussion-of-her-illness-and-postoperative-orders.-What-is-the-nurse's-best-plan-in-
teaching-this-patient?---ans-✔✔Provide-only-the-information-that-the-patient-needs-to-go-
home
When-planning-for-instruction-on-cardiac-diets-to-a-patient-with-heart-failure,-which-of-the-
following-instructional-methods-would-be-the-most-appropriate-for-someone-identified-as-
a-visual/spatial-learner?---ans-✔✔Colored-visual-diagrams-that-categorize-foods-
according-to-fat-and-sodium-content
A-patient-with-chest-pain-is-having-an-emergency-cardiac-catheterization.-Which-teaching-
approach-does-the-nurse-use-in-this-situation?---ans-✔✔Telling-approach
An-older-adult-is-being-started-on-a-new-antihypertensive-medication.-In-teaching-the-
patient-about-the-medication,-the-nurse:---ans-✔✔Allows-the-patient-time-to-express-
himself-or-herself-and-ask-questions.
A-patient-needs-to-learn-how-to-administer-a-subcutaneous-injection.-Which-of-the-
following-reflects-that-the-patient-is-ready-to-learn?---ans-✔✔Expressing-the-importance-
of-learning-the-skill-correctly
A-patient-who-is-hospitalized-has-just-been-diagnosed-with-diabetes.-He-is-going-to-need-
to-learn-how-to-give-himself-injections.-Which-teaching-method-does-the-nurse-use?---ans-
✔✔Demonstration
When-a-nurse-is-teaching-a-patient-about-how-to-administer-an-epinephrine-injection-in-
case-of-a-severe-allergic-reaction,-the-nurse-tells-the-patient-to-hold-the-injection-like-a-
dart.-Which-of-the-following-instructional-methods-did-the-nurse-use?---ans-✔✔Analogy
A-nurse-needs-to-teach-a-young-woman-newly-diagnosed-with-asthma-how-to-manage-
her-disease.-Which-of-the-following-topics-does-the-nurse-teach-first?---ans-✔✔How-to-
use-an-inhaler-during-an-asthma-attack
A-nurse-is-teaching-a-group-of-young-college-age-women-the-importance-of-using-
sunscreen-when-going-out-in-the-sun.-Which-type-of-content-is-the-nurse-providing?---ans-
✔✔Health-promotion-and-illness-prevention
A-nurse-is-planning-a-teaching-session-about-healthy-nutrition-with-a-group-of-children-
who-are-in-first-grade.-The-nurse-determines-that-after-the-teaching-session-the-children-
will-be-able-to-name-three-examples-of-foods-that-are-fruits.-This-is-an-example-of:---ans-
✔✔A-learning-objective
