NUR 220 Safety Review Exam Questions And Correct Answers Graded A+.

Which child is in the stage of presymbolic language development? A. 1-year-old B. 3-year-old C. 5-year-old D. 7-year-old - correct answers A. 1-year-old Which gesture enables the nurse to communicate effectively with a patient? A. Slouching in the chair B. Touching the patient frequently C. Sitting in close proximity to the patient D. Asking the patient questions clearly with a loud voice - correct answers C. Sitting in close proximity to the patient which response by the nurse would be reassuring to a patient who says, "My family doesn't care for me, and nobody wants to visits me." A. "What would you like to eat for lunch?" B. "Which family member loves you most?" C. "I will be here to care for you throughout the day." D. "Tell me something about your family members." - correct answers C. "I will be here to care for you throughout the day." According to Piaget, a child who has developed logical thinking and is able to use numbers for calculation is in which stage of cognitive development? A. Sensorimotor B. Preoperational C. Formal operations D. Concrete operations - correct answers D. Concrete operations Which would the nurse understand about a patient who picks at the nails during the interview? A. The patient is shy. B. The patient is anxious. C. The patient is attentive. D. The patient has chest pain. - correct answers B. The patient is anxious. Which factor is most likely to negatively affect the interview of a patient who speaks a different language? A. Use of an interpreter during the interview process B. Giving written instructions in the patient's language C. Giving extra time for the patient to answer questions D. Using one of the family members as an interpreter - correct answers D. Using one of the family members as an interpreter Which characteristic of linguistic development is likely to be used by an 18-month-old child, according to Piaget's stages of cognitive development? A. Pronouns B. Passive tense C. Short sentences D. Complex grammar - correct answers C. Short sentences Which distance would the nurse maintain from the patient when assessing posture? A. 1 foot B. 2 feet C. 5 feet D. 7 feet - correct answers B. 2 feet Which would be the best response by the nurse who is interviewing a teenager who says, "I don't use many drugs"? A. "How many drugs constitute 'many'?" B. "Tell me about the drugs you use now." C. "Do you mean legal or illegal drugs?" D. "What drugs are you talking about" - correct answers B. "Tell me about the drugs you use now." Which type of question encourages a patient to focus on specific information? A. Open-ended B. Narrative C. Direct D. Clarifying - correct answers C. Direct Which is the characteristic feature of the preoperational stage of Piaget's theory? A. Logical thinking B. Imaginative play C. Abstract thinking D. Theoretical perspective - correct answers B. Imaginative play In which stage of Piaget's cognitive development theory is a child able to use structured grammar and language to communicate? A. Sensorimotor B. Preoperational C. Formal operations D. Concrete operations - correct answers B. Preoperational Which is a closed question that the nurse includes in the interview to obtain subjective data? A. "Tell me a little about yourself." B. "How are you feeling today?" C. "Do you smoke cigarettes often?" D. "What brings you here today?" - correct answers C. "Do you smoke cigarettes often?" The patient tells the nurse during the interview, "I don't get enough sleep at night, at the most three hours, and I am tired all of the time." Which response by the nurse is appropriate? A. "No wonder you are tired! You need to get more sleep." B. "That is unusual. You must be exaggerating a bit." C. "That's terrible! I have a lot of trouble sleeping myself." D. "Did you say that you sleep only three hours every night?" - correct answers D. "Did you say that you sleep only three hours every night?" While interviewing a patient, the nurse observes that the patient is taking frequent and long pauses while speaking and that the speech is slow, monotonous, and weak. Which would the nurse infer from this observation? A. Shyness B. Anxiety C. Depression D. Hearing impairment - correct answers C. Depression Which action will the nurse take to manage the interview and the physical assessment? A. Take extensive notes during the interview. B. Address the patient by his or her first name. C. Establish rapport before asking the patient to change into the examination gown. D. Tell the patient that all healthcare workers have access to the medical record. - correct answers C. Establish rapport before asking the patient to change into the examination gown. A patient who is scheduled for a fasting blood test asks the nurse for a cup of juice, to which the nurse responds, "You should avoid eating or drinking liquids or solids for 12 hours before the test because food may alter the blood test results." Which type of verbal response would the nurse's statement indicate? A. Empathy B. Explanation C. Clarification D. Confrontation - correct answers B. Explanation The nurse teaches a student nurse about developing contracts with patients. Which statement, if made by the student nurse, indicates effective learning? A. " A verbal contract is the most useful tool for behavior modifications." B. "A contract is an agreement that sets the expectations of each party." C. "A contract is developed after the nurse has determined the problem." D. "A contract is a verbal agreement about the scheduled plan of care." - correct answers B. "A contract is an agreement that sets the expectations of each party." Which criteria would the nurse consider when choosing an interpreter to assist in interviewing an immigrant patient? Select all that apply. A. Level of maturity B. Economically well-off C. Does not belong to the patient's rival group D. Is aware of the patient's language E. Is the opposite gender of the patient - correct answers A. Level of maturity C. Does not belong to the patient's rival group D. Is aware of the patient's language Which behavior of the nurse indicates the internal factor of liking others? A. Addresses the patient by first name during the interview B. Accepts the patient's feelings without exhibiting criticism C. Listens attentively to the patient to understand the patient's feelings D. Accepts the patient unconditionally - correct answers D. Accepts the patient unconditionally Which action would the nurse take to make an adolescent patient feel more comfortable in discussing sex-related matters? A. Postpone the interview to the next day. B. Ask a colleague to carry out the interview. C. Ask the parents to stay outside during the interview. D. Ask the patient to write down the responses to questions. - correct answers C. Ask the parents to stay outside during the interview. Which statement or behavior by the patient supports the nurse's suspicion that the patient has recently used a hallucinogenic drug? A. Verbalizes "I do not trust anyone" B. Displays intense agitation C. Has impaired motor coordination D. Says that he has "superhuman strength" - correct answers D. Says that he has "superhuman strength" The nurse is conducting an interview of an immigrant patient without the aid of an interpreter. Which actions would the nurse take to conduct the interview effectively? Select all that apply. A. Greet the patient using his or her complete name. B. Speak loudly while communicating with the patient. C. Use contractions while communicating with the patient. D. Use any words that the nurse might know in the patient's language. E. Ask whether a person in the patient's family could serve as an interpreter. - correct answers A. Greet the patient using his or her complete name. D. Use any words that the nurse might know in the patient's language. E. Ask whether a person in the patient's family could serve as an interpreter. Which strategy would the nurse implement for effective communication when interviewing a lesbian? A. Follow a special question format for the patient. B. Use the opposite-gender interpreter for the patient. C. Use the term "partner" during interaction instead of "husband" or "wife." D. Ask the patient's partner to sit beside the patient during the onterview. - correct answers C. Use the term "partner" during interaction instead of "husband" or "wife." A student nurse interviews an adolescent patient. After the interview, the patient reports to the nurse that the student nurse seemed to be aloof and not concerned. Which behavior of the student nurse may have led the patient to have this opinion? A. The student nurse stands during the interview. B. The student nurse calls the patient by the first name C. The student nurse asks open-ended questions to the patient. D. The student nurse maintains a distance of 8 feet from the patient. - correct answers D. The student nurse maintains a distance of 8 feet from the patient. Which action would the nurse implement to ensure effective communication with an older patient? Select all that apply. A. Stands during the interview B. Addresses the patient by first name C. Sits facing the patient during the interview D. Breaks the interview into more than one session E. Avoids using shortened sentences during the interview - correct answers C. Sits facing the patient during the interview D. Breaks the interview into more than one session E.