Exam 1 ATI Practice Questions and Answers A+
Grade 2026/2027 | Complete Exam 1 Study
Guide
Terms in this set (65)
A nurse is caring for a client who B
states "I have to check with my wife
and see if she thinks I am ready to
go home" The nurse replies, "How
do you feel about going home
today?" Which clarifying technique
is the nurse using to enhance
communication with the client?
A. pacing
B. reflecting
C. paraphrasing
D. restating
,which of the following actions A
should the nurse take when using C
the communication technique of E
active listening (select all that
apply)
A. open posture
B. write down what client says to
avoid forgetting details
C. establish and maintain eye
contact
D. nod in agreement with the client
throughout conversation
E. respond positively when giving
feedback
a nurse if caring for a client who is C
concerned about his impending D
discharge to home with a new E
colostomy because he is an avid
swimmer. which of the following
statements should the nurse use
(select all that apply)
A. you will do great. you just have
to get used to it.
B. what are you worried about
going home
C. your daily routines will be
different when you go home
D. tell me about your support
system youll have after you leave
the hospital
E. let me tell you about a friend of
mine with a colostomy who also
enjoys swimming
,which of the following strategies B
should a nurse use to establish a
helping relationship with a client
A. make sure the communication is
equally reciprocal between the
nurse and client
B. encourage client to communicate
his thoughts and feelings
C. give nurse-client communication
no time limits
D. allow communication to occur
spontaneously throughout nurse-
client relationship
a nurse is caring for a school-age B
child who is sitting in a chair. to
facilitate effective communication,
which of the following actions
should the nurse take
A. touch childs arm
B. sit at eye level
C. stand facing child
D. stand with relaxed posture
, A charge nurse is conducting a D
class on therapeutic communication
to a group of newly licensed
nurses. Which of the following
responses by the newly licensed
nurse requires additional teaching
regarding nonverbal
communication?
A. Personal space
B. Posture
C. Eye contact
D. Intonation
A nurse is communicating with a D
client on the acute mental health
facility. The client states, "I can't
sleep. I stay up all night." The nurse
responds, "You are having difficulty
sleeping?" Which of the following
therapeutic communication
techniques is the nurse
demonstrating?
A. Offering general leads
B. Summarizing
C. Focusing
D. Restating
A nurse is communicating with a A
newly admitted client. Which of the
following is a barrier to therapeutic
communication?
A. Offering advice
B. Reflecting meaning
C. Listening attentively
D. Giving information
Grade 2026/2027 | Complete Exam 1 Study
Guide
Terms in this set (65)
A nurse is caring for a client who B
states "I have to check with my wife
and see if she thinks I am ready to
go home" The nurse replies, "How
do you feel about going home
today?" Which clarifying technique
is the nurse using to enhance
communication with the client?
A. pacing
B. reflecting
C. paraphrasing
D. restating
,which of the following actions A
should the nurse take when using C
the communication technique of E
active listening (select all that
apply)
A. open posture
B. write down what client says to
avoid forgetting details
C. establish and maintain eye
contact
D. nod in agreement with the client
throughout conversation
E. respond positively when giving
feedback
a nurse if caring for a client who is C
concerned about his impending D
discharge to home with a new E
colostomy because he is an avid
swimmer. which of the following
statements should the nurse use
(select all that apply)
A. you will do great. you just have
to get used to it.
B. what are you worried about
going home
C. your daily routines will be
different when you go home
D. tell me about your support
system youll have after you leave
the hospital
E. let me tell you about a friend of
mine with a colostomy who also
enjoys swimming
,which of the following strategies B
should a nurse use to establish a
helping relationship with a client
A. make sure the communication is
equally reciprocal between the
nurse and client
B. encourage client to communicate
his thoughts and feelings
C. give nurse-client communication
no time limits
D. allow communication to occur
spontaneously throughout nurse-
client relationship
a nurse is caring for a school-age B
child who is sitting in a chair. to
facilitate effective communication,
which of the following actions
should the nurse take
A. touch childs arm
B. sit at eye level
C. stand facing child
D. stand with relaxed posture
, A charge nurse is conducting a D
class on therapeutic communication
to a group of newly licensed
nurses. Which of the following
responses by the newly licensed
nurse requires additional teaching
regarding nonverbal
communication?
A. Personal space
B. Posture
C. Eye contact
D. Intonation
A nurse is communicating with a D
client on the acute mental health
facility. The client states, "I can't
sleep. I stay up all night." The nurse
responds, "You are having difficulty
sleeping?" Which of the following
therapeutic communication
techniques is the nurse
demonstrating?
A. Offering general leads
B. Summarizing
C. Focusing
D. Restating
A nurse is communicating with a A
newly admitted client. Which of the
following is a barrier to therapeutic
communication?
A. Offering advice
B. Reflecting meaning
C. Listening attentively
D. Giving information
