NUR 215 THEORETICAL
FOUNDATIONS EXAM 1 LATEST
UPDATE VERIFIED QUESTIONS &
DETAILED EXPLANATIONS GRADED
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Professional Academic Assistance Services
What types of questions or statements are therapeutic? -
Answer: open-ended questions about their thoughts, feelings,
and experiences, as well as validating statements that show
active listening and understanding
What types of questions or statements are nontherapeutic? -
Answer: those that can hinder open communication, often by
giving advice, making judgments, minimizing feelings, asking
leading questions, or probing excessively, essentially preventing
a patient from exploring their own thoughts and emotions freely
examples include "Why are you so upset?", "You shouldn't feel
that way", "Everyone goes through this, it's not a big deal", or
"Just cheer up."
What types of nonverbal communication are therapeutic? -
Answer: active listening, confronting, focusing, making
observations, summarizing, silence, clarifying
,what types of nonverbal communication are non therapeutic? -
Answer: excessive eye rolling, crossed arms, sighing loudly,
turning away from the speaker, maintaining a distant physical
space, overly aggressive gestures, and a dismissive facial
expression, essentially any body language that conveys
disinterest, judgment, or discomfort to the other person.
◦ What does autonomy mean? - Answer: independence or
freedom, as of the will or one's actions: the autonomy of the
individual.
how do we promote veracity? - Answer: To promote veracity,
which means truthfulness, you can: prioritize open and honest
communication, admit mistakes readily, provide accurate
information, be transparent about limitations, actively fact-
check, encourage critical thinking, and hold yourself and others
accountable for upholding truthfulness; essentially, creating an
environment where honesty is valued and expected in all
interactions.
◦ How do we provide advocacy as nurses? - Answer: acting as
the patient's voice, ensuring they understand their medical
condition and treatment options, protecting their rights,
communicating their needs to other healthcare providers,
identifying potential issues in their care, and connecting them to
necessary resources within and outside the healthcare system,
all while empowering them to make informed decisions about
, their health
◦ How do we provide advocacy as nurses? - Answer: As nurses,
you provide advocacy by acting as the patient's voice, ensuring
their needs and wishes are heard and understood by the
healthcare team, which includes educating patients about their
conditions and treatment options, protecting their rights,
identifying potential issues in their care, and connecting them to
necessary resources within and outside the healthcare system,
all while advocating for their safety and well-being.
What's the first thing you should do if the UAP reports abnormal
vital signs or blood glucose? - Answer: immediately assess the
patient yourself to verify the abnormality and determine if
further intervention is needed; this may include rechecking vital
signs or blood glucose levels, and then notifying the healthcare
provider depending on the severity of the change.
Which tasks can safely be delegated to the UAP or LPN? -
Answer: LPNs
Can perform tasks such as:
-Taking vital signs
-Assisting with hygiene and grooming
-Providing basic wound care
-Administering medications
FOUNDATIONS EXAM 1 LATEST
UPDATE VERIFIED QUESTIONS &
DETAILED EXPLANATIONS GRADED
A+
Professional Academic Assistance Services
What types of questions or statements are therapeutic? -
Answer: open-ended questions about their thoughts, feelings,
and experiences, as well as validating statements that show
active listening and understanding
What types of questions or statements are nontherapeutic? -
Answer: those that can hinder open communication, often by
giving advice, making judgments, minimizing feelings, asking
leading questions, or probing excessively, essentially preventing
a patient from exploring their own thoughts and emotions freely
examples include "Why are you so upset?", "You shouldn't feel
that way", "Everyone goes through this, it's not a big deal", or
"Just cheer up."
What types of nonverbal communication are therapeutic? -
Answer: active listening, confronting, focusing, making
observations, summarizing, silence, clarifying
,what types of nonverbal communication are non therapeutic? -
Answer: excessive eye rolling, crossed arms, sighing loudly,
turning away from the speaker, maintaining a distant physical
space, overly aggressive gestures, and a dismissive facial
expression, essentially any body language that conveys
disinterest, judgment, or discomfort to the other person.
◦ What does autonomy mean? - Answer: independence or
freedom, as of the will or one's actions: the autonomy of the
individual.
how do we promote veracity? - Answer: To promote veracity,
which means truthfulness, you can: prioritize open and honest
communication, admit mistakes readily, provide accurate
information, be transparent about limitations, actively fact-
check, encourage critical thinking, and hold yourself and others
accountable for upholding truthfulness; essentially, creating an
environment where honesty is valued and expected in all
interactions.
◦ How do we provide advocacy as nurses? - Answer: acting as
the patient's voice, ensuring they understand their medical
condition and treatment options, protecting their rights,
communicating their needs to other healthcare providers,
identifying potential issues in their care, and connecting them to
necessary resources within and outside the healthcare system,
all while empowering them to make informed decisions about
, their health
◦ How do we provide advocacy as nurses? - Answer: As nurses,
you provide advocacy by acting as the patient's voice, ensuring
their needs and wishes are heard and understood by the
healthcare team, which includes educating patients about their
conditions and treatment options, protecting their rights,
identifying potential issues in their care, and connecting them to
necessary resources within and outside the healthcare system,
all while advocating for their safety and well-being.
What's the first thing you should do if the UAP reports abnormal
vital signs or blood glucose? - Answer: immediately assess the
patient yourself to verify the abnormality and determine if
further intervention is needed; this may include rechecking vital
signs or blood glucose levels, and then notifying the healthcare
provider depending on the severity of the change.
Which tasks can safely be delegated to the UAP or LPN? -
Answer: LPNs
Can perform tasks such as:
-Taking vital signs
-Assisting with hygiene and grooming
-Providing basic wound care
-Administering medications
