NUR 170 EXAM 1 FULL QUESTION AND
DETAILED ANSWERS
,The client asks the nurse for a copy of their medical record. The nurse knows that this right is part of
which regulation.
A. The patient self-determination act.
B. HIPAA
C. The uniform anatomical gift act.
D. The Americans with disabilities act. - CORRECT ANS:B. HIPPA
Which communication strategies should the nurse use when working w/ a client who has difficulty
speaking d/t weakness?
A. Encourage the client to speak quickly
B. Ask yes and no questions when able
C. Have the client use a communication board
D. Repeat what the client said to verify the message
E. Use a pen and paper to communicate client needs.
F. Encourage verbal communication to strengthen the client's voice. - CORRECT ANS:B. Ask yes and no
questions when able
D. Repeat what the client said to verify the message
C. Have the client use a communication board
E. Use a pen and paper to communicate client needs.
A post-op pt says "Don't touch me, I will take care of myself". Which response is therapeutic?
A. Fine, I won't touch you.
B. Let's work together so you can do things for yourself.
C. I have to change your dressing so I have to touch you.
, D. If that's what you want but I need to report this to the surgeon. - CORRECT ANS:B. Let's work together
so you can do things for yourself.
A nurse performing a home assessment on an older client having weakness would be concerned about
which unsafe finding?
A. Nonskid surfaces on slippers
B. Nonskid backing on small rugs
C. Electrical cords taped to the floor
D. Bath mats on the shower stall floor
E. Electrical appliances and cords near the sink.
F. Full bathroom on the second floor - CORRECT ANS:E. Electrical appliances and cords near the sink.
F. Full bathroom on the second floor
The nurse understands that which are judgemental statements.
A. I don't think you need to do that.
B. Tell me about making that decision.
C. I'm not sure that's what is best for you.
D. When did you first notice you felt that way?
E. I would like to be sure I understood what you said.
F. It will be fine. We all feel that way sometimes. - CORRECT ANS:A. I don't think you need to do that.
C. I'm not sure that's what is best for you.
F. It will be fine. We all feel that way sometimes.
The nurse is teaching a pt. about home safety. Which recommendations would they include?
A. Remove wall-to-wall carpeting.
B. Use nightlights during nighttime.
DETAILED ANSWERS
,The client asks the nurse for a copy of their medical record. The nurse knows that this right is part of
which regulation.
A. The patient self-determination act.
B. HIPAA
C. The uniform anatomical gift act.
D. The Americans with disabilities act. - CORRECT ANS:B. HIPPA
Which communication strategies should the nurse use when working w/ a client who has difficulty
speaking d/t weakness?
A. Encourage the client to speak quickly
B. Ask yes and no questions when able
C. Have the client use a communication board
D. Repeat what the client said to verify the message
E. Use a pen and paper to communicate client needs.
F. Encourage verbal communication to strengthen the client's voice. - CORRECT ANS:B. Ask yes and no
questions when able
D. Repeat what the client said to verify the message
C. Have the client use a communication board
E. Use a pen and paper to communicate client needs.
A post-op pt says "Don't touch me, I will take care of myself". Which response is therapeutic?
A. Fine, I won't touch you.
B. Let's work together so you can do things for yourself.
C. I have to change your dressing so I have to touch you.
, D. If that's what you want but I need to report this to the surgeon. - CORRECT ANS:B. Let's work together
so you can do things for yourself.
A nurse performing a home assessment on an older client having weakness would be concerned about
which unsafe finding?
A. Nonskid surfaces on slippers
B. Nonskid backing on small rugs
C. Electrical cords taped to the floor
D. Bath mats on the shower stall floor
E. Electrical appliances and cords near the sink.
F. Full bathroom on the second floor - CORRECT ANS:E. Electrical appliances and cords near the sink.
F. Full bathroom on the second floor
The nurse understands that which are judgemental statements.
A. I don't think you need to do that.
B. Tell me about making that decision.
C. I'm not sure that's what is best for you.
D. When did you first notice you felt that way?
E. I would like to be sure I understood what you said.
F. It will be fine. We all feel that way sometimes. - CORRECT ANS:A. I don't think you need to do that.
C. I'm not sure that's what is best for you.
F. It will be fine. We all feel that way sometimes.
The nurse is teaching a pt. about home safety. Which recommendations would they include?
A. Remove wall-to-wall carpeting.
B. Use nightlights during nighttime.
