success in practical vocation nursing
ch.8 Questions with Answers
. A trusting relationship with a patient can be fostered by - correct answers:introducing oneself and
stating ones role.
A patient is crying. The nurse can correctly conclude from this type of nonverbal communication that the
- correct answers:situation needs clarification.
The nurse who demonstrates empathy - correct answers:understands and appreciates the patients
feelings while remaining objective.
The nurse demonstrates commitment to the patient by - correct answers:delivering nursing care
skillfully.
To communicate interest and caring to a patient of the majority culture, the nurse should - correct
answers:make eye contact and encourage the patient to communicate.
A patient states, Im really turned off when the doctor hurries out of here. The nurse responds, Youre
feeling upset with your doctor because he doesnt spend enough time with you. This interaction
demonstrates - correct answers:reflecting
The patient states, My pain is awful! The response that illustrates the use of focusing is: - correct
answers:On a scale of 1 to 10, tell me the number that represents your level of pain.
A patient states, This is my fourth miscarriage. A response by the nurse that demonstrates active
listening would be - correct answers:Having another miscarriage must be hard to accept.
The patient asks, What is an IVAC thermometer? The nurse replies, It is a heat-sensitive probe inserted
into the sublingual area or rectal orifice. Heat transmission proceeds via an electrical system to a control
center that interprets the temperature and displays it. This reply can be analyzed as - correct
answers:unnecessary use of jargon.
ch.8 Questions with Answers
. A trusting relationship with a patient can be fostered by - correct answers:introducing oneself and
stating ones role.
A patient is crying. The nurse can correctly conclude from this type of nonverbal communication that the
- correct answers:situation needs clarification.
The nurse who demonstrates empathy - correct answers:understands and appreciates the patients
feelings while remaining objective.
The nurse demonstrates commitment to the patient by - correct answers:delivering nursing care
skillfully.
To communicate interest and caring to a patient of the majority culture, the nurse should - correct
answers:make eye contact and encourage the patient to communicate.
A patient states, Im really turned off when the doctor hurries out of here. The nurse responds, Youre
feeling upset with your doctor because he doesnt spend enough time with you. This interaction
demonstrates - correct answers:reflecting
The patient states, My pain is awful! The response that illustrates the use of focusing is: - correct
answers:On a scale of 1 to 10, tell me the number that represents your level of pain.
A patient states, This is my fourth miscarriage. A response by the nurse that demonstrates active
listening would be - correct answers:Having another miscarriage must be hard to accept.
The patient asks, What is an IVAC thermometer? The nurse replies, It is a heat-sensitive probe inserted
into the sublingual area or rectal orifice. Heat transmission proceeds via an electrical system to a control
center that interprets the temperature and displays it. This reply can be analyzed as - correct
answers:unnecessary use of jargon.
