ATI Building Therapeutic Relationships
Exam Questions with Correct Answers
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A charge nurse manager is reinforcing teaching to a newly licensed nurse about ways to provide
culturally competent care. Which of the following instructions should the charge nurse provide? -
Answer -Seek assistance from an interpreter for language barriers.
A nurse is admitting a new client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take during the
orientation phase of the nurse-client relationship? - Answer -Establish boundaries.
A nurse is assisting a client to develop a plan to reduce caloric intake. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse include in the plan as a measurable goal for this client? - Answer -
The client will record consuming no more than 1,800 calories per day.
A nurse is caring for a client who is from a different culture than them. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take to provide culturally competent care? - Answer -Contact an interpreter if the
client does not respond to nonverbal communication cues.
A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I don't think medications are for me." Which of the following
statements should the nurse make? - Answer -"Tell me more about what you feel would work best
for you."
A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I really like you. Can we get together socially after I am
discharged?" Which of the following responses should the nurse make? - Answer -"I appreciate
your comment. However, I am your nurse, and it would be inappropriate for us to engage socially outside
of the treatment"
A nurse is helping a client develop a plan for successful behavior change. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse include in the plan? - Answer -Schedule an appointment with a
provider who lives within walking distance of the client.
A nurse is interviewing a client who is contemplating a behavior change. Which of the following
statements should the nurse make to engage with the client? - Answer -"Tell me about the things
that are important to you in your life."
A nurse is interviewing a client who is irritable and agitated. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take to portray engagement with the client? - Answer -Give a slight nod throughout the
interview.
A nurse is interviewing a client who states they are thinking about smoking cessation by using patches.
Which of the following responses should the nurse use to focus with the client? - Answer -"This
might not be the best method for you, but we can discuss some options have found to be helpful."
Exam Questions with Correct Answers
Graded A Perfect Score
A charge nurse manager is reinforcing teaching to a newly licensed nurse about ways to provide
culturally competent care. Which of the following instructions should the charge nurse provide? -
Answer -Seek assistance from an interpreter for language barriers.
A nurse is admitting a new client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take during the
orientation phase of the nurse-client relationship? - Answer -Establish boundaries.
A nurse is assisting a client to develop a plan to reduce caloric intake. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse include in the plan as a measurable goal for this client? - Answer -
The client will record consuming no more than 1,800 calories per day.
A nurse is caring for a client who is from a different culture than them. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take to provide culturally competent care? - Answer -Contact an interpreter if the
client does not respond to nonverbal communication cues.
A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I don't think medications are for me." Which of the following
statements should the nurse make? - Answer -"Tell me more about what you feel would work best
for you."
A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I really like you. Can we get together socially after I am
discharged?" Which of the following responses should the nurse make? - Answer -"I appreciate
your comment. However, I am your nurse, and it would be inappropriate for us to engage socially outside
of the treatment"
A nurse is helping a client develop a plan for successful behavior change. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse include in the plan? - Answer -Schedule an appointment with a
provider who lives within walking distance of the client.
A nurse is interviewing a client who is contemplating a behavior change. Which of the following
statements should the nurse make to engage with the client? - Answer -"Tell me about the things
that are important to you in your life."
A nurse is interviewing a client who is irritable and agitated. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take to portray engagement with the client? - Answer -Give a slight nod throughout the
interview.
A nurse is interviewing a client who states they are thinking about smoking cessation by using patches.
Which of the following responses should the nurse use to focus with the client? - Answer -"This
might not be the best method for you, but we can discuss some options have found to be helpful."
