NSG 325 Final Practice Questions With Complete Solutions
. A nurse is caring for a client who
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 Correct Answers b
. A nurse is caring for a client whose
partner passed away 4 months
ago and who has been recently
diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. He
is tearful and states, "How could you
possibly understand what I am going
through?" Which of the following
responses should the nurse make?
A. "It takes time to get over
the loss of a loved one."
B. "You are right. I cannot really
understand. Perhaps you'd
like to tell me more about
what you're feeling."
C."Why don't you try
something to take your
,mind off your troubles, like
watching a funny movie."
D."I might not share your exact
situation, but I do know what
people go through when
they deal with a loss." Correct Answers b
. A nurse is collecting data to evaluate
a middle adult's psychosocial
development. The nurse should
expect middle adults to demonstrate
which of the following developmental
tasks? (Select all that apply.)
A. Develop an acceptance of
diminished strength and
increased dependence
on others.
B. Spend time focusing on
improving job performance.
C. Welcome opportunities to
be creative and productive.
D. Commit to finding friendship
and companionship.
E. Become involved with
community issues and activities Correct Answers bce
. A nurse is giving a presentation
about accident prevention to a group
of parents of toddlers. Which of
the following accident-prevention
strategies should the nurse
,include? (Select all that apply.)
A. Store toxic agents in
locked cabinets.
B. Keep toilet seats up.
C. Turn pot handles toward
the back of the stove.
D. Place safety gates
across stairways.
E. Make sure balloons
are fully inflated. Correct Answers acd
. A nurse is planning care for a
client who is a devout Muslim and
is 3 days postoperative following
a hip arthroplasty. The client
is scheduled for two physical
therapy sessions today. Which
of the following statements by
the nurse indicates culturally
appropriate care to the client?
A. "I will make sure the menu
includes kosher options."
B. "I will discuss the daily
schedule with the client to
make sure the client will
have time for prayer."
C."I will make sure to use
direct eye contact when
speaking with this client."
D."I will make sure daily
communion is available
, for this client." Correct Answers b
. A nurse is talking with a parent
who is concerned about several
issues with her preschooler. Which
of the following issues should the
nurse identify as the priority?
A. "My son mimics my husband
getting dressed."
B. "My son has temper
tantrums every time we
tell him to do something
he doesn't want to do."
C."I think my son truly
believes that his toys have
personalities and talk to him."
D."I feel bad when I see
my son trying so hard
to button his shirt." Correct Answers b
. Which of the following strategies
should a nurse use to establish a
helping relationship with a client?
A. Make sure the communication
is equally reciprocal between
the nurse and the client.
B. Encourage the client
to communicate his
thoughts and feelings.
C. Give the nurse-client
communication no time limits.
. A nurse is caring for a client who
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 Correct Answers b
. A nurse is caring for a client whose
partner passed away 4 months
ago and who has been recently
diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. He
is tearful and states, "How could you
possibly understand what I am going
through?" Which of the following
responses should the nurse make?
A. "It takes time to get over
the loss of a loved one."
B. "You are right. I cannot really
understand. Perhaps you'd
like to tell me more about
what you're feeling."
C."Why don't you try
something to take your
,mind off your troubles, like
watching a funny movie."
D."I might not share your exact
situation, but I do know what
people go through when
they deal with a loss." Correct Answers b
. A nurse is collecting data to evaluate
a middle adult's psychosocial
development. The nurse should
expect middle adults to demonstrate
which of the following developmental
tasks? (Select all that apply.)
A. Develop an acceptance of
diminished strength and
increased dependence
on others.
B. Spend time focusing on
improving job performance.
C. Welcome opportunities to
be creative and productive.
D. Commit to finding friendship
and companionship.
E. Become involved with
community issues and activities Correct Answers bce
. A nurse is giving a presentation
about accident prevention to a group
of parents of toddlers. Which of
the following accident-prevention
strategies should the nurse
,include? (Select all that apply.)
A. Store toxic agents in
locked cabinets.
B. Keep toilet seats up.
C. Turn pot handles toward
the back of the stove.
D. Place safety gates
across stairways.
E. Make sure balloons
are fully inflated. Correct Answers acd
. A nurse is planning care for a
client who is a devout Muslim and
is 3 days postoperative following
a hip arthroplasty. The client
is scheduled for two physical
therapy sessions today. Which
of the following statements by
the nurse indicates culturally
appropriate care to the client?
A. "I will make sure the menu
includes kosher options."
B. "I will discuss the daily
schedule with the client to
make sure the client will
have time for prayer."
C."I will make sure to use
direct eye contact when
speaking with this client."
D."I will make sure daily
communion is available
, for this client." Correct Answers b
. A nurse is talking with a parent
who is concerned about several
issues with her preschooler. Which
of the following issues should the
nurse identify as the priority?
A. "My son mimics my husband
getting dressed."
B. "My son has temper
tantrums every time we
tell him to do something
he doesn't want to do."
C."I think my son truly
believes that his toys have
personalities and talk to him."
D."I feel bad when I see
my son trying so hard
to button his shirt." Correct Answers b
. Which of the following strategies
should a nurse use to establish a
helping relationship with a client?
A. Make sure the communication
is equally reciprocal between
the nurse and the client.
B. Encourage the client
to communicate his
thoughts and feelings.
C. Give the nurse-client
communication no time limits.
