During a visit to the clinic, a patient states, The doctor just told me he thought I ought to stop smoking.
He doesn't understand how hard I've tried. I just don't know the best way to do it. What should I do?
The nurses most appropriate response in this case would be:
B. Would you like some information about the different ways a person can quit smoking?
As the nurse enters a patient's room, the nurse finds her crying. The patient states that she has just
found out that the lump in her breast is cancer and says, I'm so afraid of, um, you know. The nurses
most therapeutic response would be to say in a gentle manner:
a. You're afraid you might lose your breast?
A nurse is taking complete health histories on all of the patients attending a wellness workshop. On the
history form, one of the written questions asks, You don't smoke, drink, or take drugs, do you? This
question is an example of:
C. Using biased or leading questions.
When observing a patient's verbal and nonverbal communication, the nurse notices a discrepancy.
Which statement is true regarding this situation? The NURSINGTB.COM nurse should:
D. Focus on the patients nonverbal behaviors, because these are often more reflective of a patient's
true feelings.
During an interview, a parent of a hospitalized child is sitting in an open position. As the interviewer
begins to discuss his son's treatment, however, he suddenly crosses his arms against his chest and
crosses his legs. This changed posture would suggest that the parent is: D. Uncomfortable talking about
his son's treatment.
A mother brings her 28-month-old daughter into the clinic for a well-child visit. At the beginning of the
visit, the nurse focuses attention away from the toddler, but as the interview progresses, the toddler
begins to warm up and is smiling shyly at the nurse. The nurse will be most successful in interacting
with the toddler if which is done next?
, b. Stoop down to her level, and ask her about the toy she is holding.
During an examination of a 3-year-old child, the nurse will need to take her blood pressure. What
might the nurse do to try to gain the child's full cooperation?
a. Allow the child to touch the blood pressure cuff first and then tell them that by using the blood
pressure cuff, we can see how strong her muscles are.
A 16-year-old boy has just been admitted to the unit for overnight observation after being in an
automobile accident. What is the nurses best approach to communicating with him?
b. Be totally honest with him, even if the information is unpleasant.
A 75-year-old woman is at the office for a preoperative interview. The nurse is aware that the
interview may take longer than interviews with younger persons. What is the reason for this?
a. An aged person has a longer story to tell.
The nurse is interviewing a male patient who has a hearing impairment. What techniques would be
most beneficial in communicating with this patient?
a. Determine the communication method he prefers.
During a prenatal check, a patient begins to cry as the nurse asks her about previous pregnancies. She
states that she is remembering her last pregnancy, which ended in miscarriage. The nurse's best
response to her crying would be:
b. I can see that you are sad remembering this. It is all right to cry.
A female nurse is interviewing a man who has recently immigrated. During the course of the interview,
he leans forward and then finally moves his chair close enough that his knees are nearly touching the
nurses knees. The nurse begins to feel uncomfortable with his proximity. Which statement most closely
reflects what the nurse should do next?
, a. The nurse should try to relax; these behaviors are culturally appropriate for this person.
A female American Indian has come to the clinic for follow-up diabetic teaching. During the interview,
the nurse notices that she never makes eye contact and speaks mostly to the floor. Which statement is
true regarding this situation?
D. She is showing that she is carefully listening to what the nurse is saying.
The nurse is performing a health interview on a patient who has a language barrier, and no interpreter
is available. Which is the best example of an appropriate question for the nurse to
, ask in this situation?
a. Do you take medicine?
A man arrives at the clinic for his annual wellness physical. He is experiencing no acute health
problems. Which question or statement by the nurse is most appropriate when beginning the
interview?
D. How has your health been since your last visit?
The nurse makes this comment to a patient, I know it may be hard, but you should do what the doctor
ordered because she is the expert in this field. Which statement is correct about the nurses comment?
C. This comment is appropriate because members of the health care team are experts in their area of
patient care.
A female patient does not speak English well, and the nurse needs to choose an interpreter. Which of
the following would be the most appropriate choice?
a. Trained interpreter
During a follow-up visit, the nurse discovers that a patient has not been taking his insulin on a regular
basis. The nurse asks, Why haven't you taken your insulin? Which statement is an appropriate
evaluation of this question?
a. This question may place the patient on the defensive.
The nurse is nearing the end of an interview. Which statement is appropriate at this time? b. Is there
anything else you would like to mention?
During the interview portion of data collection, the nurse collects data D. Subjective
During an interview, the nurse would expect that most of the interview will take place at what
distance?
c. Social distance
He doesn't understand how hard I've tried. I just don't know the best way to do it. What should I do?
The nurses most appropriate response in this case would be:
B. Would you like some information about the different ways a person can quit smoking?
As the nurse enters a patient's room, the nurse finds her crying. The patient states that she has just
found out that the lump in her breast is cancer and says, I'm so afraid of, um, you know. The nurses
most therapeutic response would be to say in a gentle manner:
a. You're afraid you might lose your breast?
A nurse is taking complete health histories on all of the patients attending a wellness workshop. On the
history form, one of the written questions asks, You don't smoke, drink, or take drugs, do you? This
question is an example of:
C. Using biased or leading questions.
When observing a patient's verbal and nonverbal communication, the nurse notices a discrepancy.
Which statement is true regarding this situation? The NURSINGTB.COM nurse should:
D. Focus on the patients nonverbal behaviors, because these are often more reflective of a patient's
true feelings.
During an interview, a parent of a hospitalized child is sitting in an open position. As the interviewer
begins to discuss his son's treatment, however, he suddenly crosses his arms against his chest and
crosses his legs. This changed posture would suggest that the parent is: D. Uncomfortable talking about
his son's treatment.
A mother brings her 28-month-old daughter into the clinic for a well-child visit. At the beginning of the
visit, the nurse focuses attention away from the toddler, but as the interview progresses, the toddler
begins to warm up and is smiling shyly at the nurse. The nurse will be most successful in interacting
with the toddler if which is done next?
, b. Stoop down to her level, and ask her about the toy she is holding.
During an examination of a 3-year-old child, the nurse will need to take her blood pressure. What
might the nurse do to try to gain the child's full cooperation?
a. Allow the child to touch the blood pressure cuff first and then tell them that by using the blood
pressure cuff, we can see how strong her muscles are.
A 16-year-old boy has just been admitted to the unit for overnight observation after being in an
automobile accident. What is the nurses best approach to communicating with him?
b. Be totally honest with him, even if the information is unpleasant.
A 75-year-old woman is at the office for a preoperative interview. The nurse is aware that the
interview may take longer than interviews with younger persons. What is the reason for this?
a. An aged person has a longer story to tell.
The nurse is interviewing a male patient who has a hearing impairment. What techniques would be
most beneficial in communicating with this patient?
a. Determine the communication method he prefers.
During a prenatal check, a patient begins to cry as the nurse asks her about previous pregnancies. She
states that she is remembering her last pregnancy, which ended in miscarriage. The nurse's best
response to her crying would be:
b. I can see that you are sad remembering this. It is all right to cry.
A female nurse is interviewing a man who has recently immigrated. During the course of the interview,
he leans forward and then finally moves his chair close enough that his knees are nearly touching the
nurses knees. The nurse begins to feel uncomfortable with his proximity. Which statement most closely
reflects what the nurse should do next?
, a. The nurse should try to relax; these behaviors are culturally appropriate for this person.
A female American Indian has come to the clinic for follow-up diabetic teaching. During the interview,
the nurse notices that she never makes eye contact and speaks mostly to the floor. Which statement is
true regarding this situation?
D. She is showing that she is carefully listening to what the nurse is saying.
The nurse is performing a health interview on a patient who has a language barrier, and no interpreter
is available. Which is the best example of an appropriate question for the nurse to
, ask in this situation?
a. Do you take medicine?
A man arrives at the clinic for his annual wellness physical. He is experiencing no acute health
problems. Which question or statement by the nurse is most appropriate when beginning the
interview?
D. How has your health been since your last visit?
The nurse makes this comment to a patient, I know it may be hard, but you should do what the doctor
ordered because she is the expert in this field. Which statement is correct about the nurses comment?
C. This comment is appropriate because members of the health care team are experts in their area of
patient care.
A female patient does not speak English well, and the nurse needs to choose an interpreter. Which of
the following would be the most appropriate choice?
a. Trained interpreter
During a follow-up visit, the nurse discovers that a patient has not been taking his insulin on a regular
basis. The nurse asks, Why haven't you taken your insulin? Which statement is an appropriate
evaluation of this question?
a. This question may place the patient on the defensive.
The nurse is nearing the end of an interview. Which statement is appropriate at this time? b. Is there
anything else you would like to mention?
During the interview portion of data collection, the nurse collects data D. Subjective
During an interview, the nurse would expect that most of the interview will take place at what
distance?
c. Social distance
