Pearson Module 38 Communication
Question and answers already passed
The nurse is conducting a home visit for a patient who indicates feeling
depressed due to not progressing as fast as expected after surgery. The
nurse states, "Everyone heals differently. What do you think is hindering your
progression?"
Which factor supports the nurse-patient relationship by being direct and
showing concern to the patient's issue?
Credibility and adaptability
Simplicity and relevance
Clarity and brevity
Timing and relevance - correct answer Clarity & brevity
A patient is being admitted for dehydration. The patient can understand
English but has difficulty speaking the language. Which strategy should the
nurse implement in this situation?
Google the patient's heritage.
Use proper medical terminology to communicate because of the patient's
education.
Use gestures commonly used in the United States.
Know how individuals in the patient's culture greet one another. - correct
answer Know how individuals in the patient's culture greet one another.
The nurse has been determining a method of communicating with a patient
who is recovering from a stroke. Which patient observation indicates that an
effective communication method has been established by the nurse?
, Holding a pen to write on paper
Groaning to get the nurse's attention
Spelling words on a bedside table using tiled letters
Slapping the nurse's hand to refuse an action - correct answer Spelling words
on a bedside table using tiled letters
The nurse came into a patient's room and took a chair by the patient's bedside
for use by another patient's family member. The chair was never returned.
Which communication issue was violated by the nurse?
Territoriality
Congruence
Environment
Attitudes - correct answer Territoriality
An older adult patient with a hearing deficit is admitted to the unit by the
nurse. Which nursing action should the nurse follow to support the patient's
communication needs during the assessment process?
Ask whether a family member is available to complete the assessment.
Sit beside the patient during the assessment.
Shout into the patient's good ear when talking.
Close the door to the room when conducting the assessment. - correct answer
Close the door to the room when conducting the assessment.
A patient states, "I've been having stomach pain, nausea, headache, and
diarrhea for the past 3 days." The nurse intently nods while writing the
Question and answers already passed
The nurse is conducting a home visit for a patient who indicates feeling
depressed due to not progressing as fast as expected after surgery. The
nurse states, "Everyone heals differently. What do you think is hindering your
progression?"
Which factor supports the nurse-patient relationship by being direct and
showing concern to the patient's issue?
Credibility and adaptability
Simplicity and relevance
Clarity and brevity
Timing and relevance - correct answer Clarity & brevity
A patient is being admitted for dehydration. The patient can understand
English but has difficulty speaking the language. Which strategy should the
nurse implement in this situation?
Google the patient's heritage.
Use proper medical terminology to communicate because of the patient's
education.
Use gestures commonly used in the United States.
Know how individuals in the patient's culture greet one another. - correct
answer Know how individuals in the patient's culture greet one another.
The nurse has been determining a method of communicating with a patient
who is recovering from a stroke. Which patient observation indicates that an
effective communication method has been established by the nurse?
, Holding a pen to write on paper
Groaning to get the nurse's attention
Spelling words on a bedside table using tiled letters
Slapping the nurse's hand to refuse an action - correct answer Spelling words
on a bedside table using tiled letters
The nurse came into a patient's room and took a chair by the patient's bedside
for use by another patient's family member. The chair was never returned.
Which communication issue was violated by the nurse?
Territoriality
Congruence
Environment
Attitudes - correct answer Territoriality
An older adult patient with a hearing deficit is admitted to the unit by the
nurse. Which nursing action should the nurse follow to support the patient's
communication needs during the assessment process?
Ask whether a family member is available to complete the assessment.
Sit beside the patient during the assessment.
Shout into the patient's good ear when talking.
Close the door to the room when conducting the assessment. - correct answer
Close the door to the room when conducting the assessment.
A patient states, "I've been having stomach pain, nausea, headache, and
diarrhea for the past 3 days." The nurse intently nods while writing the
