ATI: RN Communication Assessment.Garanteed pass.
A nurse calls the unit to say that they will be late for their shift. The charge nurse responds,
"Don't worry, take your time and be safe." After hanging up the phone, the charge nurse then
says to staff at the nurses' station 1'm tired of that nurse always being late. I wish someone
would do something about their tardiness." Which of the following communication styles is the
charge nurse demonstrating? - Correct Answers-Passive-aggressive
A nurse in the PACU is determining if a client has pain. The client is drowsy and opens their eyes
to verbal stimuli but is unable to communicate their pain level. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take? - Correct Answers-Use an alternative method for determining the
client's pain level.
A nurse is instructing a client regarding heart-healthy activities. This action represents which of
the following phases of the nurse-client relationship? - Correct Answers-Exploitation
A nurse enters a client's room and stands near the client to ask them if they need anything. The
client continues to watch the television, which is at a loud volume. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take? - Correct Answers-Lower the volume on the television.
A nurse is planning to teach new assistive personnel (AP) how to use a bedside glucose monitor
to check a client's blood glucose level. The nurse will include a 30-min face-to-face lecture and a
written copy of the step-by-step procedure. Which of the following modes of communication is
the nurse using in the teaching plan? (Select all that apply.) - Correct Answers-Verbal is correct.
Written is correct.
Nonverbal is correct.
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who has hypertension during a follow-up
appointment and is focusing on the client's ability to make healthy behavior changes. Which of
the following statements by the nurse is an example of the use of affirmations? - Correct
Answers-"I'm glad you decided to continue your fitness routine."
A nurse manager is planning to introduce a new scheduling policy to the unit staff. Which of the
following methods of communication should the nurse manager use? - Correct Answers-
Schedule a face-to-face unit staff meeting.
A nurse calls the unit to say that they will be late for their shift. The charge nurse responds,
"Don't worry, take your time and be safe." After hanging up the phone, the charge nurse then
says to staff at the nurses' station 1'm tired of that nurse always being late. I wish someone
would do something about their tardiness." Which of the following communication styles is the
charge nurse demonstrating? - Correct Answers-Passive-aggressive
A nurse in the PACU is determining if a client has pain. The client is drowsy and opens their eyes
to verbal stimuli but is unable to communicate their pain level. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take? - Correct Answers-Use an alternative method for determining the
client's pain level.
A nurse is instructing a client regarding heart-healthy activities. This action represents which of
the following phases of the nurse-client relationship? - Correct Answers-Exploitation
A nurse enters a client's room and stands near the client to ask them if they need anything. The
client continues to watch the television, which is at a loud volume. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take? - Correct Answers-Lower the volume on the television.
A nurse is planning to teach new assistive personnel (AP) how to use a bedside glucose monitor
to check a client's blood glucose level. The nurse will include a 30-min face-to-face lecture and a
written copy of the step-by-step procedure. Which of the following modes of communication is
the nurse using in the teaching plan? (Select all that apply.) - Correct Answers-Verbal is correct.
Written is correct.
Nonverbal is correct.
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who has hypertension during a follow-up
appointment and is focusing on the client's ability to make healthy behavior changes. Which of
the following statements by the nurse is an example of the use of affirmations? - Correct
Answers-"I'm glad you decided to continue your fitness routine."
A nurse manager is planning to introduce a new scheduling policy to the unit staff. Which of the
following methods of communication should the nurse manager use? - Correct Answers-
Schedule a face-to-face unit staff meeting.
