ATI: RN COMMUNICATION
ASSESSMENT EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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.) - ANS Verbal is correct.
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ASSESSMENT EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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.) - ANS Verbal is correct.
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