NUR 100 PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 2 FORTIS COLLEGE LATEST
2024/2025 EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+/
NUR 100 LATEST EXAM 1 (NEW!!)
A new nurse complains to her preceptor that she has no time for therapeutic
communication with her patients. Which of the following is the best strategy to help the
nurse find more time for this communication? -
ANSWER-Include communication while performing tasks such as changing dressings
and checking vital signs.
A nurse is talking with a young-adult patient about the purpose of a new medication.
The nurse says, "I want to be clear. Can you tell me in your words the purpose of this
medicine?" This exchange is an example of which element of the transactional
communication process? -
ANSWER-Obtaining feedback
A patient who is Spanish-speaking does not appear to understand the nurse's
information on wound care. Which action should the nurse take? -
ANSWER-Use a professional interpreter to provide wound care education in Spanish
A nurse prepares to contact a patient's physician about a change in the patient's
condition. Using SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation)
communication, which of the following is the correct order?
1. "She is a 53-year-old female who was admitted 2 days ago with pneumonia and was
started on Levaquin at 5 pm yesterday. She complains of a poor appetite."
2. "The patient reported feeling very nauseated after her dose of Levaquin an hour ago."
3. "Would you like to make a change in antibiotics, or could we give her a nutritional
supplement before her medication?"
4. "The patient started complaining of nausea yesterday evening and has vomited
several times during the night." -
5. ANSWER-B. 4, 1, 2, 3
A nurse is assigned to care for a patient for the first time and states, "I don't know a lot
about your culture and want to learn how to better meet your health care needs." Which
therapeutic communication technique did the nurse use in this situation? -
ANSWER-D. Humility
A new nurse is experiencing lateral violence at work. Which steps could the nurse take
to address this problem? -
ANSWER-Talk with the preceptor or manager and ask for assistance in handling this
issue
A nurse has been gathering physical assessment data on a patient and is now listening
to the patient's concerns. The nurse sets a goal of care that incorporates the patient's
desire to make treatment decisions. This is an example of the nurse engaged in which
phase of the nurse-patient relationship? -
ANSWER-Working phase
A patient is evaluated in the emergency department after causing an automobile
,accident while being under the influence of alcohol. While assessing the patient, which
, statement would be the most therapeutic? -
ANSWER-Tell me what happened before, during, and after the automobile accident
tonight."
A nursing student is reviewing a process recording with the instructor. The student
engaged the patient in a discussion about availability of family members to provide
support at home once the patient is discharged. The student reviews with the instructor
whether the comments used encouraged openness and allowed the patient to "tell his
story." This is an example of which step of the nursing process? -
ANSWER-Evaluation
When working with an older adult who is hearing-impaired, the use of which techniques
would improve communication? (Select all that apply.) -
ANSWER-Check for needed adaptive equipment.
Give the patient time to respond to questions
Keep communication short and to the point.
Nurses must communicate effectively with the health care team for which of the
following reasons? (Select all that apply.) -
ANSWER-Reduce the risk of errors to the patient
Provide optimum level of patient care
Improve patient outcomes
Motivational interviewing (MI) is a technique that applies understanding a patient's
values and goals in helping the patient make behavior changes. What are other benefits
of using MI techniques? (Select all that apply.) -
ANSWER-Gaining an understanding of patient's motivations
Recognizing patient's strengths and supporting their efforts
Identifying differences in patient's health goals and current behaviors
Which strategies should a nurse use to facilitate a safe transition of care during a
patient's transfer from the hospital to a skilled nursing facility? (Select all that apply.) -
ANSWER-Collaboration between staff members from sending and receiving
departments
Using a standardized transfer policy and transfer tool
The nurse uses silence as a therapeutic communication technique. What is the purpose
of the nurse's silence? (Select all that apply.) -
ANSWER-Prompt the patient to talk when he or she is ready
Allow the patient time to think and gain insight
A patient needs to learn to use a walker. Which domain is required for learning this
skill? -
ANSWER-Psychomotor domain
A patient newly diagnosed with cervical cancer is going home. The patient is avoiding
discussion of her illness and postoperative orders. What is the nurse's best plan in
teaching this patient? -
ANSWER-Provide only the information that the patient needs to go home
2024/2025 EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+/
NUR 100 LATEST EXAM 1 (NEW!!)
A new nurse complains to her preceptor that she has no time for therapeutic
communication with her patients. Which of the following is the best strategy to help the
nurse find more time for this communication? -
ANSWER-Include communication while performing tasks such as changing dressings
and checking vital signs.
A nurse is talking with a young-adult patient about the purpose of a new medication.
The nurse says, "I want to be clear. Can you tell me in your words the purpose of this
medicine?" This exchange is an example of which element of the transactional
communication process? -
ANSWER-Obtaining feedback
A patient who is Spanish-speaking does not appear to understand the nurse's
information on wound care. Which action should the nurse take? -
ANSWER-Use a professional interpreter to provide wound care education in Spanish
A nurse prepares to contact a patient's physician about a change in the patient's
condition. Using SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation)
communication, which of the following is the correct order?
1. "She is a 53-year-old female who was admitted 2 days ago with pneumonia and was
started on Levaquin at 5 pm yesterday. She complains of a poor appetite."
2. "The patient reported feeling very nauseated after her dose of Levaquin an hour ago."
3. "Would you like to make a change in antibiotics, or could we give her a nutritional
supplement before her medication?"
4. "The patient started complaining of nausea yesterday evening and has vomited
several times during the night." -
5. ANSWER-B. 4, 1, 2, 3
A nurse is assigned to care for a patient for the first time and states, "I don't know a lot
about your culture and want to learn how to better meet your health care needs." Which
therapeutic communication technique did the nurse use in this situation? -
ANSWER-D. Humility
A new nurse is experiencing lateral violence at work. Which steps could the nurse take
to address this problem? -
ANSWER-Talk with the preceptor or manager and ask for assistance in handling this
issue
A nurse has been gathering physical assessment data on a patient and is now listening
to the patient's concerns. The nurse sets a goal of care that incorporates the patient's
desire to make treatment decisions. This is an example of the nurse engaged in which
phase of the nurse-patient relationship? -
ANSWER-Working phase
A patient is evaluated in the emergency department after causing an automobile
,accident while being under the influence of alcohol. While assessing the patient, which
, statement would be the most therapeutic? -
ANSWER-Tell me what happened before, during, and after the automobile accident
tonight."
A nursing student is reviewing a process recording with the instructor. The student
engaged the patient in a discussion about availability of family members to provide
support at home once the patient is discharged. The student reviews with the instructor
whether the comments used encouraged openness and allowed the patient to "tell his
story." This is an example of which step of the nursing process? -
ANSWER-Evaluation
When working with an older adult who is hearing-impaired, the use of which techniques
would improve communication? (Select all that apply.) -
ANSWER-Check for needed adaptive equipment.
Give the patient time to respond to questions
Keep communication short and to the point.
Nurses must communicate effectively with the health care team for which of the
following reasons? (Select all that apply.) -
ANSWER-Reduce the risk of errors to the patient
Provide optimum level of patient care
Improve patient outcomes
Motivational interviewing (MI) is a technique that applies understanding a patient's
values and goals in helping the patient make behavior changes. What are other benefits
of using MI techniques? (Select all that apply.) -
ANSWER-Gaining an understanding of patient's motivations
Recognizing patient's strengths and supporting their efforts
Identifying differences in patient's health goals and current behaviors
Which strategies should a nurse use to facilitate a safe transition of care during a
patient's transfer from the hospital to a skilled nursing facility? (Select all that apply.) -
ANSWER-Collaboration between staff members from sending and receiving
departments
Using a standardized transfer policy and transfer tool
The nurse uses silence as a therapeutic communication technique. What is the purpose
of the nurse's silence? (Select all that apply.) -
ANSWER-Prompt the patient to talk when he or she is ready
Allow the patient time to think and gain insight
A patient needs to learn to use a walker. Which domain is required for learning this
skill? -
ANSWER-Psychomotor domain
A patient newly diagnosed with cervical cancer is going home. The patient is avoiding
discussion of her illness and postoperative orders. What is the nurse's best plan in
teaching this patient? -
ANSWER-Provide only the information that the patient needs to go home
