Exam 1 ATI Practice Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client who states "I have to check with my wife and see if
she thinks I am ready to go home" The nurse replies, "How do you feel about
going home today?" Which clarifying technique is the nurse using to enhance
communication with the client?
A. pacing
B. reflecting
C. paraphrasing
D. restating - ✔✔✔ANSWER-B
,which of the following actions should the nurse take when using the
communication technique of active listening (select all that apply)
A. open posture
B. write down what client says to avoid forgetting details
C. establish and maintain eye contact
D. nod in agreement with the client throughout conversation
E. respond positively when giving feedback - ✔✔✔ANSWER-A
C
E
a nurse if caring for a client who is concerned about his impending discharge to
home with a new colostomy because he is an avid swimmer. which of the
following statements should the nurse use (select all that apply)
A. you will do great. you just have to get used to it.
B. what are you worried about going home
C. your daily routines will be different when you go home
D. tell me about your support system youll have after you leave the hospital
E. let me tell you about a friend of mine with a colostomy who also enjoys
swimming - ✔✔✔ANSWER-C
D
E
, which of the following strategies should a nurse use to establish a helping
relationship with a client
A. make sure the communication is equally reciprocal between the nurse and client
B. encourage client to communicate his thoughts and feelings
C. give nurse-client communication no time limits
D. allow communication to occur spontaneously throughout nurse-client
relationship - ✔✔✔ANSWER-B
a nurse is caring for a school-age child who is sitting in a chair. to facilitate
effective communication, which of the following actions should the nurse take
A. touch childs arm
B. sit at eye level
C. stand facing child
D. stand with relaxed posture - ✔✔✔ANSWER-B
A charge nurse is conducting a class on therapeutic communication to a group of
newly licensed nurses. Which of the following responses by the newly licensed
nurse requires additional teaching regarding nonverbal communication?
A. Personal space
B. Posture
C. Eye contact
D. Intonation - ✔✔✔ANSWER-D
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A nurse is caring for a client who states "I have to check with my wife and see if
she thinks I am ready to go home" The nurse replies, "How do you feel about
going home today?" Which clarifying technique is the nurse using to enhance
communication with the client?
A. pacing
B. reflecting
C. paraphrasing
D. restating - ✔✔✔ANSWER-B
,which of the following actions should the nurse take when using the
communication technique of active listening (select all that apply)
A. open posture
B. write down what client says to avoid forgetting details
C. establish and maintain eye contact
D. nod in agreement with the client throughout conversation
E. respond positively when giving feedback - ✔✔✔ANSWER-A
C
E
a nurse if caring for a client who is concerned about his impending discharge to
home with a new colostomy because he is an avid swimmer. which of the
following statements should the nurse use (select all that apply)
A. you will do great. you just have to get used to it.
B. what are you worried about going home
C. your daily routines will be different when you go home
D. tell me about your support system youll have after you leave the hospital
E. let me tell you about a friend of mine with a colostomy who also enjoys
swimming - ✔✔✔ANSWER-C
D
E
, which of the following strategies should a nurse use to establish a helping
relationship with a client
A. make sure the communication is equally reciprocal between the nurse and client
B. encourage client to communicate his thoughts and feelings
C. give nurse-client communication no time limits
D. allow communication to occur spontaneously throughout nurse-client
relationship - ✔✔✔ANSWER-B
a nurse is caring for a school-age child who is sitting in a chair. to facilitate
effective communication, which of the following actions should the nurse take
A. touch childs arm
B. sit at eye level
C. stand facing child
D. stand with relaxed posture - ✔✔✔ANSWER-B
A charge nurse is conducting a class on therapeutic communication to a group of
newly licensed nurses. Which of the following responses by the newly licensed
nurse requires additional teaching regarding nonverbal communication?
A. Personal space
B. Posture
C. Eye contact
D. Intonation - ✔✔✔ANSWER-D
