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Exam 1 ATI Practice Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client who states "I B
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
which of the following actions should the A
nurse take when using the communication C
technique of active listening (select all E
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
,a nurse if caring for a client who is C
concerned about his impending D
discharge to home with a new colostomy E
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
which of the following strategies should a B
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
a nurse is caring for a school-age child B
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
A charge nurse is conducting a class on D
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
, A nurse is communicating with a client on D
the acute mental health facility. The client
states, "I can't sleep. I stay up all night."
The nurse responds, "You are having
difficulty sleeping?" Which of the
following therapeutic communication
techniques is the nurse demonstrating?
A. Offering general leads
B. Summarizing
C. Focusing
D. Restating
A nurse is communicating with a newly A
admitted client. Which of the following is
a barrier to therapeutic communication?
A. Offering advice
B. Reflecting meaning
C. Listening attentively
D. Giving information
A nurse is conducting therapy with C
several clients and their families. Effective
communication with clients and families is
based on:
A. discussing in-depth topics with which
the client feels comfortable.
B. using silence to avoid unpleasant or
difficult topics.
C. attending to verbal and nonverbal
behaviors.
D. requiring the client and family to ask for
feedback.
When a family asks a nurse for D
reassurance about a client's condition,
which of the following is an appropriate
response?
A. "I think your son is getting better. What
have you noticed?"
B. "I'm sure everything will be okay. It just
takes time to heal."
C. "I'm not sure what's wrong. Have you
asked the doctor about your concerns?"
D. "I understand you're concerned. Let's
discuss what concerns you specifically."
Exam 1 ATI Practice Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client who states "I B
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
which of the following actions should the A
nurse take when using the communication C
technique of active listening (select all E
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
,a nurse if caring for a client who is C
concerned about his impending D
discharge to home with a new colostomy E
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
which of the following strategies should a B
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
a nurse is caring for a school-age child B
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
A charge nurse is conducting a class on D
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
, A nurse is communicating with a client on D
the acute mental health facility. The client
states, "I can't sleep. I stay up all night."
The nurse responds, "You are having
difficulty sleeping?" Which of the
following therapeutic communication
techniques is the nurse demonstrating?
A. Offering general leads
B. Summarizing
C. Focusing
D. Restating
A nurse is communicating with a newly A
admitted client. Which of the following is
a barrier to therapeutic communication?
A. Offering advice
B. Reflecting meaning
C. Listening attentively
D. Giving information
A nurse is conducting therapy with C
several clients and their families. Effective
communication with clients and families is
based on:
A. discussing in-depth topics with which
the client feels comfortable.
B. using silence to avoid unpleasant or
difficult topics.
C. attending to verbal and nonverbal
behaviors.
D. requiring the client and family to ask for
feedback.
When a family asks a nurse for D
reassurance about a client's condition,
which of the following is an appropriate
response?
A. "I think your son is getting better. What
have you noticed?"
B. "I'm sure everything will be okay. It just
takes time to heal."
C. "I'm not sure what's wrong. Have you
asked the doctor about your concerns?"
D. "I understand you're concerned. Let's
discuss what concerns you specifically."
