NURSING 102 EXAM 3 2026 HEALTH
ASSESSMENT AND SAFETY STUDY GUIDE FULL
PAPER AND ANSWERS FOR EXAM
PREPARATION
◉ What respiratory findings might be expected in a patient with
congestive heart failure?
Answer: Findings may include dyspnea, paroxysmal nocturnal
dyspnea, crackles, dry hacking cough, tachypnea, pulmonary edema,
and pleural effusions.
◉ What are the phases of the helping relationship in nursing?
Answer: The phases include orientation (establishing rapport),
working (addressing patient needs), and termination (concluding
the relationship).
◉ What are the key characteristics of the helping relationship?
Answer: Dynamic, purposeful and time-limited, involves active
participation, and has professional accountability.
◉ What does professional accountability in nursing entail?
Answer: The nurse is responsible for both the outcomes and the
methods used to achieve them.
, ◉ What is the teach-back method in patient education?
Answer: A technique where the patient explains the information
back in their own words to confirm understanding.
◉ What does SBAR stand for in nursing communication?
Answer: Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation.
◉ What is the purpose of using SBAR?
Answer: To communicate assertively with other nurses and
healthcare providers.
◉ What are the levels of communication discussed in class?
Answer: Intrapersonal, interpersonal, and group communication.
◉ What nonverbal behaviors convey caring to a patient?
Answer: Engaged eye contact, open posture, leaning in, smiling, and
appropriate facial expressions.
◉ What factors influence communication?
Answer: Developmental level, sociocultural differences, roles and
responsibilities, personal space, emotional state, values, and
environment.
ASSESSMENT AND SAFETY STUDY GUIDE FULL
PAPER AND ANSWERS FOR EXAM
PREPARATION
◉ What respiratory findings might be expected in a patient with
congestive heart failure?
Answer: Findings may include dyspnea, paroxysmal nocturnal
dyspnea, crackles, dry hacking cough, tachypnea, pulmonary edema,
and pleural effusions.
◉ What are the phases of the helping relationship in nursing?
Answer: The phases include orientation (establishing rapport),
working (addressing patient needs), and termination (concluding
the relationship).
◉ What are the key characteristics of the helping relationship?
Answer: Dynamic, purposeful and time-limited, involves active
participation, and has professional accountability.
◉ What does professional accountability in nursing entail?
Answer: The nurse is responsible for both the outcomes and the
methods used to achieve them.
, ◉ What is the teach-back method in patient education?
Answer: A technique where the patient explains the information
back in their own words to confirm understanding.
◉ What does SBAR stand for in nursing communication?
Answer: Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation.
◉ What is the purpose of using SBAR?
Answer: To communicate assertively with other nurses and
healthcare providers.
◉ What are the levels of communication discussed in class?
Answer: Intrapersonal, interpersonal, and group communication.
◉ What nonverbal behaviors convey caring to a patient?
Answer: Engaged eye contact, open posture, leaning in, smiling, and
appropriate facial expressions.
◉ What factors influence communication?
Answer: Developmental level, sociocultural differences, roles and
responsibilities, personal space, emotional state, values, and
environment.
