Test Bank for Basic Geriatric Nursing 7th Edition by Williams.(Chapter 05: Communicating With Older Adults)

Chapter 05: Communicating With Older Adults Williams: Basic Geriatric Nursing, 7th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which best defines therapeutic communication? a. Has a specific intent or purpose b. Is the only form of professional communication c. Should never be used in a social setting d. Requires no special skills, just a willingness to listen ANS: A 2. Why is it important for the nurse to be cautious when using medical jargon with an older adult patient? a. It could become an opportunity to instruct the patient. b. It could become an effective abbreviated communication shortcut. c. It could become an indicator of formal communication. d. It could become a communication barrier. ANS: D 3. The nurse is engaging the patient in social conversation. What is the benefit of social conversation in the health care setting? a. It lets the patient know that he or she is considered to be a person, not just a patient. b. It encourages sharing of intimate details. c. It establishes the nurse’s role as a health care provider. d. It blocks more meaningful therapeutic communication. ANS: A 4. What can the nurse do to improve communication with an older adult patient who has a hearing impairment? a. Speak in a higher tone, standing directly in front of the patient. b. Speak more loudly from several feet away. c. Speak normally with exaggerated hand gestures. d. Speak in a low tone, bending close to the patient. ANS: D 5. Seeing a patient with his head in his arms resting on the over-the-bed table, the nurse steps into the room and asks if the patient feels ill. The patient, without raising his head, says, “I’m fine.” What would be an appropriate response of the nurse? a. Sit down next to the bed and say, “You don’t act fine.” b. Pat him on the shoulder and continue on rounds. c. Say, from the doorway, “If you need anything, just call me.” d. Assist the patient to sit up and say, “Now, that’s much better, isn’t it?” ANS: A NURSINGTB.COM Basic Geriatric Nursing 7th Edition Williams Test Bank This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :01:22 GMT -06:00 NURSINGTB.COM 6. When entering the room of an older adult to insert a catheter, what would be the most effective approach by the nurse? a. Touch the patient and say, “I need to insert this catheter.” b. Approach the bed, turn back the cover, and announce, “The doctor wants a urine specimen.” c. Open catheter tray at bedside, turn back the cover, and say, “Is it okay to put a tube in your bladder?” d. Introduce yourself at the door and ask, “May I insert this catheter for a urine specimen?” ANS: D