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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 - ANSWERD
A nurse is communicating with a client on 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 - ANSWERD
A nurse is communicating with a newly admitted client. Which of the following is a barrier to therapeutic
communication?
A. Offering advice
B. Reflecting meaning
C. Listening attentively
,D. Giving information - ANSWERA
A nurse is conducting therapy with 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. - ANSWERC
When a family asks a nurse for 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." - ANSWERD
A nurse is caring for a 20-year-old client who is sexually active and has come to the college health clinic
for a first-time checkup. Which of the following interventions should the nurse perform first to
determine the client's need for health promotion and disease prevention?
a. Measure vital signs.
b. Encourage HIV screening.
c. Determine risk factors.
d. Instruct the client to use condoms. - ANSWERC
A nurse in a clinic is planning health promotion and disease prevention strategies for a client who has
multiple risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Which of the following interventions should the nurse
include? (SATA)
, a. Help the client see the benefits of her actions.
b. Identify the client's support systems.
c. Suggest and recommend community resources.
d. Devise and set goals for the client.
e. Teach stress management strategies. - ANSWERA
B
C
E
A nurse in a health clinic is caring for a 21-year-old client who reports a sore throat. The client tells the
nurse that he has not seen a doctor since high school. Which of the following health screenings should
the nurse expect the provider to perform for this client?
a. Testicular examination
b. Blood glucose
c. Fecal occult blood
d. Prostate-specific antigen - ANSWERA
A nurse is talking with a client who recently attended a cholesterol screening event and a heart-healthy
nutrition presentation at a neighborhood center. The client's total cholesterol was 248 mg/dL. After
seeing the provider, the client started taking medication to lower his cholesterol level. The client was
later hospitalized for severe chest pain, and subsequently enrolled in a cardiac rehabilitation program.
Which of the following activities for the client is an example of primary prevention?
a. Cholesterol screening
b. Nutrition presentation
c. Medication therapy
d. Cardiac rehabilitation - ANSWERB
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?