NURSING 311 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
The nurses are discussing the importance of using SBAR when communicating.
what is the purpose of the SBAR? - answer-a way to provide a clear, concise
information concerning a patients status
what is the most important information the nurse should share with the patient during
the orientation phase of the nurse-patient relationship? - answer-name, credentials,
extent of responsibility
The nurse is caring for a patient who states "about the diet, I have definite likes and
dislikes when it comes to food. am I going to have to eat only certain foods or will I
have some choice?" what is the most appropriate response for the nurse to give the
patient? - answer-I think we can work enough of your preferences into the diet. why
don't you give me a list of your likes and dislikes and I will consult with the dietitian
about how to include your preferences into the diet.
the nurse is working in a health care facility that utilizes a computerized
documentation system. what is one disadvantage of a computerized documentation
system? - answer-concerns regarding confidentiality
A child is to be admitted to the pediatric unit following an automobile crash. when will
the nurse begin discharge planning process? - answer-the day the patient is
admitted
The nurse has received new written orders for a patient and is unable to understand
one of the orders. what is the appropriate action by the nurse? - answer-seek
clarification from the ordering physician and record clarification
The nurse is assigned to care for a patient who speaks Spanish, and the nurse does
not speak Spanish. what is the best way to communicate with the patient? - answer-
use a professional translator and position the translator directly behind the patient
The nurse is establishing a therapeutic relationship with the client who will have
surgery the following day. which response by the nurse best exemplifies empathy? -
answer-you seem to be frightened by the procedure
The nurse is caring for a patient who says, "I want to die." how should the nurse
respond to the patient? - answer-tell me more about how youre feeling
which statement is true when comparing verbal and nonverbal communication? -
answer-it is more difficult to exercise control over nonverbal communication
the nurse is giving a presentation to high school students about nursing. which
statement by the nurse about diploma, associate, and baccalaureate nursing
AND ANSWERS
The nurses are discussing the importance of using SBAR when communicating.
what is the purpose of the SBAR? - answer-a way to provide a clear, concise
information concerning a patients status
what is the most important information the nurse should share with the patient during
the orientation phase of the nurse-patient relationship? - answer-name, credentials,
extent of responsibility
The nurse is caring for a patient who states "about the diet, I have definite likes and
dislikes when it comes to food. am I going to have to eat only certain foods or will I
have some choice?" what is the most appropriate response for the nurse to give the
patient? - answer-I think we can work enough of your preferences into the diet. why
don't you give me a list of your likes and dislikes and I will consult with the dietitian
about how to include your preferences into the diet.
the nurse is working in a health care facility that utilizes a computerized
documentation system. what is one disadvantage of a computerized documentation
system? - answer-concerns regarding confidentiality
A child is to be admitted to the pediatric unit following an automobile crash. when will
the nurse begin discharge planning process? - answer-the day the patient is
admitted
The nurse has received new written orders for a patient and is unable to understand
one of the orders. what is the appropriate action by the nurse? - answer-seek
clarification from the ordering physician and record clarification
The nurse is assigned to care for a patient who speaks Spanish, and the nurse does
not speak Spanish. what is the best way to communicate with the patient? - answer-
use a professional translator and position the translator directly behind the patient
The nurse is establishing a therapeutic relationship with the client who will have
surgery the following day. which response by the nurse best exemplifies empathy? -
answer-you seem to be frightened by the procedure
The nurse is caring for a patient who says, "I want to die." how should the nurse
respond to the patient? - answer-tell me more about how youre feeling
which statement is true when comparing verbal and nonverbal communication? -
answer-it is more difficult to exercise control over nonverbal communication
the nurse is giving a presentation to high school students about nursing. which
statement by the nurse about diploma, associate, and baccalaureate nursing
