FINAL EXAM NURS 170 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS | LATEST EXAM
Communication - CORRECT ANSWER - Is a process of interaction between
people in which symbols are used to create, exchange, and interpret messages
about ideas, emotions, and mind states
scope of communication - CORRECT ANSWER - The scope ranges from
effective communication to no communication
Primary categories - CORRECT ANSWER - -Verbal: spoken words or written
symbols
-Nonverbal: All communication that is not spoken or written
-Symbolic: Incorporates art and music to enhance meaning
-metacommunication: context of the message
Process for complementary exchange - CORRECT ANSWER - -In each
exchange, each pt is, in turn, either a sender or receiver
-As each transmission is completed, the receiver perceives the message,
interprets the symbols, and responds again using symbols
Context - CORRECT ANSWER - Context is important to the quality of
meaning derived by participants during the process of complementary
exchange. Contextual factors include:
-Relationship between participants
-Internal mood states
-mental and physical conditions
-Experience and education
,-Environment
Relational Roles - CORRECT ANSWER - -relationships always effect the
communication process
-relational roles can affect the communication process
-Power and status affect communication between participants
Communication as learned skill - CORRECT ANSWER - -A learned skill
acquired over time
-Unique communication patterns within the health care environment
-Cognitive, behavioral, and cultural factors all influence communication
-Medical terminology and intrapersonal communication will help nurses
communicate
Theoretical links - CORRECT ANSWER - Most basic theory is a linear
process model with a sender transmitting a message to a receiver
-Complex model is more accurate; communication is interactive with multiple
influential factors
-Effective communication is an active two way process with an exchange of
clear, concise, accurate, timely, and usable information
Communication competence - CORRECT ANSWER - -Means that
communication by the nurse is effective and appropriate
-Includes skills for communicating clearly and accurately with the pt and
family, other nurses, and other members of the health care team; should begin
early in nurses education
-Evolves with experience and professional development throughout a nursing
career
,Patient safety and health care quality - CORRECT ANSWER - -In the US
health care system, an estimated 98,000 medical errors occur each year that lead
to pt injury and death
-Communication is a frequently cited caused of errors in the delivery of health
care
-One effective communication technique is SBAR
Electronic health record - CORRECT ANSWER - -Accurate and timely
documentation in the pt record
-Important source of information and a major means of communication between
members of the team
-Legal document
-Evidence of providers actions
Advocacy - CORRECT ANSWER - -Speaking up for pts to ensure that health
needs are met is an expectation within the scope of professional nursing practice
-Ability to speak assertively, credibly, and authoritatively is a highly valued
communication skill critical for effective advocacy
Osteoporosis is a disease - CORRECT ANSWER - When the skeleton loses
mineral density, the structure becomes thin and unable to take normal weight,
leaving bones that break easily
Risk factors for osteoporosis - CORRECT ANSWER - -Gender
-Heredity
-Age
-Fracture history
-Medical conditions
-Medications
, Things you can change to avoid osteoporosis - CORRECT ANSWER - -
Calcium consumption
-Vitamin D intake
-Quit smoking or vaping
-Alcohol consumption
-Physical activity
-Posture
-Low body weight (BMI<20)
-Some medications
Conditions that cause bone loss - CORRECT ANSWER - -Alcoholism
-Cancers
-Celiac disease
-Crohn's disease
-Cushings disease
-Diabetes type II
-Disordered eating
-Hyperthyroidism
-Liver disease
-Malabsorption
-Rheumatoid arthritis
Meds that cause bone loss - CORRECT ANSWER - -Anticoagulants (heparin)
-Anticonvulsants (Dilantin)
-Aromatase inhibitors
-Androgen Deprivation therapy
-Chemotherapy drugs
-Cyclosporine
CORRECT ANSWERS | LATEST EXAM
Communication - CORRECT ANSWER - Is a process of interaction between
people in which symbols are used to create, exchange, and interpret messages
about ideas, emotions, and mind states
scope of communication - CORRECT ANSWER - The scope ranges from
effective communication to no communication
Primary categories - CORRECT ANSWER - -Verbal: spoken words or written
symbols
-Nonverbal: All communication that is not spoken or written
-Symbolic: Incorporates art and music to enhance meaning
-metacommunication: context of the message
Process for complementary exchange - CORRECT ANSWER - -In each
exchange, each pt is, in turn, either a sender or receiver
-As each transmission is completed, the receiver perceives the message,
interprets the symbols, and responds again using symbols
Context - CORRECT ANSWER - Context is important to the quality of
meaning derived by participants during the process of complementary
exchange. Contextual factors include:
-Relationship between participants
-Internal mood states
-mental and physical conditions
-Experience and education
,-Environment
Relational Roles - CORRECT ANSWER - -relationships always effect the
communication process
-relational roles can affect the communication process
-Power and status affect communication between participants
Communication as learned skill - CORRECT ANSWER - -A learned skill
acquired over time
-Unique communication patterns within the health care environment
-Cognitive, behavioral, and cultural factors all influence communication
-Medical terminology and intrapersonal communication will help nurses
communicate
Theoretical links - CORRECT ANSWER - Most basic theory is a linear
process model with a sender transmitting a message to a receiver
-Complex model is more accurate; communication is interactive with multiple
influential factors
-Effective communication is an active two way process with an exchange of
clear, concise, accurate, timely, and usable information
Communication competence - CORRECT ANSWER - -Means that
communication by the nurse is effective and appropriate
-Includes skills for communicating clearly and accurately with the pt and
family, other nurses, and other members of the health care team; should begin
early in nurses education
-Evolves with experience and professional development throughout a nursing
career
,Patient safety and health care quality - CORRECT ANSWER - -In the US
health care system, an estimated 98,000 medical errors occur each year that lead
to pt injury and death
-Communication is a frequently cited caused of errors in the delivery of health
care
-One effective communication technique is SBAR
Electronic health record - CORRECT ANSWER - -Accurate and timely
documentation in the pt record
-Important source of information and a major means of communication between
members of the team
-Legal document
-Evidence of providers actions
Advocacy - CORRECT ANSWER - -Speaking up for pts to ensure that health
needs are met is an expectation within the scope of professional nursing practice
-Ability to speak assertively, credibly, and authoritatively is a highly valued
communication skill critical for effective advocacy
Osteoporosis is a disease - CORRECT ANSWER - When the skeleton loses
mineral density, the structure becomes thin and unable to take normal weight,
leaving bones that break easily
Risk factors for osteoporosis - CORRECT ANSWER - -Gender
-Heredity
-Age
-Fracture history
-Medical conditions
-Medications
, Things you can change to avoid osteoporosis - CORRECT ANSWER - -
Calcium consumption
-Vitamin D intake
-Quit smoking or vaping
-Alcohol consumption
-Physical activity
-Posture
-Low body weight (BMI<20)
-Some medications
Conditions that cause bone loss - CORRECT ANSWER - -Alcoholism
-Cancers
-Celiac disease
-Crohn's disease
-Cushings disease
-Diabetes type II
-Disordered eating
-Hyperthyroidism
-Liver disease
-Malabsorption
-Rheumatoid arthritis
Meds that cause bone loss - CORRECT ANSWER - -Anticoagulants (heparin)
-Anticonvulsants (Dilantin)
-Aromatase inhibitors
-Androgen Deprivation therapy
-Chemotherapy drugs
-Cyclosporine
