NCOM 1000 Exam Questions with
Answers (Graded A)
A practical nurse can demonstrate active listening by
Select one:
a. agreeing with the client
b. repeating everything the client says to clarify
c. assuming a relaxed posture, establishing eye contact, and leaning toward
the client
d. smiling and nodding continuously throughout the interview - ANSWER-c.
assuming a relaxed posture, establishing eye contact, and leaning toward
the client
In the orientation phase of the helping relationship, you might
Select one:
a. discuss the cards and flowers in the room
b. review the client's history to identify possible health concerns
c. work together with the client to establish goals
, d. use therapeutic communication to manage a client's confusion - ANSWER-
a. discuss the cards and flowers in the room
"I'm not sure I understand what you mean by 'sicker than usual.' What is
different now?" This statement reflects the therapeutic technique of
Select one:
a. paraphrasing
b. providing information
c. clarifying
d. focusing - ANSWER-c. clarifying
A nurse-patient helping relationship is characterized by which of the
following actions by the nurse?
Select one:
a. Solving problems for the patient
b. Distorting the truth when the patient is to receive bad news to protect the
patient
c. Conveying acceptance by always agreeing with the patient or approving of
the patient's decisions or actions
Answers (Graded A)
A practical nurse can demonstrate active listening by
Select one:
a. agreeing with the client
b. repeating everything the client says to clarify
c. assuming a relaxed posture, establishing eye contact, and leaning toward
the client
d. smiling and nodding continuously throughout the interview - ANSWER-c.
assuming a relaxed posture, establishing eye contact, and leaning toward
the client
In the orientation phase of the helping relationship, you might
Select one:
a. discuss the cards and flowers in the room
b. review the client's history to identify possible health concerns
c. work together with the client to establish goals
, d. use therapeutic communication to manage a client's confusion - ANSWER-
a. discuss the cards and flowers in the room
"I'm not sure I understand what you mean by 'sicker than usual.' What is
different now?" This statement reflects the therapeutic technique of
Select one:
a. paraphrasing
b. providing information
c. clarifying
d. focusing - ANSWER-c. clarifying
A nurse-patient helping relationship is characterized by which of the
following actions by the nurse?
Select one:
a. Solving problems for the patient
b. Distorting the truth when the patient is to receive bad news to protect the
patient
c. Conveying acceptance by always agreeing with the patient or approving of
the patient's decisions or actions
