Nurs 125 Health Assessment and Symptom Analysis Practice Questions and Correct Answers

How do we speak in a therapeutic verbal way? we use a calm tone, we are relaxed, we introduce ourselves to build familiarity and trust, we ask what they would like to be called. We actively listen by making eye contact, having an open posture, leaning forward, being eye level with them, asking open ended questions. How do we use therapeutic communication with infants and young children? we use a calm tone and are relaxed because they easily pick up on non verbal behaviours. We do not enter the room if we are anxious. We smile to show friendliness. What do we observe in families with newborns? we observe how they interact with the baby, whether they encourage happy behaviour or if their behaviour is appropriate for the situation. We do not want a irritable patient because this is a reason for concern such as post partum. We also must keep in mind families are often sleep deprived and this can manifest anxiety and depression. What do we look for between the parents and child's interactions in an interview? we look to see who is answering the questions. We typically want the child to answer first and the parent to fill in any gaps. How do we interview adolescents? we interview them alone to ask about sensitive topics like sexuality, drugs, and alcohol. We want to allow these patients privacy and we must treat them like an adult in order for them to feel comfortable and relaxed. We may ask them about school activities and hobbies to warm up the conversation. How do we communicate with school age children? we address them so they feel like they are the most important thing in the room. We collect most of the data from the parents but we do not ignore the child. We want the child to answer if they have the cognitive ability, and the parent to fill in any blanks. How do we use therapeutic communication for adults? we create a relaxing environment by closing a door so there is less noise, we turn up the temperature a bit, we also avoid rushing so they are able to tell their story and feel that they have been heard. We need to prioritize questions so we do not tire and stress the patient out. How do we communicate with someone who has a hearing impairment? we ensure their hearing aid is on and they can hear us, we can therapeutically touch the patient and use visual signs before interacting with them. We need them to hear everything so we need to ensure the environment is quiet. We ask open ended questions so we know