5 elements of nurse patient relationship Correct Answers -
building trust
- demonstrating empathy
- establishing boundaries
- recognizing and respecting cultural influences
- developing a comprehensive plan of care
A patient comes to the emergency department complaining of
nausea and vomiting. What should the nurse ask the patient
about first?
A. Family history of diabetes
B. Medications the patient is taking
C. Operations the patient has had in the past
D. Severity and duration of the nausea and vomiting Correct
Answers D
A patient reports feeling tired and complains of not sleeping at
night. What action should the nurse perform first?
A. Identify reasons the patient is unable to sleep.
B. Request medication to help the patient sleep.
C. Tell the patient that sleep will come with relaxation.
D. Notify the physician that the patient is restless and anxious.
Correct Answers A
An alert, oriented patient is admitted to the hospital with chest
pain. Who is the best source of primary data on this patient?
A. Family member
B. Physician
C. Another nurse
, D. Patient Correct Answers D
assessment Correct Answers organized and ongoing appraisal
of patient's well-being
body language Correct Answers posture, stance, and gait
Caring Correct Answers is a core nursing value that promotes
health, healing and hope. (National League for Nursing, 2014).
The nurse must demonstrate behaviors which create an
environment that minimizes risk and optimizes healing and
hope. Through knowledgeable and competent nursing care, the
patient is supported to choose the best action for themselves. "A
culture of caring, as a fundamental part of the nursing
profession, characterizes our concern and consideration for the
whole person, our commitment to the common good, and our
outreach to those who are vulnerable" (National League for
Nursing, 2014).
Clara Barton Correct Answers practiced in the civil war, and
established the American Red Cross
clinical pathways Correct Answers multidisciplinary resources
to guide patient care
context Correct Answers environment, internal mood states,
mental and physical conditions, experiences and education,
culture