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PN3 / Professional Nursing III / NUR2790
Comprehensive ATI Questions & Answers
What is the most important information the nurse should share
with the patient during the orientation phase?
.....ANSWER.....Name, credentials, extent of responsibility
One of the most important outcomes of the orientation phase of
the nurse-patient relationship is the development of mutual
.....ANSWER.....trust.
Which behaviors help patients develop trust in the nurse?
.....ANSWER.....Conveying acceptance of the patient and a
nonjudgmental attitude
When should the preparation for the termination phase of the
nurse-patient relationship begin? .....ANSWER.....In the orientation
phase
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Which of the following is most important in order for a new staff
nurse to communicate therapeutically with patients?
.....ANSWER.....Becoming aware of own feelings about illness and
death
During report, a nurse complains about a 3-year-old boy, saying
"He sure knows when to pour on the tears. There's nothing wrong
until he sees you; then the tears start, but they stop as soon as
you leave or his mother comes. He's just spoiled because they
have a nanny at home who waits on him hand and foot." This is
an example of .....ANSWER.....stereotyping because the child has
a nanny.
Which of the following best illustrates nonjudgmental acceptance
by the nurse? .....ANSWER.....Demonstrating caring behavior in
spite of negative feelings
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Which is true of verbal and nonverbal communication?
.....ANSWER.....The nonverbal communication may be a more
reliable message
Collaboration in health care settings involves
.....ANSWER.....professionals respected for their unique
knowledge and abilities
Which behaviors foster active listening? (Select all that apply.)
.....ANSWER.....1. Limiting verbal ventilation because it is not
focused
2. Engagement in a task
Which of the following are examples of open-ended questions?
(Select all that apply.) .....ANSWER.....1. Ms. Goode, did you
have a productive therapy session?"
2. How are you?"
PN3 / Professional Nursing III / NUR2790
Comprehensive ATI Questions & Answers
What is the most important information the nurse should share
with the patient during the orientation phase?
.....ANSWER.....Name, credentials, extent of responsibility
One of the most important outcomes of the orientation phase of
the nurse-patient relationship is the development of mutual
.....ANSWER.....trust.
Which behaviors help patients develop trust in the nurse?
.....ANSWER.....Conveying acceptance of the patient and a
nonjudgmental attitude
When should the preparation for the termination phase of the
nurse-patient relationship begin? .....ANSWER.....In the orientation
phase
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Which of the following is most important in order for a new staff
nurse to communicate therapeutically with patients?
.....ANSWER.....Becoming aware of own feelings about illness and
death
During report, a nurse complains about a 3-year-old boy, saying
"He sure knows when to pour on the tears. There's nothing wrong
until he sees you; then the tears start, but they stop as soon as
you leave or his mother comes. He's just spoiled because they
have a nanny at home who waits on him hand and foot." This is
an example of .....ANSWER.....stereotyping because the child has
a nanny.
Which of the following best illustrates nonjudgmental acceptance
by the nurse? .....ANSWER.....Demonstrating caring behavior in
spite of negative feelings
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Which is true of verbal and nonverbal communication?
.....ANSWER.....The nonverbal communication may be a more
reliable message
Collaboration in health care settings involves
.....ANSWER.....professionals respected for their unique
knowledge and abilities
Which behaviors foster active listening? (Select all that apply.)
.....ANSWER.....1. Limiting verbal ventilation because it is not
focused
2. Engagement in a task
Which of the following are examples of open-ended questions?
(Select all that apply.) .....ANSWER.....1. Ms. Goode, did you
have a productive therapy session?"
2. How are you?"
