Question 1 of 5

The nurse provides care for a male patient. When the nurse addresses the patient, which would be most appropriate?

A. Use both first and last name with each encounter. B. Ask the patient how he prefers to be addressed. C. Call the patient by his first name. D. Address the patient by his last name.

Question 2 of 5

After the BCG treatment, the team leader delegates disposal of the fluid contents in Mr. B's (bladder cancer) urinary drainage bag to the UAP. What instructions should be given to the UAP?

A. "No special handling of the bag or its contents is required." B. "Wear a lead apron when you are emptying the drainage container." C. "Discard the fluid in the toilet and disinfect the toilet with bleach for 6 hours." D. "Wear sterile gloves when you are handling the bag and its contents."

Question 3 of 5

Which statement, if made by the nurse, could positively affect the course of the patient's situation by suggestibility?

A. "Breastfeeding will provide time to bond with your baby.= B. "Breastfeeding will take longer than giving your baby a bottle.= C. "You will need to be careful about taking medications while breastfeeding.= D. "Breastfeeding mothers can develop infections that are serious.=

Question 4 of 5

The nurse cares for a patient who has just been diagnosed with lung cancer. Which statement by the nurse is therapeutic?

A. "You sound really frightened about your diagnosis of cancer." B. "You will get better because the treatment will be started this week." C. "I think you should take a vacation and try to forget about the cancer." D. "An apple a day will keep the doctor away."

Question 5 of 5

The nurse cares for an elderly patient in a long-term care center. Which would be inappropriate for the nurse to share with the client?

A. Reminisce about birthday celebrations and inquire about the client's traditions. B. Use high levels of intimacy to help the client feel more comfortable with the nurse. C. Establish a helping relationship based on trust by sharing a personal story with the client. D. Share with the client how meditation decreased nausea during chemotherapy treatment.

Communication in Nursing 8th Edition Test Bank

Skildor

ATI RN

ATI RN