Question 1 of 5

According to the NCSBN, appropriate self-disclosure is a part of maintaining professional boundaries. Appropriate self-disclosure includes the following:

A. Discussing intimate or personal values with patients B. Keeping secrets with a patient or for a patient C. Expressing you are the only one who truly understands patient D. Brief, focused, and only used if experience is similar

Question 2 of 5

When a patient states, "My son hasn't been to see me in months," the nurse's best verbal response is:

A. "Don't worry; I'm sure your son will visit." B. "Your son hasn't been around much lately?" C. "My son doesn't come to visit me either." D. "How terrible that he doesn't visit you." Restating in different words what the patient said encourages further communication on that topic.

Question 3 of 5

The first-semester nursing student tells the team leader that her clinical assignment for the day is to take vital signs and obtain a client history that will take about 1 or 2 hours to complete. Which clients would the leader recommend that she approach to fulfill her assignment? (Select all that apply.)

A. Mr. N (non-Hodgkin lymphoma) B. Mr. L (tracheostomy and partial laryngectomy) C. Mr. B (bladder cancer) D. Ms. C (bowel resection and colostomy)

Question 4 of 5

The nurse has implemented a plan to improve expression of warmth to other nurses. It is most important for the nurse to include which evaluation method?

A. Self-monitor interactions with colleagues for feelings of relaxation and caring. B. Ask patients for their perception of the interactions that occur among nurses. C. Invite a supervisor to evaluate interactions and provide suggestions for improvement. D. Seek nominations for an award at the organizational level or from an association.

Question 5 of 5

A female nurse discusses a concern related to client care with a male physician. Which communication strategy, if used by the nurse, is most effective?

A. Assume a subservient role to the physician. B. Use a direct approach with succinct sentences. C. Ask questions instead of making recommendations. D. Be polite and expect politeness from the physician.

Communication in Nursing Practice Questions

Skildor

ATI RN

ATI RN