Question 1 of 5

The nurse cares for a young adult patient in the emergency room after a sexual assault. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

A. Avoid situations in which the patient will be involved with decision making. B. Tell the patient to join a local support group for sexual assault victims. C. Actively listen to the patient express feelings related to the sexual assault. D. Provide detailed information about evidence collection and invasive procedures.

Question 2 of 5

In the early postoperative period, what is the priority concern for Mr. L, who has a tracheostomy and partial laryngectomy?

A. Possible infection related to chemotherapy and surgical procedure B. Poor nutritional intake related to dysphagia and malignancy C. Difficulty communicating needs because of the tracheostomy tube D. High risk for aspiration because of secretions and removal of epiglottis

Question 3 of 5

The nurse cares for the mother of a child who died in the emergency room as a result of an accidental poisoning. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

A. Place a greater emphasis on nonverbal aspects of empathy over verbal. B. Accurately reflect on the mother's feelings to convey understanding and concern. C. Repeat exact phrases stated by the mother to aid in expressions of grief. D. Reflect on the expressed feelings of the mother but with the nurse's own words.

Question 4 of 5

When interacting with an older adult patient, the nurse would enhance communication by:

A. speaking slowly in order to allow the patient to process the message. B. addressing him by his first name to encourage a therapeutic relationship. C. standing in the doorway rather than entering the room to give the older adult patient more privacy. D. speaking in simple sentences, as if to a child. When interacting with an older adult, the nurse should try not to speak too quickly or expect an immediate answer because the older adult may take more time to process the message. Do not use baby talk or speak to them as if they were children.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse observes a student nurse who demonstrates nonverbal expressions that are cold and convey disinterest when caring for patients. Which statement, if made by the nurse, is best?

A. "Patients will complain about you because your behaviors are unprofessional." B. "Have you noticed that your patients do not like you very much?" C. "For the next few shifts, closely observe how I display warmth to patients." D. "You need to change your behavior when interacting with your patients."

Communication in Nursing Test Bank

Skildor

ATI RN

ATI RN