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1The briefest explanation of therapeutic communication is that it:
- Ahas a specific intent or purpose.
- Bis the only form of professional communication.
- Cshould never be used in a social setting.
- Drequires no special skills, just a willingness to listen.
2The nurse is careful in the use of medical jargon while talking with an older adult patient because the use of medical jargon might become a(n):
- Aopportunity to instruct the patient.
- Beffective abbreviated communication shortcut.
- Cindicator of formal communication.
- Dcommunication barrier.
3The nurse uses superficial social conversation to initiate communication because this type of exchange:
- Alets the patient know that he or she is considered to be a person, not just a patient.
- Bencourages sharing of intimate details.
- Cestablishes the nurse’s role as a health care provider.
- Dblocks more meaningful therapeutic communication.
4The nurse communicating with an older adult who has a hearing impairment will improve reception by speaking:
- Ain a higher tone, standing directly in front of the patient.
- Bmore loudly from several feet away.
- Cnormally with exaggerated hand gestures.
- Din a low tone, bending close to the patient.
5Seeing a patient with his head in his arms resting on the over-the-bed table, the nurse steps into the room and asks if the patient feels ill. The patient, without raising his head, says, “I’m fine.” The nurse should:
- A sit down next to the bed and say, “You don’t act fine.”
- Bpat him on the shoulder and continue on rounds.
- Csay, from the doorway, “If you need anything, just call me.”
- Dassist the patient to sit up and say, “Now, that’s much better, isn’t it?”
6When approaching an older adult to insert a catheter, the nurse should:
- Atouch the patient and say, “I need to insert this catheter.”
- Bapproach the bed, turn back the cover, and announce, “The doctor wants a urine
specimen.” - Copen catheter tray at bedside, turn back the cover, and say, “Is it okay to put a tube in your bladder?”
- Dintroduce yourself at the door and ask, “May I insert this catheter for a urine
specimen?”
7The nurse is aware that for a patient with receptive aphasia, the best method of communication would be the use of:
- Aa notepad.
- Bspeaking slowly.
- Cworded flash cards.
- Dgestures.
8The white female nurse is concerned that the 80-year-old African American male patient is not being truthful with her because of his:
- Alack of eye contact.
- Bsmiling facial expression.
- Ctone of voice.
- Dbody language.
9When asked about the severity of pain, the 93-year-old patient does not answer right away. The nurse should:
- Aask rapid questions: “Is it better? Is it worse than yesterday? Is it worse than this morning?”
- Brepeat the question in a louder voice.
- Csay, “You must be feeling better because you’re not complaining.”
- Dkeep eye contact and wait for the answer.
10When the nurse answers the call light after a delay of 5 minutes, the angry patient says, “You made me wait an hour. I’m in pain and no one’s willing to help me.” The nurse’s best response would be:
- A“It’s only been 5 minutes. What do you want?”
- B“Well, I’m here now. What is your problem?”
- C“I know it must have seemed like an hour. I’ll bring your medication.”
- D“I was attending to another patient who’s really ill. I’ll help you now.”
11The 93-year-old woman with chronic back pain is found crying. When the nurse approaches, the patient says, “I know you can’t do anything more, but I hurt so bad.” The nurse’s best intervention would be to:
- Abring pain medication when it is time for it.
- Bassure the patient that the pain medication will take effect soon.
- Ctouch the patient’s shoulder and sit quietly without speaking.
- Ddistract the patient by offering a sip of water.
12When entering the room of a new 85-year-old female patient to complete the admission process, the nurse should initiate the conversation by saying:
- A“Good morning, Mary. We need to get some questions answered.”
- B “Welcome to 4B, Mrs. Miller. I’d like to get some additional information, if I
may.” - C“Hello, sweetie. I’ll bet you thought all the admission stuff was finished, didn’t
you?” - D“I need to finish the admission. What is your name?”
13The nurse informing a patient about an upcoming diagnostic procedure could best relate the information by saying:
- A“Mr. Brown, your leg is to be x-rayed in the x-ray department in an hour.”
- B“X-ray is coming to get you for an AP and lateral of your chest.”
- C“You can’t eat anything after supper because of some lab work.”
- D“Mrs. Smith, the OR has notified us that they’re running behind.”
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