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  1. 1The briefest explanation of therapeutic communication is that it:
    1. Ahas a specific intent or purpose.
    2. Bis the only form of professional communication.
    3. Cshould never be used in a social setting.
    4. Drequires no special skills, just a willingness to listen.
  2. 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):
    1. Aopportunity to instruct the patient.
    2. Beffective abbreviated communication shortcut.
    3. Cindicator of formal communication.
    4. Dcommunication barrier.
  3. 3The nurse uses superficial social conversation to initiate communication because this type of exchange:
    1. Alets the patient know that he or she is considered to be a person, not just a patient.
    2. Bencourages sharing of intimate details.
    3. Cestablishes the nurse’s role as a health care provider.
    4. Dblocks more meaningful therapeutic communication.
  4. 4The nurse communicating with an older adult who has a hearing impairment will improve reception by speaking:
    1. Ain a higher tone, standing directly in front of the patient.
    2. Bmore loudly from several feet away.
    3. Cnormally with exaggerated hand gestures.
    4. Din a low tone, bending close to the patient.
  5. 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:
    1. A sit down next to the bed and say, “You don’t act fine.”
    2. Bpat him on the shoulder and continue on rounds.
    3. Csay, from the doorway, “If you need anything, just call me.”
    4. Dassist the patient to sit up and say, “Now, that’s much better, isn’t it?”
  6. 6When approaching an older adult to insert a catheter, the nurse should:
    1. Atouch the patient and say, “I need to insert this catheter.”
    2. Bapproach the bed, turn back the cover, and announce, “The doctor wants a urine
      specimen.”
    3. Copen catheter tray at bedside, turn back the cover, and say, “Is it okay to put a tube in your bladder?”
    4. Dintroduce yourself at the door and ask, “May I insert this catheter for a urine
      specimen?”
  7. 7The nurse is aware that for a patient with receptive aphasia, the best method of communication would be the use of:
    1. Aa notepad.
    2. Bspeaking slowly.
    3. Cworded flash cards.
    4. Dgestures.
  8. 8The white female nurse is concerned that the 80-year-old African American male patient is not being truthful with her because of his:
    1. Alack of eye contact.
    2. Bsmiling facial expression.
    3. Ctone of voice.
    4. Dbody language.
  9. 9When asked about the severity of pain, the 93-year-old patient does not answer right away. The nurse should:
    1. Aask rapid questions: “Is it better? Is it worse than yesterday? Is it worse than this morning?”
    2. Brepeat the question in a louder voice.
    3. Csay, “You must be feeling better because you’re not complaining.”
    4. Dkeep eye contact and wait for the answer.
  10. 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:
    1. A“It’s only been 5 minutes. What do you want?”
    2. B“Well, I’m here now. What is your problem?”
    3. C“I know it must have seemed like an hour. I’ll bring your medication.”
    4. D“I was attending to another patient who’s really ill. I’ll help you now.”

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