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Question 1

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The briefest explanation of therapeutic communication is that it:
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  • has a specific intent or purpose.
  • is the only form of professional communication.
  • should never be used in a social setting.
  • requires no special skills, just a willingness to listen.

Question 2

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The 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):
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  • opportunity to instruct the patient.
  • effective abbreviated communication shortcut.
  • indicator of formal communication.
  • communication barrier.

Question 3

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The nurse uses superficial social conversation to initiate communication because this type of exchange:
Answer
  • lets the patient know that he or she is considered to be a person, not just a patient.
  • encourages sharing of intimate details.
  • establishes the nurse’s role as a health care provider.
  • blocks more meaningful therapeutic communication.

Question 4

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The nurse communicating with an older adult who has a hearing impairment will improve reception by speaking:
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  • in a higher tone, standing directly in front of the patient.
  • more loudly from several feet away.
  • normally with exaggerated hand gestures.
  • in a low tone, bending close to the patient.

Question 5

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Seeing 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:
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  • sit down next to the bed and say, “You don’t act fine.”
  • pat him on the shoulder and continue on rounds.
  • say, from the doorway, “If you need anything, just call me.”
  • assist the patient to sit up and say, “Now, that’s much better, isn’t it?”

Question 6

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When approaching an older adult to insert a catheter, the nurse should:
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  • touch the patient and say, “I need to insert this catheter.”
  • approach the bed, turn back the cover, and announce, “The doctor wants a urine specimen.”
  • open catheter tray at bedside, turn back the cover, and say, “Is it okay to put a tube in your bladder?”
  • introduce yourself at the door and ask, “May I insert this catheter for a urine specimen?”

Question 7

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The nurse is aware that for a patient with receptive aphasia, the best method of communication would be the use of:
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  • a notepad.
  • speaking slowly.
  • worded flash cards.
  • gestures.

Question 8

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The white female nurse is concerned that the 80-year-old African American male patient is not being truthful with her because of his:
Answer
  • lack of eye contact.
  • smiling facial expression.
  • tone of voice.
  • body language.

Question 9

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When asked about the severity of pain, the 93-year-old patient does not answer right away. The nurse should:
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  • ask rapid questions: “Is it better? Is it worse than yesterday? Is it worse than this morning?”
  • repeat the question in a louder voice.
  • say, “You must be feeling better because you’re not complaining.”
  • keep eye contact and wait for the answer.

Question 10

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When 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:
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  • “It’s only been 5 minutes. What do you want?”
  • “Well, I’m here now. What is your problem?”
  • “I know it must have seemed like an hour. I’ll bring your medication.”
  • “I was attending to another patient who’s really ill. I’ll help you now.”

Question 11

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The 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:
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  • bring pain medication when it is time for it.
  • assure the patient that the pain medication will take effect soon.
  • touch the patient’s shoulder and sit quietly without speaking.
  • distract the patient by offering a sip of water.

Question 12

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When entering the room of a new 85-year-old female patient to complete the admission process, the nurse should initiate the conversation by saying:
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  • “Good morning, Mary. We need to get some questions answered.”
  • “Welcome to 4B, Mrs. Miller. I’d like to get some additional information, if I may.”
  • “Hello, sweetie. I’ll bet you thought all the admission stuff was finished, didn’t you?”
  • “I need to finish the admission. What is your name?”

Question 13

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The nurse informing a patient about an upcoming diagnostic procedure could best relate the information by saying:
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  • “Mr. Brown, your leg is to be x-rayed in the x-ray department in an hour.”
  • “X-ray is coming to get you for an AP and lateral of your chest.”
  • “You can’t eat anything after supper because of some lab work.”
  • “Mrs. Smith, the OR has notified us that they’re running behind.”

Question 14

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The nurse is aware that the overuse of direct questions can:
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  • get a lot of information quickly.
  • help the patients organize their thoughts.
  • get minimum response answers of “yes” and “no.”
  • make patients think that they are contributing to their health care.

Question 15

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The patient denies smoking, although the smell of tobacco is strong in his hospital room. The nurse confronts the patient most effectively by saying:
Answer
  • “Don’t bother to lie to me. I know you’ve been smoking.”
  • “It is very dangerous to smoke in bed.”
  • “The hospital has policies against smoking.”
  • “I can smell the tobacco, and I see your lighter on the bedside table.”

Question 16

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When inquiring about the degree of pain, the nurse could best support the patient by asking:
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  • “Does your stomach hurt now?”
  • “How would you describe your pain?”
  • “When the pain occurs, does the medicine help?”
  • “Do you use more than one pain remedy?”

Question 17

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The patient says, “When I came to the hospital yesterday, everything got confused.” The nurse’s best response would be:
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  • “What happened?”
  • “Yes, hospital admissions can be confusing.”
  • “Are you confused now?”
  • “We really try to make admissions less stressful.”

Question 18

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The nurse reminds the CNAs that only about ___% of communication is transmitted by way of verbal communication.
Answer
  • 7
  • 18
  • 22
  • 36

Question 19

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The caring nurse will use empathetic listening in order to:
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  • encourage the patient to divulge information.
  • gain time to pose another question to the patient.
  • indicate the conversation has come to a close.
  • interpret what the patient has said.

Question 20

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When using an interpreter to speak with an 84-year-old Chinese woman, the nurse will focus on:
Answer
  • the patient, not the interpreter.
  • encouraging the interpreter to paraphrase.
  • limiting questions from the patient.
  • listening to the words, not emotional tone.

Question 21

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The nurse must tell a 94-year-old resident of a nursing home that his wife has fallen and has been hospitalized with a broken hip. In planning the delivery of this distressing news, the nurse should:
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  • hurry through the conversation to spare the resident.
  • conserve time by delaying plans for follow-up.
  • use social conversation before the delivery of the information.
  • gather all pertinent information that is accurate.

Question 22

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The area within 18 inches of a person is known as _____ space.
Answer
  • public
  • social
  • personal
  • intimate

Question 23

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The area between 18 inches and 4 feet of a person is known as _____ space.
Answer
  • public
  • social
  • personal
  • intimate

Question 24

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The area between 4 and 12 feet of a person is known as _____ space.
Answer
  • public
  • social
  • personal
  • intimate

Question 25

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The area 12 feet from a person and beyond is known as _____ space.
Answer
  • public
  • social
  • personal
  • intimate

Question 26

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It is important to remember that older adults of today differ from young adults in regard to __________. (Select all that apply)
Answer
  • experience with electronic tools of communication
  • attitude about lifestyle
  • value of money
  • methods of communication
  • perceptions of gender roles

Question 27

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The nurse is aware that successful communication is dependent on __________. (Select all that apply.)
Answer
  • the need to share information with someone else
  • empathetic listening
  • assessing or correcting communication barriers
  • using perfect grammar
  • use of a variety of communication skills

Question 28

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The nurse is aware that selection of words and phraseology is significant for effective communication. The nurse should base the communication approach on the patient’s __________. (Select all that apply.)
Answer
  • culture
  • ethnicity
  • income level
  • perspective
  • level of education

Question 29

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The nurse is sensitive to the use of nonverbal communication from patients, which includes the interpretation of __________. (Select all that apply.)
Answer
  • choice of words
  • voice tone
  • body language
  • gestures
  • facial expression

Question 30

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The nurse uses touch as a form of communication to convey __________. (Select all that apply.)
Answer
  • affection
  • understanding
  • concern
  • empathy
  • acknowledgement

Question 31

Question
Which of the following represent “elderspeak” from the examples below? (Select all that apply.)
Answer
  • “Ok, honey, let’s get a bath now.”
  • “Oh, dear! We better get you a clean diaper.”
  • “Today is Tuesday, Mr. Brown. It’s your dialysis day.”
  • “My gracious, Mary! What in the world are you doing out here in the hall?”
  • “You naughty girl! Just look at the front of your dress.”

Question 32

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The nurse is aware that there are many communication barriers when conversing with the older adult, which includes __________. (Select all that apply.)
Answer
  • hearing impairment
  • language differences
  • dementia
  • pain
  • aphagia
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