NUR 200 Exam 1 Questions and Answers | Latest Update | 2024/2025 | Graded A+
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NUR 200 Exam 1 Questions and
Answers | Latest Update | 2024/2025 |
Graded A+
What is the primary goal of therapeutic communication in nursing?
A) To gather patient data quickly
B) To build trust and rapport with the patient
C) To enforce rules and regulations
D) To limit patient question...
NUR 200 Exam 1 Questions and
Answers | Latest Update | 2024/2025 |
Graded A+
What is the primary goal of therapeutic communication in nursing?
A) To gather patient data quickly
B) To build trust and rapport with the patient
C) To enforce rules and regulations
D) To limit patient questions
✔✔ B) To build trust and rapport with the patient
How can a nurse best support a patient experiencing grief?
A) Encourage the patient to move on quickly
B) Provide silence and avoid discussions
C) Offer a listening ear and validate their feelings
D) Focus only on physical symptoms
✔✔ C) Offer a listening ear and validate their feelings
What is a key benefit of interprofessional collaboration in patient care?
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,A) It increases paperwork for each team member
B) It enhances patient safety and outcomes
C) It creates competition among healthcare providers
D) It makes the discharge process more complicated
✔✔ B) It enhances patient safety and outcomes
Which assessment technique is most effective for determining a patient’s level of anxiety?
A) Auscultation
B) Observation of non-verbal cues
C) Palpation
D) Inspection
✔✔ B) Observation of non-verbal cues
When is it appropriate for a nurse to challenge a physician’s order?
A) Always, to ensure they are respected
B) When the order appears unsafe or inappropriate for the patient’s condition
C) When the nurse has personal opinions about the medication
D) Never, the physician's orders should always be followed
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,✔✔ B) When the order appears unsafe or inappropriate for the patient’s condition
What is the primary focus of patient advocacy in nursing?
A) To ensure the nurse’s opinions are heard
B) To promote the patient's rights and preferences in care decisions
C) To enforce hospital policies
D) To prioritize the needs of the healthcare team
✔✔ B) To promote the patient's rights and preferences in care decisions
How can a nurse effectively teach a patient about their medication regimen?
A) Provide a long list of complex terms
B) Use simple language and teach-back methods
C) Only focus on side effects
D) Assume the patient already knows about their medications
✔✔ B) Use simple language and teach-back methods
What is a common barrier to effective communication in nursing?
A) Using clear and concise language
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, B) A strong therapeutic relationship
C) Language differences or jargon
D) Active listening techniques
✔✔ C) Language differences or jargon
What is the significance of using evidence-based practice in nursing?
A) It makes the job easier for nurses
B) It ensures that care is based on the best available research and outcomes
C) It allows nurses to ignore patient preferences
D) It is not relevant to nursing care
✔✔ B) It ensures that care is based on the best available research and outcomes
How can a nurse assess the effectiveness of patient education?
A) By observing if the patient is quiet during the session
B) By having the patient teach back the information provided
C) By waiting until the patient is discharged
D) By checking their medical chart
✔✔ B) By having the patient teach back the information provided
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