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NURS 310 Health and Illness Exam 1 Questions and Answers
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NURS 310 Health and Illness Exam 1Questions and Answers
The nurse is admitting a client who reports chest pains. The nurse noticed that the client
is very anxious and worried. The nurse tells the client "not to worry" and that "it is going
to be okay." Which barrier to communication is the nurse using?
A. Changing topics and subjects
B. Giving unwarranted reassurance
C. Giving common advice
D. Agreeing and disagreeing - Answer-B. Giving unwarranted reassurance
Which of the following barriers to communication involves asking a client for information
chiefly out of curiosity rather than with the intent to assist the client?
A. Challenging
B. Probing
C. Testing
D. Rejecting - Answer-B. Probing
The nurse is preparing to teach a client who speaks limited English. Which should the
nurse do to convey the information to the client? (Select the 3 answers that apply.)
A. Use written illustrations in the clients first language and in English.
B. Use appropriate layman's terminology.
C. Have the client search the internet.
D. Use an interpreter.
E. Speak louder and use hand gestures. - Answer-A. Use written illustrations in the
clients first language and in English.
B. Use appropriate layman's terminology.
D. Use an interpreter.
The nurse is caring for an older adult client in a long-term care facility. Which behavior
by the nurse best conveys physical attending when communicating with this client?
A. Facilitating and taking action when needed.
B. Maintaining a distance of 25 feet separation when speaking with the client.
C. Leaning toward the client during conversation.
D. Being concrete and inflexible about actions that need to be taken during client care. -
Answer-C. Leaning toward the client during conversation.
A nurse mentor is teaching a group of students about therapeutic touch. In which
situation is it appropriate to use therapeutic touch as a means of communication?
A. When a client's family member is making inappropriate comments to the nurse
B. When an upset spouse is alone, and the client has just expired
C. When speaking to a client with a history of physical abuse
D. When a young male client asks a young student nurse for a hug - Answer-B. When
an upset spouse is alone, and the client has just expired
,A student nurse is working with a client who is admitted to a medical-surgical unit. The
student nurse is establishing a therapeutic relationship with the client by conveying
empathy. Which statement by the student nurse best exemplifies empathy?
A. "I wouldn't be afraid if I were you."
B. "You shouldn't have done it that way."
C. "You seem to be frightened by the procedure. Tell me how you are feeling."
D. "I know just how you feel, because my mother has the same illness." - Answer-C.
"You seem to be frightened by the procedure. Tell me how you are feeling."
A nurse paraphrased some statements made by a client during a conversation with the
patient. What is the best way to paraphrase the conversation while continuing to
communicate with the patient?
A. "In other words, you would like to be treated like an adult?"
B. "You're too young to be treated like an adult."
C. "That is no way to feel. Your daughter is trying to help you out."
D. "I have experienced a similar situation and here is what I did." - Answer-A. "In other
words, you would like to be treated like an adult?"
Which approach by the nurse is NOT appropriate to use to communicate with pediatric
clients?
A. Story telling
B. Drawing pictures
C. Reminiscing
D Using word games - Answer-C. Reminiscing
The client and the patient are conversing verbally face to face. What communication
technique is being demonstrated?
A. Linguistic
B. Paralinguistic
C. Explicit
D. Metacommunication - Answer-A. Linguistic
An older adult client is very friendly and likes to talk to the staff. Which actions should
the nurse take so to avoid using elderspeak? (Select the 3 answers that apply.)
A. Avoid using baby talk.
B. Use the word "you" (not "we") when asking questions.
C. Always use a white board as a communication aid.
D. Use the client's full name if this is their preference.
E. Speak slowly and loudly. - Answer-A. Avoid using baby talk.
B. Use the word "you" (not "we") when asking questions.
D. Use the client's full name if this is their preference.
The nurse is caring for a client with Down syndrome who likes to say "Hi" to everyone
and strike up conversations. Which important safety information should the nurse teach
the caregivers?
, A. Keep the client in a restrictive environment.
B. Monitor the client's interactions to make sure the client is engaging with safe people.
C. Make sure to tell the client to shake hands with strangers.
D. Tell the client not to bother strangers. - Answer-B. Monitor the client's interactions to
make sure the client is engaging with safe people.
The nurse is making a home visit and is wearing a scrub top, scrub pants, and a
windbreaker when the outside temperature is 45°F. Which safety concern should the
nurse consider regarding clothing choice?
A. The nurse should wear business attire.
B. The nurse should dress in layers in case the home is poorly heated or without heat.
C. The nurse will be too warm in this outfit.
D. The nurses clothing is appropriate for the weather. - Answer-B. The nurse should
dress in layers in case the home is poorly heated or without heat.
The nurse observes a mother, father, and toddler coming in to visit the clinic. The
toddler had a runny nose and is sniffling. What safety concern should the nurse address
before letting other family members visit the client?
A. Falling
B. Risk for infection
C. Noise
D. Overstimulation - Answer-B. Risk for infection
Which practices support promotion of health safety? (Select the 3 correct answers that
apply).
A. Exercise every day.
B. Avoid driving when sleepy or tired.
C. Vape instead of smoke cigarettes.
D. Wear seat belts.
E. Eliminate all foods containing fat.
F. Only see a healthcare provider when sick. - Answer-A. Exercise every day.
B. Avoid driving when sleepy or tired.
D. Wear seat belts.
The nurse finds a 14-year-old client watching MTV at full blast. Which safety issue
should the nurse address with the client?
A. It is not wise for the client to argue with parents about watching MTV.
B. Adolescents need to be reminded that loud music can lead to hearing loss.
C. The noise is making it hard for the nurse to chart.
D. It is inappropriate for the client to watch MTV. - Answer-B. Adolescents need to be
reminded that loud music can lead to hearing loss.
While completing a health history, the nurse becomes concerned that a pregnant client
is at risk for having a miscarriage. Which information in the client's history is causing this
concern? (Select the 3 correct answers).
A. Client smokes one pack of cigarettes per day.
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