ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 6 : Communication and Relationships Questions
Question 1 of 5
People will let you know how well you are communicating by giving you feedback.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Feedback is a critical part of communication, as it indicates how well the message is received and understood.
Question 2 of 5
Shared meaning refers to two people deciding what another person meant.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Shared meaning occurs when both parties in a communication understand the message in the same way, not deciding what another person meant.
Question 3 of 5
You enter your patient's room and find him sitting in a chair with his eyes closed. He has a grimace on his face and is holding his body rigidly. You ask him if he is feeling okay, and he says, 'Yes, I'm fine. Really.' Which of the following best explains this situation in terms of communication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The patient's verbal message ('I'm fine') contradicts his nonverbal cues (grimace, rigid posture), indicating incongruence between verbal and nonverbal communication.
Question 4 of 5
You are helping bathe a 27-year-old female patient who has had back surgery. Of the following, which is the best way to communicate your respect for the fact that you are 'invading' her personal space?
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Pulling the curtains ensures privacy, and offering a towel to cover up respects her dignity. Asking how you can help involves her in the process, further showing respect.
Question 5 of 5
You ask an LPN on your team to interview a patient being admitted for surgery. You walk by the room and observe that the nurse is seated on the chair while the patient is seated on the bed. She is leaning forward slightly. By her body position you would conclude that
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Leaning forward and being seated at the patient's level demonstrates engagement and attentiveness, which are appropriate for conducting an interview.