ATI LPN
Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Test Bank
Chapter 4 : Communication Questions
Question 1 of 5
A grieving young widow cries out "Why was my husband killed? Why wasn't it me?" What is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The ability to listen and assist those who are newly grieving through the use of silence and a quiet presence is very effective. Stating 'You need to be strong for your children' is a cliché. Asking if there is anyone the widow needs to have notified and stating 'You are feeling overwhelmed about your husband's death' are not therapeutic in this immediate grieving time.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a patient with a patient problem of impaired verbal communication. What is the lowest number of defining characteristics for this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: If one or more of the defining characteristics is present, a patient problem of impaired verbal communication can be determined.
Question 3 of 5
What communication technique should the nurse use when communicating with an unresponsive patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A person interacting with an unresponsive patient should assume all sounds and verbal stimuli have the potential of being heard by the patient.
Question 4 of 5
The patient states "I am upset about all this lab work." The nurse responds "You're upset?" This response is an example of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Restating is one of the most effective methods of therapeutic communication to encourage the patient to offer more information.
Question 5 of 5
What is one of the main characteristics of therapeutic communication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Therapeutic communication actively involves the patient in all areas of the nursing process.