ATI LPN
Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Test Bank
Chapter 4 : Communication Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient experiencing respiratory distress. The health care provider places an endotracheal tube. What is the most appropriate patient problem for this patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Because of the placement of an endotracheal tube, the patient is unable to speak. The patient problem of impaired verbal communication is most appropriate.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse examines whether patient interventions have been appropriate and expected outcomes have been met. The nurse is demonstrating which step in the nursing process?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A nurse evaluates the effectiveness of interventions based on the patient's ability to meet established goals and outcomes.
Question 3 of 5
Which question below is open-ended?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Only the question 'What are you most looking forward to in Europe?' allows an unlimited answer.
Question 4 of 5
Which are true regarding communicating while using eye contact?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E,F
Rationale: Eye contact is responsible for much communication and much miscommunication. Generally, making eye contact communicates an intention to interact. However, the nature of the interaction and the results of eye contact are not necessarily always positive. Extended eye contact sometimes implies aggression and arouses anxiety.
Question 5 of 5
Which are examples of passive listening?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Listening is sometimes active and sometimes passive. Active listening requires full attention to what the patient is saying. The message is heard, its meaning is interpreted, and the patient is given feedback, indicating understanding of the message. Verbally interpreting the meaning of what the patient has said is an example of active listening. In passive listening, the nurse indicates that they are listening to what the patient is saying either nonverbally, through eye contact and nodding, or verbally through encouraging phrases such as 'Uh-huh' and 'I see.' All of the other options are examples of passive listening.