ATI LPN
Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Test Bank
Chapter 4 : Communication Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient roughly asks the nurse to bring him some ice cream. What would be considered an assertive response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assertiveness is the most effective style of communication to be responsive to the patient and set limits.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse tells a patient "This PM you are going for an abdominal A&P an H&H as well as an IV pyelogram. Please sign these consent forms." What may this use of medical jargon cause?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Jargon is terminology unique to people in a special type of work and is not understood by everyone. Although jargon does speed communication and is clear to those who know it, it may be misinterpreted and not understood by all people.
Question 3 of 5
During a complete assessment which type of questioning is not usually conducive to fostering communication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Closed questions are types of questions that the nurse may choose to use that are not usually conducive to fostering communication.
Question 4 of 5
A patient states "My husband has told me how he feels about my having a mastectomy." The nurse nods and says "Go on." This is an example of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse uses minimal encouragement to lead the patient to provide more information.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is communicating with an older adult. How might the nurse enhance communication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Older adults lose their ability to hear higher frequency sound. Speaking in a lower tone enhances communication. Speaking overly loud and as if to a child may be irritating and demeaning. Rapid speech may be difficult for older adults to understand.