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Communication in Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nursing supervisor instructs a group of novice nurses about the appropriate use of self-disclosure with patients. The nursing supervisor determines that teaching was successful if the novice nurse makes which statement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C. Self-disclosure can be used to build a trusting relationship with the patient. This is because sharing personal information appropriately can help create a connection and foster trust between the nurse and the patient. By being open and genuine, nurses can demonstrate empathy and understanding, leading to better communication and rapport.
Choice A is incorrect because while self-disclosure can help the patient understand the nurse, the primary goal is to build a therapeutic relationship.
Choice B is incorrect because disclosing stories about others does not promote genuine connection and may not be relevant to the patient's care.
Choice D is incorrect because fabricating personal experiences goes against the principles of honesty and authenticity in therapeutic communication.
Question 2 of 5
A patient who has had a stroke is unable to speak clearly and has right sided hemiplegia. The nurse will design the approach to the assessment interview by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because speaking slowly and giving the patient time to respond allows the patient with speech difficulties due to the stroke to process information and formulate a response. Prompting or finishing sentences can hinder the patient's ability to communicate independently. Asking questions to the patient directly, rather than relying on a family member, ensures accurate information is obtained directly from the patient. Telling the patient that all information will come from the daughter undermines the patient's autonomy and may lead to incomplete or inaccurate information.
Question 3 of 5
A teacher at a local elementary school asks a nurse to talk to the students about nutrition. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because it shows the nurse's willingness to understand the teacher's specific objectives and tailor the nutrition talk accordingly. This approach ensures that the nurse addresses the teacher's concerns and meets the students' needs effectively.
Explanation for why the other choices are incorrect:
A: Teaching students how to read nutrition labels may be important, but it assumes that this is the teacher's primary goal without confirming it first.
C: Focusing on the consequences of obesity may not align with the teacher's desired focus on general nutrition education.
D: While enthusiasm for teaching is positive, this response does not address the teacher's specific request for the nutrition talk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse preceptor is assigned to help several graduate nurses assess their ability to convey warmth to patients. Which activity, if selected by the nurse preceptor, is best?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because setting up sessions for the graduate nurses to practice various nonverbal gestures allows for active skill development. By practicing these gestures, they can receive immediate feedback from the preceptor and improve their ability to convey warmth effectively.
Choice B is incorrect because simply observing behaviors of experienced nurses may not actively engage the graduate nurses in practicing and developing their own skills.
Choice C is incorrect because providing a list of nonverbal behaviors may not be as effective as hands-on practice in improving the graduate nurses' ability to convey warmth.
Choice D is incorrect because having the graduate nurses evaluate each other during simulated interviews may not provide structured guidance and feedback from the preceptor to help them improve their nonverbal communication skills effectively.
Question 5 of 5
When communicating with a hearing impaired patient, the nurse appropriately:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: uses short, simple sentences. This is the most appropriate approach because hearing-impaired patients may have difficulty processing complex information. Using short, simple sentences helps improve comprehension. Shouting repeatedly (choice
A) can be distressing and ineffective. Speaking directly into the patient's ear (choice
B) may be invasive and uncomfortable. Using long, complex sentences (choice
C) can overwhelm the patient and lead to confusion.
Therefore, option D is the best choice for effective communication with a hearing-impaired patient.