basic test

Question 1

a nurse is caring for a pt w/ hearing loss. the nurse should plan which intervention when communicating w/ client

Accepted Answer

attract clients attention before speaking

Question 2

a pt is admitted is not making eye contact and crossing their arms across chest. which of the following forms of comm ?

Accepted Answer

nonverbal

Question 3

a nurse is assisting with an in-service about vulnerable pop. which of the following info should nurse include.

Accepted Answer

vulnerable pop experience more adverse health outcomes than the general pop

Question 4

a nurse is assessing an elder pt. living alone, the nurse should identify which of these as a risk for abuse

Accepted Answer

client has unwashed hair and clothing

Question 5

a toddler presents with fractured arm. which finding should the nurse identify as indication of physical abuse

Accepted Answer

the parent provides a history thats inconsistent with injury

Question 6

a public health nurse is doing a windshield survey. which data should the nurse collect

Accepted Answer

condition of roads and other infrastructure

Question 7

a nurse is working in a primary care clinic. which is a way the nurse can identify pts who have exp. abuse or violence

Accepted Answer

have all clients complete a partner violence screening

Question 8

the type of communication that refers to how the person projects themselves

Accepted Answer

energetic

Question 9

which phase of the nursing process is reinforcing the adherence to pt medication regimen

Accepted Answer

implementation

Question 10

a nurse is planning to reinforce teaching about wound care to pt. which action should nurse take?

Accepted Answer

ensure client is wearing glasses while teaching

Question 11

LPN is teaching w/ a pt with D.m. he says" thanks i nvr knew what caused diab" using schramm model which concept is this

Accepted Answer

feedback

Question 12

a LPN is caring for multiple pts at a health cntr. what client should the nurse anticipate a referral for social worker?

Accepted Answer

a client who has diabetes and reports inadequate medical supplies at home

Question 13

a nurse suspects abuse of a child. the provider disagrees and send pt home. which action should the nurse take

Accepted Answer

report suspected abuse to law enforcement

Question 14

a nurse is caring for a pregnant teen. she says she doesnt think she can tell her parents. which response ?

Accepted Answer

you seem frightened about telling your parents.

Question 15

a nurse is teaching a pt on heart healthy act. this action represents which phase of nurse-pt relationship

Accepted Answer

exploitation

Question 16

a pt:"i havent seen my son in 2 wks", LPN:" ur son hasnt come to see u for 2 wks?" which therapeutic comm. tech

Accepted Answer

restating

Question 17

a pt states she tripped over the dog. but her med history shows multiple lacs, bruising recently. which action for nurse

Accepted Answer

talk to client about making a safety plan

Question 18

what type of communication does a nurse use to exchange information and gather data

Accepted Answer

verbal

Question 19

a pt is seeking help for IPV. which statement indicates pt is in tension-building phase of cycle of violence

Accepted Answer

i only got shoved a little bit and it was my fault for being home late

Question 20

a nurse is helping discharge a pt who states "my partner hurts me i dont want to go home" which action ?

Accepted Answer

refer client to social services for assist. in seeking safe housing

Question 21

a hospice nurse is caring for a pt who wants their last rites before death. which of the these influences them

Accepted Answer

cultural factor

Question 22

what generation relies mostly on verbal communication

Accepted Answer

baby boomers

Question 23

a child who has experienced neglect from caregiver. which term describes the caregiver

Accepted Answer

perpetrator of violence

Question 24

an older client is at risk of depression. which is a primary intervention you should include in teaching?

Accepted Answer

provide stress reduction techniques for the client.

Question 25

a lpn in PACU is determining pain. pt is drowsy but opens eye to verbal stim. but no comm. which action should be taken

Accepted Answer

use alt. method for determining clients pain level

Question 26

a nurse is trying to ask a client if they need anything,but they cannot hear over the tv vol. what action should u take?

Accepted Answer

turn the television down.

Question 27

a nurse is concerned a client may be at risk for neglect. which of these relationship factors puts client at risk

Accepted Answer

client does not receive visits from family/friends

Question 28

a school nurse finding bruises on trunk & extr. child says they fell out of a tree. bruising does not match. what to do?

Accepted Answer

report findings to local police and social services agencies

Question 29

a nurse is caring for a pt w/ tetraplegia. she notes multiple bruises and suspects abuse which action should she take?

Accepted Answer

inform the client that nurses are required to notify protective services

Question 30

a nurse is collecting data from an adolescent who is pregnant. which finding represents the greatest risk factor for pt

Accepted Answer

pt reports being without housing

Question 31

a nurse is teaching about stress mgmt. w/ a parent who admitted to verbal abuse of child. which strategies is provided

Accepted Answer

tertiary prevention

Question 32

communication style that does not act or openly express discomfort

Accepted Answer

passive

Question 33

a nurse is group discussion w/ prek teachers on child abuse. which items should be shared as common examples

Accepted Answer

arm cast for spiral fracture of forearm

Question 34

a nurse is reinforcing teaching w/ pt on phone call. based on shannon-weaver comm model which component is she showing

Accepted Answer

sender

Question 35

a nurse is caring for pt with injured arm and periorbital ecchymosis. nurse suspects IPV. which intervention first?

Accepted Answer

check the client's injuries

Question 36

a teen pt states classmates tease him about weight. which response should nurse offer?

Accepted Answer

tell me how you feel when your classmates tease you.

Question 37

a nurse is collecting pre-op data from pt. which of the statements is an ex. of the nurse using motivational interview

Accepted Answer

you said that youre sad. what is making you feel sad?

Question 38

a nurse is caring for 3mo baby who lost weight and has injuries of physical abuse. when interviewing parent what action?

Accepted Answer

tell the parent that a child protective agency must be notified

Question 39

a nurse manager is planning to introduce a new scheduling policy. which method of comm should the nurse mng. use

Accepted Answer

schedule a face-to-face unit staff meeting

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