NR302 Final Exam Ch 1-2-3-4-30 Latest Update

NR302 Final Exam Ch 1-2-3-4-30 Latest Update

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A 16-year-old boy has just been admitted to the unit for overnight observation after being in an automobile accident. What is the nurses best approach to communicating with him?a.Use periods of silence to communicate respect for him.b.Be totally honest with him, even if the information is unpleasant.c.Tell him that everything that is discussed will be kept totally confidential.d.

Use slang language when possible to help him open up. - CORRECT ANSWER: b. be

totally honest with him, even if the information is unpleasant

A 17-year-old single mother is describing how difficult it is to raise a 3-year-old child by herself. During the course of the interview she states, I cant believe my boyfriend left me to do this by myself! What a terrible thing to do to me! Which of these responses by the nurse uses empathy?a.You feel alone.b.You cant believe he left you alone?c.It must be so hard to face this all alone. 1 / 4

d.I would be angry, too; raising a child alone is no picnic. - CORRECT ANSWER: c. It must be hard to face this all alone.

A 75-year-old woman is at the office for a preoperative interview. The nurse is aware that the interview may take longer than interviews with younger persons. What is the reason for this?a.An aged person has a longer story to tell.b.An aged person is usually lonely and likes to have someone with whom to talk.c.Aged persons lose much of their mental abilities and require longer time to complete an interview.d.As a person ages, he or she is unable to hear; thus the interviewer usually needs to

repeat much of what is said. - CORRECT ANSWER: a. an aged person has a longer

story to tell

A female American Indian has come to the clinic for follow-up diabetic teaching. During the interview, the nurse notices that she never makes eye contact and speaks mostly to the floor. Which statement is true regarding this situation?a.The woman is nervous and embarrassed.b.She has something to hide and is ashamed.c.The woman is showing inconsistent verbal and nonverbal behaviors.

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She is showing that she is carefully listening to what the nurse is saying. - CORRECT ANSWER: d. she is showing that she is carefully listening to what the nurse is saying

Eye contact is perhaps among the most culturally variable nonverbal behaviors. Asian, American Indian, Indochinese, Arabian, and Appalachian people may consider direct eye contact impolite or aggressive, and they may avert their eyes during the interview.American Indians often stare at the floor during the interview, which is a culturally appropriate behavior, indicating that the listener is paying close attention to the speaker.

A female nurse is interviewing a male patient who is near the same age as the nurse.During the interview, the patient makes an overtly sexual comment. The nurses best

reaction would be:

a.Stop that immediately!b.Oh, you are too funny. Lets keep going with the interview.c.Do you really think I would be interested?d.It makes me uncomfortable when you talk that way. Please stop. - CORRECT

ANSWER: d. it makes me uncomfortable when you talk that way. Please stop.

A female nurse is interviewing a man who has recently immigrated. During the course of the interview, he leans forward and then finally moves his chair close enough that his knees are nearly touching the nurses knees. The nurse begins to feel uncomfortable with his proximity. Which statement most closely reflects what the nurse should do next?a.The nurse should try to relax; these behaviors are culturally appropriate for this person.b.The nurse should discreetly move his or her chair back until the distance is more comfortable, and then continue with the interview. 3 / 4

c.These behaviors are indicative of sexual aggression, and the nurse should confront this person about his behaviors.d.The nurse should laugh but tell him that he or she is uncomfortable with his proximity

and ask him to move away. - CORRECT ANSWER: a. the nurse should try to relax;

these behaviors are culturally appropriate for this person

A female patient does not speak English well, and the nurse needs to choose an interpreter. Which of the following would be the most appropriate choice?a.Trained interpreter b.Male family member c.Female family member d.Volunteer college student from the foreign language studies department - CORRECT

ANSWER: a. trained interpreter

A man arrives at the clinic for his annual wellness physical. He is experiencing no acute health problems. Which question or statement by the nurse is most appropriate when beginning the interview?a.How is your family?b.How is your job?c.Tell me about your hypertension.

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