Exam 1 ATI Practice Questions
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1. A nurse is caring for a client who states "I have to check B
with my wife and see if she thinks I am ready to go
home" The nurse replies, "How do you feel about going
home today?" Which clarifying technique is the nurse
using to enhance communication with the client?
A. pacing
B. reflecting
C. paraphrasing
D. restating
2. which of the following actions should the nurse take A
when using the communication technique of active C
listening (select all that apply) E
A. open posture
B. write down what client says to avoid forgetting de-
tails
C. establish and maintain eye contact
D. nod in agreement with the client throughout con-
versation
E. respond positively when giving feedback
3. a nurse if caring for a client who is concerned about his C
impending discharge to home with a new colostomy D
because he is an avid swimmer. which of the following E
statements should the nurse use (select all that apply)
A. you will do great. you just have to get used to it.
B. what are you worried about going home
C. your daily routines will be different when you go
home
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D. tell me about your support system youll have after
you leave the hospital
E. let me tell you about a friend of mine with a colosto-
my who also enjoys swimming
4. which of the following strategies should a nurse use to B
establish a helping relationship with a client
A. make sure the communication is equally reciprocal
between the nurse and client
B. encourage client to communicate his thoughts and
feelings
C. give nurse-client communication no time limits
D. allow communication to occur spontaneously
throughout nurse-client relationship
5. a nurse is caring for a school-age child who is sitting in B
a chair. to facilitate effective communication, which of
the following actions should the nurse take
A. touch childs arm
B. sit at eye level
C. stand facing child
D. stand with relaxed posture
6. A charge nurse is conducting a class on therapeutic D
communication to a group of newly licensed nurses.
Which of the following responses by the newly licensed
nurse requires additional teaching regarding nonver-
bal communication?
A. Personal space
B. Posture
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C. Eye contact
D. Intonation
7. A nurse is communicating with a client on the acute D
mental health facility. The client states, "I can't sleep. I
stay up all night." The nurse responds, "You are having
difficulty sleeping?" Which of the following therapeutic
communication techniques is the nurse demonstrat-
ing?
A. Offering general leads
B. Summarizing
C. Focusing
D. Restating
8. A nurse is communicating with a newly admitted client. A
Which of the following is a barrier to therapeutic com-
munication?
A. Offering advice
B. Reflecting meaning
C. Listening attentively
D. Giving information
9. A nurse is conducting therapy with several clients and C
their families. Effective communication with clients
and families is based on:
A. discussing in-depth topics with which the client feels
comfortable.
B. using silence to avoid unpleasant or difficult topics.
C. attending to verbal and nonverbal behaviors.
D. requiring the client and family to ask for feedback.
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1. A nurse is caring for a client who states "I have to check B
with my wife and see if she thinks I am ready to go
home" The nurse replies, "How do you feel about going
home today?" Which clarifying technique is the nurse
using to enhance communication with the client?
A. pacing
B. reflecting
C. paraphrasing
D. restating
2. which of the following actions should the nurse take A
when using the communication technique of active C
listening (select all that apply) E
A. open posture
B. write down what client says to avoid forgetting de-
tails
C. establish and maintain eye contact
D. nod in agreement with the client throughout con-
versation
E. respond positively when giving feedback
3. a nurse if caring for a client who is concerned about his C
impending discharge to home with a new colostomy D
because he is an avid swimmer. which of the following E
statements should the nurse use (select all that apply)
A. you will do great. you just have to get used to it.
B. what are you worried about going home
C. your daily routines will be different when you go
home
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D. tell me about your support system youll have after
you leave the hospital
E. let me tell you about a friend of mine with a colosto-
my who also enjoys swimming
4. which of the following strategies should a nurse use to B
establish a helping relationship with a client
A. make sure the communication is equally reciprocal
between the nurse and client
B. encourage client to communicate his thoughts and
feelings
C. give nurse-client communication no time limits
D. allow communication to occur spontaneously
throughout nurse-client relationship
5. a nurse is caring for a school-age child who is sitting in B
a chair. to facilitate effective communication, which of
the following actions should the nurse take
A. touch childs arm
B. sit at eye level
C. stand facing child
D. stand with relaxed posture
6. A charge nurse is conducting a class on therapeutic D
communication to a group of newly licensed nurses.
Which of the following responses by the newly licensed
nurse requires additional teaching regarding nonver-
bal communication?
A. Personal space
B. Posture
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C. Eye contact
D. Intonation
7. A nurse is communicating with a client on the acute D
mental health facility. The client states, "I can't sleep. I
stay up all night." The nurse responds, "You are having
difficulty sleeping?" Which of the following therapeutic
communication techniques is the nurse demonstrat-
ing?
A. Offering general leads
B. Summarizing
C. Focusing
D. Restating
8. A nurse is communicating with a newly admitted client. A
Which of the following is a barrier to therapeutic com-
munication?
A. Offering advice
B. Reflecting meaning
C. Listening attentively
D. Giving information
9. A nurse is conducting therapy with several clients and C
their families. Effective communication with clients
and families is based on:
A. discussing in-depth topics with which the client feels
comfortable.
B. using silence to avoid unpleasant or difficult topics.
C. attending to verbal and nonverbal behaviors.
D. requiring the client and family to ask for feedback.
