NU 665C WEEK 9 13 CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ The nurse is caring for a client at the end stage of life. The client is
crying and states to the nurse, "I just cannot believe I am going to be
leaving my children without a parent. I am not ready to go." What
response by the nurse demonstrates the expression of empathy to
the client?
"This is so sad and I feel so bad that you are in this situation."
"This just is not fair at all and I do not understand why this is
happening to you."
"It sounds as though you are most concerned about how your
children will feel."
"I am so sorry that I am crying with you when you need my support
the most." Answer: "It sounds as though you are most concerned
about how your children will feel."
◉ A pregnant client presents to the emergency department with
vaginal bleeding. A transvaginal ultrasound is performed, and the
health care provider informs the client that there are normal fetal
heart tones noted. The client begins to tear-up and has a worried
appearance. To facilitate therapeutic communication, what
statement would the nurse make after observing the client's
nonverbal communication?
,"Close your eyes and take a deep breath. I know you were
frightened, but the infant is healthy and everything is going to be
okay."
"I can help you, please talk to me so that I know how I can help you."
"Take your time and tell me how you are feeling. I have plenty of
time to answer your questions and discuss any thoughts or feelings
with you."
"This is great news. You don't have anything to worry about and the
infant is doing well." Answer: Take your time and tell me how you
are feeling. I have plenty of time to answer your questions and
discuss any thoughts or feelings with you."
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who presents with a skin infection.
While obtaining the client's medical history, it is determined that the
client is an intravenous drug user. To foster effective communication,
the nurse should:
consult with the social worker regarding inpatient drug
rehabilitation.
remain honest, open, and frank.
ask the client for a urine specimen for urine drug use screening.
ask if the client realizes the infection is a direct result of the drug
use. Answer: remain honest, open, and frank.
◉ A nurse is providing care to a 3-year-old child admitted with a
diagnosis of infectious diarrhea. The nurse needs to insert an
,intravenous catheter in order to administer prescribed intravenous
fluids. In an attempt to foster communication, the nurse should:
ask the child's parents to leave the room while the nurse and child
talk.
provide both verbal and written information to the child.
show the child the intravenous catheter and explain how it works.
involve the child's stuffed animal in the educational session. Answer:
involve the child's stuffed animal in the educational session.
◉ A nurse is completing a health history on a client who has a
hearing impairment. Which action should the nurse take first to
enhance communication?
Contact a person skilled in sign language
Provide paper and pencil for written communication
Use facial and hand gestures
Assess how the client would like to communicate Answer: Assess
how the client would like to communicate
◉ In a helping relationship, the nurse would most likely perform
what action?
Establish goals for the client that are not set in a specific time frame.
Set up a reciprocal relationship in which both the client and nurse
are giving and receiving help.
Establish communication that is continuous and reciprocal.
, Encourage the client to independently explore goals that allow the
client's human needs to be satisfied. Answer: Establish
communication that is continuous and reciprocal.
◉ The nurse is beginning an assessment on a nonverbal client. The
nurse must first:
establish eye contact prior to assessing, touching, and interacting
with the client.
verbalize all steps of the nursing assessment when interacting with
the client.
use various forms of communication when interacting with the
client.
speak loudly when interacting with the client. Answer: establish eye
contact prior to assessing, touching, and interacting with the client.
◉ The nurse is providing care to an older adult client who has visual
and hearing deficits. What action by the nurse is appropriate to help
with communication?
Remove the COVID protection face mask while speaking with the
client.
Speak in a loud voice over the volume of the television set.
Obtain the client's attention by calling out the client's first name.
Identify oneself by name and title with each entry into the client's
room. Answer: Identify oneself by name and title with each entry
into the client's room.
EVALUATION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ The nurse is caring for a client at the end stage of life. The client is
crying and states to the nurse, "I just cannot believe I am going to be
leaving my children without a parent. I am not ready to go." What
response by the nurse demonstrates the expression of empathy to
the client?
"This is so sad and I feel so bad that you are in this situation."
"This just is not fair at all and I do not understand why this is
happening to you."
"It sounds as though you are most concerned about how your
children will feel."
"I am so sorry that I am crying with you when you need my support
the most." Answer: "It sounds as though you are most concerned
about how your children will feel."
◉ A pregnant client presents to the emergency department with
vaginal bleeding. A transvaginal ultrasound is performed, and the
health care provider informs the client that there are normal fetal
heart tones noted. The client begins to tear-up and has a worried
appearance. To facilitate therapeutic communication, what
statement would the nurse make after observing the client's
nonverbal communication?
,"Close your eyes and take a deep breath. I know you were
frightened, but the infant is healthy and everything is going to be
okay."
"I can help you, please talk to me so that I know how I can help you."
"Take your time and tell me how you are feeling. I have plenty of
time to answer your questions and discuss any thoughts or feelings
with you."
"This is great news. You don't have anything to worry about and the
infant is doing well." Answer: Take your time and tell me how you
are feeling. I have plenty of time to answer your questions and
discuss any thoughts or feelings with you."
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who presents with a skin infection.
While obtaining the client's medical history, it is determined that the
client is an intravenous drug user. To foster effective communication,
the nurse should:
consult with the social worker regarding inpatient drug
rehabilitation.
remain honest, open, and frank.
ask the client for a urine specimen for urine drug use screening.
ask if the client realizes the infection is a direct result of the drug
use. Answer: remain honest, open, and frank.
◉ A nurse is providing care to a 3-year-old child admitted with a
diagnosis of infectious diarrhea. The nurse needs to insert an
,intravenous catheter in order to administer prescribed intravenous
fluids. In an attempt to foster communication, the nurse should:
ask the child's parents to leave the room while the nurse and child
talk.
provide both verbal and written information to the child.
show the child the intravenous catheter and explain how it works.
involve the child's stuffed animal in the educational session. Answer:
involve the child's stuffed animal in the educational session.
◉ A nurse is completing a health history on a client who has a
hearing impairment. Which action should the nurse take first to
enhance communication?
Contact a person skilled in sign language
Provide paper and pencil for written communication
Use facial and hand gestures
Assess how the client would like to communicate Answer: Assess
how the client would like to communicate
◉ In a helping relationship, the nurse would most likely perform
what action?
Establish goals for the client that are not set in a specific time frame.
Set up a reciprocal relationship in which both the client and nurse
are giving and receiving help.
Establish communication that is continuous and reciprocal.
, Encourage the client to independently explore goals that allow the
client's human needs to be satisfied. Answer: Establish
communication that is continuous and reciprocal.
◉ The nurse is beginning an assessment on a nonverbal client. The
nurse must first:
establish eye contact prior to assessing, touching, and interacting
with the client.
verbalize all steps of the nursing assessment when interacting with
the client.
use various forms of communication when interacting with the
client.
speak loudly when interacting with the client. Answer: establish eye
contact prior to assessing, touching, and interacting with the client.
◉ The nurse is providing care to an older adult client who has visual
and hearing deficits. What action by the nurse is appropriate to help
with communication?
Remove the COVID protection face mask while speaking with the
client.
Speak in a loud voice over the volume of the television set.
Obtain the client's attention by calling out the client's first name.
Identify oneself by name and title with each entry into the client's
room. Answer: Identify oneself by name and title with each entry
into the client's room.
