Exam 1 ATI Practice Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client who states "I have to check 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 - ANSWER ✔✔B
which of the following actions should the nurse take when using the
communication technique of active listening (select all that apply)
A. open posture
B. write down what client says to avoid forgetting details
C. establish and maintain eye contact
D. nod in agreement with the client throughout conversation
E. respond positively when giving feedback - ANSWER ✔✔A
C
E
a nurse if caring for a client who is concerned about his impending
discharge to home with a new colostomy because he is an avid
swimmer. which of the following 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
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 colostomy who also
enjoys swimming - ANSWER ✔✔C
D
E
which of the following strategies should a nurse use to 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 - ANSWER ✔✔B
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, a nurse is caring for a school-age child who is sitting in 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 - ANSWER ✔✔B
A charge nurse is conducting a class on therapeutic communication to a
group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following responses by the
newly licensed nurse requires additional teaching regarding nonverbal
communication?
A. Personal space
B. Posture
C. Eye contact
D. Intonation - ANSWER ✔✔D
2026 Exam Questions with
100% Correct Answers | Latest
Update
A nurse is caring for a client who states "I have to check 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 - ANSWER ✔✔B
which of the following actions should the nurse take when using the
communication technique of active listening (select all that apply)
A. open posture
B. write down what client says to avoid forgetting details
C. establish and maintain eye contact
D. nod in agreement with the client throughout conversation
E. respond positively when giving feedback - ANSWER ✔✔A
C
E
a nurse if caring for a client who is concerned about his impending
discharge to home with a new colostomy because he is an avid
swimmer. which of the following 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
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 colostomy who also
enjoys swimming - ANSWER ✔✔C
D
E
which of the following strategies should a nurse use to 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 - ANSWER ✔✔B
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COPYRIGHT©JOSHCLAY 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2026. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE. PRIVACY
STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
, a nurse is caring for a school-age child who is sitting in 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 - ANSWER ✔✔B
A charge nurse is conducting a class on therapeutic communication to a
group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following responses by the
newly licensed nurse requires additional teaching regarding nonverbal
communication?
A. Personal space
B. Posture
C. Eye contact
D. Intonation - ANSWER ✔✔D
