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NURS 215 EXAM 1 (ARIZONA COLLEGE OF NURSING)
2026/2027 || MOST RECENT EXAM ACTUAL
COMPLETE REAL VERIFIED EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS!!
BRAND NEW!!!
what types of nonverbal communication are non
therapeutic? - Answer-excessive eye rolling, crossed
arms, sighing loudly, turning away from the speaker,
maintaining a distant physical space, overly aggressive
gestures, and a dismissive facial expression, essentially
any body language that conveys disinterest, judgment, or
discomfort to the other person.
◦ What does autonomy mean? - Answer-independence or
freedom, as of the will or one's actions: the autonomy of
the individual.
how do we promote veracity? - Answer-To promote
veracity, which means truthfulness, you can: prioritize
open and honest communication, admit mistakes readily,
provide accurate information, be transparent about
limitations, actively fact-check, encourage critical thinking,
and hold yourself and others accountable for upholding
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truthfulness; essentially, creating an environment where
honesty is valued and expected in all interactions.
◦ How do we provide advocacy as nurses? - Answer-acting
as the patient's voice, ensuring they understand their
medical condition and treatment options, protecting their
rights, communicating their needs to other healthcare
providers, identifying potential issues in their care, and
connecting them to necessary resources within and
outside the healthcare system, all while empowering them
to make informed decisions about their health
◦ How do we provide advocacy as nurses? - Answer-As
nurses, you provide advocacy by acting as the patient's
voice, ensuring their needs and wishes are heard and
understood by the healthcare team, which includes
educating patients about their conditions and treatment
options, protecting their rights, identifying potential issues
in their care, and connecting them to necessary resources
within and outside the healthcare system, all while
advocating for their safety and well-being.
What's the first thing you should do if the UAP reports
abnormal vital signs or blood glucose? - Answer-
immediately assess the patient yourself to verify the
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abnormality and determine if further intervention is
needed; this may include rechecking vital signs or blood
glucose levels, and then notifying the healthcare provider
depending on the severity of the change.
What types of questions or statements are therapeutic? -
Answer-open-ended questions about their thoughts,
feelings, and experiences, as well as validating statements
that show active listening and understanding
What types of questions or statements are
nontherapeutic? - Answer-those that can hinder open
communication, often by giving advice, making judgments,
minimizing feelings, asking leading questions, or probing
excessively, essentially preventing a patient from exploring
their own thoughts and emotions freely
examples include "Why are you so upset?", "You shouldn't
feel that way", "Everyone goes through this, it's not a big
deal", or "Just cheer up."
What types of nonverbal communication are therapeutic? -
Answer-active listening, confronting, focusing, making
observations, summarizing, silence, clarifying
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Which tasks can safely be delegated to the UAP or LPN? -
Answer-LPNs
Can perform tasks such as:
-Taking vital signs
-Assisting with hygiene and grooming
-Providing basic wound care
-Administering medications
-Assisting with mobility and ambulation
-Reporting patient status to RNs and doctors
-Following health care plans developed by an RN or a
doctor
UAPs
Can perform tasks such as:
-Assisting with activities of daily living and basic patient
care
-Helping with tasks such as bathing, dressing, feeding,
and toileting
-Providing emotional and support services to patients,
their families and other caregivers
◦ Which tasks cannot be delegated to the UAP or LPN? -
Answer-nursing assessments, medical diagnosis,
NURS 215 EXAM 1 (ARIZONA COLLEGE OF NURSING)
2026/2027 || MOST RECENT EXAM ACTUAL
COMPLETE REAL VERIFIED EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS!!
BRAND NEW!!!
what types of nonverbal communication are non
therapeutic? - Answer-excessive eye rolling, crossed
arms, sighing loudly, turning away from the speaker,
maintaining a distant physical space, overly aggressive
gestures, and a dismissive facial expression, essentially
any body language that conveys disinterest, judgment, or
discomfort to the other person.
◦ What does autonomy mean? - Answer-independence or
freedom, as of the will or one's actions: the autonomy of
the individual.
how do we promote veracity? - Answer-To promote
veracity, which means truthfulness, you can: prioritize
open and honest communication, admit mistakes readily,
provide accurate information, be transparent about
limitations, actively fact-check, encourage critical thinking,
and hold yourself and others accountable for upholding
,2|Page
truthfulness; essentially, creating an environment where
honesty is valued and expected in all interactions.
◦ How do we provide advocacy as nurses? - Answer-acting
as the patient's voice, ensuring they understand their
medical condition and treatment options, protecting their
rights, communicating their needs to other healthcare
providers, identifying potential issues in their care, and
connecting them to necessary resources within and
outside the healthcare system, all while empowering them
to make informed decisions about their health
◦ How do we provide advocacy as nurses? - Answer-As
nurses, you provide advocacy by acting as the patient's
voice, ensuring their needs and wishes are heard and
understood by the healthcare team, which includes
educating patients about their conditions and treatment
options, protecting their rights, identifying potential issues
in their care, and connecting them to necessary resources
within and outside the healthcare system, all while
advocating for their safety and well-being.
What's the first thing you should do if the UAP reports
abnormal vital signs or blood glucose? - Answer-
immediately assess the patient yourself to verify the
,3|Page
abnormality and determine if further intervention is
needed; this may include rechecking vital signs or blood
glucose levels, and then notifying the healthcare provider
depending on the severity of the change.
What types of questions or statements are therapeutic? -
Answer-open-ended questions about their thoughts,
feelings, and experiences, as well as validating statements
that show active listening and understanding
What types of questions or statements are
nontherapeutic? - Answer-those that can hinder open
communication, often by giving advice, making judgments,
minimizing feelings, asking leading questions, or probing
excessively, essentially preventing a patient from exploring
their own thoughts and emotions freely
examples include "Why are you so upset?", "You shouldn't
feel that way", "Everyone goes through this, it's not a big
deal", or "Just cheer up."
What types of nonverbal communication are therapeutic? -
Answer-active listening, confronting, focusing, making
observations, summarizing, silence, clarifying
, 4|Page
Which tasks can safely be delegated to the UAP or LPN? -
Answer-LPNs
Can perform tasks such as:
-Taking vital signs
-Assisting with hygiene and grooming
-Providing basic wound care
-Administering medications
-Assisting with mobility and ambulation
-Reporting patient status to RNs and doctors
-Following health care plans developed by an RN or a
doctor
UAPs
Can perform tasks such as:
-Assisting with activities of daily living and basic patient
care
-Helping with tasks such as bathing, dressing, feeding,
and toileting
-Providing emotional and support services to patients,
their families and other caregivers
◦ Which tasks cannot be delegated to the UAP or LPN? -
Answer-nursing assessments, medical diagnosis,
