COMPLETE FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING 9TH EDITION
UPDATED BEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
A sick client would most likely place the most trust in which nurse?
A) A male nurse with a clean shaved face who is documenting at the nurses' station
B) A male nurse with visible tattoos, facial piercings, and a beard
C) A female nurse eating a salad in the hallway
D) A female nurse with mismatched scrub attire talking on her personal cell phone - ANSWER: A) A
male nurse with a clean shaved face who is documenting at the nurses' station
A nurse and an older adult client with chronic back pain are beginning to communicate. What activity
should the nurse focus on at this point?
A) Explaining in detail all of the pain management options available
B) Sharing the nurse's own family and personal history of back pain
C) Reassuring the client that back surgery will likely alleviate the pain completely
D) Being sensitive to the client's emotional barriers - ANSWER: D) Being sensitive to the client's
emotional barriers
Which action by the nurse demonstrates respect for the client as an individual?
A) The nurse is giving report to another nurse about "the gallbladder client."
B) The nurse is providing care to an older adult client and calls her "Mom."
C) The nurse asks the aide to provide a bath for "the motor vehicle accident (MVA) client."
D) The nurse is administering medication to a client she addressed as "Mrs. Taylor." - ANSWER: D)
The nurse is administering medication to a client she addressed as "Mrs. Taylor."
A nurse visits a female victim of sexual assault. During the visit the client expresses that she is unable
to cope with the trauma. Even though the assault occurred quite some time ago, she feels as if it just
happened yesterday. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
A) "In reality, the sexual assault did not occur yesterday; it has been over one month now."
B) "We should move on from the strong feelings associated with this incident."
C) "Tell me more about the aspects that make you feel as if it happened yesterday."
, COMPLETE FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING 9TH EDITION
UPDATED BEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
D) "Can you do something to alleviate the fear of being assaulted again?" - ANSWER: C) "Tell me
more about the aspects that make you feel as if it happened yesterday."
During an annual performance review with an employee, the nurse manager does not maintain eye
contact and seems concerned about the time and the next appointment. This use of communication
is considered:
A) verbal.
B) clarifying.
C) nonverbal.
D) consistent. - ANSWER: C) nonverbal.
A client reports to a primary care physician with aggravated chest pain. The physician orders a stress
test. The client tells the nurse that the client does not want to take the test and would prefer instead
to continue taking medication a little longer. Understanding that the client is anxious, what is the
most appropriate response by the nurse?
A) "Tell me more about how you are feeling."
B) "Most people tolerate the procedure quite well."
C) "Don't you want to improve your health?"
D) "Emergency equipment is always kept ready during stress tests." - ANSWER: A) "Tell me more
about how you are feeling."
The nurse must use appropriate interviewing techniques to elicit accurate and complete health
information. Which statement is an example of an open-ended question or comment?
A) "Are you having pain right now?"
B) "I'll be back in 30 minutes to check on your pain relief."
C) "You seem upset today. Are you?"
D) "What brought you to the hospital this morning?" - ANSWER: D) "What brought you to the
hospital this morning?"
UPDATED BEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
A sick client would most likely place the most trust in which nurse?
A) A male nurse with a clean shaved face who is documenting at the nurses' station
B) A male nurse with visible tattoos, facial piercings, and a beard
C) A female nurse eating a salad in the hallway
D) A female nurse with mismatched scrub attire talking on her personal cell phone - ANSWER: A) A
male nurse with a clean shaved face who is documenting at the nurses' station
A nurse and an older adult client with chronic back pain are beginning to communicate. What activity
should the nurse focus on at this point?
A) Explaining in detail all of the pain management options available
B) Sharing the nurse's own family and personal history of back pain
C) Reassuring the client that back surgery will likely alleviate the pain completely
D) Being sensitive to the client's emotional barriers - ANSWER: D) Being sensitive to the client's
emotional barriers
Which action by the nurse demonstrates respect for the client as an individual?
A) The nurse is giving report to another nurse about "the gallbladder client."
B) The nurse is providing care to an older adult client and calls her "Mom."
C) The nurse asks the aide to provide a bath for "the motor vehicle accident (MVA) client."
D) The nurse is administering medication to a client she addressed as "Mrs. Taylor." - ANSWER: D)
The nurse is administering medication to a client she addressed as "Mrs. Taylor."
A nurse visits a female victim of sexual assault. During the visit the client expresses that she is unable
to cope with the trauma. Even though the assault occurred quite some time ago, she feels as if it just
happened yesterday. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
A) "In reality, the sexual assault did not occur yesterday; it has been over one month now."
B) "We should move on from the strong feelings associated with this incident."
C) "Tell me more about the aspects that make you feel as if it happened yesterday."
, COMPLETE FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING 9TH EDITION
UPDATED BEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
D) "Can you do something to alleviate the fear of being assaulted again?" - ANSWER: C) "Tell me
more about the aspects that make you feel as if it happened yesterday."
During an annual performance review with an employee, the nurse manager does not maintain eye
contact and seems concerned about the time and the next appointment. This use of communication
is considered:
A) verbal.
B) clarifying.
C) nonverbal.
D) consistent. - ANSWER: C) nonverbal.
A client reports to a primary care physician with aggravated chest pain. The physician orders a stress
test. The client tells the nurse that the client does not want to take the test and would prefer instead
to continue taking medication a little longer. Understanding that the client is anxious, what is the
most appropriate response by the nurse?
A) "Tell me more about how you are feeling."
B) "Most people tolerate the procedure quite well."
C) "Don't you want to improve your health?"
D) "Emergency equipment is always kept ready during stress tests." - ANSWER: A) "Tell me more
about how you are feeling."
The nurse must use appropriate interviewing techniques to elicit accurate and complete health
information. Which statement is an example of an open-ended question or comment?
A) "Are you having pain right now?"
B) "I'll be back in 30 minutes to check on your pain relief."
C) "You seem upset today. Are you?"
D) "What brought you to the hospital this morning?" - ANSWER: D) "What brought you to the
hospital this morning?"
