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QUIZ 1 Nursing History/Wellness/Communication
UNITEK VN Questions and Verified Answers
What can affect a client's nonverbal communication?
Ans: Client's sociocultural background
What should the nurse do when working with a non-english speaking client?
Ans: ID dominant language of pt,use simple words and actions,use pictures
when appropriate
What is restating?
Ans: Repeating what the patient has said
Ex:Patient: "I'm feeling nervous." Nurse: "You're feeling nervous?"
What is assertive communication?
Ans: Taking into account the feelings and needs of the patient, yet honoring
the nurses's rights as an individual
Characteristics of a therapeutic communication?
Ans: Client-focused
What is a benefit of therapeutic communication?
Ans: Helps a positive nurse-client relationship
What should the nurse say if their client going to surgery says they're afraid of
anesthesia?
Ans: "Can you tell me more about your concern?"
What should a nurse do when caring for a client and they want to use active
listening?
Ans: Give client feedback to indicate understanding
What should the nurse say to an adolescent client who is fearful and with drawn?
Ans: "You look frightened"
QUIZ 1 Nursing History/Wellness/Communication
UNITEK VN Questions and Verified Answers
What can affect a client's nonverbal communication?
Ans: Client's sociocultural background
What should the nurse do when working with a non-english speaking client?
Ans: ID dominant language of pt,use simple words and actions,use pictures
when appropriate
What is restating?
Ans: Repeating what the patient has said
Ex:Patient: "I'm feeling nervous." Nurse: "You're feeling nervous?"
What is assertive communication?
Ans: Taking into account the feelings and needs of the patient, yet honoring
the nurses's rights as an individual
Characteristics of a therapeutic communication?
Ans: Client-focused
What is a benefit of therapeutic communication?
Ans: Helps a positive nurse-client relationship
What should the nurse say if their client going to surgery says they're afraid of
anesthesia?
Ans: "Can you tell me more about your concern?"
What should a nurse do when caring for a client and they want to use active
listening?
Ans: Give client feedback to indicate understanding
What should the nurse say to an adolescent client who is fearful and with drawn?
Ans: "You look frightened"
