NSG 3450 EXAM 2 PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT DETAILED SOLUTIONS
TESTED AND APPROVED!!!
What assessment question is focused on identifying a long-term consequence of
chronic stress on physical health?
a. "Do you have any problems with seeping well?"
b. "How many infections have you experienced in the past 6 months?"
c. "How much moderate exercise do you engage in on a regular basis?"
d. "What management techniques do you regularly use to manage your
stress?" -- ANSWER--b. "How many infections have you experienced in the
past 6 months?"
Which nursing assessment are directed at monitoring a pt.'s fight-or-flight
response? Select all that apply:
a. blood pressure
b. heart rate
c. respiratory rate
c. abdominal pain
e. dilated pupils -- ANSWER--a, b, c, e
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,Which statement made by the nurse demonstrates the best understanding of
nonverbal communication?
a. "the pt.'s verbal and nonverbal communication is often different."
b. "when my pt. responds to my question, I check for congruence between
verbal and nonverbal communication to help validate the response."
c. "is a pt. is slumped in the chair, I can be ire he's angry or depressed."
d. "it's easier to understand verbal communication than nonverbal
communication." -- ANSWER--B.
"when my pt. responds to my question, I check for congruence between verbal
and nonverbal communication to help validate the response."
Which nursing statement is an example of reflection?
a. "I think this feeling will pass."
b. "so you are saying that life has no meaning."
c. "I'm not sure I understand what you mean."
d. "you look sad." -- ANSWER--D.
"you look sad."
When should a nurse be most alert to the possibility of communication errors
resulting in harm to the patient?
a. change of shift report
b. admission interviews
c. one-to-one conversations with pt.'s
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,d. conversations with pt. families -- ANSWER--A.
change of shift report
What principle about nurse-patient communication should guide a nurse's fear
about "saying the wrong thing" to a patient?
a. Pt.'s tend to appreciate a well-meaning person who conveys genuine
acceptance, respect, and concern for their situation
b. the pt. is more interested in talking to you than listening to what you have
to say and so is not likely to be offended
c. considering the pt.'s history, there is little chance that the comment will
do any actual harm
d. most people with a mental illness have by necessity developed a high
tolerance of forgiveness -- ANSWER--A.
Pt.'s tend to appreciate a well-meaning person who conveys genuine acceptance,
respect, and concern for their situation
What group would benefit most from a laissez-faire leader?
a. art group
b. grief group
c. social skills group
d. anger management group -- ANSWER--A. art group
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, The nurse tells groups members that they will be working on expressing
conflicts during the current group session. which phase of group development is
represented?
a. planning (formation) phase
b. orientation phase
c. working phase
d. termination phase -- ANSWER--B. orientation phase
Group dynamics can vary widely and at times members are capable of
disrupting the group process. which of the following participant traits may
indicate a need for additional support for a new nurse facilitator? Select all that
apply:
a. a member w/ paranoid delusions
b. a quietly tearful participant expressing suicidal thoughts
c. an angry woman who raises her voice
d. a calm but ineffective communicator -- ANSWER--a, b
Group members are having difficulty deciding what topic to cover in today's
session. Which nurse leader response reflects autocratic leadership?
a. "We are talking about fear of rejection today."
b. "Let's go around the room and make suggestions for today's topic."
c. "I will let you come to a conclusion together about what to talk about."
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WITH CORRECT DETAILED SOLUTIONS
TESTED AND APPROVED!!!
What assessment question is focused on identifying a long-term consequence of
chronic stress on physical health?
a. "Do you have any problems with seeping well?"
b. "How many infections have you experienced in the past 6 months?"
c. "How much moderate exercise do you engage in on a regular basis?"
d. "What management techniques do you regularly use to manage your
stress?" -- ANSWER--b. "How many infections have you experienced in the
past 6 months?"
Which nursing assessment are directed at monitoring a pt.'s fight-or-flight
response? Select all that apply:
a. blood pressure
b. heart rate
c. respiratory rate
c. abdominal pain
e. dilated pupils -- ANSWER--a, b, c, e
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,Which statement made by the nurse demonstrates the best understanding of
nonverbal communication?
a. "the pt.'s verbal and nonverbal communication is often different."
b. "when my pt. responds to my question, I check for congruence between
verbal and nonverbal communication to help validate the response."
c. "is a pt. is slumped in the chair, I can be ire he's angry or depressed."
d. "it's easier to understand verbal communication than nonverbal
communication." -- ANSWER--B.
"when my pt. responds to my question, I check for congruence between verbal
and nonverbal communication to help validate the response."
Which nursing statement is an example of reflection?
a. "I think this feeling will pass."
b. "so you are saying that life has no meaning."
c. "I'm not sure I understand what you mean."
d. "you look sad." -- ANSWER--D.
"you look sad."
When should a nurse be most alert to the possibility of communication errors
resulting in harm to the patient?
a. change of shift report
b. admission interviews
c. one-to-one conversations with pt.'s
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,d. conversations with pt. families -- ANSWER--A.
change of shift report
What principle about nurse-patient communication should guide a nurse's fear
about "saying the wrong thing" to a patient?
a. Pt.'s tend to appreciate a well-meaning person who conveys genuine
acceptance, respect, and concern for their situation
b. the pt. is more interested in talking to you than listening to what you have
to say and so is not likely to be offended
c. considering the pt.'s history, there is little chance that the comment will
do any actual harm
d. most people with a mental illness have by necessity developed a high
tolerance of forgiveness -- ANSWER--A.
Pt.'s tend to appreciate a well-meaning person who conveys genuine acceptance,
respect, and concern for their situation
What group would benefit most from a laissez-faire leader?
a. art group
b. grief group
c. social skills group
d. anger management group -- ANSWER--A. art group
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, The nurse tells groups members that they will be working on expressing
conflicts during the current group session. which phase of group development is
represented?
a. planning (formation) phase
b. orientation phase
c. working phase
d. termination phase -- ANSWER--B. orientation phase
Group dynamics can vary widely and at times members are capable of
disrupting the group process. which of the following participant traits may
indicate a need for additional support for a new nurse facilitator? Select all that
apply:
a. a member w/ paranoid delusions
b. a quietly tearful participant expressing suicidal thoughts
c. an angry woman who raises her voice
d. a calm but ineffective communicator -- ANSWER--a, b
Group members are having difficulty deciding what topic to cover in today's
session. Which nurse leader response reflects autocratic leadership?
a. "We are talking about fear of rejection today."
b. "Let's go around the room and make suggestions for today's topic."
c. "I will let you come to a conclusion together about what to talk about."
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