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Communication in Nursing (10th Edition, Julia Balzer Riley) Complete Test Bank with Questions and Answers

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TEST BANK
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JuliaBalzerRiley

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Chapter1: Responsible, Assertive, Caring Communication in
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/f Nursing Chapter 2: The Client-Nurse Relationship: A Helping
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/f Relationship Chapter 3: Solving Problems Together /f /f /f /f /f



Chapter4: Understanding Each Other: Communicationand Culture Chapter
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/f 5: Demonstrating Warmth
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Chapter 6: Showing Respect /f /f /f



/f Chapter 7: Being Genuine /f /f /f



/f Chapter 8: Being Empathetic /f /f /f



/f Chapter9:Using Self- /f zz




DisclosureChapter 10: Being /f /f



/f specific /f Chapter 11:
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/f Asking /f Questions
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Using Humor /f



Chapter14:Embracingthe Spiritual Journey of Health Caring, Meaning Making Chapter 15: /f /f /f /f /f /f /f /f zz /f



/f Requesting Support /f



Chapter 16: Overcoming Evaluation
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/f AnxietyChapter 17: Working with /f /f /f



/f Feedback Chapter 18: /f /f



/f UsingRelaxation technique /f



Chapter19: Incorporating Imagery in Professional Practice and Self-
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/f Care Chapter 20 Incorporating Positive Self-Talk
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Chapter21: / f Learning to Work Together in Groups /f /f /f /f /f



/f Chapter22:TheChangingWorld of Electronic /f /f



/f Communication Chapter23:LearningConfrontationskills zz /f



/f Chapter 24: Refusing Unreasonable Requests
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Chapter / f 25: / f Communicating / f Assertively / f and / f Responsibly / f with / f Distressed
/ f Clients / f and ColleaguesChapter 26: Communicating Assertively and Responsibly with
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Aggressive Clients and Colleagues Chapter 27: Communicating Assertively and Responsibly with
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/f Unpopular Clients Chapter 29: Communicating at the End-of-
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LifeChapter 30: Continuing the Commitment /f /f /f /f

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Chapter1:Responsible,Assertive,Caring Communication inNursing
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Test Bank /f




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1. Which statement describes the affective / f / f / f / f / f aspect / f of
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a. ―Thenurse should use clear, direct statements using objective words.‖
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b. ―Thenurse uses body language that is congruent with theverbal message.‖
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c. ―Thenursebelieves that positive communication strategies build confidence.‖
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d. ―Thenursepractices assertive and responsible communication strategies.‖
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ANS:C
Learning involves three domains: the cognitive aspects (understanding and meaning),
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affective
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/ fand attitudes),
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/ fpsychomotor aspects
/ f (physical capability).Learning basic communication /f / f /f / f / f


skills involves the cognitive domain; building confidence through a belief in the
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value and impact of positive communication is the affective domain; and putting skills
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into action is the psychomotor domain.DIF: Comprehension REF: p. 13 TOP:
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Integrated Process: Communication and Documentation MSC: Psychosocial Integrity
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2. The nurse manager asks the staff nurse to work an extra shift. Which response
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/f bythe staff nurse is assertive and based on rational beliefs?
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a. ―I don’t want you upset, so I will work extra.‖
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b. ―Whydo Ialways have to cover extra shifts?‖
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c. ―I am not able to work an extra shift.‖
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d. ―If you can’t find anyone else, Iwill do it.‖
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ANS:C
The staff nurse may turn down even a reasonable request; an assertive response avoids
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irrational beliefs. Irrational beliefs occur as a result of being anxious about
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assertiveness or focusing on possible negative outcomes.DIF: Analysis REF: p. 8 TOP:
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Integrated Process: Communication and Documentation MSC: Safe and Effective Care
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Environment: Management of Care
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, 3. A nurse manager offers a staff nurse a choice between working 8- or 12-hour
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/f shifts. Which statement, if made by the staff nurse, is nonassertive and may result
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/f in a frustrated response from the nurse manager?
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a. ―I want to decide the shifts for all of the other staff nurses.‖
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b. ―Do whatever you want. It doesn’t really matter to me.‖
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c. ―Thank you for offering me a choice. Iprefer 12-hour shifts.‖
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d. ―You will never be able to giveme what Ireally want to work.‖
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ANS:B
A statement that allows others to make decisions for a person
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/ fis an example of a nonassertive style of communication; the response
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of others to a nonassertive statement may include disrespect, guilt, anger, or
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frustration. Statements that make choices for others or that are accusations are
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examples of aggressive styles of communication; the response of others to an
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aggressive statement may include hurt, defensiveness, or humiliation. A statement
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that allows making one’s own decisions is an example ofassertive style of
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communication; the response of others to an assertive statement may include mutual
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respect.DIF: Analysis REF: p. 7 TOP: Integrated Process: Communication and
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Documentation MSC: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care
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4. The nurse is providing care to a patient who was admitted with heart failure. The
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/f patient has not been following the prescribed diet or taking the prescribed
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/f medications. Which type of communication approach is most important / f / f / f / f / f / f / f / f


/ f for the nurse to use with this patient to facilitate a change in self-care behavior?
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a. Authoritative, honest, and outright communication /f /f /f /f


b. Assertive,responsible, andcaring communication /f /f /f /f


c. Aggressive,sympathetic, and realistic communication /f /f /f /f


d. Positive, expert, and focused communication /f /f /f /f




ANS:B
Communication must be technically responsible, assertive, and caring / f / f / f / f / f / f / f


/ to facilitate a change in behavior.DIF: Knowledge/Comprehension REF: p. 13 TOP:
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/ Integrated Process: Communication and Documentation MSC: Psychosocial Integrity
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5. Which are examples of a nurse / f / f / f / f / f / f who / f is / f communicating
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a. The nurse uses profanity to respond to a / f / f / f / f / f / f / f / f client / f who / f is
intoxicated and verballyabusive.
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b. The nurse helps a client talk to family members about
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discontinuingchemotherapy.
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