NUR2356 MDC Exam 1 Latest Update 2026 | Exam Prep
1. Common barriers to good communication include:
Feeling you are responsible for maintaining the patient's hope
Ignoring your own feelings
Making assumptions about what the patient knows and doesn't know
Assuming that cure is the goal of all patients
Talking too much
all of the above
2. A nursing student enters the room of an assigned patient, introduces
themselves then asks the patient how they would like to be addressed. In
which phase of the therapeutic relationship would this occur?
Orientation
working
Pre-interaction
Termination
3. Describe the significance of idiopathic pain in medical diagnosis.
Idiopathic pain is always associated with psychological factors.
Idiopathic pain is a common symptom of all diseases.
Idiopathic pain is significant because it poses challenges in
diagnosis and treatment due to the absence of a known cause.
Idiopathic pain is easily diagnosed and treated with standard
methods.
,4. What is occurring during Stage 2 (the orientation phase) of therapeutic
commincation?
There is conclusion of the relationship
The nurse is gathering information prior to meeting client
The nurse meets the client, introductions, establishing rapport and
trust
Use techniques to enhance therapeutic communication, this is an
active part of the relationship, the client clarifies feelings and
concerns through verbal and nonverbal communication
5. When providing perineal care for a female the nurse should clean the area;
from back to front
from front to back.
in a circular motion
6. Describe how visceral pain differs from somatic pain.
Visceral pain arises from internal organs, while somatic pain comes
from skin, muscles, and joints.
Visceral pain is more intense than somatic pain in all cases.
Visceral pain is only felt during surgery.
Visceral pain is always chronic, while somatic pain is always acute.
7. A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a newborn about home safety.
Which of the following statements by the parents indicates an understanding
of the teaching?
"I will tie my baby's pacifier around his neck with a piece of yarn."
, "I will use an infant carrier when I drive to places close to my house."
"I will keep my baby's crib close to the heat vents to keep him warm."
"I will place my baby on his back when it is time for him to sleep."
8. If a nurse completes a fall-risk assessment and identifies multiple risks, what
should be the next step in the care plan?
Only educate the client about fall prevention.
Increase the frequency of vital sign checks.
Implement targeted interventions to address the identified risks.
Remove all furniture from the client's room.
9. Pain that does not have an identifiable cause is known as ________ ?
Idiopathic
Psychogenic
10. If a wellness center wants to offer a variety of complementary therapies
without needing specialized licensing, which of the following combinations
would be appropriate to include?
Massage therapy, acupuncture, and chiropractic
Guided imagery, meditation, and music therapy
Therapeutic touch, physical therapy, and guided imagery
Only licensed therapies like massage therapy and acupuncture
11. Why is it important to ensure the scene is safe before providing first aid?
To protect both the rescuer and the victim from further harm.
To determine the cause of the injury.
, To gather necessary medical equipment.
To make sure the victim is conscious.
12. What is one action a nurse should take when initiating a bladder-retraining
program for a client with incontinence?
Have the client record urination times.
Restrict the client's intake of fluids during the daytime.
Encourage the client to drink more fluids.
Provide a sterile container for urine.
13. What is the first action a nurse should take when caring for a client with a
history of falls?
Eliminate safety hazards from the client's environment.
Make sure the client uses assistive aids in their possession.
Complete a fall-risk assessment.
Educate the client and family about fall risks.
14. What is a dietary consideration a nurse must be aware of for a Mormon?
meat can only be eaten during the winter
only vegetables can be eaten during the "fast offerings"
no alcoholic beverages or the use of stimulants such as coffee
Pork is not allowed
15. If a patient is experiencing high levels of stress and anxiety, which
combination of mind-body therapies might be most beneficial for them?
D. Only E. Biofeedback
1. Common barriers to good communication include:
Feeling you are responsible for maintaining the patient's hope
Ignoring your own feelings
Making assumptions about what the patient knows and doesn't know
Assuming that cure is the goal of all patients
Talking too much
all of the above
2. A nursing student enters the room of an assigned patient, introduces
themselves then asks the patient how they would like to be addressed. In
which phase of the therapeutic relationship would this occur?
Orientation
working
Pre-interaction
Termination
3. Describe the significance of idiopathic pain in medical diagnosis.
Idiopathic pain is always associated with psychological factors.
Idiopathic pain is a common symptom of all diseases.
Idiopathic pain is significant because it poses challenges in
diagnosis and treatment due to the absence of a known cause.
Idiopathic pain is easily diagnosed and treated with standard
methods.
,4. What is occurring during Stage 2 (the orientation phase) of therapeutic
commincation?
There is conclusion of the relationship
The nurse is gathering information prior to meeting client
The nurse meets the client, introductions, establishing rapport and
trust
Use techniques to enhance therapeutic communication, this is an
active part of the relationship, the client clarifies feelings and
concerns through verbal and nonverbal communication
5. When providing perineal care for a female the nurse should clean the area;
from back to front
from front to back.
in a circular motion
6. Describe how visceral pain differs from somatic pain.
Visceral pain arises from internal organs, while somatic pain comes
from skin, muscles, and joints.
Visceral pain is more intense than somatic pain in all cases.
Visceral pain is only felt during surgery.
Visceral pain is always chronic, while somatic pain is always acute.
7. A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a newborn about home safety.
Which of the following statements by the parents indicates an understanding
of the teaching?
"I will tie my baby's pacifier around his neck with a piece of yarn."
, "I will use an infant carrier when I drive to places close to my house."
"I will keep my baby's crib close to the heat vents to keep him warm."
"I will place my baby on his back when it is time for him to sleep."
8. If a nurse completes a fall-risk assessment and identifies multiple risks, what
should be the next step in the care plan?
Only educate the client about fall prevention.
Increase the frequency of vital sign checks.
Implement targeted interventions to address the identified risks.
Remove all furniture from the client's room.
9. Pain that does not have an identifiable cause is known as ________ ?
Idiopathic
Psychogenic
10. If a wellness center wants to offer a variety of complementary therapies
without needing specialized licensing, which of the following combinations
would be appropriate to include?
Massage therapy, acupuncture, and chiropractic
Guided imagery, meditation, and music therapy
Therapeutic touch, physical therapy, and guided imagery
Only licensed therapies like massage therapy and acupuncture
11. Why is it important to ensure the scene is safe before providing first aid?
To protect both the rescuer and the victim from further harm.
To determine the cause of the injury.
, To gather necessary medical equipment.
To make sure the victim is conscious.
12. What is one action a nurse should take when initiating a bladder-retraining
program for a client with incontinence?
Have the client record urination times.
Restrict the client's intake of fluids during the daytime.
Encourage the client to drink more fluids.
Provide a sterile container for urine.
13. What is the first action a nurse should take when caring for a client with a
history of falls?
Eliminate safety hazards from the client's environment.
Make sure the client uses assistive aids in their possession.
Complete a fall-risk assessment.
Educate the client and family about fall risks.
14. What is a dietary consideration a nurse must be aware of for a Mormon?
meat can only be eaten during the winter
only vegetables can be eaten during the "fast offerings"
no alcoholic beverages or the use of stimulants such as coffee
Pork is not allowed
15. If a patient is experiencing high levels of stress and anxiety, which
combination of mind-body therapies might be most beneficial for them?
D. Only E. Biofeedback
