Exam 4: Communication

The nurse considers the feelings and needs of a patient by stating,"I know you are concerned about your surgery tomorrow.How can I help you?" What type of communication is this?

If in response to the patient statement,"I am upset about all this lab work" the nurse responds,"You're upset?" What is this is an example of?

The nurse is sitting in a chair near the patient's bed,leaning forward to hear what the patient is saying,and does not interrupt.What is the nurse demonstrating?

What does therapeutic communication accomplish?

A patient states,"My husband has told me how he feels about my having a mastectomy." The nurse nods and says,"Go on." This is an example of:

A patient with aphasia who cannot understand a spoken or written message is said to have ___________ aphasia.

What communication technique should the nurse use when communicating with an unresponsive patient?

A patient does not speak English;therefore,the nurse cannot use words to provide comfort during a painful procedure.What is another intervention that may provide comfort to this patient?

What does maintaining eye contact for 2 to 6 seconds during communication with a patient do?

As the nurse listens to a supervisor,the nurse has a smile on her face but has crossed her arms in front of her chest and has crossed her legs.This is an example of a __________ posture.

When speaking to a person of a different culture,how should the nurse consider modifying his or her communication style? (Select all that apply. )

A nurse examines whether patient interventions have been appropriate and expected outcomes have been met.The nurse is demonstrating which step in the nursing process?

____________ is described as the exchange of information.

A nurse must violate the personal space of a patient to perform an invasive procedure.How can the nurse reduce the discomfort of the patient?

When listening to a patient,what action by the nurse demonstrates disinterest and coldness?

A nurse frequently looks at her watch when giving a patient a bed bath.What message is most likely conveyed to the patient from the nurse?

A nurse is caring for a newly admitted diabetic patient and is performing the initial assessment.What statement made by the nurse demonstrates the use of a closed question?

A nurse communicates with a patient by maintaining eye contact and through the use of touch.What type of communication technique is the nurse demonstrating?

The ___________ is the person conveying the message,whereas the receiver is the individual or individuals to whom the message is conveyed.

A nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing excruciating pain and requires frequent administration of analgesics.What statement would be an example of the nurse demonstrating aggressive communication?