Question 1

The nurse supervises the care of residents in an assisted living center.The nurse should intervene if which is observed?

Accepted Answer

A) A nursing assistant remains silent when a resident tells a demeaning joke. 
B) A nursing assistant and resident laugh together while watching television. 
C) Two nursing assistants laugh at themselves after spilling a pitcher of water. 
D) A nursing assistant makes a joke about a confused resident to other residents. 
A) A nursing assistant remains silent when a resident tells a demeaning joke. 
B) A nursing assistant and resident laugh together while watching television. 
C) Two nursing assistants laugh at themselves after spilling a pitcher of water. 
D) A nursing assistant makes a joke about a confused resident to other residents. D

Question 2

A patient who is scheduled for open heart surgery is nervous and tense.The nurse tries to use humor to reduce tension,but the patient seems offended.Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A) "That joke usually works to relieve tension.Let me try another one to make you laugh." 
B) "You need to lighten up a little bit because patients who are anxious have more pain." 
C) "I was trying to ease your tension about surgery,and I am sorry for my insensitivity." 
D) "Haven't you ever heard that laughter is the best medicine? Just try to at least smile." 
A) "That joke usually works to relieve tension.Let me try another one to make you laugh." 
B) "You need to lighten up a little bit because patients who are anxious have more pain." 
C) "I was trying to ease your tension about surgery,and I am sorry for my insensitivity." 
D) "Haven't you ever heard that laughter is the best medicine? Just try to at least smile." C

Question 3

The nurse prepares to administer the first chemotherapy treatment to a patient.Which statement by the nurse encourages a positive attitude?

Accepted Answer

A) "What brings joy to your life?" 
B) "Will you be upset if you lose your hair?" 
C) "What are your concerns about your treatment?" 
D) "How do you usually cope with stress?" 
A) "What brings joy to your life?" 
B) "Will you be upset if you lose your hair?" 
C) "What are your concerns about your treatment?" 
D) "How do you usually cope with stress?" A

Question 4

A nurse instructs colleagues about the use of humor with patients.Which statement,if made by a colleague,indicates that the teaching is effective?

Accepted Answer

A) "Telling a joke is the best way to use humor." 
B) "Humor can help patients to be less afraid." 
C) "I should avoid humor when giving a bath." 
D) "Patients will not talk to me if I use humor." 
A) "Telling a joke is the best way to use humor." 
B) "Humor can help patients to be less afraid." 
C) "I should avoid humor when giving a bath." 
D) "Patients will not talk to me if I use humor."

The nurse supervises the care of residents in an assisted living center.The nurse should intervene if which is observed?

A patient who is scheduled for open heart surgery is nervous and tense.The nurse tries to use humor to reduce tension,but the patient seems offended.Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

The nurse prepares to administer the first chemotherapy treatment to a patient.Which statement by the nurse encourages a positive attitude?

A nurse instructs colleagues about the use of humor with patients.Which statement,if made by a colleague,indicates that the teaching is effective?

Responsible, assertive, caring Communication in Nursing

The Client-Nurse Relationship: a Helping Relationship

Solving Problems Together

Understanding Each Other: Communication and Culture

Working Together in Groups

The Changing World of Electronic Communication

Warmth

Respect

Genuineness

Empathy

Self-Disclosure

Specificity

Asking Questions

Expressing Opinions

Spirituality

Requesting Support

Overcoming Evaluation Anxiety

Feedback

Relaxation

Imagery

Positive Self-Talk

Confrontation

Refusing Unreasonable Requests

Communicating Assertively and Responsibly With Distressed Clients and Colleagues

Communicating Assertively and Responsibly With Aggressive Clients and Colleagues

Communicating Assertively and Responsibly With Unpopular Clients

Managing Team Conflict Assertively and Responsibly

Communicating at the End of Life

Continuing the Commitment

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Exam 15: Humor

The nurse supervises the care of residents in an assisted living center.The nurse should intervene if which is observed?

A patient who is scheduled for open heart surgery is nervous and tense.The nurse tries to use humor to reduce tension,but the patient seems offended.Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

The nurse prepares to administer the first chemotherapy treatment to a patient.Which statement by the nurse encourages a positive attitude?

A nurse instructs colleagues about the use of humor with patients.Which statement,if made by a colleague,indicates that the teaching is effective?

Responsible, assertive, caring Communication in Nursing

The Client-Nurse Relationship: a Helping Relationship

Solving Problems Together

Understanding Each Other: Communication and Culture

Working Together in Groups

The Changing World of Electronic Communication

Warmth

Respect

Genuineness

Empathy

Self-Disclosure

Specificity

Asking Questions

Expressing Opinions

Spirituality

Requesting Support

Overcoming Evaluation Anxiety

Feedback

Relaxation

Imagery

Positive Self-Talk

Confrontation

Refusing Unreasonable Requests

Communicating Assertively and Responsibly With Distressed Clients and Colleagues

Communicating Assertively and Responsibly With Aggressive Clients and Colleagues

Communicating Assertively and Responsibly With Unpopular Clients

Managing Team Conflict Assertively and Responsibly

Communicating at the End of Life

Continuing the Commitment

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