Question 1

The nurse prepares to administer the first chemotherapy treatment to a patient.Which statement by the nurse encourages a positive attitude?&#10;A)&#34;What brings joy to your life?&#34;&#10;B)&#34;Will you be upset if you lose your hair?&#34;&#10;C)&#34;What are your concerns about your treatment?&#34;&#10;D)&#34;How do you usually cope with stress?&#34;

Accepted Answer

&#34;What brings joy to your life?&#34;

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?&#10;A)&#34;That joke usually works to relieve tension.Let me try another one to make you laugh.&#34;&#10;B)&#34;You need to lighten up a little bit because patients who are anxious have more pain.&#34;&#10;C)&#34;I was trying to ease your tension about surgery,and I am sorry for my insensitivity.&#34;&#10;D)&#34;Haven't you ever heard that laughter is the best medicine? Just try to at least smile.&#34;

Accepted Answer

&#34;I was trying to ease your tension about surgery,and I am sorry for my insensitivity.&#34;

Question 3

The nurse supervises the care of residents in an assisted living center.The nurse should intervene if which is observed?&#10;A)A nursing assistant remains silent when a resident tells a demeaning joke.&#10;B)A nursing assistant and resident laugh together while watching television.&#10;C)Two nursing assistants laugh at themselves after spilling a pitcher of water.&#10;D)A nursing assistant makes a joke about a confused resident to other residents.

Accepted Answer

A nursing assistant makes a joke about a confused resident to other residents.

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?&#10;A)&#34;Telling a joke is the best way to use humor.&#34;&#10;B)&#34;Humor can help patients to be less afraid.&#34;&#10;C)&#34;I should avoid humor when giving a bath.&#34;&#10;D)&#34;Patients will not talk to me if I use humor.&#34;

Accepted Answer

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Deck 15: Humor