310 Topic 8

The need for compassion, concern, and respect is perhaps greater during adolescence than at any other time in life.

• True

• False

What type of communication is used primarily with infants?

• Avoiding eye contact

• Verbal

• Indirect communication

• Nonverbal

Regression in children is a form of childhood communication.

• True

• False

The parents of an infant should not be in the room for the infant's physical assessment to decrease stress.

• True

• False

What is the best approach to explain a procedure to toddlers?

• Brief and clear explanations

• Using medical terminology

• Explain to parents only

• They need detailed information and time for questions.

What pediatric group will likely have the most difficulty with separation from parents when hospitalized?

• infants

• toddlers

• adolescents

• school-age

What type of communication skill strategy is "leaning forward and nodding your head"?

• Focused Question

• Providing Feedback

• Active listening

• Paraphrasing

Which of the following are NOT key elements in a therapeutic conversation?

• shared decision making

• uses medical terminology

• confidentiality

• mutual goals

The primary difference between therapeutic and social conversations is the environment where it takes place.

• True

• False

The nurse caring for an older adult patient should recognize that which factor is most closely associated with the older adult’s inability to live independently?

• Functional status

• Chronological age

• Social functioning

• Relationship needs