Therapeutic Communication and Patient Care Prioritization Quiz

Which of the following needs should be prioritized first when caring for a patient with airway obstruction?

• Circulation needs

• Airway needs

• Esteem needs

• Safety needs

According to the guidelines for therapeutic communication, which of the following is the best way to ask about a patient's dietary preferences?

• Are you hungry?

• Do you want food?

• Tell me more about your dietary preferences.

• You should eat more vegetables.

Which of the following is NOT recommended in therapeutic communication with patients?

• Making eye contact

• Using open-ended questions

• Using terms like "sweetie" or "honey"

• Asking for permission before touching the patient

Why is it important to use a professional translator rather than a family member for patients who do not speak English?

• Family members are always busy

• Professional translators are more polite

• Family members may not accurately translate medical information

• Professional translators are free of charge

When prioritizing patient care, what is the correct order of needs according to the ABCs?

• Circulation, Airway, Breathing

• Airway, Breathing, Circulation

• Breathing, Circulation, Airway

• Airway, Circulation, Breathing

Which level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs includes food, water, warmth, and rest?

• Safety needs

• Esteem needs

• Physiological needs

• Self-actualization

A nurse is about to touch a patient during an assessment. What should the nurse do first according to therapeutic communication principles?

• Begin the assessment without saying anything

• Ask for permission before touching the patient

• Ask the family for permission

• Use terms of endearment to comfort the patient

Which of the following tasks is a Practical Nurse (PN) allowed to perform?

• Monitoring findings as input to the RN’s ongoing assessment

• Administering blood transfusions

• Discharging patients

• Performing IV push

Which activity is typically performed by Assistive Personnel (AP)?

• Administering medication

• Performing tracheostomy care

• Bathing and grooming clients

• Inserting urinary catheters

According to the 5 Rights of Delegation, which of the following is NOT one of the rights?

• Right Task

• Right Worker

• Right Medication

• Right Situation