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Date
1.

Is a human, interactive process that sends some meaning, information, message, emotions, and/or beliefs from one human being to another person or to a group of people.

a)

Documentation

b)

Communication

c)

Reporting

d)

Recommendation

2.

A powerful form of communication that you use as a professional nurse. Also known as "self-talk".

a)

Intrapersonal communication

b)

Interpersonal communication

c)

Small-group communication

d)

Public communication

3.

Is a one-on-one type of communication between a nurse and another person that often occurs face to face.

a)

Intrapersonal communication

b)

Interpersonal communication

c)

Public communication

d)

Small-group communication

4.

Is a type of communication that is usually goal directed and requires an understanding of group dynamics.

a)

Intrapersonal communication

b)

Interpersonal communication

c)

Small-group communication

d)

Public communication

5.

Which of the following is not an element of communication?

a)

Referent

b)

Message

c)

Channel

d)

Radar

6.

It is an element of communication in which it contains the verbal and nonverbal expressions of thoughts and feelings.

a)

Referent

b)

Message

c)

Channel

d)

Feedback

7.

An element of communication in which it motivates one person to communicate with another.

a)

Referent

b)

Message

c)

Channel

d)

Feedback

8.

It is the message a sender receives from the receiver.

a)

Referent

b)

Message

c)

Channel

d)

Feedback

9.

It is a manner or pattern of walking.

a)

Posture

b)

Gait

c)

Affect

d)

Block

10.

It is the need to gain, maintain, and defend one's right to space.

a)

Circumstantiality

b)

Tangentiality

c)

Territoriality

d)

Visibility

11.

Which is not an aspect of verbal communication?

a)

Vocabulary

b)

Pacing

c)

Intonation

d)

Space

12.

It is a type of communication that involves interaction with audience.

a)

Intrapersonal communication

b)

Interpersonal communication

c)

Small-group communication

d)

Public communication

13.

A type of communication that uses technology to create ongoing relationships with patients and their health care team.

a)

Intrapersonal communication

b)

Electronic communication

c)

Interpersonal communication

d)

Small-group communication

14.

Is the one decodes the message.

a)

Sender

b)

Receiver

c)

Encoder

d)

Talker

15.

Is the one who delivers the message.

a)

Sender

b)

Receiver

c)

Decoder

d)

Listener

16.

These are means of sending and receiving messages through visual, auditory, and tactile senses.

a)

Message

b)

Channels

c)

Environment

d)

Referent

17.

It is an element of communication that indicates if the receiver understood the meaning of the sender's message.

a)

Referent

b)

Feedback

c)

Message

d)

Channel

18.

An aspect of verbal communication that talks about the appropriate speed or pace in a conversation.

a)

Vocabulary

b)

Denotative meaning

c)

Pacing

d)

Intonation

19.

A type of communication that involves the five senses and everything that does not involve spoken or written word.

a)

Verbal communication

b)

Nonverbal communication

c)

Therapeutic communication

d)

Non-therapeutic communication

20.

Is the ability to understand and accept another person's reality, accurately perceive feelings, and communicate this understanding to the other.

a)

Sympathy

b)

Empathy

c)

Affect

d)

Hope

21.

A client is struggling to explore and solve a problem. Which nursing statement would verbalize the implication of the client’s actions?

a)

You seem to be motivated to change your behavior.

b)

The team recommends that you make only one behavioral change at a time.

c)

Why don't you make a list of the behaviors you need to change.

d)

How will these changes affect your family relationships?

22.

The nurse asks a newly admitted client, “What can we do to help you?” What is the purpose of this therapeutic communication technique?

a)

To communicate that the nurse is listening to the conversation

b)

To explore a subject, idea, experience, or relationship

c)

To reframe the client’s thoughts about mental health treatment

d)

To put the client at ease

23.

A student nurse tells the instructor, “I’m concerned that when a client asks me for advice I won’t have a good solution.” Which should be the nursing instructor’s best response?

a)

“Remember, clients, not nurses, are responsible for their own choices and decisions.”

b)

“Just keep the client’s best interests in mind and do the best that you can.”

c)

“It’s scary to feel put on the spot by a client. Nurses don't always have the answer.”

d)

“Set a goal to continue to work on this aspect of your practice.”

24.

Which nursing statement is a good example of the therapeutic communication technique of focusing?

a)

“I’m having a difficult time understanding what you mean.”

b)

“Describe one of the best things that happened to you this week.”

c)

“You mentioned your relationship with your father. Let’s discuss that further.”

d)

“Your counseling session is in 30 minutes. I’ll stay with you until then.”

25.

After fasting from 10 p.m. the previous evening, a client finds out that the blood test has been canceled. The client swears at the nurse and states, “You are incompetent!” Which is the nurse’s best response?

a)

“Do you believe that I was the cause of your blood test being canceled?”

b)

“I see that you are upset, but I feel uncomfortable when you swear at me.”

c)

“I'll give you some space. Let me know if you need anything.”

d)

“Have you ever thought about ways to express anger appropriately?”

26.

During a nurse-client interaction, which nursing statement may belittle the client’s feelings and concerns?

a)

“Don’t worry. Everything will be alright.”

b)

“You appear uptight.”

c)

“I notice you have bitten your nails to the quick.”

d)

“You are jumping to conclusions.”

27.

A client on an inpatient psychiatric unit tells the nurse, “I should have died because I am totally worthless.” In order to encourage the client to continue talking about feelings, which should be the nurse’s initial response?

a)

“You've been feeling sad and alone for some time now?”

b)

“You feel worthless now, but that can change with time.”

c)

“How would your family feel if you died?”

d)

“It is great that you have come in for help.”

28.

Which nursing response is an example of the nontherapeutic communication block of requesting an explanation?

a)

“Are you not understanding the explanation I provided?”

b)

“There is always an explanation for both good and bad behaviors.”

c)

“Can you tell me why you said that?”

d)

“Keep your chin up. I’ll explain the procedure to you.”

29.

A client states, “You won’t believe what my husband said to me during visiting hours. He has no right treating me that way.” Which nursing response would best assess the situation that occurred?

a)

“Describe what happened during your time with your husband.”

b)

“Why do you think he behaved like that?”

c)

“What do you think is your role in this relationship?”

d)

“Does your husband treat you like this very often?”

30.

Which therapeutic communication technique should the nurse use when communicating with a client who is experiencing auditory hallucinations?

a)

“I wouldn't worry about these voices. The medication will make them disappear.”

b)

“My sister has the same diagnosis as you and she also hears voices.”

c)

“I understand that the voices seem real to you, but I do not hear any voices.”

d)

“Why not turn up the radio so that the voices are muted.”

31.

1. "Please Go on."

a)

Offering Self

b)

Active Listening

c)

Providing Silence

d)

General Leads

32.

"There's no ticking bomb. That sound was coming from your alarm clock."

a)

General Leads

b)

Reflecting

c)

Presenting Reality

d)

Active Listening

33.

Sitting and listening intently and silently with your patient.

a)

Offering Self

b)

Providing Silence

c)

General Leads

d)

Reflecting

34.

Patient: "I am angry!"

Caregiver: "What makes you angry?"

a)

Reflecting

b)

Offering Self

c)

Presenting Reality

d)

Providing Broad Opening

35.

"I did not understand what you mean by that. Can you say it again?"

a)

Giving Information

b)

Presenting Reality

c)

Seeking Information

d)

General Leads

36.

"Let me sit with you for 30 minutes, I'll keep you company."

a)

Offering Self

b)

Providing Silence

c)

Reflecting

d)

Presenting Reality

37.

"What are the things that you need to improve in able to meet your goal?"

a)

Seeking information

b)

Encouraging Goal Setting

c)

Giving Information

d)

Providing Broad Opening

38.

"Good evening! How was your day?"

a)

Providing a Broad Opening

b)

General Leads

c)

Providing Silence

d)

Offering Self

39.

"These are the programs prepared for your treatment, I will explain everything that you have to know."

a)

Offering Self

b)

Active Listening

c)

Giving Information

d)

Presenting Reality

40.

Upon hearing gunshots from the TV.

Client: "The rebels are gonna get me!"

Caregiver: "It's only a sound from the TV scene, sir. Nobody is gonna get you."

a)

Presenting Reality

b)

Offering Self

c)

Reflecting

d)

Seeking Information

41.

The Nurse is interviewing a client during admission to the hospital and the client gives information that is unclear to the nurse. What statement made by the nurse best demonstrates "seeking clarification"?

a)

"I don't know what you are talking about."

b)

"What did you say?"

c)

"We can move on to something else."

d)

"Would you please explain what you meant?"

42.

The nurse is caring for a young child who appears frightened. What activity can the nurse perform with the child to determine what the child is feeling?

a)

play dominoes

b)

draw pictures

c)

read a story

d)

watch a movie

43.

The nurse is assessing a client at the healthcare facility. Which therapeutic communication technique helps to communicate to the client that the nurse has understood the client's problem?

a)

clarification

b)

reflection

c)

summarization

d)

paraphrasing

44.

What are the verbal barriers to communication?

Select all that apply

a)

offering empty reassurances

b)

changing the subject

c)

disapproving of or judging the client

d)

voicing personal experiences

45.

When conducting a preliminary assessment of the client, what action ensures that the nurse has understood all relevant information provided by the client?

a)

Echo the client's words

b)

Record all information on tape

c)

Document all the information

d)

Paraphrase the information

46.

What is the capital of France?

(a)  

47.

Direct eye contact means looking directly into the eyes of the other person.

(a)  

48.

Nontherapeutic communication is that which stops the communication process or is perceived as a threat by the client.

(a)  

49.

Aphasia is the inability to communicate verbally, usually resulting from a neurologic disorder or injury or a psychiatric disorder.

(a)  

50.

Facial expressions convey messages of many emotions, such as joy, sadness, anger, and fear.

a)

True

b)

False

51.

" i get what you're saying" is an example of what kind of Therapeutic communication skills?

a)

accepting

b)

clarifying

c)

exploring

d)

focusing

52.

" I'm not sure i'm following that" is an example of what kind of therapeutic communication skills

a)

accepting

b)

clarifying

c)

exploring

d)

focusing

53.

"tell me when you are getting more anxious" is an example of what kind of therapeutic communication skills

a)

accepting

b)

clarifying

c)

encouraging communication

d)

exploring

54.

"Would you tell me a little more about that?" is an example of therapeutic communication skills

a)

accepting

b)

clarifying

c)

exploring

d)

focusing

55.

"I'm enjoying hearing your thoughts about your upcoming vacation, but let's get back to what to do if this keeps bleeding after you leave."

a)

focusing

b)

giving a broad opening

c)

giving recognition

d)

making observations

56.

"What do you need to know about what we're doing today?" is an example of what kind of therapeutic communication skills

a)

Accepting

b)

giving a broad opening

c)

giving recognition

d)

making observation

57.

"let's get started as soon as you're ready Mr. Ellis." is an example of what type of therapeutic communication skills

a)

giving recognition

b)

making observations

c)

Mirroring

d)

offering self

58.

"you seem a bit nervous today" this is an example of what therapeutic communication skill

a)

making observations

b)

mirroring

c)

offering self

d)

accepting

59.

"I'm here for you. Tell me what you need" is an example of what therapeutic communications skills

a)

Mirroring

b)

offering self

c)

offering general leads

d)

reflecting

60.

"please continue" this is an example of what kind of therapeutic communication

a)

offering general leads

b)

reflecting

c)

remaining silent

d)

summarizing

61.

patient: "i cant always understand what the doctor is telling me."

Phlebotomist: " you're having difficulty understanding the doctor?"

a)

making observation

b)

mirroring

c)

summarizing

d)

remaining silent

62.

Patient: "i dont think this test is going to tell me anything i dont already know."

Phlebotomist: " what do you already know about your cholesterol levels?"

a)

reflecting

b)

mirroring

c)

focusing

d)

summarizing

63.

" i get what you're saying" is an example of what kind of Therapeutic communication skills?

a)

accepting

b)

clarifying

c)

exploring

d)

focusing

64.

" I'm not sure i'm following that" is an example of what kind of therapeutic communication skills

a)

accepting

b)

clarifying

c)

exploring

d)

focusing

65.

"tell me when you are getting more anxious" is an example of what kind of therapeutic communication skills

a)

accepting

b)

clarifying

c)

encouraging communication

d)

exploring

66.

"Would you tell me a little more about that?" is an example of therapeutic communication skills

a)

accepting

b)

clarifying

c)

exploring

d)

focusing

67.

"I'm enjoying hearing your thoughts about your upcoming vacation, but let's get back to what to do if this keeps bleeding after you leave."

a)

focusing

b)

giving a broad opening

c)

giving recognition

d)

making observations

68.

"What do you need to know about what we're doing today?" is an example of what kind of therapeutic communication skills

a)

Accepting

b)

giving a broad opening

c)

giving recognition

d)

making observation

69.

"let's get started as soon as you're ready Mr. Ellis." is an example of what type of therapeutic communication skills

a)

giving recognition

b)

making observations

c)

Mirroring

d)

offering self

70.

"you seem a bit nervous today" this is an example of what therapeutic communication skill

a)

making observations

b)

mirroring

c)

offering self

d)

accepting

71.

"I'm here for you. Tell me what you need" is an example of what therapeutic communications skills

a)

Mirroring

b)

offering self

c)

offering general leads

d)

reflecting

72.

"please continue" this is an example of what kind of therapeutic communication

a)

offering general leads

b)

reflecting

c)

remaining silent

d)

summarizing

73.

patient: "i cant always understand what the doctor is telling me."

Phlebotomist: " you're having difficulty understanding the doctor?"

a)

making observation

b)

mirroring

c)

summarizing

d)

remaining silent

74.

Patient: "i dont think this test is going to tell me anything i dont already know."

Phlebotomist: " what do you already know about your cholesterol levels?"

a)

reflecting

b)

mirroring

c)

focusing

d)

summarizing

75.

Which of the following behaviors would indicate that the nurse was utilizing the assessment phase of the nursing process to provide nursing care?

a)

Proposes hypotheses

b)

Generates desired outcomes

c)

Review results of laboratory tests

d)

Documents care

76.

Which of the following is the purpose of assessing?

a)

Establish a database of client responses to his or her health status

b)

Identify client strengths and problems

c)

Develop an individualized plan of care

d)

Implement care, prevent illness, and promote wellness

77.

The nurse is conducting the diagnosing phase (nursing diagnosis) of the nursing process for a client with a seizure disorder. Which step exists between data analysis and formulating the diagnostic statement?

a)

Assess the client’s needs

b)

Delineate the client’s problems and strengths

c)

Determine which interventions are most likely to succeed.

d)

Estimate the cost of several different approaches

78.

Which of the following nursing diagnoses contains the proper components?

a)

Risk for Caregiver Role Strain related to unpredictable illness course

b)

Risk for Falls related to tendency to collapse when having difficulty breathing

c)

Impaired Communication related to stroke

d)

Sleep Deprivation secondary to fatigue and a noisy environment

79.

Which of the following is likely to occur if a goal statement is poorly written?

a)

There is no standard against which to compare outcomes.

b)

The nursing diagnoses cannot be prioritized.

c)

Only dependent nursing interventions can be used

d)

It is difficult to determine which nursing interventions can be delegated.

80.

Which of the following principles does the nurse use in selecting interventions for the care plan?

a)

Actions should address the etiology of the nursing diagnosis

b)

Always select independent interventions when possible

c)

There is one best intervention for each goal/outcome.

d)

Interventions should be “doing,” not just “monitoring.”

81.

When initiating the implementation phase of the nursing process, the nurse performs which of the following phases first?

a)

Carrying out nursing interventions

b)

Determining the need for assistance

c)

Reassessing the client

d)

Documenting interventions

82.

Which of the following is true regarding the relationship of implementing to the other phases of the nursing process?

a)

The findings from the assessing phase are reconfirmed in the implementing phase.

b)

After implementing, the nurse moves to the diagnosing phase

c)

The nurse’s need for involvement of other health care team members in implementing occurs during the planning phase

d)

Once all interventions have been completed, evaluating can begin.

83.

The primary purpose of the evaluation phase of the care planning process is to determine whether

a)

Desired outcomes have been met

b)

Nursing activities were carried out.

c)

Nursing activities were effective

d)

Client’s condition has changed

84.

Which of the following represents application of the components of evaluating?

a)

Goal achievement must be written as either completely met or unmet.

b)

Data related to expected outcomes must be collected

c)

If the outcome was achieved, conclude that the plan was effective

d)

After determining that the outcome was not met, start over with a new nursing care plan.

85.

Name the steps of the nursing process

a)

assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation

b)

assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation

c)

acknowledge, decision-making, planning, implementation, evaluation

d)

assessment, decision-making, planning, intervention, evaluation

86.

What are two types of nursing diagnosis?

a)

direct and indirect

b)

independent and collaborative

c)

actual and potential

d)

independent and dependent

87.

Which of the following are valid sources for patient assessment data?

a)

patient's family

b)

medical record/chart

c)

healthcare team

d)

All of the above

88.

What are the parts of the nursing diagnosis statement.

a)

assessment, diagnosis, plan, implementation, evaluation

b)

actual and potential

c)

cause and effect

d)

problem, etiology, symptoms

89.

Which of the following is objective data?

a)

client reports a fever

b)

itching

c)

headache

d)

temp of 99.1

90.

The purpose of the Nursing Process is to:

a)

Cure illness

b)

Guide written documentation

c)

Achieve care that is person centered and holistic

d)

help plan your day

91.

Although all sections of the nursing process (APIE) are important, which step provided the foundations of the process?

a)

Assessment

b)

Planning

c)

Implementation

d)

Evaluation

92.

Each phase Of nursing process affects the others ▪ Overlapping, continuing processes

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

93.

What phase of Nursing process involves Collecting, organizing, validating, and documenting client data

a)

ASSESSMENT

b)

DIAGNOSIS

c)

PLANNING

d)

IMPLEMENTATION

e)

EVALUATION

94.

What phase of Nursing process involves Analyzing and synthesizing data

a)

ASSESSING

b)

DIAGNOSING

c)

PLANNING

d)

IMPLEMENTING

e)

EVALUATING

95.

The following are examples of Objective Data, EXCEPT:

a)

RBS: 180mg/dl

b)

Grade 1, slight pitting Edema on lower extremities

c)

Anosmia

d)

Skin is warm to touch

96.

A patient comes to the clinic with a 1st degree burn on his left dorsal hand. Which among these are considered a priority nursing diagnosis.

a)

Risk for ineffective airway clearance

b)

Acute pain

c)

Risk for infection

d)

Impaired skin integrity

97.

A good nursing plan objective must be SMART, which stands for:

a)

Specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, timely

b)

Specific, manageable, achievable, relative, timely

c)

Sustainable, meaningful, admirable, retainable, true

d)

Specific, measurable, alternative, risky, transferrable

98.

Which among these interventions is considered a direct care intervention?

a)

Wound cleaning

b)

Telephone consultation

c)

Documentation

d)

Shift endorsement

99.

A good nursing intervention must have the following characteristics, EXCEPT for:

a)

Acceptability

b)

Evidence base

c)

Feasibility

d)

Communication

100.

You noticed that your evaluation did not align with your expected outcome from your planning phase, hence your goal was not met. What would be your next step?

a)

Revise your goal to meet your evaluation

b)

Reassess the situation and make another nursing care plan

c)

Notify your supervisor and document your findings

d)

Change your evaluation no one will notice anyway

101.

Your client requires a PRN Nebulizer treatment, using the Nursing Process what nursing interventions are appropriate?

a)

Assess lungs before administration of the treatment, and document findings.

b)

Assess lungs before administration of treatment, reassess post treatment and document findings.

c)

Call MD and family

d)

Administer treatment and document in the medication record.

102.

At the beginning and end of your shift, what elements should be included in your Nurses Notes?

a)

At the end of shift, "Client left in bath tub" or Client left in bed". This nurse reporting off.

b)

Who gave you report?

c)

Who did you receive or give report to? What was reported? What were your observation findings of the client?

d)

Reporting that, "upon arrival the shift nurse let the dogs out."

103.

How should the Home Care Nurse structure their Nurses Notes?

a)

Documentation should be short, quick and precise.

b)

Documentation should be in a summary format to reflect the tasks and care performed during the shift.

c)

Documentation should be in a range to reflect the tasks provided every 1-2 hours.

d)

Documentation should be in chronical logical time ever 1-2 hours or as task happens.

104.

0900- Administer scheduled Nebulizer treatment per MD order. Rhonchi noted at the bases bilaterally prior to treatment. 0920- Reassessed Lungs post Nebulizer treatment lungs clear at bases bilaterally. Secretion noted in upper airway. Suction client. What is missing in this statement?

(a)  

105.

When describing your client's status which statement is correct?

a)

Client appeared to be resting comfortably.

b)

Client is observed to be resting comfortably as evidence by....

c)

Client is sleeping

d)

Client laying in bed and is in pain.

106.

This Act shall be known as the "Philippine Nursing Act of 2002."

a)

RA 9173

b)

RA 9713

c)

RA 9317

d)

RA 9137

107.

In this role the nurse may represent the client’s needs and wishes to other health professionals, such as relaying the client’s request for information to the physician. They also assist clients in exercising their rights and help them speak up for themselves.

a)

Change Agent

b)

Client Advocate

c)

Caregiver

d)

Counselor

108.

Determine this therapeutic communication technique—“Suggesting one’s presence, interest, or wish to understand the client without making any demands or attaching conditions that the client must comply with to receive the nurse’s attention”.

a)

Providing general leads

b)

Offering self

c)

Acknowledging

d)

Focusing

109.

Determine this therapeutic communication technique—“Directing ideas, feelings, questions, or content back to clients to enable them to explore their own ideas and feelings about a situation”.

a)

Summarizing and planning

b)

Presenting Reality

c)

Reflecting

d)

Being specific and Tentative

110.

Which of the following are valid sources for patient assessment data?

a)

patient's family

b)

medical record/chart

c)

healthcare team

d)

All of the above

111.

Which of the following are valid sources for patient assessment data?

a)

patient's family

b)

medical record/chart

c)

healthcare team

d)

All of the above

112.

What are the parts of the nursing diagnosis statement.

a)

assessment, diagnosis, plan, implementation, evaluation

b)

actual and potential

c)

cause and effect

d)

problem, etiology, symptoms

113.

Although all sections of the nursing process (APIE) are important, which step provided the foundations of the process?

a)

Assessment

b)

Planning

c)

Implementation

d)

Evaluation

114.

All of the following are specific functionality that is basic to Electronic Health Records, Except.

a)

Point-of Care Support for clinical documentation

b)

Structured terminologies

c)

Clinical decision support

d)

One way delivery of patient information

115.

What is the law which states the protection of individual's personal information in information and communication systems in the government and the private sector?

a)

Data Privacy Act of 2014

b)

Personal Protection of 2012

c)

Data Privacy Act of 2012

d)

Security Protection of 2012

116.

This Act shall be known as the "Philippine Nursing Act of 2002."

a)

RA 9173

b)

RA 9713

c)

RA 9317

d)

RA 9137