week 4

Question 1

The nurse is conducting an interview with the patient and wants to clarify information that the patient has shared in the discussion. Which response by the nurse is an example of the clarifying technique of communication?
Select one:
a. Ring the call bell if you need me
b. ‘I’m not sure that I understand. Could you give me an example of how the pain feels?’
c. ‘I understand how you must feel.’
d. ‘This medication is used to lower your blood pressure.’
e. ‘You appear anxious. You’re wringing your hands constantly.’

Answer 1

The nurse is conducting an interview with the patient and wants to clarify information that the patient has shared in the discussion. Which response by the nurse is an example of the clarifying technique of communication?
Select one:
a. Ring the call bell if you need me
b. ‘I’m not sure that I understand. Could you give me an example of how the pain feels?’*
c. ‘I understand how you must feel.’
d. ‘This medication is used to lower your blood pressure.’
e. ‘You appear anxious. You’re wringing your hands constantly.’

Question 2

It is important for the nurse to establish rapport and trust when interviewing patients. Which of the following is the best approach?
Select one:
a. Hi Mr Jones, I am looking after you today if you need anything just give me a call
b. ‘Hello Mr Jones. Can you tell me about your health?’
c. ‘Hi Mr Jones. I need to ask you these questions.’
d. ‘Good morning, Mr Jones. The doctor has asked me to ask you for some information.’
e. ‘Good morning, Mr Jones. My name is Jane and I am your nurse today. Can I ask you some questions?’

Answer 2

It is important for the nurse to establish rapport and trust when interviewing patients. Which of the following is the best approach?
Select one:
a. Hi Mr Jones, I am looking after you today if you need anything just give me a call
b. ‘Hello Mr Jones. Can you tell me about your health?’
c. ‘Hi Mr Jones. I need to ask you these questions.’
d. ‘Good morning, Mr Jones. The doctor has asked me to ask you for some information.’
e. ‘Good morning, Mr Jones. My name is Jane and I am your nurse today. Can I ask you some questions?’*

Question 3

There is an ageing population in Australia and New Zealand. The majority of older adults:
Select one:
a. Are not productive and do not contribute to the workforce
b. Are demented
c. Lead happy and healthy lives
d. Are a burden on society
e. Live in residential care

Answer 3

There is an ageing population in Australia and New Zealand. The majority of older adults:
Select one:
a. Are not productive and do not contribute to the workforce
b. Are demented
c. Lead happy and healthy lives*
d. Are a burden on society
e. Live in residential care

Question 4

The nurse who cares for an Indigenous patient seeks the assistance of an Aboriginal Liaison Officer and finds that this seems to really help the patient cope with:
Select one:
a. culture shock
b. prejuidices
c. ethnocentricism
d. discrimination
e. confusion

Answer 4

The nurse who cares for an Indigenous patient seeks the assistance of an Aboriginal Liaison Officer and finds that this seems to really help the patient cope with:
Select one:
a. culture shock*
b. prejuidices
c. ethnocentricism
d. discrimination
e. confusion

Question 5

A nurse who wishes to practice culturally safe care for her patients should:
Select one:
a. try to learn the culture of the patient
b. get a colleague nurse from the same culture as that of the patient to take on the care
c. understand the cultural and social context of the client
d. Why would I want to do that?
e. try to learn the main words in the language spoken by the patient

Answer 5

A nurse who wishes to practice culturally safe care for her patients should:
Select one:
a. try to learn the culture of the patient
b. get a colleague nurse from the same culture as that of the patient to take on the care
c. understand the cultural and social context of the client*
d. Why would I want to do that?
e. try to learn the main words in the language spoken by the patient

Question 6

A nurse who wishes to develop trust with a new patient who has just had a termination of pregnancy done should:
Select one:
a. none of the above
b. ask the reason of the procedure in a judgmental manner
c. speak to the family first about the procedure and earn their trust
d. ask to check her postoperative vital signs in a business-like fashion
e. talk to the patient in a concerned and respectful manner

Answer 6

A nurse who wishes to develop trust with a new patient who has just had a termination of pregnancy done should:
Select one:
a. none of the above
b. ask the reason of the procedure in a judgmental manner
c. speak to the family first about the procedure and earn their trust
d. ask to check her postoperative vital signs in a business-like fashion
e. talk to the patient in a concerned and respectful manner*

Question 7

An older Chinese woman refuses to perform her range-of-motion and breathing exercises after a surgical procedure. She is also hesitant to complete her hygienic care and grooming. The nurse who is culturally aware recognises that this may most likely be related to:
Select one:
a. lack of motivation to participate in self-care
b. denial of traditional medical treatment
c. She just must be really lazy
d. dependence on healthcare providers
e. reliance upon family members to assist with care

Answer 7

An older Chinese woman refuses to perform her range-of-motion and breathing exercises after a surgical procedure. She is also hesitant to complete her hygienic care and grooming. The nurse who is culturally aware recognises that this may most likely be related to:
Select one:
a. lack of motivation to participate in self-care
b. denial of traditional medical treatment
c. She just must be really lazy
d. dependence on healthcare providers
e. reliance upon family members to assist with care*

Question 8

A nurse who wants to practise cultural safety will focus on:
Select one:
a. regarding the client as different from the nurse
b. Being right all the time
c. the client’s experience as the determinant of effective care
d. having a thorough understanding of different cultures
e. maintaining legal and ethical rights

Answer 8

A nurse who wants to practise cultural safety will focus on:
Select one:
a. regarding the client as different from the nurse
b. Being right all the time
c. the client’s experience as the determinant of effective care*
d. having a thorough understanding of different cultures
e. maintaining legal and ethical rights