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- The PN is assigned to supervise two nursing assistants and ensure patient care tasks are completed safely. What is the PN's primary responsibility in this role?A)Allowing the assistants to plan patient care independentlyB)Observing and providing feedback as tasks are performedC)Assigning tasks and leaving the area to complete chartingD)Completing all care tasks independently
- One of the strongest communication skills a student can have in any setting is:A)Listening.B)Hearing.C)WritingD)Speaking
- A nurse is providing a handoff report using the introduction, situation, background, assessment, recommendation, and readback (1-SBSR-R) for a client postoperative a total hip placement. Which of the following information should be included in the background component?A)Client broke hip 24 hr ago due to fallB)Request prescription for oxygen administrationC)Client requests a change in prescribed dietD)Client reports pain a 6 on 0 to 10 pain scale
- Which action best describes the most honest form of communication?A)Listening to your instructor as he or she explains directions for the testB)Your body language as you explain the dressing change you are doingC)Talking with your friends at lunch about your final exam resultsD)The instructions you give the patient on his or her discharge from the hospital
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- A nurse leader uses assertive communication when speaking with a team member. Which example demonstrates this?A)"I feel concerned when documentation is incomplete because it affects patient safety. Can we review the process together?"B)"You're always making mistakes; maybe this job isn't for you."C)"It is fine if you don't finish the tasks; someone else will do it."D)"I don't care how you do it, just get it done."
- Which statement best describes the difference between leadership and management in nursing practice?A)Leadership and management are the same and require the same skills.B)Leadership involves influencing and motivating others, while management focuses on organizing and coordinating careC)Leadership is only used by nurse managers, while management is used by all nurses.D)Leadership focuses on assigning tasks, while management focuses on inspiring others.
- A nursing is preparing to give a handoff report to the oncoming nurse. In which of the following areas should the nurse provide report to the oncoming nurse?A)Nurse's loungeB)Conference areaC)Outside client's roomD)Client's bedside
- A nurse is designing a poster presentation for staff nurses about therapeutic communication. Which of the following techniques should the nurse include?A)Offering approval or disapprovalB)Asking open-ended questionsC)Asking for explanationsD)Offering sympathy
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- Which situation shows the PN demonstrating accountability as part of leadership and management?A)Reporting a safety concern to the charge nurse immediatelyB)Refusing to delegate tasks to nursing assistantsC)Blaming another nurse for a medication errorD)Ignoring a conflict between team members
- A nurse is assisting with teaching a class on leadership. The nurse should include that which of the following types of leaders uses rewards to meet goals?A)Laissez-faire leaderB)Transformational leaderC)Transactional leaderD)Bureaucratic leader
- A nurse is discussing types of communication styles with a group of staff nurses. Which of the following information should the nurse include?A)Passive communicators communicate clearly and honestlyB)Assertive communicators communicate resentment in secretive ways.C)Assertive communicators are confident in their communications.D)Passive communicators become hostile when they are challenged.
- A nurse overhears two assistive personnel (APs) disagreeing about client care assignments. Which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrates conflict resolution?A)Allow the APs to resolve their issues.B)Confront the APs to discuss their argument.C)Report the APS to the charge nurse.D)Tell the APs they are acting immature.
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- A nurse is assisting with teaching a class on leadership. The nurse should include that which of the following are characteristics of laissez-faire leaders?A)Gives staff freedom to make decisionsB)Uses rewards or punishments to encourage complianceC)Expects staff to solve problems on their ownD)Strictly enforces rules to maintain complianceE)is responsible for the decisions made by staff members
- Passive-aggressive behavior is demonstrated by the nurse who:A)Complains to everyone except the right person.B)Gossips about other people.C)All of the above.D)Constantly complains during shift report.
- A nurse is discussing potential barriers to effective communication with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following barriers should the nurse include? (Select All that Apply.)A)Nurse facing the client when speakingB)Cultural differences between a client and nurseC)Adequate lighting in a client's roomD)Use of medical terminology when speaking to a clientE)A client who has dementia with memory lossF)Noise from nearby monitoring equipment
- A nurse is receiving a telephone prescription for a client from a provider. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when transcribing the prescription?A)Use the provider's initials after the prescription.B)Write the prescription in shorthand.C)Repeat the prescription to the provider.D)Read back the prescription to the provider.
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- A nurse leader practices active listening during a team meeting. Which behavior best demonstrates this skill?A)Waiting silently and not responding to what was saidB)Thinking about what to say next while the person is talkingC)Maintaining eye contact, nodding and summarizing key pointsD)Interrupting to offer advice before the speaker finishes
- A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative. Exhibits Which of the following factors could present a barrier to the nurse effectively communicating with the client? (Select all that apply)A)Client's hearing deficitB)Volume of the client's televisionC)Numerous visitors in the client's roomD)Increase in pain after ambulationE)Adverse effects of opioid analgesicF)Using earphones while listening to music
- Which type of communication often is not a natural behavior for nurses?A)Subjective communicationB)Assertive communicationC)Caring communicationD)Aggressive communication
- A nurse is assisting with teaching a class on leadership. The nurse should include that which of the following types of leaders strictly enforce rules to maintain compliance?A)Laissez-faire leaderB)Bureaucratic leaderC)Situational leaderD)Transformational leader
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- A nurse is reviewing communication styles. Which of the following characteristics should the nurse identify as being exhibited by an aggressive communicator? [Select All that Apply.)A)Seek to avoid expressing personal opinionsB)Tend to blame others for misunderstandingsC)Frequently interrupt others during conversationD)Advocate for their rights as well as the rights of othersE)Are often anxious about how their message will be receivedF)Are often controlling during conversation
- Which action shows a practical nurse demonstrating both leadership and management skills?A)Directing team members to follow a care plan without explanation.B)Completing all assigned patient care tasks independentlyC)Waiting for the registered nurse to make all decisions.D)Organizing patient assignments and motivating the team to provide safe care.
- Other forms of communication by the licensed practical nurse include:A)All of the above.B)Taking notes during a staff meetingC)Reading the patient's chart.D)Charting in the nurse's notes.
- A nurse is admitting a client who speaks a different language than the nurse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?A)Ask the client's partner to interpret the information.B)Call a nursing colleague who speaks the same language as the client to interpret the information.C)Use an electronic translating service from the internet to interpret the information.D)Telephone the interpreter that is designated for the facility to interpret the information.