Communication in Nursing
What technique should a nurse use to validate a patient’s feelings?
B) Reflective listening
What is the principle of nonmaleficence?
A) Do no harm
What is the legal responsibility of a nurse when documenting care?
A) Record accurate and timely information
What is a key characteristic of cultural humility?
C) Lifelong learning and self-reflection
What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infection?
A) Hand hygiene
Which type of question promotes patient elaboration?
D) Open-ended
A nurse keeping a patient’s information confidential is practicing which principle?
D) Fidelity
Which law ensures patient privacy and data protection?
B) HIPAA
Why should nurses avoid stereotypes?
A) To provide individualized care
When should gloves be changed during patient care?
Between different procedures on the same patient
What is the primary benefit of therapeutic communication?
C) Builds trust and rapport
Which principle supports a patient's right to refuse treatment?
B) Autonomy
A nurse delegating tasks must ensure what?
C) The task is within the delegatee’s scope
How should a nurse respond when unfamiliar with a patient's cultural practice?
D) Ask the patient to explain its significance
What PPE is required for contact precautions?
B) Gloves and gown
How should a nurse respond when a patient says, “I’m scared about my surgery”?
A) “Tell me more about what scares you.”
Telling the truth to a patient demonstrates which ethical principle?
C) Veracity
What governs nursing practice within a state?
D) Nurse Practice Act
What is cultural awareness?
B) Understanding one’s own cultural beliefs
A sterile object becomes contaminated when it...
Comes in contact with a non-sterile surface
Which nonverbal behavior indicates attentiveness?
B) Maintaining eye contact
What should a nurse do when faced with an ethical dilemma?
Use an ethical decision-making model
What is the primary goal of continuing education for nurses?
B) Maintain professional competence
A nurse who modifies care to suit cultural beliefs is practicing what?
C) Cultural accommodation
How long should a nurse scrub hands in routine handwashing?
) At least 20 seconds