NURS Chapter 6 Flashcards
Which basic need is the most essential?
a. Self-actualization
b. Self-esteem
c. Love and belonging
d. Safety and security
D
Based on Maslow’s theory of basic needs, which person’s needs must be met first?
a. The person who wants another blanket
b. The person who wants mail opened
c. The person who asks for more water
d. The person who is crying
C
A person says, “What are they doing to me?” Which basic needs are not being met?
a. Physical needs
b. Safety and security needs
c. Love and belonging needs
d. Self-esteem needs
B
A person tends a garden behind the nursing center. This relates to
a. Self-actualization
b. Self-esteem
c. Love and belonging
d. Safety and security
A
These are statements about illness and disability. Which is false?
a. They are matters of personal choice
b. They affect normal activities
c. Anger is a common response
d. A goal is for the person to maintain optimal level of function
A
Alert and oriented residents need nursing center care because they
a. Are very disabled and confused
b. Have trouble remembering things
c. Have physical problems
d. Are dying
C
A person wants care given at a certain time and in a certain way. Nothing seems to please the person. The person is most likely demonstrating
a. Angry behavior
b. Demanding behavior
c. Withdrawn behavior
d. Aggressive behavior
B
A person is demonstrating problem behavior. You should do the following except
a. Put yourself in the person’s situation
b. Tell the person what you are going to do and when
c. Ask the person to be nicer
d. Listen and use silence
C
Which is false?
a. Verbal communication uses the written or spoken word
b. Verbal communication is the truest reflection of a person’s feelings
c. Messages are sent by facial expressions, gestures, posture, and body movements
d. Touch means different things to different people
B
To communicate with a person you should
a. Use medical words and phrase
b. Change the subject often
c. Give your opinions
d. Be quiet when the person is silent
D
Which might mean that you are not listening?
a. You sit facing the person
b. You have good eye contact with the person
c. You sit with your arms crossed
d. You ask questions
C
Which is a direct question?
a. “Do you feel better now?”
b. “What are your plans for home?”
c. “What will you do at home?”
d. “Why can’t you sleep?”
A
A person wants to take a shower. You say, “You would like to take a shower.” This is
a. A communication barrier
b. A direct question
c. Paraphrasing
d. An open-ended question
C
Focusing is useful when
a. A person is rambling
b. You want to make sure you understand the message
c. You want the person to share thoughts and feelings
d. You need certain information
A
Which reply promotes effective communication?
a. “Don’t worry”
b. “Everything will be just fine”
c. “This is a good nursing center”
d. “You seem sad. Would you like to talk?”
D
Which is not a barrier to communication?
a. Using silence
b. Giving your opinions
c. Changing the subject
d. Illness
A
A person uses a wheelchair. For effective communication, you should
a. Lean on the wheelchair
b. Pat the person on the head
c. Direct questions to the companion
d. Sit or squat next to the person
D
A person is comatose. Which action is not correct?
a. Assume that the person can hear and can feel touch
b. Explain what you are going to do
c. Perform care quickly and silently
d. Tell the person when you are leaving the room
C
A person has many visitors. Which is false?
a. They can help meet basic needs
b. Privacy should be allowed
c. The nurse answers their questions about the person’s care
d. Visitors can stay in the room when care is given
D
A visitor seems to tire a person. What should you do?
a. Ask the person to leave
b. Tell the nurse
c. Stay in the room to observe the person and visitor
d. Find out the visitor’s relationship to the person
B
