The nurse supervises the care of residents in an assisted living center. The nurse should intervene if which is observed?

A nursing assistant remains silent when a resident tells a demeaning joke.

A nursing assistant and resident laugh together while watching television.

Two nursing assistants laugh at themselves after spilling a pitcher of water.

A nursing assistant makes a joke about a confused resident to other residents.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. Remaining silent when a resident tells a demeaning joke may not be ideal, but it's not as harmful as actively making a demeaning joke.

B. Laughing together while watching television is a positive interaction.

C. Laughing at themselves after an accident can foster a positive environment and is harmless.

D. Making a joke about a confused resident to other residents is inappropriate and demeaning, requiring intervention.

Nursing Test Bank

Quiz #1: RN Exams Pharmacology Exams Quiz #2: RN Exams Medical-Surgical Exams Quiz #3: RN Exams Fundamentals Exams Quiz #4: RN Exams Maternal-Newborn Exams Quiz #5: RN Exams Anatomy and Physiology Exams Quiz #6: RN Exams Obstetrics and Pediatrics Exams Quiz #7: RN Exams Fluid and Electrolytes Exams Quiz #8: RN Exams Community Health Exams Quiz #9: RN Exams Promoting Health across the lifespan Exams Quiz #10: RN Exams Multidimensional care Exams

Get 100+ Naxlex Exit Exams for $79 Try Naxlex NCLEX-RN (14 Day Free-Trial)

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

Quiz #1: Naxlex RN Comprehensive online practice 2019 B with NGN Quiz #2: Naxlex RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Quiz #3: Naxlex RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exit Exam A Quiz #4: Naxlex HESI Exit LPN Exam Quiz #5: Naxlex PN Comprehensive Predictor PN 2020 Quiz #6: Naxlex VATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Quiz #8: Naxlex PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 - Exam 1 Quiz #10: Naxlex HESI PN Exit exam Quiz #11: Naxlex HESI PN EXIT Exam 2

Free Nursing Study Resources

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Bringing to mind a source of love and compassion helps in focusing and centering oneself in the "Centering Technique."

B. Elevating the heart rate through shallow breaths is not a step in the "Centering Technique"; the focus is on calming and centering oneself.

C. Letting go of distractions and worries is a key step in the "Centering Technique."

D. Pausing before interactions is part of the "Centering Technique" to focus attention and presence.

A. "I should always be silent when colleagues are angry." B. "Anger may be caused by frustration or fear of loss of control." C. "I am always supposed to feel uncomfortable when dealing with an angry colleague." D. "It is important to consider your colleague's point of view."

Correct Answer is ["A","C"]

Explanation

A. Being silent is not always the best approach; effective communication involves active listening and constructive responses.

B. Understanding that anger can stem from frustration or fear helps in addressing the underlying issues.

C. While feeling uncomfortable is common, the goal is to manage the situation professionally, not to accept discomfort as a constant.

D. Considering a colleague’s point of view is important for effective conflict resolution and communication.

View Question and Answer

Whether you are a student looking to ace your exams or a practicing nurse seeking to enhance your expertise , our nursing education contents will empower you with the confidence and competence to make a difference in the lives of patients and become a respected leader in the healthcare field.

Visit Naxlex, invest in your future and unlock endless possibilities with our unparalleled nursing education contents today

The nurse supervises the care of residents in an assisted living center. The nurse should intervene if which is observed?

Nursing Test Bank

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps in the "Centering Technique" discussed in Riley, Chapter 9?

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

The nurse manager teaches a group of graduate nurses how to respond to angry colleagues effectively. Which statement, if made by a graduate nurse, indicates a need for further instruction? Select all that apply

Correct Answer is ["A","C"]

Explanation

Which change indicates to the nurse that a patient is responding favorably to using imagery?

A new graduate nurse feels that the staff nurses are not empathetic and do not provide reassurance or positive feedback. Which action by the graduate nurse is appropriate?

A nurse is rehearsing assertive communication approaches to use when declining leadership of a nursing department committee. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

The nurse is taking a spiritual history from a patient with a terminal illness. Using the FICA tool, which question(s), if asked by the nurse, would be appropriate?

A nurse is admitting a client who speaks a different language than the nurse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A patient asks the nurse to make a decision for her about whether or not to continue taking hormone replacement therapy (estrogen). Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

Which statement, if made by the nurse, could positively affect the course of the patient's situation by suggestibility (i.e., placebo)?