Communication Practice Test 4

Which is the best way to talk to a resident with a vision impairment?

After Mary’s death, her husband wishes to share his feelings and emotions. You should

If the CNA is confused about instructions of a task that the nurse told the CNA to do, the CNA should

Which is a good way to start a conversation with patients?

A good way to build a relationship with a resident is to

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To BEST communicate with a client who is totally deaf, the nurse aide should

A resident calls the nurses aide and says, “Someone spilled water onto my bed.” The nurse aide observes a wet area on the pad, directly under the resident. The nurse aide should

When communicating with elderly residents, you should

You tell an unconscious patient what you are going to do because

Using touch as a way to communicate with a client

When communicating with the client’s family, the nurse aide SHOULD

If a patient speaks a different language, how can you communicate?

The nurse aide is caring for a client who answers every question by nodding and saying “yes.” How will the nurse aide respond to this behavior?

Conflict resolution is an important part of communication. All the following are good tips EXCEPT

A resident frequently acts demanding, especially when his roommate has visitors. The nurse aide understands the resident is

Mrs. Smith, your patient, reports to you that her hearing aids are missing. What do you do?

A resident has just been admitted to the facility. The nurse aide should

The nurse aide is asked by a confused client what day it is. The nurse aide should

What should the nurse aide do to communicate with a client that only speaks and understands a foreign language?

If a client says, “God is punishing me” or “Why me?” how should the nurse aide respond?

When interacting with clients, the nurse aide should remember that

A patient’s child died in the accident they were both in. What should the nurse aide do?

In order to communicate clearly with a client who has hearing loss, the nurse aide should

How can you give a resident some independence when he must be fed?