A nurse must violate the personal space of a patient to perform an invasive procedure. How can the nurse reduce the discomfort of the patient?
a. By approaching the interaction in a professional manner
b. By distracting the patient with jokes and humor
c. By asking another nurse to be present at the bedside
d. By assuring the patient that all people dislike invasion of personal space
Question 2A nurse actively avoids the use of one-way communication. What is the major problem with one-way communication?
a. The receiver is in control.
b. Feedback is provided to the sender.
c. Participation is not equal.
d. The communication is unstructured.
Question 3What is one of the main characteristics of therapeutic communication?
a. It allows the patient a passive role.
b. It uses only verbal communication.
c. It involves the patient as a person.
d. It is directive.
Question 4What is the order of Maslow's hierarchy of needs beginning with the most basic?
a. Safety and security
b. Love/belongingness
c. Physiological
d. Self-actualization
e. Esteem
Question 5In 1949, the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses (NFLPN) was founded by __________ _____________.
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