An example of active listening is ________.

Anything that distorts the message in any way or interferes with the communication process is called ________.

Which of the needs represented on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs chart could cause a person to become ill if these needs are not satisfied?

You should avoid_______the patient by telling him what you think should be done.

A nurse understands the importance of sterile technique during certain client care procedures. Which procedure will require sterile technique?  

A client is admitted the day surgery department for her biopsy later in the day. The client is nervous about her surgery, the outcome and anesthesia. She asked the admitting nurse who will be administering the anesthesia. The nurse, sensing a real concern, makes inquiries about her concerns. The client reports her sister had anesthesia in the physician’s office and had some difficulties. Which clinician is permitted to provide general anesthesia during surgery? Select All That Apply.

Preoperative teaching and preparation are completed by the nurses on the surgical unit. Before surgery, the client may be taught measures to help prevent blood clots from forming in the legs. Which teaching concept is taught to the client? Select All That Apply

The nurse is preparing to obtain a routine blood specimen from a patient. Which sequence of actions demonstrates correct performance of the phlebotomy procedure?

A nurse receives an order to draw blood for a platelet count. The nurse understands that this test is used to determine which of the following?

The charge nurse has assigned clients to the nursing team on duty. Which nursing duties will be appropriate to assign to a licensed vocational nurse (LVN)?