SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATIONS EXAM 1 PRACTICE 111 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2025/2026
C - CORRECT ANSWER A hospitalized patient experiences a sharp, stab
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bing pain while visiting with his spouse. Both the patient and his wife become very concerned, and the patient's call light is activated. What referent initiated communication between the patient and the nurse?
a. Interaction between the patient and his wife
b. Concern on the part of the patient's spouse
c. Pain experienced by the patient
d. Activation of the call light
A, B, C, D - CORRECT ANSWER Which factor influences whether a message is effectively communicated? (Select all that apply.)
a. Timing of the conversation
b. Educational level of participants
c. Mode of communication utilized
d. Physical environment of discussion
B - CORRECT ANSWER If a patient is grimacing, what assessment statement or question would be most beneficial to identifying the underlying cause of the nonverbal communication?
a. "Did you lose something?"
b. "You appear to be having pain."
c. "I will turn off the lights and let you rest."
d. "May I get you something to relieve your tension?"
A - CORRECT ANSWER What action by the nurse would most ensure accurate interpretation of patient communication?
a. Providing feedback regarding the conveyed message
b. Writing down the patient's conversational highlights
c. Assuming significant cultural differences exist
d. Verifying the patient's emotional state
B - CORRECT ANSWER If a patient's verbal and nonverbal communications are inconsistent, which form of communication is most likely to convey the true feelings of the patient?
a. Written notes
b. Facial expressions
c. Implied inferences
d. Spoken words
A - CORRECT ANSWER What strategy would be most effective in communicating with a highly anxious adult immediately before surgery?
a. Providing specific, concise instructions
b. Detailing likely causes of their anxiety
c. Focusing on postoperative details
d. Using instructional multimedia DVDs
C - CORRECT ANSWER What action should the nurse take if an alert and oriented patient asks the nurse for personal contact information?
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