ATI PRACTICE QUESTIONS ( UPDATED 2025/2026) COMPLETE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (SOLVED) 100% CORRECT
1. A nurse is caring for a client who states "I have to check with my wife andsee if she thinks
I am ready to go home"The nurse replies, "How do you feelabout going home today?" Which
clarifying technique is the nurse using to enhance communication with the client?
A. pacing
B. reflecting
C. paraphrasing
D. restating: B
2. which of the following actions should the nurse take when using the communication
technique of active listening (select all that apply)
A. open posture
B. write down what client says to avoid forgetting details
C. establish and maintain eye contact
D. nod in agreement with the client throughout conversation
E. respond positively when giving feedback: AC
E
3. a nurse if caring for a client who is concerned about his impending dis- charge to home
with a new colostomy because he is an avid swimmer. whichof the following statements
should the nurse use (select all that apply)
A. you will do great. you just have to get used to it.
B. what are you worried about going home
C. your daily routines will be different when you go home
D. tell me about your support system youll have after you leave the hospital
E. let me tell you about a friend of mine with a colostomy who also enjoysswimming: C
DE
4. which of the following strategies should a nurse use to establish a helpingrelationship with
a client
A. make sure the communication is equally reciprocal between the nurse andclient
B. encourage client to communicate his thoughts and feelings
C. give nurse-client communication no time limits
D. allow communication to occurspontaneously throughout nurse-client relationship: B