CPAN Patient Communication Skills 3

Question 1

A post-anesthesia patient refuses to use the incentive spirometer despite instruction. Which communication approach is MOST effective?

Accepted Answer

Explore the reason for refusal and address barriers before re-educating

Answer

Identifying and addressing barriers to compliance is more effective than repeating instructions or documenting refusal without exploration.

Question 2

Which statement BEST reflects the teach-back method in PACU patient education?

Accepted Answer

'Can you show me how you would care for your incision at home?'

Answer

Teach-back asks patients to demonstrate or explain information in their own words, confirming comprehension rather than just acknowledgment.

Question 3

A patient in the PACU becomes tearful and says, 'I just want to go home.' The MOST therapeutic response is:

Accepted Answer

'I hear that you want to go home. Can you tell me more about how you're feeling right now?'

Answer

Empathetic reflection followed by an open-ended question invites the patient to share feelings and identifies unmet needs.

Question 4

When obtaining informed consent for a post-anesthesia procedure in the PACU, the nurse's PRIMARY role is to:

Accepted Answer

Witness the physician's explanation and ensure the patient's questions are answered

Answer

The nurse's role in informed consent is to witness the process, ensure voluntariness, and confirm the patient's questions have been addressed by the provider.

Question 5

A patient with low health literacy needs to understand post-op activity restrictions. Which strategy is MOST effective?

Accepted Answer

Use plain language, short sentences, and pictures or diagrams

Answer

Plain language with visual aids improves comprehension for patients with low health literacy and reduces post-discharge errors.

(CPAN) Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse Practice Test

(CPAN) Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse Practice Test

CPAN Patient Communication Skills 3