While nursing students are preparing for a major test, the instructor reminds them to take short breaks while studying to relax. The instructor also reminds them that one of the main blockades to relaxation related to a lack of self-care can be symbolized by the acronym HALT. The nursing student writes down four words starting with those letters, but feels one is incorrect. As a fellow nursing student, you help your peer to understand which one of the following is not a part of the HALT acronym?

A nurse instructs colleagues about the use of humor with patients. Which statement, if made by a colleague, indicates that the teaching is effective?

The nurse is taking a spiritual history from a patient with a terminal illness. Using the FICA tool, which question(s), if asked by the nurse, would be appropriate?

A nurse is preparing an in-service about communication for a group of staff nurses. Which of the following techniques should the nurse include when discussing therapeutic communication?

A nurse is discussing potential barriers to effective communication with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following barriers should the nurse include?

Emotional Intelligence includes four key domains: Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Competence, and Relationship Management. Which of the following behaviors exhibited by a student demonstrates Self-Management?

A nurse attends an education session on effective communication. Which statement, if made by the nurse, indicates an understanding of how imagery may be used to build confidence when communicating with patients and colleagues?

A client uses offensive language when communicating with the nurse. The nurse plans to confront the client in a caring, respectful manner. What is the element of confrontation that the nurse should do first?

The charge nurse informs a staff nurse that it is her turn to float to another unit. Which response by the staff nurse is aggressive?

Which are known causes of workplace stress for nurses? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse cares for a patient who is hospitalized on the 1-year anniversary of the death of her husband. Which statement, if made by the nurse, is most appropriate?