Exam 7: Self-Reflection and Self-Awareness

The novice nurse is learning about Maslow's hierarchy of needs and its relationship to the theories of human development and the concept of self. What concepts are true regarding self-actualization? Select all that apply.

Which statement best reflects the nurse's therapeutic use of self with a patient who is refusing to take his or her ordered medications?

The novice nurse is learning how to use self as a therapeutic tool in nursing. When caring for a patient with mental illness, what is the best way the nurse can examine how the use of self assists in providing therapeutic care to individuals with mental illness?

The nurse is caring for a patient with mental illness. The nurse quickly reviews the neurobiology of the patient's mental disorder with the patient. Which is most likely compromised by the nurse's action?

The nurse is performing an admission assessment on a patient presenting with mental health issues. Which question would the nurse ask to best assess the patient's perception of self?

The novice nurse is learning about the contributions of philosophy to understanding the concept of self. When learning about Patricia Benner's theory of the concept of self, what will the nurse recognize as the definition of a novice nurse?

The novice nurse working in psychiatric-mental health unit wishes to build on the skills of utilizing the authentic self while caring for patients with mental illness. Which is the most likely initial emotion from the nurse that may be associated with the nurse's use of authenticity?

The nurse receives the shift report on a newly admitted patient with a history of behavior that the nurse feels is inappropriate. Which action best demonstrates the nurse's ability to enhance self-knowledge regarding this patient?

The nurse is practicing self-reflection when caring for a patient with a severe mental illness. How will the nurse measure the effect of self-reflection?

The psychiatric-mental health nurse is caring for a patient with mental illness. What action by the nurse best exemplifies authenticity?

The novice nurse is learning about the various theories of psychological development and the relationship to Maslow's hierarchy of needs. The nurse realizes that which situation may create a barrier to the use of developmental theories when working with a patient?

The nurse who uses his or her whole self to achieve the moral ideal when caring for the patient with mental illness is providing care most closely associated with which nursing theorist?

The novice nurse is learning about the various theories of psychological development and the understanding of self. Which are purposes of Harry Stack Sullivan's self-system that the nurse will learn? Select all that apply.

The nurse is planning care for a patient admitted for depression. The patient has severe cerebral palsy, communicates only with a computer, and is quadriplegic. Which statement best demonstrates that the nurse has engaged in self-reflection prior to caring for this patient?

Which nursing intervention best demonstrates the nurse's mindfulness to the patient with depression?

The nurse is applying the concept of mindfulness to support the use of self when caring for patients with mental illness. Which statements reflect an accurate understanding of this concept? Select all that apply.

Which characteristics or experiences indicate the nurse is in the third stage of the process of reflection?

A patient approaches the nurse grimacing, talking in a whisper, and waving his arms. Which response by the nurse will be most helpful in promoting a therapeutic relationship with the patient?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has painful memories of a previous sexual assault. How will the nurse best display the therapeutic use of self when caring for this patient?

The novice nurse is learning how different nursing theorists developed philosophies on the concept of self. Which theorist will the nurse be emulating when the nurse reflects on the revolving self and evaluating the suffering of a patient with mental illness?