Question 1

The nurse plans to use imagery as an alternative language when removing a urinary catheter.Which statement,if made by the nurse,would be most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A) "Removing a catheter really hurts." 
B) "You will not feel anything." 
C) "It will be briefly painful." 
D) "You may feel a burning sensation." 
A) "Removing a catheter really hurts." 
B) "You will not feel anything." 
C) "It will be briefly painful." 
D) "You may feel a burning sensation." D

Question 2

Which imagery techniques would improve a nurse's communication skills? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A) Self-confidence will be improved if the nurse critically reviews communication errors. 
B) If the interaction will be stressful,the visualization should be practiced several times. 
C) Actual words and actions should be included in visualizations rather than feelings. 
D) The nurse should evaluate the effect of imagery on self-confidence after the interaction. 
E) Visualize coping with unexpected events that may occur during the interaction. 
A) Self-confidence will be improved if the nurse critically reviews communication errors. 
B) If the interaction will be stressful,the visualization should be practiced several times. 
C) Actual words and actions should be included in visualizations rather than feelings. 
D) The nurse should evaluate the effect of imagery on self-confidence after the interaction. 
E) Visualize coping with unexpected events that may occur during the interaction. B,D,E

Question 3

Which change indicates to the nurse that a patient is responding favorably to using imagery?

Accepted Answer

A) The patient's blood pressure is better controlled. 
B) The patient develops maladaptive coping strategies. 
C) The patient's healing time is increased. 
D) The patient's immune response is suppressed. 
A) The patient's blood pressure is better controlled. 
B) The patient develops maladaptive coping strategies. 
C) The patient's healing time is increased. 
D) The patient's immune response is suppressed. A

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

A) "Imagery is most successful if visualizations are ambiguous and constrained." 
B) "Imagery will only be effective if individuals are actively involved in the visualizations." 
C) "Imagery works because the brain does not discriminate between thoughts and actions." 
D) "Imagery is a process of using pictures to remember past events with positive regard." 
A) "Imagery is most successful if visualizations are ambiguous and constrained." 
B) "Imagery will only be effective if individuals are actively involved in the visualizations." 
C) "Imagery works because the brain does not discriminate between thoughts and actions." 
D) "Imagery is a process of using pictures to remember past events with positive regard."

Question 5

The nurse instructs a colleague about how imagery can build confidence when communicating with other health care providers.The nurse determines further teaching is necessary if the colleague makes which statement?

Accepted Answer

A) "Visualizations are most effective if the focus is on preparation for the encounter." 
B) "Before visualization I will clearly determine the desired outcome." 
C) "It is important to take three or four deep breaths before using imagery." 
D) "If I practice imagery regularly,the technique will be more effective." 
A) "Visualizations are most effective if the focus is on preparation for the encounter." 
B) "Before visualization I will clearly determine the desired outcome." 
C) "It is important to take three or four deep breaths before using imagery." 
D) "If I practice imagery regularly,the technique will be more effective."

The nurse plans to use imagery as an alternative language when removing a urinary catheter.Which statement,if made by the nurse,would be most appropriate?

Which imagery techniques would improve a nurse's communication skills? Select all that apply.

Which change indicates to the nurse that a patient is responding favorably to using imagery?

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?

The nurse instructs a colleague about how imagery can build confidence when communicating with other health care providers.The nurse determines further teaching is necessary if the colleague makes which statement?

Responsible, assertive, caring Communication in Nursing

The Client-Nurse Relationship: a Helping Relationship

Solving Problems Together

Understanding Each Other: Communication and Culture

Working Together in Groups

The Changing World of Electronic Communication

Warmth

Respect

Genuineness

Empathy

Self-Disclosure

Specificity

Asking Questions

Expressing Opinions

Humor

Spirituality

Requesting Support

Overcoming Evaluation Anxiety

Feedback

Relaxation

Positive Self-Talk

Confrontation

Refusing Unreasonable Requests

Communicating Assertively and Responsibly With Distressed Clients and Colleagues

Communicating Assertively and Responsibly With Aggressive Clients and Colleagues

Communicating Assertively and Responsibly With Unpopular Clients

Managing Team Conflict Assertively and Responsibly

Communicating at the End of Life

Continuing the Commitment

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Exam 21: Imagery

The nurse plans to use imagery as an alternative language when removing a urinary catheter.Which statement,if made by the nurse,would be most appropriate?

Which imagery techniques would improve a nurse's communication skills? Select all that apply.

Which change indicates to the nurse that a patient is responding favorably to using imagery?

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?

The nurse instructs a colleague about how imagery can build confidence when communicating with other health care providers.The nurse determines further teaching is necessary if the colleague makes which statement?

Responsible, assertive, caring Communication in Nursing

The Client-Nurse Relationship: a Helping Relationship

Solving Problems Together

Understanding Each Other: Communication and Culture

Working Together in Groups

The Changing World of Electronic Communication

Warmth

Respect

Genuineness

Empathy

Self-Disclosure

Specificity

Asking Questions

Expressing Opinions

Humor

Spirituality

Requesting Support

Overcoming Evaluation Anxiety

Feedback

Relaxation

Positive Self-Talk

Confrontation

Refusing Unreasonable Requests

Communicating Assertively and Responsibly With Distressed Clients and Colleagues

Communicating Assertively and Responsibly With Aggressive Clients and Colleagues

Communicating Assertively and Responsibly With Unpopular Clients

Managing Team Conflict Assertively and Responsibly

Communicating at the End of Life

Continuing the Commitment

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