Deck 11: Bridges and Barriers in Therapeutic Relationships

Question 1

Stereotypes are learned during

A) exposure to early education.
B) childhood and reinforced by life experiences.
C) limited contact with other cultures.
D) uncomfortable experiences with culturally diverse clients.

Answer 1

childhood and reinforced by life experiences.

Question 2

Which of the following situations is an example of the nurse using empathy?

A) Setting up a rehabilitation placement for a client addicted to heroin
B) Sitting quietly and holding a client's hand while she cries following the news that she has inoperable cancer
C) Giving a bed bath to a client who suffers from a cerebral vascular accident (CVA)
D) Telling a client all about the fun night at one of the local clubs

Answer 2

Sitting quietly and holding a client's hand while she cries following the news that she has inoperable cancer

Question 3

In order to reduce clinical bias in nursing practice,the nurse should

A) memorize beliefs held by different cultures.
B) generalize beliefs based on ethnic membership.
C) develop a nonjudgmental, neutral attitude.
D) recognize that individuals of the same religion share the same characteristics.

Answer 3

develop a nonjudgmental, neutral attitude.

Question 4

Which of the following describes mutual goals?

A) Mutuality is based on client goals.
B) Mutuality is based on interdisciplinary health team goals.
C) Mutuality is based on the nurse's goals.
D) Mutuality is based on the physician's goals.

Question 5

Which of the following describes proxemics?

A) Study of relationship between message and topic at hand
B) Study of implied meanings within individuals
C) Study of an individual's use of space
D) Study of the emotional personal space boundary

Question 6

The nurse demonstrates an understanding of mutuality when stating to the client,

A) "Mr. Jones, I think you should go to bed now."
B) "Mr. Jones, I would like you to go to bed now."
C) "Mr. Jones, I don't think you should sit in the chair."
D) "Mr. Jones, I thought we agreed that you would return to bed at this time."

Question 7

Which of the following describes caring?

A) It is difficult to demonstrate professionally.
B) It is an ethical responsibility.
C) It is an intuitive process.
D) It is not influenced by past experience.

Question 8

Which of the following is a barrier to communication?

A) Intrusion into personal space
B) Unconditional acceptance
C) Self-awareness
D) Gender differences

Question 9

Which of the following nursing behaviors are included in the levels of nursing actions within Level 1?

A) Confronts conflict
B) Uses client's correct name
C) Maintains eye contact
D) Adopts open posture
E) Responds to cues

Question 10

Which of the following is a violation of client confidentiality?

A) Sharing of information about a communicable disease
B) Stating client's diagnosis during change of shift report
C) Photographing a client's wound to monitor the healing process
D) Discussing private information about the client casually with others

Question 11

Which of the following demonstrates the use of the caring process?

A) Respecting the uniqueness of every client
B) Problem solving for the client
C) Performing tasks for the client
D) Communicating expectations of the health care team

Question 12

Which of the following is true regarding personal space?

A) Individuals living in a Western culture need 40 square feet of personal space.
B) Direct eye contact causes a need for less space.
C) People need less space when they are anxious.
D) The elderly need more control over their personal space.

Question 13

Which of the following should be achieved first in establishing the nurse-client relationship?

A) Trust
B) Empathy
C) Mutuality
D) Empowerment

Question 14

Which of the following is true about trust?

A) The sender feels it.
B) It is difficult to demonstrate professionally.
C) It is an intuitive process.
D) The trusting client feels comfortable revealing needs.

Question 15

The nurse knocks on the client's door and waits for the client to answer before entering the room.The nurse is demonstrating

A) nonverbal communication skills.
B) respect for the client's personal space.
C) respect for the client's confidentiality.
D) respect for the client's gender difference.

Question 16

When entering a client's room,the nurse notices the client standing while wringing her hands and wearing street clothes over pajamas.On further examination,it is noted that the client is hyperventilating with elevated vital signs.Which level of anxiety is the client experiencing?

A) Mild
B) Moderate
C) Severe
D) Panic