Question 1

Which of the following is true regarding personal space?

Accepted Answer

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. D

Question 2

Which of the following is true about trust?

Accepted Answer

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. D

Question 3

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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 5

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

Accepted Answer

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

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 (CV
A)  
D)   Telling a client all about the fun night at one of the local clubs

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Which of the following describes caring?

Accepted Answer

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 10

Which of the following is a violation of client confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

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 is a barrier to communication?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

Which of the following describes proxemics?

Accepted Answer

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 14

Stereotypes are learned during

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

Which of the following describes mutual goals?

Accepted Answer

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 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 11: Bridges and Barriers in Therapeutic Relationships