BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NURSING EXAM 3 FINAL
TEST PAPER 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED A+
◉ conditions essential for a therapeutic relationship to be
established Answer: rapport,
trust,
respect, genuineness, empathy
◉ explain what rapport is Answer: implies special feelings on the
part of both the patient and the nurse based on acceptance, warmth,
friendliness, common interest, a sense of trust, and a nonjudgmental
attitude
◉ explain what trust is Answer: one must feel confident in that
person's presence, reliability, integrity, veracity, and sincere desire to
provide assistance when requested. demonstrated through nursing
interventions that convey a sense of warmth and caring to the
patient.
◉ explain what respect is Answer: believe in the dignity and worth
of an individual regardless of his or her unacceptable behavior
,◉ explain what genuineness is Answer: nurse's ability to be open,
honest, and "real" in interactions with the patient. To be real is to be
aware of what one is experiencing internally and to allow the quality
of this inner experience to be apparent in the therapeutic relationshi
◉ explain what empathy is Answer: conveys an objective awareness
and understanding of the feelings, emotions, and behaviors of
others, including trying to envision what it must be like to be in the
position of the client and the clients family.
◉ explain the therapeutic nurse patient relationship Answer: pre
orientation, orientation, working, termination
◉ explain what happens during pre orientation phase Answer:
involves preparation for the first encounter with the patient.
The nurse obtains information from the chart, significant others, or
other team members.
They also may examine one's feelings, fears, and anxieties about
working with a specific patient and how they may affect the ability
to care for the patient. no bias
◉ explain the orientation phase Answer: involves the nurse and the
patient becoming acquainted. Introductions.
Creates environment with trust, identifies strengths and limitations
and assess and create goals, discuss the termination phase.
,◉ explain the working phase Answer: the therapeutic work of the
relationship is accomplished, and interventions take place. maintain
trust and rapport, problem solving, overcoming resistance saviors,
advancing to reaching ones goals.
◉ explain transference Answer: when the patient unconsciously
displaces to the nurse feelings formed to a person from his or her
past from feelings or personality that remind the patient of another
person, but also be dependency on the nurse based on unreal
patient expectations.
◉ explain countertransference Answer: the nurse's behavioral and
emotional responses in which the nurse transfers feelings about past
experiences to the patient that can interfere with the relationship
◉ explain termination phase Answer: occurs when the goals are
reached, the client is discharged, or the shift ends.
Can be difficult for all parties involved and therapeutic conclusions
must be developed and feeling of sadness and loss may occur.
◉ explain therapeutic communication Answer: caregiver verbal and
nonverbal techniques that focus on the care receivers needs and that
advance the promotion of healing and change. It fosters the
exploration of feelings and understanding of behavioral motivation.
Nonjudgemental, discourages defensiveness, and promotes trust.
, ◉ explain non therapeutic communication Answer: barriers to open
communication between the nurse and patient that lead to anxiety,
non healing, judgment, and defensiveness. No trust and rapport.
◉ what is verbal communication? Answer: communication by word
or sound.
Nurses must be cautious about the word choices or sounds they
make, as some works or phrases may not be therapeutic or healing.
◉ what is non verbal communication? Answer: communication that
expresses one's attitudes and feelings with body language, physical
appearance, movement, posture, touch, facial expressions, eye
contact, and vocal cutes.
◉ explain what active listening is Answer: occurs nonverbally and is
important to have a desire to hear and understand what the patient
is saying.
◉ explain the acronym SOLER and active listening Answer: S- sit
squarely facing the patient
O- observe a open posture with legs and arms not crossed.
L- lean forward to the patient and allow them to see your interest in
what they are saying
E- eye contact should be established to show interest
TEST PAPER 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED A+
◉ conditions essential for a therapeutic relationship to be
established Answer: rapport,
trust,
respect, genuineness, empathy
◉ explain what rapport is Answer: implies special feelings on the
part of both the patient and the nurse based on acceptance, warmth,
friendliness, common interest, a sense of trust, and a nonjudgmental
attitude
◉ explain what trust is Answer: one must feel confident in that
person's presence, reliability, integrity, veracity, and sincere desire to
provide assistance when requested. demonstrated through nursing
interventions that convey a sense of warmth and caring to the
patient.
◉ explain what respect is Answer: believe in the dignity and worth
of an individual regardless of his or her unacceptable behavior
,◉ explain what genuineness is Answer: nurse's ability to be open,
honest, and "real" in interactions with the patient. To be real is to be
aware of what one is experiencing internally and to allow the quality
of this inner experience to be apparent in the therapeutic relationshi
◉ explain what empathy is Answer: conveys an objective awareness
and understanding of the feelings, emotions, and behaviors of
others, including trying to envision what it must be like to be in the
position of the client and the clients family.
◉ explain the therapeutic nurse patient relationship Answer: pre
orientation, orientation, working, termination
◉ explain what happens during pre orientation phase Answer:
involves preparation for the first encounter with the patient.
The nurse obtains information from the chart, significant others, or
other team members.
They also may examine one's feelings, fears, and anxieties about
working with a specific patient and how they may affect the ability
to care for the patient. no bias
◉ explain the orientation phase Answer: involves the nurse and the
patient becoming acquainted. Introductions.
Creates environment with trust, identifies strengths and limitations
and assess and create goals, discuss the termination phase.
,◉ explain the working phase Answer: the therapeutic work of the
relationship is accomplished, and interventions take place. maintain
trust and rapport, problem solving, overcoming resistance saviors,
advancing to reaching ones goals.
◉ explain transference Answer: when the patient unconsciously
displaces to the nurse feelings formed to a person from his or her
past from feelings or personality that remind the patient of another
person, but also be dependency on the nurse based on unreal
patient expectations.
◉ explain countertransference Answer: the nurse's behavioral and
emotional responses in which the nurse transfers feelings about past
experiences to the patient that can interfere with the relationship
◉ explain termination phase Answer: occurs when the goals are
reached, the client is discharged, or the shift ends.
Can be difficult for all parties involved and therapeutic conclusions
must be developed and feeling of sadness and loss may occur.
◉ explain therapeutic communication Answer: caregiver verbal and
nonverbal techniques that focus on the care receivers needs and that
advance the promotion of healing and change. It fosters the
exploration of feelings and understanding of behavioral motivation.
Nonjudgemental, discourages defensiveness, and promotes trust.
, ◉ explain non therapeutic communication Answer: barriers to open
communication between the nurse and patient that lead to anxiety,
non healing, judgment, and defensiveness. No trust and rapport.
◉ what is verbal communication? Answer: communication by word
or sound.
Nurses must be cautious about the word choices or sounds they
make, as some works or phrases may not be therapeutic or healing.
◉ what is non verbal communication? Answer: communication that
expresses one's attitudes and feelings with body language, physical
appearance, movement, posture, touch, facial expressions, eye
contact, and vocal cutes.
◉ explain what active listening is Answer: occurs nonverbally and is
important to have a desire to hear and understand what the patient
is saying.
◉ explain the acronym SOLER and active listening Answer: S- sit
squarely facing the patient
O- observe a open posture with legs and arms not crossed.
L- lean forward to the patient and allow them to see your interest in
what they are saying
E- eye contact should be established to show interest
